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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1930
Page
1
The Alpine two banks report total deposits of 917 088 92 at Dec 21 1929 up 145 088 21 from a year earlier. State National deposits reach 872 288 00 and First National 544 850 92. A Marathon State Bank report was not yet available but county totals will top the million mark.
Bob Sumrall a longtime Texas Ranger in the Big Bend area fatally shot one of the alleged robbers of the Lohn State Bank near Coleman. Loot recovered and the arrest of the other two men was believed imminent. Sumrall, later a Coleman County deputy sheriff, was known to Alpine residents.
A Presidio report notes plans for one of North Americas largest smelters at the Conchos River junction with the Rio Grande near Presidio. Big capital led by Samuel Insull through Central Power and Light and Electric Bond and Share Co would back a cooperative plant funded by patron companies. Ore from Chihuahua City would be shipped 165 miles for processing near the border.
Gregorio Marrufo a Brewster County pioneer respected by Americans and Mexicans died at his Alpine home last Sunday and was buried Monday in the local cemetery. He came to the county in 1885 and worked for Lawrence Haley. He was 77 at death and left three sisters and one son. The Alpine community mourns his loss.
A man found dead in a cave above the Rio Grande near Lajitas remains unidentified. Despite marks on clothing and a San Antonio real estate card, authorities say the body likely belonged to an ex soldier and was left in the cave due to decomposition.
A Alpine man, 3 A Blankenship, who moved here from the Plains country last fall, died suddenly in Uvalde on Wednesday night. Mrs. Blankenship and children left for Av de yesterday. The cause of death was not known. The family lived on the Ranger canyon ranch south of town, recently purchased from B W Fate. He was preparing to stock the place with sheep.
The Museum of the West Texas Historical and Scientific Society acquires a 150 plus year old flat lock gun loaned by rancher Robert Coffey of Kent Texas. The London made firearm measures five feet seven and a half inches and bears private marks plus Lon on. It is said to have been given to Coffey’s father in 1870 by Carroll who claimed it saw use in the American Revolution. Also accompanying are a cougar skin punch and a powder horn engraved with Isaac L. Franks.
The Lobos under Coach B C Graves meet the Canyon Buffaloes in a college gym showdown Friday night. Canyon boasts a 143 win loss record and promises a tough fight with strong freshmen and promising veterans like Marcus Connally Anton McLaan Marcus Hale and Jimmy Terrell. Games with Alpine Mish and Sanderson are scheduled in the same period.
Tourists will receive regular reports on U S 90 highway conditions. The inaugural secretary H Wren will arrange biweekly updates filed to Del Rio and posted at El Paso and San Antonio roste rs. Mr Wren notes rising tourist traffic and says this system will provide authentic current road conditions.
Election called by the governor to choose a successor to Roger H. Thurmond of Del Rio for the $7 district comprising Maverick Kinney Val Verde Terrell and Brewster counties. Voting set for the second Saturday in February the 8th. Thurmond resigned after appointment as Val Verde County Judge.
Sunday school meets at the Chamber of Commerce office in the Holland Hotel building. Teacher H W Morelock. Officers elected for the new year are Superintendent Frank McCollum, Secretary Treasurer Katherine Turney. Public worship at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Intermediate C B Society meets at 6 p.m.
R E McKee of El Paso contractors for the Sul Ross library project planned to begin work immediately, pending weather. Sul Ross president E W Morelock received a telegram confirming start, with Glmore and an assistant visiting Alpine to relay the plan.
Alpine moves closer to natural gas after a bid for a distribution franchise. A representative from a major gas distributor claimed readiness to post a forfeit to lay pipes within a few days, though the city commission took no action and will deliberate. Local officials believe a few months could bring gas service to Alpine amid interest from a large utility.
A Rotary Club committee was formed at yesterday’s lunch to arrange the minstrel show and set retail details. Edith Upson agreed to coach the troupe, and rehearsals are expected to begin soon. The committee includes Clay Holland as chairman, Sidney Smith, Hop Hopson, Worth Frazer and Nig Bennett.
Fort Davis January meeting elected Walter Milter as president of the chamber of commerce succeeding H M Tone. Directors named include J W Morrill Hicks Gray B McCutcheon and others. The group plans 1990 work, supports the Davis Mountains road and park projects, and urged improved telegram filing facilities with telegraph firms.
A meeting of West Texas Chamber groups discussed saving plans for Westex C C. Alpine chamber secretary A F Robinson cited district totals and a contract proposal to build a tank at an estimated cost around $60 000.
After weeks of near springlike warmth alpine residents woke to a cold wave and ice coated trees and fences. At 6 am the thermometer read 16 degrees above zero, the coldest since before Christmas with prior subfreezing days recorded on December 29 and December 22. Light snow fell north of town as temperatures plummeted and the biz zard tail end moved through the region.
Alpine Rotary Clubs and Lions Club announced a joint civic drive to enlist new members of the Chamber of Commerce. A. K. Owens of the Lions presided while Rotary and Lions leaders discussed a five minute basketball game between halves of Lab Balo contest at Sul Ross building. Senator Benjamin Franklin Berkeley and Colonel John Perkins were named as Rotary players. Time will tell the outcome of this community effort.
Del Rioan J Turney Ferrell announces candidacy for the sixth legislative district to fill Governor Dan Fill’s vacancy and Roger Thurmond’s county judge seat. He is the son of George Terrell, Texas agriculture official, and is known for aiming to uphold his family’s political lineage.
County health officer Dr. 4 B Weight announces a nurse will join the county school system this week to oversee school health nursing and related services funded by the county. The nurse has spent the past two years in public health nursing.
A Marathon man, employed on the Hal Ramsey ranch, claimed ownership of an ambulance found abandoned near Alpine. After triggering sheriff concerns, the vehicle was traced from Marathon to Alpine, with authorities noting it had been misused in a trade and driven away during engine trouble.
Over $60,000 is being spent on new construction in Alpine, including a $7,000 two story cottage, a $9,000 home remodel, a $11,000 studio apartment project, and a $90,000 100 block development. Multiple firms including Hopson, Keefer, and Miller move projects forward while several structures rise along East Holland and North Sixth streets.
Local Masons announce a new lodge room to be built by converting the Carlton building. A second story will be added, razing the old 40 year old school building after 26 years of use. About 2600 dollars are planned for construction with J W McElroy supervising. The stucco exterior will house a 38 to 40 foot lodge room and rear rooms. The Eastern Star chapter will share the space, with completion aimed by early April.
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