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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1933
Page
1
A string of short items from the Van Horn Advocate and other West Texas papers covers a coyote bite near Van Horn, long-running mines in Presidio and Brewster counties, a downed practice plane near Pumpville, a Pecos landmark replaced by a city hall, Fort Russell as a federal transient camp option, El Paso transient protests, and Pecos Enterprise quirks. Also mentions Sierra Blanca paving plans delayed by an attorney general ruling.
ISULROSSIS CENTER OF PLAYREGION announces hosting the Inter scholastic league one act play contest next season. Mask and Slipper organize entertainment for three casts with a banquet and tea to boost contestants morale. Frances Penchey of San Angelo, former sub college English teacher, is invited to judge.
The Madera Valley News plant at Balmorhea was destroyed by fire last Saturday. Publisher Pat Moran, remembered by Alpine residents, lost all his equipment and quarters in the blaze. The Avalanche and Moran’s friends extend sympathy for the loss.
Eleven Sul Ross grid players are eligible for varsity letters due to quarter requirements. Coach Graves plans a stronger 1934 schedule and notes no awards will be given this year but recognition is expected next season. Eligible players include Adams, Carll, Best, Robinson, Fowle, Williams, Nunnelly, Bozarth, Frost, and Martin with Buck Martin at left half and Roy Nunnelly at fullback.
Al Pine Rotary club plans two holiday dances to raise funds for Boy Scouts projects. Dances will be at the courthouse, with labor through the CWA committee. The first event is Saturday night, the second on New Year’s night, and the public is invited to attend and support the charitable effort.
The 1st legislature required fish dealers to obtain licenses starting January 1. Dist. Game Warden Pete Crawford notes licenses run from January 1 to September 1 at a cost of $2. The act replaces a per pound tax to simplify records at Austin offices.
County commissioners last week approved placing jail inmates who owe fines on county work crews. A relief committee will provide a guard while prisoners work on county projects, replacing previous jail confinement. Marguerite Koehl, teaching in San Antonio, heads home for holidays with her mother Mrs. C A Koehl. Helen and Elizabeth Baine return from Los Angeles to visit family in El Paso.
R A Dick Werth age 61 former Alpine resident for 25 years died at his San Antonio home Tuesday morning. He helped start Mitchell Werth firm in 1907 later evolving into Mitchell Gillet and finally Gillette Brown, worked as Rice-Stixbury salesman for 25 years, native of Germany, survived by widow Selima two daughters Mrs Eric Burke and Mrs Felton Reiger son Rep Werth three sisters. Burial Wednesday afternoon in San Antonio.
The Brewster County Farm Debt Adjustment Committee, appointed by Governor Ferguson, held its organization meeting. Officers elected include Chairman W. Van Sickle, Vice Chairman and Secretary Henry Fletcher, Clarence Hord, John D. Young, and Z. M. Deele. The group aims to aid debtors and creditors in achieving fair, voluntary settlements and to reduce foreclosures while fostering harmony among state interests. The committee will investigate and make recommendations to effect satisfactory solutions to existing difficulties.
Mrs. Annie K Turkey, postmaster, announced that the local postoffice will close December 24 and 25 to allow postal workers to spend Christmas with families. Window service will be suspended. Star routes operate as scheduled and Felt routes are handled as on other days. Special delivery and perishables will be dispersed promptly. only enough staff will be on duty to maintain service.
A malfunctioning oil burner in the college heating plant in the gymnasium basement caused considerable smoke damage Monday afternoon. Officials stated the damage was confined to the basement area and the full extent remains undetermined.
AUSTIN Dec M. Raymond Maulk state fire insurance commissioner warned of Christmas fire risks. He urged simple, sensible precautions rather than turning the season into a safety campaign. Suggestions include placing wetter near safe distances and avoiding candies as tree decorations or window displays.
The city waterworks reservoir plot on College Hill is being beautified with a row of Chinese elm trees lining the street from East Avenue B to the vocation. Labor is provided by the local relief board, with the city supplying the trees. An extensive beautification program at the reservoir site was completed last summer, including landscaping and terracing.
City school faculty members will spend the holidays away from home. Listed are Miss Castelaine Nelson visiting relatives in Temple. Miss Merle Semith with relatives at Prairie View. Miss Ellen Steffens in Mt Vernon. Miss Clemma Billingsley in Grand Saline. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Duncan in Rising Star and Hughes Springs. Miss Bayer and mother in Jarrell. Mrs Voules and father visiting friends in Marfa. Other faculty remain in Alpine.
A college band directed by Thomas B. Granzer gave a December 15 concert, featuring uniforms and a ragged sweater style. The program included the march American Patrol and an overture titled Coens Boy, highlighting a military theme and student performers amid varied attire.
A new block of grout will secure Jackson Field, named for the Bul Ross college labs. The plot will be enclosed by a stone fence, part already completed. The ground, once used as a baseball field and practice yard for the football team, adjoins the Lobo field on the east and will bolster athletic facilities for any program.
The Methodist church in Alpine hosted a large Christmas program directed by Miss Frances Mitchell. A 40 voice choir finished with Handel's Hallelujah and featured combined high school and adult singers as other city churches stood aside for the event.
Work on the College avenue bridge, contracted December 1, is expected to start after New Year’s. Austin Bridge Company of Dallas won the bid for 13, a. The standard state highway structure will have 36-foot roadway with walks on both sides. The bridge, built of reinforced concrete, will be red in type and located on route 1 traversing the city. Funds for erection were obtained through the federal highway program, Texas receiving about 24 million dollars.
Honor roll lists exist for multiple grades with many named students including Ann Chastain Eva Jean Ferguson David Walker Hal Smith Mone Burtis Anna Pearl West Jonn Perkins Mary Beth Robinson Desha Bunton Jackete LouiseOms Mary Lou Murray Mary Lois McAnnally King Terry Margaret Wade Laura Lee White Ruth Slight Ceeth Duncan Calvin Richmond Rath DeAx Helen Freitag Harold N ichos John Richard Whiteside Mary Ethel Crawford Goegtein Mary Frances Duncan Mary Bess Hamilton Jim Nail Bob nso Pink Walker Maingiret Adams Ruth haters Leste Persson Frances Virginia Holland Margie cuncey Lala Lee Young John Goniry Jack Hord Dorothy Burn forme Roman Merle Bennett Julia Gen ay
The Alpine PT A met last Monday at 3 30 pm with the fourth and fifth grades opening by singing Jingle Bells. Committees gave reports. Mrs Bryant’s room won a treat for the most coffee bands and the PT A received 6 60 from the bands. Mrs Crawford announced a band concert after Christmas by Mr Granger. Voules’s room won a 5 00 monthly award for most parents present. Mr Wood urged cooperation for physical education. Mr Duncan spoke on Is Your Child a Succe School and Mrs Shelton read the afternoon program.
Members of Sul Ross will visit relatives in Dallas and nearby towns. Miss Al mother in Dallas and Miss Irma Batey will travel by automobile with Air Granger and Dr. and Mrs. Spencer to see kin in Big Spring and Parisville Tenn. The trip extends as far as Dallas by car with these companions.
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