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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1931
Page
8
Alpine residents and visitors are listed in a dense local note. Homer Graham returns from Hillboro New Mexico with John Hol and a boy. Mr. and Mrs Walter Scuddy welcomed a son. J. W. Graham and Mamie Jones of Dablone kha Georgia arrived with Holland. Mrs Clay Mise Mamie Jones and others visited from various towns. Several people travel to San Antonio, El Paso, Havana and Crane for business, family visits, and hospital care.
The article notes a nationwide Red Cross drought relief appeal with a Texas focus. It cites $100 chapter quota, funds from local groups and national HQ, and reports 46,974.84 spent in Texas with 21,195.60 from HQ and 15,195.24 locally. It warns of hunger, water pollution, and outlines emergency relief aims while urging community response.
The Lobos prepare for afternoon practice in Abilene as Graves leads two complete teams, aiming to leverage last year’s experience.
Bucks show promise with solid defense and a developing offense as Stack leads scoring in a rough fray. Oliver plans to enter Sanderson and McCamey tournaments, aiming to prove superiority over west Texas rivals San Angelo, San Antonio, and Alpine squads amid upcoming practice tilts and tough competition.
The Marta team claims to have taken the McCamey high school five into camp, continuing a local basketball contest narrative.
The vivid film Africa Speaks presents a daring trek through the French Congo with scenes of Masai spearmen and wild beasts shot by a notable motion picture camera. It combines stunning photography with sound effects to deliver thrilling entertainment and a dramatic view of life on the dark continent. Showing Wednesday and Thursday, January 21 and 22, at Granada Theatre.
Alpine basketball fans will have a chance to see the Buck five at its best as they seek wins in the Sanderson and McCamey tournaments. Friday night starts at 7:30 with Buddy Torino reseeing all three games. Admission is reasonable to support the team and the improved gym with better seating and climate control.
Fort Davis January 13 A largely fresh Chamber of Commerce board was elected with James W. McElroy as president and Warren Bloy as secretary. The re-elected director was W Merrill. Other new directors include Bill Fryar C Raton J K Miller H D Joys R C Withers Dee Jones B H Carlton and A G Prude. McElroy succeeds H M Jones as president.
The new board agreed on hiring to cover stenographic work and to supervise finances in person. During formal organization, Dr. Jones and Mrs. Lee Sproul were thanked for three years of faithful service since the Chamber of Commerce began.
Leo S. Howell, manager of Howells Incorporated, has been named to the resolution committee for the Texas Hardware and Implement Association. The annual convention will be in Dallas on January 20, 21 and 22, with retailers from across Texas expected to attend.
Pasotex district representative W. H. Knox and contractor 0. B. Green of Amarillo were injured when their automobile wrecked near Pecos while driving to Balmorhea. The car, owned by Green, turned fur cutting and struck a fort dip, causing injuries and vehicle damage.
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