17 Jan 1936
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1936
Page
1
Henry T. Fletcher compiles Trans-Pecos place names with notes on origins geography and features. Entries cover Agua Fria Mountain Spring Aguja Big Aguja Creek and Mountain Little Aguja Creek and more with elevations distances and historical details including Alpine founded 1888 and railroads in the region.
City commissioner and 5 P. agent sustained a badly sprained ankle while supervising loading of stock at the 8 P. shipping pens earlier this week. He is walking with a cane as he recovers.
The Brewster county chamber of commerce holds its annual meeting at the Tolland hotel this evening at 7 30 with a year’s financial report to be read and officers to be elected. Reservations for the banquet are being taken and citizens are urged to attend and participate.
Sul Ross Lobos split a two game series against Abilene Christian College and ACC Wildcats. The team lost the first game 26 19 then won the second 11 30 in a high scoring double header. Coach Graves plans future trips and games this season with Tech and Daniel Baker.
The Alpine Cemetery Association met at the Chamber of Commerce offices Monday afternoon. They discussed rules for planting trees evergreens and grass and for curb regulation. The group plans to vote on these rules at the second Monday in February. Reporter Alberto Varito of Naples required an ear amputation after a bee sting injury.
About 300 color slides of cathedrals urns and sites around Mexico City will be shown at the Baptist church next Thursday evening January 23 at 7 20. Photographer W D Smithers and Dr Fricke organized the trip producing 1300 pictures in total with many destined for Germany. No admission charge and the public is invited.
A Mexican home demonstration club formed at Madero ward school with Jesusita Anchez elected president and Julia Chavaria as secretary. Thirty women and girls attended. Lise Fontilla Johnson, the home demonstration agent, demonstrated skirt patterns. Members will make skirts from foundation patterns and present them for check. Meetings set for twice monthly.
Alpine post office reports $16,918.28 in 1935 receipts, up $1,296.64 from 1934's $15,621.64. The rise, just over eight percent, reflects stamp sales, box rents, and second class mailing. Postmaster Annie K Turney notes Alpine is a second class, second grade office among seven grades. Quarterly comparisons for 1994 and 1935 follow.
Fort Davis correspondent recounts a tale from 1864 when Confederate Shelby's brigade retreated through Fort Quitman and Limpia. Two brass cannon were buried near Limpia and may emerge when floodwaters reveal them again. Locals hope to recover and display the relics in Fort Davis plaza for the Centennial.
Senator Benjamin F. Berkeley of Alpine announces his candidacy for Texas Senate from the 20th district. He cites support from plain people and pledges to champion rural needs, noting eight years in the Senate and records aiding ranchers, taxpayers, agriculture, mining, and irrigation.
Alpine readers are urged to settle delinquent subscriptions after about a quarter responded to notices in the last issue. The paper asks for payment or at least a response, noting appreciation for those who promised to pay and urging others to contact the office.
Alpine Feed Stores consolidate as Alpine Feed sold to George Pugh owner of Biz Bend Feed. The two stores will merge at the Holland avenue site formerly run by D R Elliott and owned by Elliott and L C Ritchey. Red Chain and Purina feeds will be sold under Big Bend Feed Co from now on.
No arrests have been made in connection with the entry of the college and two city school buildings in Alpine where vandals caused damage worth several hundred dollars last week. They broke doors and drawers and caused other damage in all three buildings. Items valued at about 150 dollars were stolen from the home of Mr Frown, junior high school janitor, the same evening. County officers, the county patrol, and Ranger Pete Crawford continue to investigate.
Richard Briscoe Post No 91 of Pecos American Legion will educate next Tuesday night about district 16 activities. M J Hopson and Mrs M L Hopson, committeeman and committeewoman, will be present. KIUN Pecos will air at 7 20 p m. The program highlights Legion work with Boy Scouts.
A general committee on arrangements for the 39th President s Ball will consist of heads of city organizations. Campbell Barker will be general chairman, appointed by Mayor T Moody. A committee meeting is set for tomorrow at 11 at Alpine Motor Company to finalize ball plans with active civic and women s club leaders invited. Joan Carney won a $50 cash prize at the Granada Theatre Tuesday night and the next Money Night prize will be $25.
D E Colp former Texas State Parks board chairman died at Temple at 69 services attended by Gov Neff Baylor president and CCC camps flew flags at half mast West Texas chamber of commerce assembled 26 representatives from seven counties at the Holland hotel to plan a West Texas exhibit with a 180 by 8 foot space and a 5 by 2 foot panel for district display Alpine officials and Ray Nichols outlined a theme highlighting resources growth and achievements across 13 counties Fort Stockton led town representation Ozona sent the farthest delegate and each town selected a representative to join a Centennial committee.
The Jeff Davis county grand jury met in Fort Davis and returned three indictments during the January term. The proceedings were prolonged by inadequate heating in the courtroom as a cold spell swept the region, delaying trials and extending sessions for several days.
M L Hopson real estate appraiser for the corporation said that all delinquent HOLC loans must be brought current at once. El Paso officials advised this week that foreclosures on a large number of delinquent loans are anticipated, indicating widespread action by the Home Owners Loan Corporation in Alpine.
The long messy will dispute centers on James a former Alpine resident and cattle ranch owner who died at a presumed age of around 90. He allegedly deeded ranch and livestock to Eugenia Henderson while under claims of undue influence involving her husband foreman Robert Henderson. The case traces back to a 1932 purchase and a 1931 hotel stay in Corpus Christi with further ties to Roswell New Mexico and a county court remand to Western Texas district court.
Alpine Legionnaires attending the 16th District meeting in El Paso last weekend included Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Hopson Capt. Ivan Williams of the Border Patrol WE. Earp and Cecil Duncan. Mr. Hopson serves as committeeman for the 16th District and Mrs. Hopson is committeewoman for the Auxiliary in the district.
An Anja Wilson, serving his term as comt of precinct No 2, announces candidacy for reelection. He says he has managed taxpayer affairs in a business like, economical manner and will continue to serve constituents similarly if re-elected. He urges voters to consider him in the July primaries and promises appreciation.
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