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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1937
Page
2
Austin officials warn of December fire hazards during Christmas. Commissioner Hall urges owners to avoid highly inflammable trees decorations candles and open flames. He notes Texans should observe safety rules to prevent wasteful fires and protect life and property this holiday season.
Four men charged with murder in the death of Dolores Dominguez near Davis County were released on hall bonds of 1000 dollars each. Lyle Alvarado of Fort Brockton was arraigned last Friday. Lionel Clark and the Gonasses brothers Andreas and Herman were arraigned Monday. Antón Aggerman and Clark’s mother signed Clark’s bond. District Attorney Alan Prasee and Sheriff Sim Walker pushed for higher bail but 1000 dollars prevailed. The men remain held for the January term of the grand jury.
Readers are invited to browse the avalanche advertising columns on the page for upcoming inserts and notices. The section highlights local services goods and opportunities available to the community.
Local notices list Bible Sunday activities at multiple churches. The Baptist and Christian Churches report morning worships and Bible school times with sermon topics, while Christian Science announces next Sunday’s Lesson Sermon readings and referenced scriptures.
Fort Davis High School Indians and Marta Shorthorns battled to a scoreless football tie last Friday marking the first goalless game in Fort Davis history. Both teams missed on drives, trading possession after frequent punt exchanges and fourth down kicks with no scoring.
Fort Davis barely beat Marfa 7 0 in a tense game. Key plays included Dell Meeks tackling heroics and Herbert Knight catching passes while Marfa threatened near the Indians goal line in the final minutes.
The Par ot-Tescher sm secretion announces a change of the regular meeting from Monday to Friday December 17. It will be at Junior High School at 3 30 p m for all members and interested parties to attend.
Fort Davis notes discuss local posts and roll additions with names like Ledford and Smith. Weather reports report wet spells last week with rain and cold followed by warming trend into midweek.
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