01 Jul 1938
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1938
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes list candidates for commissions and constable positions with scattered names and procedures. It references Tom Yarbro and multiple proce dures but lacks clear positions, dates, or complete candidate order. The text shows chaotic formatting and partial names.
Fragment mentions gardens as a major part of work and contains garbled text. Unable to determine exact people, places, or organizations. Summary reflects an unclear note on garden-related tasks within a broader project.
A planned excursion to Carlsbad Caverns is set for July 10 11 with visits to Alamogordo Cloudcroft Pecos and nearby caverns. The trip includes a geologic tour guided by Dr C B Casey with a dormitory dining room and modern amenities.
Attorneys for Francie Marion Bleck filed a notice of appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals after District Judge C. R. Sutton overruled a motion for a new trial in the death of Marvin Dale Nobitt. Bleck received a death sentence. four grounds for the new trial were cited, including an inflamed jury and improper evidence.
Dodson Meant to proceed with thorough tests of the DodsonMeans Hovey Dome site eighteen miles north of Alpine at 1781 feet. Floyd C. Dodson reports waivers of rentals sought from local landowners as the plan moves toward a rotary rig test on Jovielan formation with another drill tent likely to follow, and work expected to resume this fall amid local drilling activity.
W D Burchem a candidate for re election to Prec 4 commissioner announces his long service on the county commission and pledges to improve roads within funds and to work for the early establishment of the Big Bend park.
The Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce led by Mark V. Poche pledged support for creating a Big Bend park in Texas. A special committee, chaired by Fuchs, with Rickey Key and John Ben Shepperd, was named to advance the project as a major state effort with expected indirect economic gains.
Representative Thomason pursues Rockefeller Foundation backing to promote Big Bend National Park as an agency for international goodwill. He and Foundation officials discuss plans in New York at a conference aiming to advance international peace through park promotion.
A team of 002 000 and a grant may be ready for use when the 1990 ramency seation opine.
Alpine and surrounding Big Bend country received steady, heavy rain over several days, easing drought but causing damage. Reports note 2.12 inches to Alpine, 1.52 inches elsewhere, with Altada area hardest hit. Flooding washed away homes and clothing, damaging bridges and transport. Authorities appeal for clothing and supplies for 11 families of 48 people.
In Dallas on June 28 a temporary injunction barred A Brown Davis and the Senta Fe Land Tithe and Trust of Dallas from further sale or offers of sale of oil properties in Brewster County. Judge Sarah T Hughes granted the order, marking the trust’s dissolution after Brown’s notice of appeal to the Fifth Court of Civil Appeals. The suit, led by Attorney General William McCraw and the Secretary of State securities division, cites state securities law violations. County official W W Fraser testified Mexican frosts affect the land and that no oil wells exist in the county, with Brown profiting by buying cheap land for fifty cents and selling at ten to twelve dollars per acre.
W. F. Taylor, 79, died suddenly of a heart attack at the C. B Davidson ranch north of Alpine midday Wednesday. He had been in good health earlier and finished a normal noon meal when the fatal attack occurred as he prepared to return to town.
Scientists will study the history of early man in the Big Bend area this summer. They will excavate sites within miles of Alpine, locating relics at depths of seven to 38 feet. Dr. Albertton and Dr. Bryan will coordinate with archaeologists to align deposits with natural exposures and regional geology to determine the deposits' age. The region features broad basins and isolated mountains with basins draining to the Rio Grande or enclosed. It is anticipated that many field seasons will be required.
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