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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1928
Page
4
Editors and publishers traveling with Fort Davie correspondent describe a northern road chase where Turney drove and a coyote pursued for three-quarters of a mile. The beast leapt fence attempts failed and locals armed with rocks joined a brief barrage before two Indians arrived to end the incident.
Dr and Mrs Turney with Meg Catherine Bilbo Mrs W M Simpson and Miss Catherine Durham were traveling from San Angelo to Robert Lee when a coyote was sighted. The Fort Stockton Pioneer notes a stone was used to kill the animal, defying attempts with a high powered rifle. The scene occurred along a road between San Angelo and Robert Lee near the Ya now.
Petition circulations among property owners signal a push to save at least fifteen percent by contracting Tor Devine for paving. Engineers Olmsted and HG Olmsted forecast contractors to lay sites between now and next fall, with many existing mimes to be standardised to the new paving.
H W Morelock, president of Sul Ross College, advocates adopting Mountain Time to give extra morning light for students and faculty. He believes Mountain Time would suit towns west of the Pecos and ease daily routines for college communities. A broader move may follow if initial towns push the change via congressional action.
City of Alpine directs bid advertisement for Avenue B paving from Walker to Fit streets and from North Harrison to North Phelps. Plans by City Engineer on file. Bids sealed with certified check of 1000 dollars due by December 28, 1928. failure to sign contract within 19 days of acceptance triggers bond and completion duties. City reserves right to reject any bids.
Nice fat Christmas turkeys offered by Alpine Meat Market. Call phones 205 and 219 for details and orders.
El Paso Gas Utilities begins a survey for a natural gas pipeline from Lea County New Mexico. The firm outlines expected routes and consul fields to assess feasibility and safety.
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