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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1940
Page
3
Alpine Texas notices record D M Bennett and C D Wood as recipients in a post office matter. The entry cites old mail handling under the March 3 1879 act and class designation.
The article marks the 30th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America noting nearly 9,000,000 Americans have been Scouts, Cubs, and leaders. It reports over 1,330,000 actively enrolled and praises Scouting for shaping citizens with outdoor, cultural, and practical values supported by U.S. leaders across generations.
A 53 day waterfront strike by San Francisco shipping clerks ended with $1 400 000 in lost wages for workers. Dean Wayne L Morse lauded as fair warned that most disputes can be settled without strikes while critics blamed radicals for harming labor and the city. The San Francisco News urged intelligent management and warned against fights by labor racketeers that threaten workers livelihood.
The Memphis Press-Scimitar reports Booze has been indicted for holding up a liquor store in Washington DC. Store owner Seltzer identified as victim in the case. The indictment marks a notable crime development amid wartime strain.
The essay argues railroads outperform other transport modes by being durable against water and weather, enabling national development from Lincoln’s era to today. It claims railroads are self supporting, essential for producers, and a civilizing force, whereas waterways and other carriers rely on public subsidies.
The Chieftain of Enterprise Oregon argues that modern independent merchants succeed by staying grounded and customer oriented. He notes competition drives better service and fair prices while big chains grew from small beginnings built on intelligence and hard work. The public rewards those who serve well.
A sailor answers the job captain about deck cleaning and brasses while joking that the horizon has been swept with a tele scope. A father warns his child not to bite his thumb, noting it may be needed when traveling.
Lily rejects life in a trailer as Billy proposes with a flashy vow to make her the happiest wife in the forty eight states. The flirty exchange highlights a clash of romance and long term plans in a rough frontier setting.
A visitor questions a Black farmer about raising hogs versus cotton and corn. The farmer replies hogs do not require hoeing, suggesting different labor needs and economic viability in adaptation to local farming practices.
A firm marks fifty years of service by addressing veteran employee as Mr Biggs, highlighting loyalty and tenure. The gesture formalizes the tribute within the workplace and underscores the employee’s long-standing commitment.
In a playful scene, Quandary's two usherettes discuss competing in events for the most beautiful back and the most beautiful bust. The banter shows lighthearted pride and uncertainty about the outcome.
A young girl on a train overhears a passenger greet the conductor as Mr Glass. She laughs, certain the name cannot be his, noting the odd moment in a brief incidental scene from the journey.
The Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission disclosed December arrests totaling 201 as wardens enforced hunting and fishing laws. Convictions reached 179 with nineteen dismissals and one appeal. one case pending. Violations spanned 36 laws from javelina hunting in closed counties to deer headlighting. three individuals paid $100 fines.
A rare albino opossum was trapped near Bridgeport Texas by Oscar Price who lives northeast of town. The animal’s pelt was described as glassy and not a conductor. A Wallop Plantation owner notes a worker arrived late after a mule kicked him, explaining the delay with a joke comparing directions of the kick.
Mal was brought to the Bridgeport Index office by I. F. Bogg who described the animal as having pink eyes. The find marks Texas' first report of a pure white albino opossum reaching the Texas Game Fish and Oyster commission office.
George Madlock of Edcouch Hidalgo County pleaded guilty to falsely impersonating a game warden. He was fined 25 dollars plus 21.55 dollars in court costs at Edinburg after a complaint filed by a state game warden and arrests following Hidalgo County complaints.
A historical classified listing outlines multiple property sales on East Holland Avenue College Avenue and nearby areas with bricks and stucco homes, ranch properties, and acreage. It advertises owner equity, HOLC terms, and affordable monthly payments, plus a budget plan for insurance.
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