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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1946
Page
1
The writer jokes about three consecutive snow headlines and plans to alter snow depth visuals to dodge the weather story. He notes California winds hurting citrus crops, praises a nurse or soldier’s rifle shipment, proclaims alarm at four new tires, and urges support for infantile paralysis and clothing drives.
Pioneer resident Mrs J D Jackson of Alpine died suddenly at her West College avenue home from a heart attack. Born Dorcas Carolyn Ford November 8 1866 in Bell County she taught school before marrying Dec 24 1880. She helped found Sul Ross College and supported church work and education. Funeral held at the Christian church with burial beside husband in Elm Grove Cemetery.
Lioya J. Bloodworth manager of the chamber of commerce spent free days in El Paso conferring with Southern Pacific railroad officials about a new depot to replace the old one burned recently in Alpine. He said he was assured a nice building would be erected and urged investing in government securities to help curb inflation.
A two foot snow blanket halts traffic in an alpine area with a church on the left and a small white bus station on the right. A second car on the left and another on the right remain stranded in the deep snow as the photo by Big Bend Photo captures the moment.
Alpine plans a frozen food locker plant with 800 lockers to be built after subscribers secure enough backing. Lt. Nelon, husband of organizer Mrs Grady M Nelon, remains in the AAF at Goodfellow Field, San Angelo, and J E Byrd Jr will construct and run the plant. Snowstorms and cold weather disrupted the area but roads are expected to reopen as melt continues and conditions improve.
Stanley P. Fulcher, a discharged veteran, was announced to have been employed as a salesman at the Hord Motor Co., the Chrysler and Plymouth dealer. The firm also sells household electrical appliances. Demonstrations of new car models are underway. Mrs. George Duncan of Garnett, Kansas, is visiting her son Dr. W. E. Duncan, a Sul Ross faculty member.
A Monday evening meeting at the Texas Cafe will discuss forming a baseball team for the coming season. Alpine Cats, led by C. West, ended last season with seven wins and one loss in 12 games and plans include building a new fenced park with enlarged stands east of the highway. Night baseball is planned for the coming season and players and fans are urged to attend.
Curtis B. Gross of Fabens buys one half stake in Big Bend Abstract Co from Asa A. Jones. The firm expands into real estate rentals loans and insurance with Gross overseeing that department. Marjorie Lynn remains manager after buying an interest in the business. Mrs Gross, former Fabens high school principal and longtime First National Bank cashier, has a wife and two children.
Capt Vick Dobber Winter a RAF bomber pilot listed missing over India since July 2 1943 has been officially declared dead by the War department. Parents Mr and Mrs A V Winter advised this week. War Dept states all records investigated indicate plane last seen near Rangoon Burma. No trace found. death presumptively as of Jan 1 1946. Winter entered AAF 1940 overseas 1942 attached to 10th AAF at Delhi. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal. his father received the decorations at a 1948 air field review.
Poll tax payments in the county total 350 with six days left to obtain a voting receipt. About half of voters have paid this year, while the 1945 figures show 1,000 receipts issued by this date. Taxpayers are urged to act early to avoid a late rush and penalties for property taxes due February 1.
The Lions Club brings an indoor mystery circus to Alpine High School auditorium on Thursday February 7. Led by The Great Virgil and Julie, this mammoth evening features baffling illusions, dramatic scenes, vibrant sets, costumes, special lighting, birds and animals, with multiple acts including The Weird Execution on Mars and Chinatown After Dark.
Joe Parker a well known Brewster county ranchman announced this week as a candidate for the office of commissioner of Precinct 1 Brewster county subject to the Democratic primary July 21 Parker has lived in the county for many years and is known to most voters He said if elected he would devote his time to the office treat everyone fairly and would visit every voter before election day and appreciates consideration of his candidacy.
Sul Ross Lobos kick off the season tomorrow night at the college gymnasium. The Lat in-American independent team of Alpine visits at 8 o clock under the guidance of coach O P Adams. Other dates include games with Mines El Paso San Angelo Junior College and more. official schedules to follow.
John Robert Simpson a Brewster county pioneer born December 25 1863 in Quincy Illinois died at Presidio Tuesday after an illness and an attack. He came to Marathon in 1884 to ranch and married Sally Sidwell in 1897 there. Funeral at Marathon Methodist church on Wednesday at 4 pm with burial in Marathon cemetery. Surviving are widow three sons Everett George Presidio Joe Alpine and John W Mary daughter Mrs Clarence Lee Presidio and many grandchildren. Two sons Robert Lorenzo and Henry Edward preceded him.
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