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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1940
Page
1
The writer admits making pun laden remarks about Alan and his wife gifting a shirt and tie. They recall a prior joke about a hysterical outfit, apologize, and vow to stop such puns in the new year.
The piece praises Alpine residents for raising over 150 dollars for Finland and notes strong out of state interest along U S Highway 90. It observes diverse license plates from seven states and two foreign regions during a Sunday drive and predicts increased tourist traffic once U S Highway 67 is completed despite local opposition.
A reader notes a provocative headline about intense cold halting Russian movements. The writer suggests alternative phrasing implying influence by Fians, hinting at broader wartime attitudes without additional details.
The writer dismisses a unnamed woman who left her nation to become the companion of Adolph Hitler, scoffing at modern political beliefs and her choice of partner. He alleges she deserves her fate for embracing his rhetoric and appearance.
An Alpine Cemetery Association meeting will be held at the city offices tonight at 7:36. Officers for the new year will be elected and other business discussed. Members and others interested in cemetery upkeep are urged to attend.
The Par get-Teacher Association holds its regular meeting next Monday at 2 30 p m at Iyor High School. Members and interested persons are urged to attend.
Editorial notes Sul Ross University in Alpine grows from a 1920 start to a 1 million dollar campus with 98 local degree earners by 1939 and substantial local savings for residents. The piece honors founders, boosters, and the college’s rising prestige amid opposition and limited regional influence.
Ft. Davis correspondent reports 233 antelopes trapped October through December and moved to reduce numbers on the Brennand ranch near Sterling City. Warden Tom Redford notes 276 moved since March, with eight losses. plantings occurred in Jeff Davis Sterling Glasscock Nolan Irion Schleicher Howard and Mitchell counties.
A total of 161.80 has been raised in Alpine for the Finnish Relief fund up to Wednesday. A draft of 134.25 was sent to national headquarters and 27.55 has since been subscribed. A benefit dance tomorrow night aims to raise more funds, with admission to support relief efforts led by President Hoover and other organizers.
Highland Hereford Breeders Association re elected George Jones as president and Hayes Mitchell as vice president at their Marfa meeting. A year budget of about 3500 dollars was set with 1065 to the American National Livestock Association and 532 to allied work. New directors named include Pete Kennedy and Richard Merrill with local ranchers. A portrait fund for a future Texas A M College Animal Husbandry building was approved, and resolutions urged higher ranch loan limits, livestock freight rate studies, and refinancing terms at the Federal Land Bank. Lunch speakers outlined agency services and Hereford association work.
The Sul Ross branch of the C A A student flying school announces full organization with ground school instructors approved. Dr. Malone Hill schedules physicals for applicants starting January 2. Pilot instructor J O Casparis to begin individual flying lessons as students finish two weeks of preliminaries. Ground school offers college credit and new instructors include Dr C B Casey Dr G P Smith Prof J C Coleman Prof C A Gilley Prof W J Smith and Prof F G Walker with engines radio Instruments courses. The program aims to complete by May 1 with time for final courses.
L. Staumberg was chosen chairman of the Brewster county Range program committee at a called meeting held last Saturday. He was elected vice chairman at the annual meeting last month and became chairman after Otis Kimball declined the post. Other members include Travis Roberts vice-chairman, C. W. Wardlaw, Delmar Collins re elected range inspector, Winnie M. Van Nort secretary treasurer, James W. Doak district supervisor, Howard T. Kingsberry and Frank B. Seale state committee men, who met to review the 1940 program.
The annual treasurer's report indicates near cash status with only 5745.33 in outstanding scrip, down from 21597.49 in 1933. Net indebtedness declined by 124000, with current bonded and scrip debt at 234045.33 versus 358192.49 in 1933.
Alpine public school faculty met last Thursday under Supt R M Bankhead to hear Mr Hemphill chief health education consultant of the State Health department discuss health interests and problems among teachers and students. He outlined health roles for national and racial groups and urged use of procedures to identify major school child health issues as a basis for health instruction programs.
The Stephenson Laundry opens this week in new quarters beside Burke's Food Store in the Wilson building. The business has expanded with new larger equipment to handle increased demand. Operator Misa Melba Stephenson commented on the upgrade.
B C Abrahan faced trial in Brooklyn court on charges of forging two checks and proved he could neither read nor write. The defendant’s illiteracy was cited during proceedings and may affect the case’s outcome.
Students with full class loads should drop one subject when ground school work begins around February 1. Prof W J Smith asks students interested in either the flying course or the ground school to interview him as soon as possible.
The Alpine area saw near spring warmth at week start while Texas towns faced subzero readings elsewhere. Amarillo hit one below zero. Fort Worth rose to 17. Ice formed locally. a light rain last Saturday gave 15 inches of moisture. Bruce Duncan ranch near Marathon reported over an inch of precipitation. Snow blanketed the surrounding high country overnight.
Brewster County conducts a business census with Annejo Wedin of Marathon collecting data. Reports to Washington are confidential and cooperation from local businessmen is urged. Actual resident enumeration starts April 1.
Tickets for the Westminster Choir concert on January 27 are selling quickly says Mrs. C A Brown, sales chairman. More than 200 tickets mailed to clubs in nearby towns expect to sell out. Alpine reports over 150 choice seats sold. Reservations available from Mrs. Brown or Mrs. D M Bennett at the Holland hotel or other downtown locations after 3 PM.
The annual El Paso chamber meeting will be held next Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the Holland hotel. Officers for the year will be elected and other business transacted with L P Bloodworth, executive secretary, as guest speaker. A good attendance is urged.
Rev. Kearns and Mrs. Kearns left for Clarendon where he accepted a call as pastor. He led the local Christian church for a year and the vacancy remains open while a new pastor is expected to be called soon.
The Westminster Chorus, a top US choir, will perform at Sul Ross auditorium on January 27 at 8 30 p m as it begins a seven week tour through 45 cities including a week on the Pacific coast. It will travel by new 16 cylinder Cadillac bus for the first time in 17 years of touring. Tickets via Alpine Holland hotel 3 to 5 pm. Admission 50c 75c 1 with 10 federal tax.
At a Fort Worth chamber luncheon the group voted unanimously to add Fort Worth’s role in securing the Big Bend National Park to the 1940 Forward Fort Worth program. Executive VP William Holden stressed the park’s importance to the city and directors plan to push the effort under the chamber’s program.
H D Wilcox a famed oil operator denies entering any contract to drill a test well in block 6-4 southern Brewster county for California parties. The correction comes from a letter received Tuesday from Wilcox who resides in Marfa.
Judge Claude Sutton of Marfa the 83rd judicial district announced he may seek a seat on the Court of Civil Appeals to replace Judge E F Higgins of El Paso who plans retirement. Sutton has long served as district judge and is viewed as a strong candidate by friends in the district.
Britain plans pithead baths at the Hivery mine by 1044, reflecting safety and worker welfare milestones. The project aims to improve facilities for miners and align with industrial standards of the era.
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