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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1931
Page
6
Ford Motor Company announces twenty three new commercial body types for Model A and Model AA chassis. Production already underway on several. others to roll out within two months. Choices include police patrol, delivery, express, and panel bodies with various wheelbases and canopy options.
Notorious predator known as Old 42 terrorized sheep and goats in the Glass Mountains northwest of Marathon Texas. The tale recounts multiple dog chases, deserted canyon trails, and a final fatal rifle shot after a four month reign of slaughter, with ranchers Lloyd Mitchell Ollie Cleveland and others pursuing the beast across rugged terrain.
A collage of short classifieds and legal notices from Alpine Texas includes wanted ads for part time work and a housekeeper, a request to lease a ranch, and an execution sale notice by Brewster County Sheriff. The section also recalls Bolivar centennial celebrations and Centavo the dog honored in Caracas.
Local churches list their Sunday offerings with times and topics. Christian Science holds 11 o clock service upstairs at First Christian Church with 9:45 Sunday school and 2:00 afternoon session. St James Mission features Bible class at 9:30 and Holy Communion at 10:45. Presbyterian Church notes 9:30 Sunday school, 12:00 worship, and 7:20 p.m. session. Church of Christ lists Bible study 10:00 a.m., sermons at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with evening service and youth meeting. all welcome.
Detroit announces an added Convertible Cabriolet to the Chevrolet Sixes line priced at 616 in Flint Michigan. The deluxe sport coupe opens to an enclosed coupe with top up and a racy roadster with top down. Leather upholstery, ash tray, package compartment and chrome details enhance the cabin. cowl ventilator and five wire wheels are standard. A pocketbook theft of $1 is reported involving Fannie K.
Odessa News-Times reports that the Blue Mountain caves served generations of Indians as shelter and gathering spots along a water source between the Pecos and the Colorado. Evidence shows multi-layered charcoal remains, infrequent exploration, and that the caves once hosted hunting parties and ritual activities before becoming mere caverns today.
Several serious operations have been performed at Turney Hospital this week. Alpine residents Rush Moody, once in serious condition, is rapidly rallying and expected to return to health soon. Miss Mabel Birdsong underwent a midweek operation and is improving. Mrs Charlie Livingston had treatment on Wednesday with considerable improvement noted.
A small crowd watched Fort Davis All-stars narrowly lead Buckshot May's college squad 26 to 23 as the locals rallied in the final minutes to clinch a 33 to 26 victory. John Underwood and Witchey Young led the attack, with Anja Wilson also contributing. Sul Ross players were present in the final period.
A distressed sales ad outlines 40 to 46 lot parcels in Brewster County with prices from 8.86 per acre and 9,350 total. Offers include half cash, easy terms, and estate liquidation. Numerous LIST numbers indicate multiple parcels 10 to 40 acres, mineral rights noted in some entries. Buyers are urged to act quickly with substantial upfront funds.
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