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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1929
Page
1
The Alpine post office reports a nearly fifteen percent gain in 1928 receipts over 1927. Total receipts rose from 14,672.29 to 16,158.40, per Mrs Annie K. Turney, postmaster, as recorded by The Avalanche.
A contract awarded to Odell Brothers by Jim P. Wilson to enlarge the Packaway Grocery on Fifth Street. The warehouse rear moved to street line, store extended 31 feet with hollow tile extension giving the grocer more commodious quarters.
Cox Motor Company along with Hudson Essex dealers will open a used car sales lot this week. The lot is located south of the Best Service station on Sixth Street. Charlie Bond will lead the used car department for the auto company.
The board of commissioners met with all members present except J A Anderson. They approved bonds for county officers including R J Cartledge J P Precinct 2 Clarence Hord commissioner Precinct 1 W D Burcham commissioner Precinct 4 L K Doster J P Precinct 3. County Judge C D Wood presided with Edith Hopson county district and county clerk in attendance.
Rankin High School routed Alpine Junior High Bucks in two games, 26 to 10 and 22 to 1. Rankin’s attack overwhelmed the locals with steady possessions and sharpshooting while Oliver’s team failed to threaten, resorting to long shots.
Amid a flu outbreak on the north side, over 100 pupils were absent at week’s end. A three day break extended after Tuesday’s check showed similar absences. Dr. J E Wright county health officer led a board conference concluding no classes this week and aiming to resume next week if illness subsides.
Brewster County banks show strong condition with total deposits of 946 281 83, exceeding September’s 912 754 99. Alpine banks total 772 000 61 plus Marathon State Bank 174 281 22 and First National Alpine 949 784 31. county deposits near the million mark, up about 34 000 from last report.
Sul Ross State University Lobos opened the season with a two game sweep of Wayland College. In the first contest Sul Ross trailed 15-11 at halftime but rallied to win 27-23. the second game stayed tight with Sul Ross overcoming a late Wayland push to finish 26-25. The series featured strong late scoring and clutch defending as coach Graves’ squad secured the win.
A plan to designate the Alpine Fort Stockton route as a state highway advances amid local discussion. Officials say the designation would improve maintenance, signage, and cross‑county connectivity, with funding sources yet to be finalized.
Trustees of the Alpine Independent School District have asked for bids to construct a new high school to be opened on February 4 this week. A contract is expected to be awarded soon after bid opening and construction would begin immediately. A site for the building has not yet been decided, according to board members.
Improvement work begins on campus with a temporary caliche driveway linking the cement drive up the hill to the new southern stone gate. The old gravel road will be replaced later by a concrete drive. Materials come from a campus pit and student labor chiefly builds the project. The college ditch from the main building to the gym backs is raised to divert water and protect the road.
The regular Parent-Teacher association meeting scheduled for Monday has been postponed because of influenza. An announcement will be made next week about the new date.
Dr M L Turney a leading Alpine physician in the Big Bend area died suddenly last Sunday night at about nine o'clock. He was found in front of Turney Hospital by a Mexican visitor and died before aid could arrive. Born April 29 1886 in Case County Arkansas he practiced in Quanah Fort Stockton and served in World War I. The piece notes his prominent status and family background. Includes mention of land sale interests in Uvalde Rocksprings area involving large ranch blocks.
County commissioners approved transferring a strip of land averaging over nine sections from common school district No 2 to Terlingua district No 4 to boost revenue. Terlingua serves around 300 students while district No 2 has about 40.
Daniel Baker defeats Sul Ross Lobos 58 to 20 in the opening basketball game. Baker leads with a fast, decisive performance as the Hillbillies pull away early and build a large halftime margin. The Lobos show early effort but rallying is unlikely. Graves expects a stronger showing in the next game tonight at 8 o'clock.
Work began this week on a new automobile building on College avenue just west of the Best Service station. It will house the Cox Motor Company and is owned by A. Beard. Estimated cost about 2500 dollars. Structure will be 49 feet wide and 5% feet long with concrete floor and modern throughout.
Commerce luncheon at Holland hotel next Monday at 12 30 will feature Mayor G W Baines presiding and discuss city traffic paving and fire truck needs. J Jackson reports on Olivera m will and street marking. H Oliver principal will speak on school athletic program. Supt J H Head to lead bar of Commerce discussion. open meeting March 11.
Members of the Chamber of Commerce in Converse gathered for the first meeting under the newly elected president A F Robinson. The main topic was development plans for the year with emphasis on street marking. Rev Buren Sparks opened the discussion on cooperation and W F Caldwell explained the need for accurate street markers. Hopson, chair of the street marking committee, outlined installation steps and the group was to coordinate with the city commission and report next month. J D Jackson, director of the Santa Peru Lorient, was to discuss the Alpine shop takeover.
The new laundry at the corner of Holland avenue and Third street opened recently and is touted as modern and well equipped. Owner Brell, an experienced laundryman from Pecos, runs the operation, with HL Cox and his family joining, after moving from El Paso.
Mr and Mrs or a meara and Norman accompanied by Mrs RF Davis and Mrs FW Rounds motored to Van Horn for a Methodist conference in the BI Pas District. They expect to return the same day. About 7 people were in attendance.
Citizens and county officials across Crockett Pecos and Terrell counties launch petitions to oppose creating Hi L. Winfield of Fort Stockton chairs a committee protesting the new county plan. Lawmakers are urged to ignore calls for county formation while activists plan to bring the issue to towns Iraan Sheffield and Girvin.
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