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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1937
Page
2
A new city water well near South Will completed weeks ago pumped 60 gallons per minute in a four hour test. City Secretary MH Moorman said it may become one of the strongest wells and help meet dry summer demand. Another well near the pump station at the east edge of town was drilled to 172 feet Tuesday with drilling in progress.
Elizabeth Hord of Marfa has been chosen reporter for Delta Alpha pre medical sorority at the University of Texas. A junior planning to enter the School of Medicine at Galveston she is a member of the American Chemical Society Racquet Club tennis team Alpha Phi and other groups. She earned a salutatorian rank at Marfa High and held a notable tennis doubles record.
About 50 to 60 Masons from Alpine attended a Marfa Washingtons Birthday observance held Tuesday night. Fort Davis’s Dr RL Irving delivered the principal address. Alpine Masons present included RJ Ratliff J Coleman CA Gilley GB Crawford WG Fielder Henry W Johnny Clanton Rev MA Bubler MF Merrell Alan R Friver 8K Nelson and Judge RB Slight.
Miss Myrtle Ball of Marathon enrolls as a freshman for the second semester at Mary Hardin Baylor. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H E Ball of Marathon, the enrollment reflects local student progress at the college.
Fort Davis reports chronic frost delays on apricot and peach trees as Thunder in February prompts warnings. New residents HLM Jones orchard owners T. 8. Redford welcome move to east Fort Davis with a ten acre tract of apple trees and a five room house. Local figures Juan Gonzales and Arch Garner associated with trades and observatory repair. Masons honor Washington birthday with Fort Davis and Alpine attendance. A flood relief drive nets 150.26 to aid eastern sufferers. Miss Serah Hill discusses American art. Fort Davis Study Club expands library. Worth Evans seeks medical advice for newborn. Texas fur production highlighted with diverse pelts and markets.
A late model 1906 Chevrolet coupe with under 7000 miles, a home in Marathon with five lots, windmill, garages, and optional furniture for sale, seeks offers from Mrs. K. B. Kendrick. Also listed are Chinese elms for planting, registered Herefords, a small furnished apartment near the college, and rental housing plus electrical windcharger options. Details cite Mrs. W. A. Daugherty, Alpine. Mrs. J. W. Rixon. and H. E. Ball for ParmaK wind energy equipment. The notice also mentions dirt hauling by Ross in Alpine and a note on the rare giant panda with New York exchange.
Doubt about when 1857 license plates could be legally used was resolved this week after a telegram from the State Highway department official clarified March 1 as the date. Only six motor vehicle licenses for 1897 had been issued in the county through Wednesday, per the tax collector’s records.
Prof. Martin M. Daugherty, agricultural research economist at the University of Delaware, is named by Prof. O. B. Jeaness to join a three member American Farm Economic Association panel advising the U S Senate committee on Manufacturers for a National Economic Council. Daugherty has long been linked with the university and has served in prior federal advisory roles. He is the son of Mrs. William Daugherty of Alpine and the Alpine community regards him as well known.
Approximately 7000 head of cattle have been moved out of Mexico by the Hueco Land and Cattle company to holdings north of Sierra Blanca. Over 2400 head of calves were placed on the old Molesworth ranch with more shipments expected, per the Hudspeth County News. Texas honey production is highlighted by cotton blossom and prairie wildflowers boosting output.
In Fort Davis a tale says two Mexican workers were asked by a stranger about a bright object on a hill near the McDonald Observatory. They reply it is a water tank with a lid built for cattle by someone at the U up-and-Down ranch, prompting a homespun punchline and a plug to advertise in the home paper.
Alpine in Brewster County Texas was named as the biggest town in the biggest county in the largest state during a nationwide Molle shaving cream interviews program. The correct answer was announced by an interviewer and the segment aired Tuesday night on WHO Des Moines and other network stations.
A concise verse discusses European tensions with Spain Italy and Africa cited as action players. Germany and France are prepared for conflict while England stays neutral yet faces pressure to preserve peace amid ongoing wars and global strains.
A brief clipped notice cites Raymond Thomas praising a place to live and a country remaining united as others are described as a sieve. It references engraved cards and announcements, directing readers to the Avalanche.
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