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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1931
Page
4
Sanderson suffered two losses to Buck Quintet in a rugged pair of games. Hord hit a last second shot to salvage one win as Sanderson fought hard with Cook and Tord in strong form. Alpine regular Clarence Hrd led with 19 points and Buck pulled away late in the second half.
A meat canning demonstration will be held in Valentine next Tuesday at the high school building. County agent Eenest Gibbens says he will be assisted by home demonstrators and plans to provide hands on training. The event will cover canning techniques, safety, and efficiency for preparing meat products at home.
Alpine announces a home designing and furnishing contest for girls aged 14 to 18. Prizes include kitchen and furnishing items donated by local merchants, with plans due by April 1 and winners announced soon after. Local merchants will assist by judging and providing required materials.
Fortenberry and Brown led Canyon to a 59 to 2 victory over the Lobos as the Buffs dominated rebounds and scoring. Terrill and Rosette matched early Lobos efforts while Comer was held in check in the final minutes, giving Canyon a clear win in front of home fans.
Automotive classified note directs readers to contact their dealer or write to a Chicago area address for Lincoln car inquiries in Texas. The terse line emphasizes dealership prompt engagement.
Alpine Texas reports a erratic game as The Alpine Bucks strive to shape the Marfa Shorthorn for the distrament today. Marfa leads early 16 to 9 with a slowing Marfa offense while Alpine pursues. A city notice from Alpine’s officials urges full citizen cooperation amid safety concerns.
The notice states that assistance for filing income tax returns will be provided in Alpine at the courthouse during the first week of next month for two days. A deputy collector will oversee this district operation, with penalties up to one year and 25 percent added to the tax for failures to comply.
Alpine residents warn of late frosts after a wet February bringing thunder and rain. Farmers report primed fruit trees such as peaches and plums swelling with potential blossoms, risking damage to crops if warm spells fail to hold.
An elder notes a hard freeze is desired to protect apples and fruit, while west winds are typically late this year. Early fruiting varieties may be delayed by winds and the recent mild breezes could return soon to balance the season. A past demonstration used radio waves to light a bulb through a head, testing conductivity of flesh and vacuum.
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