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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1939
Page
1
Alpine residents enjoyed a peaceful Christmas with family gatherings and sporadic firework displays. The piece notes heavy rains boosting the area, critiques Rose Bowl selections, hints at Big Bend land campaign progress with a $26 000 working fund, and acknowledges local hunters and friends without repeating the full article's uncertain details.
Most Alpine business houses will be closed all day on New Year’s Day. Several stores will be taking stock while others may reopen for weekend shoppers, affecting late hours and weekend shopping plans.
State Auditor reports Sul Ross State College Alpine increased assets by 163 637 to 1 063 266 for the fiscal year Bonded debt rose to 116 500 Current receipts totaled 191 618 with 107 433 from Legislature 41 460 from student fees 42 243 from auxiliary enterprises and 482 from miscellaneous sources The campus spans 100 acres with 35 acres at Kokernot Springs and 16 acres detached
Walter Kenton of Detroit found a quart bottle of liquor on his porch when he went to take in the morning paper, an incident noted in local police records.
The Lobo basketball squad, after a brief start up, beat the All-Star soldiers of Ft. D. A. Russell 37 to 30 at Sul Ross Gym. Coach Graves was away for a meeting of Alamo Conference officials. all players saw action in a rough early contest.
Mr and Mrs J D Jackson longtime Alpine residents celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a Sunday church service at the Christian church led by Dr H W Morelock and an open house hosted by their daughter Mrs J B Casner. Jackson helped build Alpine and led cattle interests while Mrs Jackson aided Christian work and Sal College advocacy.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow afternoon for the Westminster Choir concert on January 27 at 8:30 p m in the Alpine college auditorium. Alpine Study club and El Progreso will sell tickets 3 to 5 p m daily at the Holland hotel lobby with reservations by calling the hotel. Tickets mailed to neighboring towns in Presidio Shafter Marfa Fort Davis Marathon as part of the Davis Mountain Federation sponsorship. Prices range 50 cents to 1 dollar plus 100 percent federal tax. Mrs. C A Brown Alpine Study club president.
The Granada theater announces a gala midnight New Year’s Eve program headlined by Laugh It Off starring Constance Moore Johnny Downs Marjorie Rambeau and Cecil Cunningham Hedda Hopper Janet Beecher and others Hats horns and favors will be provided to all attendees in attendance at the Sunday night screening
Walter Chamberlain of Kirkwood New Jersey owns the world’s champion laying hen. The bird set a record by producing 376 eggs over 359 days.
The El Progreso club appoints Mrs. W. B. Lockhart as secretary and oversees the charge of ticket sales.
The Big Bend country enjoyed two light rains over the past week. The weather easing, farmers report improved soil moisture and potential benefit to crops as local communities stay alert to changing conditions.
Balmorhea State park including San Solomon springs facilities is to be turned over to the State park Board on January 1. James H. Goodman said James C. Jones will arrive to complete construction work. A full time attendant will be appointed and facilities offered to the public at nominal cost. The pool flows 26 million gallons daily and will be the world’s largest outdoor pool.
Fort Davis notice that eight miles of Limpia road between here and Toyah Vale will begin grading and drainage work. The bid of All hands & Briley and Allhands & Swatzell came in under 97 000 compared with an estimated 104 000. Work should start before year end with the next eight mile section let in January. Brown & Root bid about 400 higher.
Heavy rains near Christmas bring .26 and .42 inches in Sul Ross area with two soaking falls. Lower Brewster county gets over an inch as fog and cold persist, slowing Alpine-Terlingua and Marathon-Big Bend roads. Snow flurries reported in Marathon and Fort Davis. notable 11 inches falls at Odessa.
Fort Davis enjoyed a rare white Christmas as snow began on Christmas morning after a sleety night. The fine snow quickly whitened the ground before noon but melted by early afternoon as sun and clearing skies returned. Local residents noted the unusual sight.
Karl Earp former Alpine attorney now in Mona announcing his candidacy for district attorney in the 109th district. Earp is a past state commander of the Texas American Legion and has served several years as Mona in han s city attorney.
A meeting of the Eastern Star will be held at the lodge room next Tuesday evening. Members and visitors are invited to attend.
A new vehicle fender design lowers at the rear to provide easy tire access. The hinged panel promises quicker maintenance and reduces lifting effort for operators.
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