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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1948
Page
3
Fort Davis calls for March of Dimes funding starting January 20 for about 15 days. Mrs. Jim P. Espy chairs the effort for Fort Davis and Jeff Davis County, with midyear donations split between local needs and national headquarters.
Mr and Mrs J W Merrill marked their 54th anniversary with a turkey dinner hosted by Mrs Richard K Merrill. Attending were Mr and Mrs Barry Scobee and several Weatherby and Swartz relatives from Fort Davis and El Paso. Weather in the Davis mountains stayed pleasant with no rain. Dr A Blaauw left for Yerkes observatory after six weeks at McDonald. Mrs W H Brennand visited Colorado City and El Paso returning with Judd Brennand and three daughters. Rev M C Brittain and Mrs Harry Jarrett joined Baptist Big Bend conference in Marfa. Tenney school welcomed Allen McMurry of Houston as new student. Tenneys toured San Antonio Dallas and Houston prompting some families to plan Fort Davis visits.
Fort Davis High School held an election on January 8 to determine the most representative boy and girl. Voters selected candidates likely from the student body, signaling a traditional campus event and school recognition.
Elisabeth Prude won the girls honor with the school choosing two boys for pictures after ties. Foster Bell Granger and Alfonso Tercero shared the run off and will both appear in the Annual. New Indian Lodge managers Mrs. Doubhett Alcus has resigned. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sparks of Houston take over. Sparks will keep the lodge open year round and also serve as park system photographer. Fort Davis teams posted close results in recent games and Reynolds earned a gold basketball watch charm for 100 percent free throws in the tournament.
John G Prude superintendent of Fort Davis schools spent three days in Austin for the 15th annual Texas School Executives and Teacher Trainers conference at the First Baptist church. Dr W R White pastor welcomed the visitors and gave the invocation.
A Brewster County recap lists bank deposits totaling 1 186 348 across First National State National Alpine and Marathon State. Stake updates include Shirley Scales buying Arthur Mitchells interest, a railroad rumor denial by W T Kempen, and the burial arrival of J D Walton in Brewster. Fort Davis chamber directors elected include H M Jones W S Miller J H Clark B B McCutcheon Beau McCutcheon Lee Sproul and Barry Scobee. Dr R A Wilson dies by suicide in El Paso. Eugene Parr sustains rib injuries after a ranch plow accident near Alpine. John A Dumas announces a second story addition to his Fort Davis meat market. Miss Jimmie McCall of Carbon marries Jack Bourland of Marathon. Dr W C Moore is seriously ill on East Holland Ave. Teachers College plans include Roll Call Day April 21 and a statewide Teachers College day with ex-trams invited. B R Taylor acts as Fort Davis superintendent during Prude’s Austin trip.
D N Scott, identified as second trick operator for S P, is recuperating from a minor operation. Mr and Mrs W E Caldwell were business visitors in the Big area.
The Texas Safety Association warns motorists to slow down after sunset to reduce deadly crashes. Officials stress that visibility drops at night and urge prudent driving across the state.
William Howard Taft, the only U.S. president to later serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, is noted alongside his distinctive career path. Alpine merchants receive patronage signals in regional notices.
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