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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1955
Page
2
An archival notice from 1890 states The Glasscock Publishing Co operates in Alpine Texas, publishing on Fridays from 210 No 5th Street with dialing code 2114 for inquiries or subscriptions.
The Avalanche reports a late signed contract with W. H. Collie to build and finance a Sunny Glen pipeline delivering water to Alpine. Mayor Hugo White and Commissioners Jim Casner and Ray LaBetf earned praise for securing a deal that avoids city funding while private enterprise handles construction and delivery to the Funkwell area. Citizens are urged to thank officials for solving Alpine’s growing water needs.
Billy Southworth lauded Kokernot Field as one of the nation’s finest baseball diamonds during a Rotary Club visit. He credited Herbert Kokernot Jr and the Alpine Cowboys for top class facilities, scholarships for Sul Ross players, and a field serving Little Leaguers and tourists alike. Earl Halstead of Fort Worth echoed praise, calling the Alpine baseball school the finest in the United States, with Paul Waner noting the field as a principal tourist asset.
A personal note from a grandparent discusses family time with grandchildren and offers simple child care ideas. It mentions using a bluing-filled fountain pen for early writing practice and suggests a cowboy bandana as a bib alternative. Reference to 955 United States Brewers Foundaries appears as a closing aside.
A retrospective from Humble area notes drilling at 1000 ft with three water pumps to meet demand. Paisano Rap ist Encampment dates set Aug 1–9. Lions Club Band performed first on county courthouse lawn. Clayton McCollum, 23, Sul Ross alum, killed in Rainbow Mine explosion near Bi Bend. Bloys Camp Meeting opens Aug 12. Alpine All Stars vs Wink Club baseball games tied to Old Settlers roundup. Nineteen new county motor vehicles registered in June. D M Major and family arrive in Alpine as Groesbeck superintendent-elect. K Theatres buys Marfa Opera House property from Raetzesh. Gas distribution contract awarded for Fort Stockton, fuel from Lake Leon wells. Hassen Co store remodel on North Fifth St completes. State Highway Commission lets rebuild and reroute US 90 Shumla to Langtry. Frank Wedin and Ned McKinney host barbeque at Wedin Ranch.
Cor Chambers and Gayle Coe with Cathy Graharts just back from Austin as Girl State attendees. Mrs George Page visiting son in Uvalde. Alpine Cowboys baseball trip to Colorado. Children with grandparents in San Angelo. Del Rio baby improving under doctor care. Hargus and Springfield families in El Paso for medical care. Midland couple Clint Vaughn welcomed a baby girl born June 23. Ritchey family trips from San Antonio to Houston. Cochran of San Antonio at Hess Ranch. Ritchey sisters visit Skevington Ranch. Earl Bland home after hospital stay. B L Hampton and Diana back from summer vacation. D W Collins Jr. visits from Colorado. Don Forker and Kathleen Holland at Gage Ranch.
Churches across Marathon list worship times and events. First Baptist, Our Lady of Peace, Finst Christian, Church of Christ, St James Episcopal, First Methodist, Mexican Mission, and Nazarene provide Sunday masses, morning worship, training unions, Bible schools, and evening services. Local social notes mention visits and rodeo related injuries.
A notice seeking a long term lease for a ranch or pasture with permanent water. Applicant will purchase livestock as needed and requires suitability for sheep and cattle. Respond with Alpine details and all contacts to Box 71.
Mr and Mrs Thompson and family and Mr and Mrs Harold McDonald spent Sunday in Bis Bend National Park with a relaxed outing and shared photos of the local scenery.
The Marathon Bridge Club gathered at Big Bend Park for a sit down event. Members shared a brief park news roundup and planned future meetings and games.
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