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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1949
Page
1
A columnist recounts seeking restraint in reporting and laments past errors while joking about newsroom habits. The piece blends New Year resolutions with a plea for accurate, concise journalism and Respect for readers, editors, and contributors.
Enrollment across Alpine Public Schools climbs post holidays with Centennial and Central showing notable increases while grades at elementary levels show higher class counts. Total district enrollment reaches 930 as totals rise in Central and Centennial buildings and staff lists are detailed by classroom.
Plans for Brewster and Jeff Davis counties 4 H and FFA members stock show include 150 fat lambs and 20 baby beefs. The one day program opens at 10 a.m. with lamb judging and 1 p.m. for steer judging followed by an auction of junior feeder fed livestock. Renowned judges Ivan Watson and George W Stud Barnes will preside. An active sales committee from both counties backs the event.
Two Alpine residents and the Brewster-Jeff Davis 4-H club enter eight head of livestock in the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock show at Fort Worth January 28 to February 6. H L Kokernot Jr and Willie Uranga enter Herefords in the fat steers open class. 4-H and FFA day January 29 will feature grass judging, a rodeo, and a special low price for 4-H members.
Brewster County saw 269 new motor vehicles registered in 1948 according to the tax collector. December totals were 22, the lowest since 18 in September. March led with 30 and April with 29. December registrations include Thos Davidson Jr Presidio Chevrolet truck and others across Alpine Presidio and Van Horn.
Four Alpine youths injured in a New Year Day crash near Ocala en route to a Sul Ross Murray State game returned home praising Floridian hospitality. M. J. Keefer, most seriously hurt, remains in a Houston hospital with a fractured pelvis and a three week cast. Fred Slight and Elbert Vannoy have returned home, while Mrs. J L Dodd suffered facial cuts and minor injuries.
The Texas Game Department purchased the 53 section Combs trust tract in Brewster County for 5 dollars an acre and will establish on it and 30 adjacent school land sections the state s first game management project and public shooting grounds. The project lies south of Alpine and near Big Bend National Park and touches the park at one point. The deal was arranged by attorney for the Combs trust with help from Attorney General Price Daniel and Land Commissioner Bascom Giles.
Fifteen Alpine FFA capon owners compete for 22 cash prizes and ribbons at the annual show with about 70 capons of eight breeds expected. Judges E E Turner and A J Bierchwale of Sul Ross State college start at 1 30 p m. exhibit runs 10 a m to 4 p m on the downtown sidewalk. Grand Champion and Champion Trio will be auctioned January 22 at the Big Bend Livestock show.
El Paso Presbytery gathered in Alpine with U S Moderator Dr Jesse H Baird and wife Mrs Baird leading talks on Europe World Council and Restorations Fund appeals. Delegates from El Paso Marfa Ft Davis Monahans Alpine attended as women members met separately for prayers and planning.
Sul Ross College celebrated its 1948 season with a trophy presentation by Coach Red Pierce as President Hawkins accepted the Tangerine Bowl Classic trophy. The Lobos, 13 straight wins including the bowl, secured a 21 21 tie with Murray State then rolled to a powerful season tally of 452 points to 134 allowed. Ted Scown extended his national scoring lead to 162 points with three touchdowns in the Tangerine Bowl.
Fort Davis Texas January 12 grand jury in Jeff Davis county district court urges stock owners to control livestock roaming highways around Fort Davis and Valentine. They may be cited and fined to the fullest extent of the law if noncompliant. the panel also asks state and county officers to cooperate.
A report describes an inspiring day for Alpine Presbyterians, highlighting lasting impact and communal spirit in the Alpine area.
Weather across the region brought beneficial moisture after a cold snap. Rain totals ranged from under an inch in Alpine to up to two inches in Fort Davis and Marfa, with Fort Stockton reporting about three inches. Ice formed briefly before melting as temperatures rose.
Fort Worth plans a rodeo with fifty bucking horses including Five Minutes to Midnight at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show January 28 to February 6. New acts include Little Brown Jug Don Reynolds and Starless Night dance mare with others performing in Fort Worth. Tickets by mail to Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth, Texas.
A list of patients with surgeries and treatments including J B Pugh Fort Stockton major surgery, Anita Alvarado major surgery, Mrs Jose Mandias Marfa minor surgery, Mrs Caroline Humphries Marfa minor surgery, W S Perry El Paso treatment, June Warren Sal Ross treatment, Buddy Eppenauer Fort Davis major surgery, and multiple others receiving treatment or major surgeries.
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