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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1930
Page
1
Brewster county taxpayers rush the tax collector as deadlines loom in a week of high activity. The Avalanche observed long lines and many cars registered, while officials prepare a full report next week.
News of the death of Mrs. M. C. Boatright occurred in Austin Tuesday afternoon. Burial was to be held in Austin at 2 30 p m yesterday. Mrs. Boatright was well known in Alpine where the Boatrights lived for years. Her husband was an associate English professor at Sul Ross and a faculty member at the college for summer terms. They have lived in Austin the last two years, where he teaches at the State University. Mrs. Boatright is survived by her husband and one…
Presidio county rancher Jesse Hord died at his daughter’s home in El Paso and will be buried in the local cemetery this afternoon after arriving on eastbound train 102. He was born August 28, 1849 in Goliad and leaves five children including Claude Hord of Dallas and Ware Hord in Sanderson. Rev. W R McPherson will conduct services.
Highland cattle endured the recent cold wave in excellent condition, ranchers report. Despite a dry year in 1929 causing some weakened state, no losses occurred as moisture stayed minimal and snow and mist briefly touched higher peaks, leaving gauges largely unchanged. Clear sunny weather followed the siege with only brief interruptions.
The Holland Lions Club held a large party at the Holland hotel Tuesday evening to greet sixteen new members from a recent drive. Lions, their wives and guests attended with dancing, games, and a strong music program. The club's total membership stands at 51, per President A. E. Ower.
Alpine property owners have ordered over 125 Chinese elms as part of the City Beautification program led by the chamber of commerce. Mrs. Lula Murphy, president of the Civic League, urged residents to join, noting elms are hardy and fast growing, though require trimming in summer and winter. The effort aims to beautify parkways, with Civic League and chamber committees coordinating plantings over the next two months. Mrs. Murphy also offered wholesale stock of Chinese Arbor Vitae and Japanese Ligustrum to motivate further beautification nearby.
Coach B C Graves and the Lobo basketball squad depart for a Panhandle swing featuring Texas Tech Canyon Teachers and possibly Wayland College. First games likely in Lubbock on Wednesday and Thursday with two more on Friday and Saturday. Graves notes team has improved and should show well against strong Panhandle opponents.
About 76 years old Harris died Friday after receiving burns when he collapsed onto a stove in his south Alpine shack. He had lived in Alpine since 1885 and worked on ranches and ran a store until ill health forced retirement. Funeral services were held Friday with Rev. Bridges presiding. interment in Alpine cemetery.
The Kingsville Javelinas won two of three against the Lobos in a weekend series on the road. Friday’s 50 to 41 setback followed by a 63 to 47 Kingsville victory as they outpaced Lobo scoring, while Sul Ross also beat the Lobos earlier this season.
All five Alpine tour camps reportedly sold out last night with 150 to 200 people expected to be accommodated. The Border Way is drawing its largest crowds ever, with many out-of-state visitors passing through daily. Most lodging demand is from tourists arriving in recent weeks.
A Texas meeting of the U S No 99 Border Way association in Uvalde reviewed goals set since its July formation. Secretary-manager A F Robinson reported about $4000 raised for advertising, 50000 pamphlets printed, six large signs placed, and substantial traffic increases along the Border Way. Plans include broader campaigns to Jacksonville Florida and Phoenix, with a new president to be chosen in March and a manager to be hired.
Dr H M Jones, president of the local chamber of commerce, reports Governor Moody favors Davis Mountains State Park. The Davis Mountains Park committee, including W A Wilson and Lee Satterwhite, met with Governor Moody and park financing may be proposed to the legislature. Senators Berkeley and Love supported the move and urged action.
Scout Troop No 1 presents a play titled Fair Play next Thursday evening in the high school auditorium. Alpine Troop No 1 members will take part and the event will help raise funds for the troop through ticket sales and a few needed hirings for the scouts. Attendance is expected to be good.
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce backs a plan linking Davis Mountains, Caddo Lake, and Davis Mountains area parks with a state system of highways. J. D. Jackson serves as county member of the Davis Mountains Park association. H. W. Morelock and others report favorable views from Austin and hope for financing方案.
The Fiat Investment Company is organized by Mist National Bank to manage loans the bank cannot handle. Charter received and operation imminent. Officers of First National Bank lead the institution with capital and surplus totaling 160000 dollars. J F Scott and children visited their parents in Longfellow.
Alpine Phone company releases a new directory with about 475 phones listed, up from nearly 375 last February. Most entries cover Alpine residences and business houses, with very few rural lines. The directory will be distributed in the next few days.
Lions Club of Alpine moves to form a town band with members from beyond the club. About 1500 dollars worth of instruments were ordered, Carl Thain to instruct, and several experienced local musicians will assist to organize rehearsals within two to three weeks.
Fort Davis January 28 Jack Hoxie famed motion picture star arrived last week and remains keen on converting old Fort Davis into a movie plant and tourist resort. Steps to take are not yet clear. Hoxie rode with the 101 Ranch show last summer and fall touring eastern cities and spoke of Davis Mountains and Big Bend to thousands of visitors.
Alpine Cemetery association will elect new officers at a meeting to be held tomorrow at four o'clock at the Christian church. The employment of a sexton and other business will also be discussed and acted upon.
Reports from Grand Falls indicate two wells near each other are active. The Alpine Development Company No 2 well drilled by Clay Holland shows a tow of six or seven heads, while the Holland and Anderson well had a derrick top shot. A tearing-out job is ongoing with stockholders and officers named G H Storey president, R W Bourland vice president, M Steere secretary, and J W Gi Ett and W A Buchanan directors.
The Highway Commission told County Judge C D Wood that the state will retop and smooth 51 miles of state highway No 3 in the county if a 100 foot right of way can be obtained. The current width is 80 feet and the extra ten feet on each side is to be pursued.
Alpine ranks high among West Texas towns for 1928 building activity per West Texas Chamber of Commerce in West Texan Today. The survey, from mailed questionnaires, lists Alpine at about 37 towns reporting with a total near $500,000 for 1929, including paving, school construction, homes, and street improvements, alongside fellow towns like Graham, Clarendon, Denton, Kerrville, Gainesville, Carlsbad, Stephenville, Hereford, and larger peers Quanah, Vernon, and Paducah.
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