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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1948
Page
1
A reader notes Brewster County remains the largest in Texas despite Jefferson County's land grab claim. The column mocks surveys proposed by Austin officials and jokes about a train motif and a courtroom wag. The writer promises a report next week from Granada Theatre observations.
About 865 poll taxes have been paid at the county tax collector's office by Tuesday morning. With a primary election year, totals may reach around 1600 or higher, after 1400 paid last year when no elections were held. Taxpayers should secure receipts early this month. deadline to obtain poll tax receipts is January 31.
Dr. Ross A. Maxwell announces an extensive road program in Big Bend National Park. The plan regrades and oils the Persimmon Gap to Basin road, improves drainage, eliminates curves, and aims to complete the first 10 miles by June 30 with funds to finish the entire distance.
Fifty three pronghorn antelopes were released in Big Bend National Park Texas as part of a restocking effort by the National Park Service. Superintendent Ross A. Maxwell said the project followed a decision by the Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission after vegetation recovery in the desert region made reintroduction feasible.
Dr. Ross A. Maxwell Big Bend park superintendent says reports of restocking predators such as panthers coyotes and bears are unfounded. He explains federal policy aims to preserve natural conditions with predators thriving where food supplies allow and notes ranchers may enter park with permits while official authorization is not yet issued. He criticizes those making false claims and invites inquiry into park policy.
William Adolph Daugherty longtime Alpine rancher died Monday at his Fort Valley Georgia home. He built Alpine pioneering Grandview Courts in 1927 and later ran Georgia Hereford ranch. Survived by widow two children two brothers and five sisters funeral at local Methodist church with interment Elm Grove cemetery.
W. B. Birdsong a former Alpine resident died at his home in Lufkin during the Christmas holidays. He and his family lived in Alpine for several years before returning to Lufkin about three or four years ago.
Wings Over Jordan, an eleven men ten women Negro vocal ensemble, drew a large Sul Ross auditorium audience as the Alpine Lions club hosted the concert. Conductor Gilbert Allen led a rhythmic, balanced performance with spirituals including Plenty Good Room and Old Man River.
Shirley Scales of the Kandy Kitchen reports a loss of 500 to 600 dollars in merchandise and cash when the temporary quarters on North Sixth street were burglarized last Saturday night. Items include a 75 dollar bag jewelry a fountain pen set an electric razor a manicure set and other articles. Entry was gained by forcing a transom window over the back door. The shop is housed in temporary quarters while the Holland avenue building rebuilt after last September fire. No clues on suspects yet.
Work is underway on Antelope Lodge a tourist court in Alpine's western suburb along U S 90 67. The 18 cottages total 35 units include kitchenette family and single units built with hollow tile. A cafe and service station will serve tourists. Owners Val Richardson M C Nost and T R Grafton expect four to five cottages done next month. The site features landscaping and mountain views from each unit.
Alpine's chargeable fire loss for 1947 totaled 15994 dollars, largely from the Sept 22 Shirley Scales building fire. Insured losses included May 14 Stambaugh Auto Service 500, Sept 4 Westside Courts 50, Sept 22 Fifth Street Package Store 2000, Jim P. Wilson Estate 252, City Hall 1192. The J C Penney Co. had its own insurance for Sept 22 and Scales contents was covered by a mutual policy, so these do not affect the city’s loss records or rates.
Fort Davis VFW Post schedules a meeting to discuss building a hospital or clinic in Jeff Davis County. A. V. Chapin and J. T. Rutherford coordinate appeals to officials and Congress for support, with aims to secure a hospital from Marfa air base or Fort D. A. Russell. The group also seeks posthumous Congressional Medal of Honor for Sgt Manuel Gonzales and compensation for his widow.
Rev. Fred S. Rogers marks his ninth year as pastor of Alpine Presbyterian Church after moving from Plainview with his wife and daughter Ruth to serve the Alpine congregation. The church, rebuilt after a 1943 fire, seeks to complete building plans amid growth as 172 new members joined in eight years, with 46 funerals and 72 weddings conducted or assisted.
Joel E. Wright Jr. announces opening of law offices in Alpine and outlines a life path from Atlanta birth in 1914 through education at Alpine High, Sul Ross, UT Austin, and UT Law. His World War II service includes Air Corps roles in Europe and postwar legal career leading to practice in Alpine with wife and two children.
Coach Red Pierce's Lobos resume workouts after the holidays. They have a 3 2 record after five games, with two at home and three away. They meet the Los Alamos Bombers in Los Alamos, N M tonight. Tomorrow they travel to Santa Fe to face St Michael's College.
An FBI agent from El Paso named J. W. Shepperd will speak at the Men’s Fellowship meeting next Tuesday night. All men should secure meal tickets early so the cooking committee can estimate attendance.
The fire department responded to two alarms this week. One at the Harry V. Fisher residence on East College Ave Monday morning and another at the Van Williams residence on East Ave E Tuesday morning. Little damage reported at either location.
Midland speaker Delbert Downing will headline the Alpine Civic Club meeting set for Thursday January 15 at 7 p m. A president vice president treasurer and three directors will be elected to succeed current officers. Nomination cards go to members with a January 10 return deadline. Dinner at $1 50 a plate and reservations urged. Representatives from nearby chambers and service clubs invited as guests.
News from Canandaigua New York reports the death of Miss Mary Jane Teece former Alpine resident. She lived in Alpine for 33 years after moving there with her father in 1914. Following a serious illness last fall she went to live with her sister Mrs W J Johnston in Canandaigua.
Hendryx and Bynum bought the Holland Hotel Curio shop from Joe Toombs. The Toombs plan to move to Lubbock and continue at their Holland Hotel Drug business.
Dr and Mrs Clifford B Casey sold their residence on East Ave C to Mr and Mrs J B Kelly. Mr Kelly is local manager for C G Morrison Co The Caseys will move to an apartment on East Ave B north of the Sul Ross campus now under construction.
Mr and Mrs S M Melton of Kermit spent last weekend visiting Mrs C E McCool.
The Mountain Trail district scouts plan Scout Sunday observance for February 8. A union evening service is planned at the Baptist church hosted by Rev Picker ing and attended by Ministerial Alliance. A Scout Leaders' Round Table at 7:30 tonight will finalize Scout Week plans.
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