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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1946
Page
1
A pamphlet attributed to Na Campbell and dated Sept 19 critiques the idea that humans and monkeys are related. It jokes of monkey conventions denying human ties, extols monkey life, and ends with a Christmas wish while noting news is scarce.
In The Cattleman's November piece The Lost Herd, Jake Loner allegedly drove 5000 head up the Rio Grande near Terlingua in October 1872, a cave found by two 1922 prospectors supposedly hid bones and horns. Local Big Bend residents doubt the tale, noting scarce grass, no cave large enough for 50 cattle, and calling for proof. The writer, Wilfred, reflects on Christmas memories and a New Year greeting.
A young man who claimed Navy service and took a job at Rel Bros. ranch north of Fort Davia vanished days ago with clothing, a new suitcase, several guns, and ammunition. Relatives of the Reid brothers say he left while the Reid family was away in town.
Representative-Elect Charles B. Moore of Del Rio says he will introduce a bill to move the body of Judge Roy Bean from Del Rio to Langtry. He requests $500 for the appropriation and cites Langtry as the site of the famous old courtroom and saloon where Bean administered law west of the Pecos.
A map of the Broadway to the Big Bend outlines an international transcontinental highway from Canada to the Pacific. It envisions a northeastern terminus at Montreal and a southwestern end at Topolobampo Mexico, passing through Toronto Detroit Chicago St Louis Springfield Tulsa Oklahoma City Anadarko and Snyder.
The Sul Ross Lobos defeated San Angelo College Rams three games to one in a series that finished in Alpine. Coach Red Pierce said the team would travel for a January road trip to face Howard Payne Schreiner Southwest Texas State San Marcos and McMurry, with further games pending. The opening games in San Angelo went Rams, Lobos, then a 38 to 35 Lobos win, followed by a 40 to 36 Lobos victory to seal the series.
Woodrow W. Mills, son of Mrs H W Mills, sailed December 18 for Queensland, Australia, to enter the ranching business. A World War II veteran, he served three years in the South Pacific with the air force as a master sergeant. He had previously been stationed in Australia and admired the ranching opportunities there.
Bend post American Legion and Auxiliary sponsor two dances tomorrow night at the courthouse and Holland, with Ray McNeill's band playing the courthouse event and a red hot band at the old-timers affair. Residents of the area are invited to attend.
Linda Jo Noel, two, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Noel, died Tuesday after an illness of only a few hours. She was flown to a Houston specialist after a Monday night respiratory attack and died in Sanderson shortly after the plane left Alpine. Funeral services were held at the home with Rev. Austin H. Dillon officiating, interment in Elm Grove Cemetery. A second child, Hugh, age six, showed similar symptoms and was also rushed to Houston for examination. The Noel family owns a taxi service and recently bought the Mrs. Walter Garnett residence near the Christian church.
John Valcher Jr a Marathon trapper won a daily award for correct pelt handling in the 18th National Fur show conducted by Sears Raw Fur Marketing Service. His grey fox pelt was judged among the three best skins at the Dallas station on Dec 12 earning a $5 daily prize and a chance at the $1,000 first award at the final judging in April.
A near perfect Christmas Day brought warm, near rammer temperatures to Alpine. Businesses paused, cafes closed as residents visited family and friends. Merchants reported brisk holiday trade, marking one of the town’s best shopping seasons with no serious accidents.
Fort Davis producer Steve Bennett notes a Barstow buyer, Mrs Anderson, won multiple prizes at Pecos Fair with Fort Davis produce. Her purchases included pimentos, tomatoes, apples, apple jelly, chili sauce, chow chow, and pumpkins, earning top and second prizes plus special awards.
Mrs Pearle Parker of Follette and Miss Elizabeth Akers with her mother visit in the home of Mr and Mrs Verner Parker. Mr and Mrs J M McClenan of Elgin Illinois are spending holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs W W Collins and her sister Mrs Fred Griffin and Mr Griffin. Their son John joined them this week.
A short New Year sentiment urges wiping the slate clean with forgiveness. It encourages kind thoughts, cordial goodwill, and a sunny disposition to foster happiness at home and warmth for those around, ending with best wishes for cherished desires to become reality.
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