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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1939
Page
2
Executive committee meeting sets Paisano Baptist Rin encampment from July 31 to August. Rev. M. M. Fulmer, pastor, notes same speakers as last year will return for the weekend. Classified ads.
Sentinel, Marfa reports Casner Motor Company acquired what is believed to be the oldest car in the area, a 1917 four cylinder Buick known as Toy Buick. It was bought new by the late W. P. Murphey and kept in service for 22 years without a tow to a garage. Royce Gottholt owned it seven or eight years. The car, with about 100000 miles, will remain with the Marfa firm where Jack Edwards serves as manager.
A one year old boy told County Judge William Granger he stole to raise money and could sell items. He received ten days in jail and a $100 fine for petty theft. Previously, he faced a forgery charge that did not indict him but led to a talking-to. He later admitted stealing a radio from a freighting truck and agreed to work off the $100 fine at $30 per day.
A mix of local happenings includes residents traveling to El Paso and Dallas for court and shopping, juror service in federal court, family visits across Abilene and Houston, and a long legal notice listing individuals and heirs related to a court docket in Alpine. The document names numerous residents and relatives, with travel to Fort Stockton and Crane, and mentions a Beauford and Page legal action.
New York suburb Flushing near the 1964 World’s Fair site was once considered as a potential capital for the United States. The discussion reflects early relocation ideas and regional influence on national seat of power.
SURVIEW or NEW YORK announces about one hundred five passenger intramural buses to be in operation within the grounds. The plan outlines fleet deployment, route coverage, and gradual rollout to serve students and staff with frequent stops throughout campus areas.
An inspector would review submissions in the coming month as part of a $70,000 allocation for the McCamey post office. The position focuses on examining shoes submitted and related procurement steps under the project.
A fragment from a York World’s Fair notice mentions a 14 bakt event and a bee. The readable text is limited and unclear about specifics such as date, location, or organizers. Further context would be needed to produce a precise summary.
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