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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1940
Page
1
A satirical local column mocks a horned toad controversy and laments misread pictures. It notes a Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars hunt for Communists, jokes about adobe walls for firing squads, and comments on weather, candidates, and voter turnout while musing over public discourse and confusion.
More than half the 960 seats at Sun Rows auditorium were sold yesterday for the Westminster Choir concert here with over 150 tickets sold to out of town patrons. The choir from Westminster College will be led by director Dr John Williamson and travel in a custom air conditioned bus. A reception at Kokernot Park will follow a campus cafeteria event for invited guests and the public is welcomed to the reception.
CP and L to file annual report listing poles within city limits. The ordinance levies one dollar per pole, totaling 802 poles and 802 dollars for the year. The report shows 802 poles, making the total tax due 802 dollars in addition to regular taxes. Other towns in the state have similar measures.
Plans for the Presidents Birthday Ball advance with county chair F Berkeley noting Alpine will host the event on Saturday Feb 3 at the courthouse. Dr Berkeley co chairs. Marathon details managed by Mrs H M Wilson Mrs Roy Stillwell and Mrs L F Buttrill. Admission is $1 per couple 26c for spectators 10c for children. Net proceeds earmarked to combat infantile paralysis locally.
Brewster County received 1700 plates from the state penitentiary where they were manufactured. The mix includes 1200 passenger plates 300 commercial car plates and 300 farm plates with Texas Christian University colors. Additional plates for tractors trailers heaters buses and motorcycles were left for late assignment and must be attached by April 1.
Alpine churches plan a city census Sunday afternoon January 28 with workers meeting at the Baptist church for lunch before canvassing. Volunteers will be assigned to neighborhoods and each person will receive a census card recording church membership Sunday school attendance and preferred affiliation. Returns will be tabulated by a committee and used to expand local church organizations to serve the community. Cooperating churches include Baptist Christian Church of Christ Methodist and likely others.
A severe cold snap gripped the Highlands with readings near five below zero and a daily low around 18 above. The West of the Pecos region saw heavy snow totaling five inches officially, with unofficial measurements up to 14 inches, covering paving and trees, melting from sidewalks as a mist formed. The coldest spell since 1918 was noted for Fort Davis as the winter remained unusually mild otherwise.
A curve crash left four people injured when one car skidded into oncoming traffic near Alpine. Mr Little and Oscar Flores escaped serious harm. Mrs Harper and a second couple, Frank and Mrs Reidy, suffered injuries including broken leg. They were taken to Alpine Hospital for treatment.
Fort Worth authorities report a Fort Worth Trades Assembly plan to raise 126,000 for the Big Bend National Park drive. The effort, urged by C. W. Woodman and Acreman, seeks donations from Texas residents and aims to build long lasting support for preservation through park programs and public opinion.
A fragment notes drafts sent by MCP and Slover and The Avalanche office for contributions. It mentions a benefit dance, a mailing to York Citadel, and a $71.55 total with $26.75 netted, all connected to a fundraising effort.
A county range meeting will be held Saturday February 3 at 9 in the district to be conducted by representatives of the AAA. Ranchmen and others interested in the program are urged to attend. Ranchmen with Operator's Request for Range Conservation Practices forms should submit them to the local ACA office for county committee approval before work begins. Those needing forms may call at the local office or visit the Holland hotel.
Local schools plan a junior high basketball meet on February 10 with boys under 14 by September 1 1989. They will be divided into two height levels to maximize participation. Enthusiasm grows as more schools show interest and others are expected to enter.
The Young People's Federation meeting in Alpine was postponed this week by agreement with McGrew at the Methodist church. The church group will cooperate if religious services proceed Sunday afternoon.
Funeral services for Miss Clifford aged 36 of Galveston were at the Methodist church with Rev. Ray Grew officiating. Despite inclement weather the church was filled with relatives and community members paying last respects. The service concluded with the ashes to the Clifford ranch now owned by Mr and Mrs C Davidson.
Sanderson won the Big Be Marathon cage meet in the consolation division defeating Internial Junior High. Alpine players Reaves Uranga Weston led the all tournament team with Litton Sanders Lochausen Ganderson plus guards. Sportsmanship awards went to Smith Alpine Holmes Ran iin and Hagnes-Banderson. Coach J H Webb of Alpine High praised the event as a decisive miccens.
A fragment notes that danger parts removed or loosened can fall and hit someone on the head, highlighting a safety hazard and liability concern.
Brilliant young Boston pianist Charles Gallagher appears in a Sul Ross auditorium concert on Tuesday January 30 as part of the Tri Arts Series. He will perform a broad program from Beethoven to modern composers. Gallagher recently joined the Zoellner Conservatory faculty in Los Angeles and studied with Moritz Rosenthal.
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