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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1929
Page
5
Clark the famous escape artist, booked for performances across the Big Bend season, wowed fans at a local basketball game with a dramatic sack escape. Tied hands and feet, he freed himself from the sack in view, promising more demonstrations this week with variations including a chair escape and a neck noose setup.
Abilene lawyer E B Sayles donated two boxes of Abilene area Indian artifacts to Sul Ross Museum. The relics include handaxes scrapers hammerstones blades and spear points from nearby quarries camps and burial grounds. Sayles notes such sites near large streams yield hearths and rich finds and urges protection against looting.
Thomas D. Howles of Sul Ross married Miss Mary Hennett, a teacher at Hobb's school in Fischer County, in Rota on January 5. Howles, former Sul Ross student, 1923 Seattle, now principal and coach at Hobb's, with his bride a longtime Fischer County resident.
The family expresses deep gratitude for the words of sympathy and the many acts of kindness shown after the death of their husband and father. They are thankful for the thoughtful flowers and support from friends and neighbors. Marvin Turney and family express appreciation.
A chaotic moment in a basketball game saw Paul Stack commit a foul that gifted Rankin two points after the ball rolled over the basket. Stack, playing center for the Bucks, later redeemed himself with several sensational plays.
A jaunty pitch extols Dapper Dan turning rough spots into spotless suits. It promises quick service and on the job care so customers can wear a new outfit without worry.
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