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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1946
Page
1
The piece blends weather woes from California influenced skies with reflections on old age and a humorous riff about a rumored railroad underpass near Marfa. The author commends Mrs. Mabel Hamilton of the War Price and Rationing board and urges readers to donate clothing for Allied countries, noting a national campaign to aid the less fortunate.
A second heavy snow event hit the Alpine area over the weekend, adding about six inches of snow and sleet and lifting weekly totals to roughly 36 inches. Ice coated wires, roads closed, and livestock losses are feared as deep snow lingers, with temperatures freezing and a sun return anticipated midweek. Rotary Institute plans in Alpine include four weekly public forums starting January 25 at Sul Ross auditorium, with Morris H. Coers delivering the opening address.
Unfavorable weather delays the national clothing collection effort in Alpine. Mrs. A F Robinson steps down as county chair. Mrs. J C Cooley and Mrs. Gene Benson take over. Garments may be left at city schools, the post office, or city hall. Residents urged to prepare garments, shoes, and bedding for needy Allied nations when weather permits. Lieut E O Phillips, former Alpine High principal, on terminal Navy leave and to train as Civil Service officer, soon to be reassigned in Texas.
Mody C Boatright former Sul Ross College English professor and University of Texas faculty member authored the 1945 Texas Folklore Society publication Gib Morgan a collection of stories told by Gib J Moraan and stories told about him the book just went to press.
The Alpine Rotary club will host the first forum in the Sul Ross auditorium at 8 p.m. next Friday. Tickets for families are available from Rotarians while they last. Indianapolis’s Mr. Coers will speak on Making International Organization Effective. The four part series continues each Friday with the theme Steps Toward World Stability.
R D Sudarth named president of the Big Bend Trail association at Dallas meeting. Officers include R M Clift secretary treasurer C L Kelsey Ben L Patrick and C W Meadows vice presidents. May 16 18 set for motorcade to Chihuahua Mexico with a 25 to 100 membership fee. The group aims to raise funds and link Rotary clubs in 60 countries to promote international understanding and peace.
Local Scout Executive attended a week of Cub training and exposition in Mineral Wells. He demonstrated the bent method of holding a den meeting and was asked to provide a dramatized scene for publication in a national scouting magazine. The training course outlined aims for Cub leaders and parents, with plans for further presentations.
Residents of Terlingua area endured a severe snowstorm that halted all transport between Terlingua and Alpine four days late mail service and a threatened Esperado Mining Co shutdown due to fuel shortages. State Guard truck driven by R. E. Caraway opened a trail Friday, delivering flour bread and shortening. Alpine precinct men cleared a trail from Big Hill into town to aid the community.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Southern Pacific depot in a winter storm last Saturday. Rev. Francis Juaniz spotted flames at 4 30 pm as firemen struggled against high winds. express storage and quicksilver are cited as casualties. The loss was likely substantial due to shipments and flammable contents.
Scout Finance drives in Alpine run February 4 to 9 led by Lee Smith finance chairman. The drive supports a new council camp between Alpine and Fort Davis for 300 Big Bend scouts with water system pool camp house and trails. No committees named yet but will be announced when ready. Also notes Wig McMullan and Mac McMullan visiting local friends and affairs.
About 175 attendees hear F L McCollum re elected as Alpine chamber of commerce president at the annual meeting Tuesday night. Fred E Creigh named vice president and Kerry Ross treasurer with D C Littleton A V Gunn and Dr R M Hawking as directors. McCollum cites banking improvement from $90 to $1207 and a record high membership. He urges housing development, recreation venues for tourists, parks, a paved road to Big Bend park, a municipal airport, and better highways as top CC goals.
Hon John Redditt chair of the State Highway Commission urged hard work and thrift to pull America from wartime straits. In a Chamber of Commerce talk at Alpine he warned of conflicting political plans, urged voter scrutiny of candidates, and called for wiser federal spending and economy in state and local governments. He praised Dr R M Hawkins and Alpine’s role in Big Bend development.
Remsen FAC presents the annual FFA Show at Granada theatre on Tuesday night January 22 to raise funds for prizes at the Capon Show on January 26. The glamour stage show, between regular screenings, requires no extra charge and theatre tickets will not be sold separately, with FFA boys receiving a 2 percent share of tie tickets sold before the show.
Government weather bureau records Sul Ross station past week temperatures max and min listed for Jan 10 45 and 28 precipitation 06 Jan 18 11 40 25 trace 12 46 25 trace 18 29 22 precipitation 14 31 23 precipitation yan 15 33 26 Jan 16 36 23 trace Total precipitation since Sunday Jan 6 325 inches no estimate of snowmelt details.
Three representatives from the Public Roads administration will come to Alpine next Wednesday to begin road survey work in Big Bend National Park. Park superintendent Dr Ross Maxwell announced the plans during a visit for the Alpine chamber of commerce annual meeting.
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