14 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1936
Page
1
Henry T. Fletcher compiles weekly sketches of Trans-Pecos place names. The notes aim to present authentic data gathered from years of field work, promising readers an interesting recurring column in this feature.
Henry T. Fletcher surveys Balmorhea Reeves County and nearby features along the Town on the Pecos Valley Southern railroad and the Old Spanish Trail. He details Balmorhea Lake capacity and dam dimensions, Barrel Spring in Jeff Davis County, Barrilla Spring in Reeves, and related names, routes, and historic sites.
After a six day search involving hundreds of men and several airplanes, divers recovered the bodies of three Marfa youths Donald Nicolls Leroy Cleveland Jr and R J Stiles Jr aged 19 15 15 respectively from San Esteban Lake near Marfa Texas The youths disappeared after leaving Marfa in a car last MondayTheir bodies were found in cold water within yards of the overturned sailboat The deaths are being treated as accidental with investigators noting the jacket shirt and boots removed from Stiles during a failed attempt to disrobe His life saving training failed to save him as he struggled in the frigid water The Alpine Volunteer Fire Department aided in the search and the case was reported to police authorities statewide on Tuesday morning as the families urged help Continued on last page
G Lott division engineer and R E Kilmer completed an inspection of the road from Marathon to Chisos park. They sent a report to state highway engineer Gib Gilchrist. The state may take over maintenance, creating two permanent camps and employing twelve to fourteen men, with annual costs rising from about 12000 to 15000 dollars.
The editor, per a doctor's verdict, is ordered to cease activity due to a townwide mumps outbreak. Aside from a swollen jaw, no other illness is noted, and he has been staying indoors this week. Absence from the office may explain lighter news. We’re having a swell time.
The Sul Ross Lobos surge to four straight wins on a weekend road trip, defeating Texas A I and St. Mary’s, and piling up 227 points to 92 for opponents. They beat A I and I at Kingsville 46 27, 62 22, and swept St Mary’s Rattlers 52 22 and 87 21 in two games, with Sims U to host next.
The Texas Centennial in Dallas will feature an extensive natural resources display from June 6. Organized by Texas and Centennial management, the exhibit will occupy the State Building hall and aims to be fully representative, educational, and a sign of Texas’s potential industrial growth. Henry T. Fletcher of Alpine and others from West Texas groups and local industries will serve on the advisory board.
Borglum, the famed sculptor, tours southern Brewster County Big Bend country with son Lincoln and photographer W J D Smithers. He identifies petrified forest formations as wood, boosting park project plans and considering a cross border park tour with Mexican and American officials to advance the site designation.
Jurors have been summoned for the February term of district court to convene next Monday. The docket includes the murder case of Jose, Gabino and George Tucar, indicted last August for the killing of Benito Cobos near Alpine, with the Tucars out on bond. Civil matters and several divorce cases are listed. court-house work progresses as part of a rehabilitation project. The juror list names numerous Petit and Grand jurors including John Smith and G. K. Lange among others.
Senior B F Berkeley announced a new picture theatre will open in Alpine around March 1, leasing the former Mojave building to Sol J Davidson of San Antonio. The venue will be named the Texas with few further details released.
Freezing temperatures and two days of howling west winds marked the week. Temperatures reached 24 above zero early Monday, then moderated with no ice reported since. A strong west wind persisted through Tuesday night and Wednesday, with dust and sand clouds and forecasts of colder weather. A Bostonian playing bridge on a verandah swung at a passing beef and felled his partner, or so he recalls.
In a tight Sul Ross gym contest last Saturday Valentine captured the senior boys championship by edging Alpine Junior High 20 to 18. Marathon juniors topped Langtry for the junior title while Marathon seniors beat Langtry for the consolation. Alpine Junior High juniors defeated Valentine juniors 18 to 5 in junior consolation. Senior and junior squads from Valentine Langtry Marathon and Alpine entered the event with postgame selections naming McKinney and others to the seniors first team.
Fort Davis, Feb. 12. The meeting will decide the right of way warrant issue set for the 29th. A ranch restocking move tops local cattle news as Mrs. Violet McIvor of Concord New Hampshire and Mrs. D. G. Melver expand the U up and Down ranch holdings in Jeff Davis county after lease expiration. The Melvers plan to raise cattle, employing W Grubb of Fort Davis to manage. Buyers include Vivian McAdoo of Sierra Blanca and J. W. Merrill & Son, with cattle from Geo Jones Frank Jones and Mrs Childers.
H Storey of Alpine was awarded for drilling a water well at a special city commission meeting Tuesday evening. The well will augment the city supply and be located on South Hill near the Boy Scout club house. The water system was at full capacity last summer and the city hopes to have the project completed before the heavy water-using period begins.
The Brewster County Chamber of Commerce and local citizens urge rapid funding for right of way in Alpine. Officials plan to issue time warrants of 15000 dollars to avoid tax increases while leveraging state and federal highway allocations. The move aims to hasten construction, provide local employment, and minimize bond or unemployment relief needs.
County commission unanimous approval sets February 29 for issuing time warrants up to 15000 dollars to aid Alpine right of way purchase for re routing U S highway through the town’s west side. Hearing on a Junior High building plan drew both sides and taxpayers at the same session.
Brewster Motors will stock Firestone tires tubes and accessories in Brewster County. The firm, an established local dealer, was announced this week as a Firestone Tire and Rubber Company outlet. A complete Firestone stock will be carried at their East Holman location.
Fort D A Russell at Marfa listed among army posts to receive funding in a $1 construction program for Texas. Congress to authorize $3,918,457 for certain posts, with total estimates for related work at $14,058,098. Fort Russell would get about 7,518.
Fort Davis reports Indian burial found this week on the Joe Kingston place near Toyahvale. Bones and arrowheads were unearthed along with artifacts near Phantom Lake, a longtime camping ground. Participants included Joe Kingston Duncan Kingston Mr and Mrs Kelly and Lowell Humphreys.
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