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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1961
Page
5
The Alpine Avalanche is published weekly on Thursdays by Alpine Avalanche, Inc. located at 125 North 6th Street in Alpine Texas. It is entered as second class matter at the Alpine Post Office under the 1879 Congress act.
Alpine Volunteer Fire Department chief J C Cooley reports estimated 1960 fire loss at 12 647 with cooperative city support. Volunteers logged 23 day alarms and 15 night alarms, used 14 252 gallons water and 65 gallons chemicals, laid 2200 feet of hose, 382 man hours, and made 9 external calls including Marathon and one airplane alert five miles east.
Mara Study Club gathered Feb 1 at Mrs. W. E. McGonagill's home with a program on the Indians of the Big Bend led by Mrs. W. C. Pearce. Next meeting Feb 16 will feature Joe Baxter of Alpine speaking on Civil Defense.
Dr. Duane Spencer of the First Methodist Church Kerrville will conduct revival services in Alpine from February 26 to March 3 led by Rev. Robert Baird. Schedule includes 6:45 a.m. services and devotional breakfast, 10 a.m. Bible study, and 7:30 p.m. sermons on Revelation. He was in Alpine last year.
The first in a four part series on home mission work was held Tuesday morning at the First Methodist Church. Led by Mrs. Allan Schonberg, the program is sponsored by United Church Women and based on Safe in Bondage by Robert W. Spike. Future meetings are set for February 14 at 9:30 a.m. in the Episcopal parish house with nursery provided.
The oath of office as set by Article II declares faithfully to execute the presidency and defend the Constitution. George Washington appended the phrase So help me God to the solemn declaration.
Sul Ross College captured the novice division team title with 26 points and three individual crowns at the 15th Odessa Regional Golden Gloves. Bantam Joe Cobos, Middleweight Jimmy Phillips, and Heavyweight Don Reed won titles. Cobos edged Vivian Ramirez, Phillips stopped Tony Myers in the second round, and Reed defeated Shirley Russell.
Twenty three motor vehicles were registered in Brewster County during January. Listings include Wilson Equipment Co with a Chevrolet pickup in Freeport Texas, Bruce C Sutton with a Chrysler sedan in Alpine, and several others from Alpine Presidio and Toyahvale.
Mrs. Julia Herring will present her pupils in a dance program at 7 30 p m Saturday February 18 in the Community Center. All those interested are invited. Mrs Herring will hold her spring recital later.
The Alpine Avalanche announces comprehensive World and local news coverage with in‑depth reporting, feature stories, and timely updates. Readers gain access to investigations, community updates, and curated analysis across politics, economy, and culture.
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