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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1926
Page
1
A reader signing as C. G. criticizes TRM for not boosting Alpine’s prospects. The missive defends newspapers as progress drivers, urging active local involvement through chamber of commerce and responsible reporting, urging owners to invest in upbuilding and community gain.
William J. McDonald of Paris leaves about 1.5 million for the University of Texas to build the W J McDonald Astronomical Observatory. He died at 82 after Civil War service and law studies. The local Chamber of Commerce backs Alpine as a site for the observatory citing altitude and atmosphere. A new committee under Supt. Melton will push regents to approve UT as the location.
Work on a new natatorium by Cas Edwards fronts State Highway garage property near College Avenue. The 30 by 60 foot pool will be pumped by a large electric unit with 80 to 160 gallons per minute capacity to ensure clean water. Edwards plans to add modern attractions over time and will reuse waste water for irrigation, expecting eventual full-break amusements and recreation uses with pool ready around April 15. Dr J J Baker returns from Los Angeles after optometry postgraduate course.
A nostalgic poem extols reading the paper from the old home town to learn updates about friends and neighbors. The piece recalls Arcady childhood, shared memories, and the joy of staying connected through news about Smith, Jones, and Brown as told in the hometown paper.
Coach Graves reports the Lobos defeated the El Paso Junior College Panthers in both games after a rough first contest. The first game ended 28 to 10 with Alpine caution and overconfidence noted by the coach. The Lobos then dominated the second night, winning 46 to 0 as they showcased their usual high level of play and praised officiating and treatment in El Paso.
A group of Alpine citizens and Chamber of Commerce members traveled to Marfa last Friday for a luncheon hosted by the re organized Marfa Chamber. Colonel John Perkins opened remarks with Dr. Irwin Davis and J. B. Jackson of Alpine also speaking. The event, attended by about sixty people including visitors, emphasized inter community cooperation in the region.
Vice President and General Manager E B Netswanger announces transfers of Texas Central plants personnel. W C Myrick moves from Marfa to Corpus Christi to become local manager and Murray Greenwood shifts from San Antonio to Pleasanton to oversee the Texan Central plant.
County Agent R. L. Miller reports strong rancher demand for coyote baits. He recently returned from Valentine and Marfa with L. C. White head and says four to five thousand baits are needed in Presidio county and Brewster ranchers request about one thousand. Baits cost about one and a quarter cents each. those needing baits may see Miller or County Judge Burke.
The P T A meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 will cover The Child His Nature and His Needs by Mrs Penchey as Mrs Ferguson urges parents to attend and help win the attendance banner for their grade.
Texas Central Power Company announces new rates effective February 1 per Don Littleton local manager. Lighting charges 1.18 cents per KWH for first 25 KWH with a $1.50 minimum bill. After 75 KWH, 10 percent discount if bill paid by the 10th of the following month. Rates apply 200 KWH per horsepower, four cents for next 200, three cents thereafter.
Rafael Acosta, a Mexican resident of the river section, was found guilty in Judge James A. Burke's court this week on the charge of unlawfully carrying a pistol. He was fined 100 and costs, according to County Attorney John Perks.
The Alpine chamber reports receipt of a letter from Rev. John W. Chisholm former First Methodist pastor requesting a copy of by laws and constitution to aid forming an organization at Clint where he now pastors Mrs Hamilton chamber secretary says four Texas cities recently sought information on how Alpine chamber is conducted to be fed by similar groups Alaska unlikely in Texas.
H L Kokernot of San Antonio and Alpine was appointed to the board of directors of the Cattle Raisers and Producers Commission Company, per a February 11 dispatch in the Ft Worth Live Stock Report. He has led the Texas and Western Cattle Raisers Association as president for two years and is the first director with livestock interests in the Davis Mountain region where Highland Hereford gained fame.
In district court Hon. C. Sutton presided. Juan Ramos was found guilty of stealing a trunk from Cedric Anthony on the Southern Pacific platform last summer and sentenced to two years in prison. The term saw few trials and a short session appears likely.
Mayor Frank Gillett remains in frail condition as physicians report no improvement and he is being transported to El Paso this afternoon for medical treatment.
A large crowd heard the Tollet sen Trio perform piano violin and cello in a February 15 concert. They were encored after each number and played selections including At The Brook and Trio in A Minor by Tchaikowsky, with Carl Tolletsen, Mrs Augus ta Tolletsen, and Paulo Gruppe receiving strong applause.
The San Antonio Evening News reports the death of Guy Massey the author of the popular version of Prisoner’s Song. Massey former soldier with two years at sea earned gallantry citations, faced court martial after a failed romance, and later recovered in Alpine where he was admired by locals before his death.
Alpine businessmen were not listed as contributors to the Sul Ross football banquet, omitting Big Bend Grocery and Hudson Bakery from the honor roll. Coach Graves said the football team Sul Ross and the donors deeply appreciate the courtesy extended at the event.
Sanderson High School defeated El Paso High School 20 to 14 to capture the district championship. Despite sand and wind, a large crowd watched as Wilkins and Gingsley led scoring for Sanderson, with Yancy's defense pivotal in holding El Paso to fourteen.
Pecos nips Barstow by one point as first half dominance lands Pecos a clear lead. El Paso defeats Fort Davis 42 to 14 with Peabody and Winking high scorers for the winners while Red Ogden stars for Fort Davis.
In Friday afternoon action at Marfa the Marfa squad beat Marathon Group 13 to 9. Knight carried much of the scoring for Marfa while Pulliam and Walker aided the passing game. Several fouls were called on both sides as the half ended with Marfa ahead.
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