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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1949
Page
1
A compact Alpine column reflects on light winter weather and mild snowfall, notes visiting Californians amid a tough winter, and recounts local events. It highlights dog control concerns, chamber of commerce efforts, and publicity for Alpine including a Fort Worth stock show victory by the college Freshman judging team.
Dom Adams was elected president of the Alpine chamber of commerce at the annual meeting held Friday night at the Holland hotel. Felix McGaughy was elected vice president and Frank McCollum reelected treasurer. New directors named were John Newell J B Speer and Anja Wilson. About 125 members attended as officers were chosen and reports handed for review.
In the Big Bend and Davis mountains, livestock trading remained lively before a cold spell paused movements. Notable sales include 200 cows by T. E. Smith of Marfa to Joe Moulton of San Angelo, and 150 steers shipped by Worth Evans of Fort Davis to California feed lots.
The Chastain home north of Casner Motor Co on N 7th street was sold to W C Burgie of El Paso this week. The property has been leased by Smith Furniture Co for another year and may become a site for a used furniture operation or a new business building. Mr and Mrs Wayne Mosley of San Angelo are visiting relatives this week.
A Southern Pacific passenger train collided with a truck at the crossing near the stock pens. The truck was demolished and dragged about 75 yards before the train stopped. Driver Dan Gallego was uninjured. He said the gas line fault stalled the motor and he jumped just before impact. A bulldozer removed the truck from the locomotive.
Letter from Andrew L. Somers to Representative Ken Regan confirms his appointment to the Subcommittee on Irrigation and Reclamation. Somers notes the importance of the work and expresses confidence in Regan to handle forthcoming challenges and other subcommittee roles.
John Gentry, a student at a Texas university, was in Paris visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gentry for a few days between terms.
Thomas L. French a former B 24 pilot now living in Alpine will be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on February 9 at 3 32 p m in his Asa Jones office. The award will be presented by Capt Frank Turner from Pyote Army air base. French recounted a shipping sweep over Jefferton Borneo where two oil tankers were sunk and about ten enemy planes destroyed on the ground. He served as co pilot during the mission and described a damaged return to Halamahara Island with three engines and no hydraulic system. He was a 1st Lieutenant with the 13th air force under General MacArthur. He is now a local attorney and city tax assessor.
Francis Marion Black Jr. a Texas inmate on life for the 1938 death of 13 year old Marion Dale Noblett seeks clemency. A Brewster County jury sentenced him to death but Gov. Allred commuted to life. Roy Jackson plans to oppose clemency efforts while authorities probe an apparent letter to coroner Garnett.
Over a week freezing rain sleet and snow blanketed West Texas with icy streets and highway hazards. Sul Ross recorded 1 degree above zero while Alpine thermometers fell below that. moisture totals reached .09 inch Sunday. January rainfall rose to 1.46 inches as temps ranged from 1 to 67 degrees across days. livestock suffered but no major losses were reported.
Fort Davis reports a temblor felt by over twenty families on January 26. A three day Youth revival begins Friday at the Baptist church with Baylor athlete Jack Robinson preaching and Eunice Parker assisting, including a special Sul Ross assembly and nightly 7 PM services.
The Visual Education conference at Sul Ross State College February 4 5 is expected to draw about 300 schools with one to four representatives per school. Superintendents and principals are likely to attend. Noted specialists W R Fulton University of Oklahoma and Hugh C Proctor Texas Education Dept will be present.
The county logged 15 new motor vehicle registrations in January 1949 at the courthouse. Names, towns, and models listed include Mrs. Elenora Alderson Alpine Plymouth sedan and several Alpine entries such as Buick and Chevrolet carries, along with others from Marathon North English Pecos Dallas and more.
The Ural mountains form a natural boundary separating Europe from Asiatic Russia, delineating distinct geographic and cultural regions. The range runs roughly north to south, creating a watershed between two continental areas.
February 6 to 12 brings a busy week for Alpine Cubs and Scouts as three local troops submit election tickets for Feb 5 voting. Elected scouts will serve as city and county officials for a day on Feb 12 under Judge Felix McGaughy who oversees the process. Blue and Gold dinner is set for Feb 8 at 7 30 p.m. at the Methodist church.
Hollywood actor Donald Barry born in Texas spent Tuesday night at Antelope lodge. He acted in Train to Alcatraz and Madonna of the Desert and was described as an entertainer and lover of children. He accompanied two youngsters to school Wednesday before continuing to Hollywood from Houston.
C Thomas Magrum renowned sleight of hand magician will perform a paid assembly at Alpine High School auditorium on Feb 18. Superintendent Peyton Cain announced the event aimed at all children from four to ninety four and described as more fun than a circus. Details to follow in next week's Avalanche.
John Bull serves as the English prototype of Uncle Sam in popular symbolism. The comparison frames national personifications and cultural imagery used to represent Britain and the United States.
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