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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1939
Page
3
Mr and Mrs John W Scobee of Vinton Iowa visited here. The event notes their travel and local reception during a brief stop, highlighting the couple's connection to the region and their relationship to the host community.
Mixed real estate ad details farms and homes including an 200 tree farm with two wells, rental houses on paved streets, HOLC plans, and terms like 5 percent finance. Also ranch parcels, business lots, and insurance offerings with various prices and down payments.
A Fort Davis column reports residents traveling to visit relatives in California and Washington for medical baths and other pursuits. Dr. Paul Rudnick has a teaching post at the University of Texas, while Mrs. Rudnick plans studies in Chicago. Ruth Timmons, a Fort Davis High School graduate and nurse, now works in Midland. Phyllis Vincent undergoes emergency appendectomy and expected home soon. The courthouse yard WPA project progresses with tree planting and a canyon trip for tree identification. A one dollar bill curiosity draws attention to the number of denominations shown. Mrs. Alkire and Mrs. Withers improve after illness. A ranch deal closes with Joe Wapy purchasing B. B. McCutcheon’s ranch. Mrs. Clark visits Fort Worth. Miss Margaret Coan visits from UT.
In Texas history notes, Caldwell County is described as being named for a species of birds associated with the region, with Matthew Caldwell referenced as part of the naming context. The text outlines the local origin story and connects the county's name to avian themes.
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