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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1931

Page

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Awards in Highland poultry show announced

Final awards in the fifth annual Highland poultry show were announced by Dr J E Wright association president who said final placements not set until Monday. Over five times as many visitors as any year watched 1350 birds judged led by a White Rock cockerel owned by B T McDonald of Marta as grand champion. Exhibitors from Van Horn Fort Davis Mar Valentine Alpine and El Paso won top prizes in 34 Dark Barred Rocks with Clark Stock Farms Van Horn leading. Budget sagas hint at sixth annual next year with $200 allocated by chamber of commerce.

J. E. Wright Association B. C. Maiin el Paso Thone B. T. McDonald Marta Clark Stock Farm van Horn E. T. McDonald Anna Henry Turck Alpine 3. E. Wright J. F. Miles Fort Davis Mar Valentine Contes Red Simas Chamber ‘of Commerce Saat Clark Stock Farms

Lobos Meet ACC Tonight in Texas Conference Clash

The Sul Ross Scarlet Lobos, unbeaten in conference play after wins over McMurry, face ACC Wildcats in the Lobos first home card in the TAIA. Critics expect Sul Ross to beat the Cat quintet in both games, while ACC relies on experience to challenge the Lobos.

Sul Ross Scarlet Lobos McMurry Indians A. C Wildcats Loos Redskin Indians A. C. C. Bunch Commerce Denton

Bucks Wallop Marfa 45 to 24 in Wednesday victory

Bucks overwhelmed Marfa Shorthorns 45 to 24 as Benton Cook scored 20 points and Clarence Hord added 17 of the team’s total. Mortherns showed promise with two fouls and a rough start, while Alpine Spars fought hard in the junior high tilt ending 6 all.

Art Bucks Marfa Shorthorns Benton Cook Cook Clarence Hord Ely Mortherns Marta Doxtes Alpine Marta

Lobos rout Indians in Abilene basketball series

Lobo cagers defeated the McMurry Indians in two consecutive games in Abilene by scores of 39 to 23 and 39 to 22. Shaddix led with 35 points across both contests as Marcus Connally, Rosette, and the Connallys contributed steady scoring. Graves introduced a fast breaking offense, boosting the Lobos to a stronger two–unit lineup and a better-balanced squad for the season opener.

Shaddix Kelland Townsend Lobos Scarlet Gray tead_ hiefe Rosette Radakin Gravesas Abilene McMurry West Texas Hampton Starns A. Connally Rovette

Arrests follow chase as youths perceived in Beary area

Reports describe a pursuit ending with multiple youths detained near Beary street. Officers stated two boys admitted involvement while others fled, with preliminary claims of food or tobacco items being seized during the incident.

Cemetery Association Reflects 1930 Efforts and Finances

Ladies of Alpine Cemetery Association review the year 1930 noting a new gate planted trees and shrubs and cemetery naming. The financial report shows a cash balance of 150 at year start and income from donations and sales totaling 968.00 with expenses including sexton salary and maintenance totaling 988.06.

Ladies of the Alpine Cemetery Association

Rainbow Girls Public Installation at Masonic Temple

The Alpine Assembly Order of the Rainbow for Girls will hold a public installation of officers at the Masonic Temple next Monday at 7 30 PM. All Masons and Eastern Star members are urged to attend as the group trains for upcoming games this week.

Masonic Temple Alpine Assembly Order of the Rainbow The Eastern Star

Propositon urges readers to renew papers for name printing

An extensive appeal from Alpine offers to print names of subscribers who renew their subscription. It lists numerous readers from Alpine and nearby towns and urges support with a two dollar renewal. The note carries a lively sales tone and playful urgency.

Great Moral Weekly Alpine Sul Ross Bernal Slight Virgil B. Miller Kirk Holdsworth Raymondville Tex J. J. Hanna Quannah Jas, Cotter Joe Sonnier Bob Roberts W. N. Gourley Alpi Emma Goodmaion New R. A. Whiteside Alpineo R. Edwards Vernon McIntyre W. D. Hornaday Austin T. F. Skevington Alice Cowan Mra

Alpine To Be Served By One Picture Show

Alpine will have only one cinema as Molay U Theatre stops showing films starting Sunday January 25 and Granada Theatre assumes the city’s entertainment duties. The Morars Theatre closes after about ten years of operation, while Granada is run by U. K theatres from Dallas. The move aims to concentrate the best available pictures for Alpine’s public in a single venue.

Alpine Molay U Granada Addiion Morars B.C. Moseley Mont Macedin U. K Oskar Korn Dallas

Baptists to Hold School for Youth Leaders in Pecos Valley

Baptists of the Pecos Valley association plan a week long study program for Alpine and nearby churches to train youth leaders in modern B Y P U methods. Rev F P Squyres of Coleman will teach seniors and other instructors will lead four age based classes with graduation services set for Fort Stockton on Sunday night February 1.

BY. P. U Baptist Churches of Pecos Valley Association Alpine Church Baren Sparks F. P. Squy Alpine Squyres Troy Murray Boyd Scott Dom Adams Japan

Week Brings Rain and Cold Nights

A week of rising heat in mornings and frosty nights ended with a 23 degree low on Wednesday and a forecast to reach the 20s. Cold nights and clear days dominated the week with a total precipitation of 0.33 inches, as fog and light rain touched Friday and Saturday. The moisture aids new ranchers as Alps prepare grounds for shrubbery and trees next month.

Immense Grounds Work Planned at Kokernot Springs Lodge

A John Kerr Nursery representative from Sherm plans to supervise grounds work next month. A ground plan features small parks and rock closures as grass and shrubs are planted. The site draws college outings and summer programs, with hopes Kokernot Springs will become more attractive. In Alpine, nursery staff will also garden for Colonel John Perkins and Mrs Ida Kokernot.

John 8. Kerr Nursery Com Sherm Ork Kokernot Springs Alpine John Perkins Ida Kokernot

Paving County Roads Urged by Alpine Stakeholders

Alpine leaders urge Brewster and Pecos counties to issue bonds for permanent Fort Stockton Alpine through road improvements along US 67 and US 90. They cite high through-traffic value, local tourism, and economic gains, with a plan to meet Pecos officials in Fort Stockton to seek agreement on funding and alignment.

Pats Tyre U.S Perkins Ther San Anzio Presto Trevor County Ite Sreaeh Brewster Tetlon Ponn| Tar Advee Brewster County Pecos County Fort Stockton Alpine

Taxpayers Slow as Delinquent Taxes Rise in Counties

Officials report very slow tax payments this year across Alpine Marathon and Ter Mngua counties with seven day remittance windows. Delinquent property owners face a ten percent penalty after January and an additional 2.26 per tract after March 31 as the state prepares for a last minute rush.

Thoweh Alpine Marathon Ter Mngua Atates Allo

Alpine Scout Troop 41 Wins Third in District

Alpine Boy Scouts Troop 41 under AD Ham and Charles Wade placed third in the El Paso district grading council with a score of 2276, trailing the second place by 26 points. Organizer Mestrezat to visit Alpine to aid youth group formation. Rotarys back a permanent camp ground. troops move HQ to Baptist and Methodist churches.

AD. Ham Charles Wade el Paso Cireles J. P. Mestrezat Itme Mestrezat Unis Rotarians Mestrozat Baptist Methodist

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