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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1958
Page
5
Funeral services for R. D Crow were held at Livingston Mortuary after a car accident near Terlingua and Lajitas at about 3 a.m. January 24. He died when the car overturned while traveling with Johnny Bregg and Faustino Sanchez in a car owned by Bregg. He is survived by his mother from Beaumont California and two brothers Jim and Bil Crow of Alpine.
Daniel Defoe, noted author of Robinson Crusoe, produced about 30 books during the last four years of his life, reflecting a prolific late period in his career.
A compact religious note cites key scripture references to define core beliefs and guidance for conduct. It lists verses from John, II Peter, James, Hebrews, Psalms, Matthew, and Timothy, focusing on faith, truth, and the authority of biblical teaching.
A Church of Christ group calls for a complete return to biblical scripture in all aspects of faith and practice. Leaders emphasize adherence to the New Testament teachings and reject deviations in doctrine and conduct.
Complete results for the Jan 18 lamb sale list feeders with bids. Names include Bobby Kelly 125, Barbara Grubb 59.40, Toni Pate 61.05, Russell McAfee 50, Jack Thee 47, John Fitzgerald 44.10, Knack Cox 39.60, Milton Smith 36, Maxie Slover 45.60, Janet Lee 44.40, Joe Graham 38.80 and others with respective bids from farms and local businesses.
Caroline Garcia fined five dollars for a double parking violation and Margaret Robledo fined ten dollars for driving without a valid operator's license in city court.
Owner offers equity carpeted home for sale at 4000 dollars with balance 3400 dollars due. Contact TE 7 4676 for details. Also rental notice for a small furnished house by Miss Lutie Britt at 201 West Del Rio, TE 7 2228.
Charles H. Dockson prominent industrialist and inventor died January 17 at his son Sterling H. Dockson's home in Detroit Michigan. He had recovered from a 1940 Alpine illness and visited the Big Bend area several times since. In his early 80s he retained vigor and was well known and highly regarded in Alpine. He last visited Cathedral Mountain Lodge south of Alpine and Alpine in fall 1957.
Mrs. W. B. McClure mother of M. T. McClure died Monday January 27 in Ogden Utah at age 90 upcoming Feb 25. Funeral services will be in Logan Kansas where husband is buried. She lived in Alpine from 1946 to 1955 then moved to Ogden. Survived by three sons in San Diego and nine grandchildren.
Officials of the Brewster County Red Cross chapter and Disaster and Relief Organization met last Saturday to align efforts and prevent duplication during emergencies. Attendees included Mrs. Paul Forchheimer chairwoman W. J. Newell disaster and civil defense coordinator Dr. W. E. Lockhart health and emergency medical services D. D. Thomas Red Cross disaster chairman and Lillian Adams nurse training representative.
Sul Ross in Alpine schedules a four game LSC home stand starting Feb 1. The Lobos, 11-4 overall, face Texas Lions Stephen F. Austin, Texas A&I Javelinas, and Southwest Texas State in successive games. Al Schomber leads in rebounds and scoring with 19.5 ppg and 12.7 rpg while Bill Powell adds 12.8 rpg and 13.0 ppg as Sul Ross battles for conference position.
Red Cross urges readers to study a new first aid textbook now on sale through Miss Lutie Britt. It covers the latest techniques in artificial respiration including mouth to mouth for infants and aims to save lives before doctors arrive.
The report notes a team posting a 45.1 percent field goal shooting rate, indicating strong scoring efficiency. It emphasizes improved offense and clean execution in games analyzed.
The Church of Christ in Alpine held a midweek special meeting led by elders George M. DeVoll and Claude Garner to approve new programs for the year. The budget likely tops $10,000 with upgrades to the auditorium and classrooms including a cry room and larger nursery. Minister Owen Cosgrove leads the church.
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