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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1939
Page
6
Frigid conditions gripped the region as sleet and pellets briefly covered the ground for about an hour on Thursday afternoon before fading. Observers at Sul Ross reported a light precipitation measure for the year so far, marking one of the coldest snaps of the season with minimal moisture.
G B Crawford announced the sale of five lots in block & original townsite to M N Bobo. The property lies directly west of Cory Court on West Holland Ave. Bobo, a former president of the North Louisiana Real Estate Brokers Assn, predicts Alpine business property will double in value within the next two years.
Public invited to Holy Communion and sermon at St James Episcopal with Rev George Wood. Lists numerous attendees and clergy, references to legal notices and court filings, then shifts to Christian Church notices including Bible school at First Christian Church and Christian Science sermon topics.
Marfa area notes that Rev. M. M. Fulmer will lead morning and evening services at the local Baptist church after surgery in Baylor hospital. The report includes county bond plans, city hall construction, and community updates from Jan. to March with notes on local officials and oil-company support.
Front describes Alpine's Terry in strong defense delaying Marathon’s late pushes until reinforcements arrived. Sanderson takes third in the 1 eta event while the "little boys" contest yields Marfa a consolation win. Big boys crown Marathon as the top endurance showcase unfolds with competitive finishes.
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