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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1931
Page
8
Alpine notes show a flurry of visitors and residents traveling for business and family reasons. R Norman of Marfa and Marlon Cazell visit. Miss Dorothy Weatherby from San Antonio stays with Mr Shapind. several locals including Hichardson Cobb and Bud Horine travel between Alpine, Fort Stockton, and El Paso. amid a major oil gusher near an Alpineite project drawing attention from industry figures.
J D Jackson Jett heads to a busy week as Alpine hosts district action with two brackets and finals set after ten games. Local players and officials track entrants from Rankin Fort Hancock Sanderson Ysleta Fort Davis Marfa Wink Iran Odessa Marathon Pecos El Paso Crane Barstow. The schedule runs from morning games through five in the afternoon with finals at 6 45 preceding Lobo Miner. El Paso favored with veteran squad. Rankin noted for late rallies. other strong teams include Marfa Pecos and Barstow.
About 60 Mexican teachers attended the Alpine college meet with J ung Pople referenced. The session runs into next week with El Paso high school squads favored to reach both the bi-district and state finals, following Bowie’s 1929 victory. Over 200 people are in Alpine for the event and many more expected for the semi finals and finals.
The Valentine dance in the college gym drew around 100 couples and guests, netting about $150 with roughly $125 to staff. Mayor George Maines crowned Miss Batelle Moore, while President How Morelock led the event as master of ceremonies. Jackie Louise Cram and Betty Jane Keefer served as bearers with Mr Keefer carrying the crown. Funds will be released in May after expenses.
The report notes an extended franchise period with 80 additional days granted. Wood stated a continuation across the Fort Stockton through the Valley route, highlighting restart points and ongoing negotiations.
The Mine quintet aims to rebound after a recent loss to Unging in a home game. Players plan to attack early, drop the loop pass, and push for a narrow victory by one point to erase the prior setback.
Last year and this season unfold with teams determined to score every point and secure victories for Coach Graves and Alpine. The series, to be held here in college circles, expects all squad members to play if a large enough margin over opponents risks a tray drop. Rivalry heats every meeting on hard court or gridiron, making games hard fought and never complete losses despite overwhelming scores.
This piece contrasts two scenes from Jesus life during Lent. It recalls the baptism at the Jordan with the heavens opening and a voice declaring Him beloved, and it describes Jesus being led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted, illustrating steadfast purpose and resisting darkness.
A religious reflection contrasts life with and without the Spirit guiding followers. It likens spiritual rooting to strong tree roots resisting storms and urges readers to seek divine leading. Ramsey's Aus Nursery in Austin promotes a free catalogue for trees and plants.
Judge John J. Foster of Del Rio urged Alpine chamber of commerce to promote the Davis mountains drive as the gateway for travelers to Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. He argued Alpine should capture tourist income from routes via El Paso and along Highway 90 or the Southern Pacific railway. Foster predicted the caverns will gain international renown and national park status, increasing visitor numbers.
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