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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1938
Page
1
The Limited collided with a freight train causing injuries to a Fort Worth man and derailment. Passengers escaped, and Fred Tolbert from the rear engine helped rescue others. A derailed bron car and a tank car are mentioned amid the wreckage.
A garbled report references a train wreck on the 8th near Toreeto about 218 miles east of El Paso. It mentions Alpine as a regional center and places El Paso 235 miles west of Alpine, noting a sleepy settlement on the Rio Grande with lights out at dusk.
Fragmentary notice describes an event at the collage gym tomorrow night staged at 1018. It mentions Marathon staging and a birthday Bal with participants Rey Stiltwell and Qagp tet wee, but details are garbled.
Unconfirmed reports say H D Wilcox of Marta leased the W H Kokernot ranch about 30 miles south of Alpine and set a location for a test well with drilling to start soon. The Kokernot ranch lies near Wilson Grow Valley where G H Storey of Alpine is drilling to 2000 feet and a well at Dodeon Means northeast of Alpine held repairs after a two day shutdown. Gas and oil shows were reported, and a group meeting of company managers in El Paso ended with a banquet for managers and regiy oe Given a banquet as a reward for this seton.
A scientific test carried out in Big Bend demonstrates that bats rely on echolocation rather than sight. Researchers observed bats navigating obstacles and locating prey in low light, supporting the claim that they are effectively blind to their surroundings without sonar.
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce leads a citizen drive to raise one million dollars to acquire land for Big Bend National Park after a veto of state funds. The effort cites local pride and national interest, with scientists and historians visiting the region to document geology, wildlife, and cultural lore.
The W. H. Cleveland ranch in southern Presidio county, about 30 miles south of Marfa, was reportedly sold to California parties for around 350000 dollars. The 42000 acre property includes about 1500 cattle and has been operated by Mr. Cleveland since 1885.
Lobos return from day trip to Mexico with five losses to national selections from Mexico City and Chihuahua. Scores show Lobos 28, 30 to 36 and 41, 48 against Mexico City. 23 to 41 and 37 to 31 against Chihuahua. Varsity to resume practice for Southwestern meet.
Rain continues across the Highland area with heavier showers in pockets including Alpine, aiding ranges described by ranchers as in better shape for the season than in 90 years. Weather notes reflect uneven distribution and lingering wet conditions affecting grazing and local drainage.
A county issued 980 poll tax receipts and redemption certificates while addressing exemptions to voters listed as entrants. The report notes preparations for the election, detailing the receipts and the process for those eligible to vote.
In Brewster county land sale fraud case C Edwards W C Sweeton and L G Thigpin pleaded not guilty before U S Commissioner John Davis and were released on bonds of 1000 each Two others LJ Summerfield and A B Davis are at large The five face trial in February Also A L Culver pleaded not guilty to mail fraud and was released on 1000 bond as the second arraignment figure in Dallas Texas
Mrs F M Lockwell was installed as mayor of Greenville early this week, succeeding her husband who was killed in an automobile accident just before Christmas. Mr Gockwell was a brother of Mrs E 8 Cross of this city.
A local instructor will teach first aid to employees of the state highway department. Courses will run concurrently with other department training at Alpine. The program aims to provide essential first aid skills for on the job situations and emergencies.
Twenty five dollars donated by twenty five citizens of Jeff Davis county were directed to the Big Bend National Park fund. Warren D. Bloys, secretary of the local chamber of commerce, led the drive with the message to aird a dollar to aid land purchase for the park area.
The old Hub Service station at North Fifth street and allege avenue has been leased from R. B. Yarbrough by Van Binion, proprietor of Model Garage, who will operate it in the future. Sem Ford has run the business for months. Melvin Slover Jr. will manage the operation dispensing Conoco products.
Fort Davis reports well known Texas writer expressing pleasure with a scenic highway project. Officials note the writer’s favorable view supports local tourism and regional pride.
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