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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1931
Page
1
The Avalanche Opportunity Club subscription drive invites locals to join a high payoff campaign starting soon. Nominate towns, recruit subscribers, and compete for a share of a large prize by August 8, with no cost to participants and potential earnings up to 125 dollars weekly.
Mrs J C Bird Mrs Ella Chastain Mrs Nutt and the Rev and Mrs Buren Sparks attended the Workers conference of the Pecos Valley association last Tuesday in Orona with the Baptist church hosting visiting groups. Delegates reported a splendid session with large attendance and the Oz people’s entertainment was delightful. The next meeting goes to Grand.
Concrete foundations for the big tube to hold cotton fumigation dates are finished under John Fortner’s direction. The plant moves from Marfa to Alpine, site north of the Santa Fe depot, to ease handling of heavy bales. Dismantling Marfa base chambers has lasted weeks. parts will be moved to Alpine to start assembly for fumigation before shipping. All cotton must be handled properly and the pink bollworm killed with denaty cyanide before quarantine clearance.
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce luncheon features a menu of only Brewster county products. Carl Selander says the menu includes lettuce from Moser garden, veal from Ferguson ranch, spring chicken from Locke, and cantaloupe from a lower county farm. Attendees will hear a program on local food resources with A P Robinson and Clay Holland presiding.
Alpine's Mexican team extended its win streak with a 9 to 1 defeat of Balmorhea American. Pitcher Chon Sotello fanned eight and held the opposition at bay, as plans for a rematch next Saturday gather pace with manager Bob Mfarelie coordinating arrangements.
Alpine welcomes a new Hollywood Shop ready-to-wear store opening yesterday in the Granada Theatre building, offering moderate prices on exclusive dresses and hats. Mrs. Lille Phelps will manage locally with stock moving from McCamey, and plans to relocate headquarters here in the fall as the chain expands its 146 stores with offices in New York and California.
Claude B Hudspeth returns to El Paso from Baltimore announces resume of law practice with Nealon Hudspeth and Mecitt and plans to run again for office after 28 years as an office holder including 12 in Congress. He is now a notary public and a member of the law firm. Mrs Hudspeth accompanied him and stood by during years of health battles.
The John Young Land company leased the Hovey ranch to Jackson and Hannon for five years. The property fronts Santa Fe railway tracks, spans miles, and encompasses over 20 000 acres of grassland with ample water. Mo visits Mrs Bird and relatives, accompanying her son Jack Babcock back from San Antonio after a DeMolay meeting.
The Avalanche Opportunity Club publishes its first alphabetized candidate list for subscription campaigns. Voters are urged to review their communities, collect nomination coupons, and enter the race with the aim of beating the front of the list in the initial vote count scheduled Saturday night.
July 3 program lists events from 9:00 am Early Day Parade to 9:00 pm Old Timers and Modern Dances. Morning horse races 2-year-olds at 10:20 am, matched races 11:00 am, 2:00 pm calf tying, breakaway and team tying contests, bronc riding tests, and roping-only races at 10:06 am.
The Texas Supreme Court rules that only students enumerated in the scholastic census may receive free high school education. Those over the age limit must pay tuition to attend, even within their home district. The decision cites Neota Camp vs Dallas City Schools and shifts administration back toward pre 1913 practice, with districts collecting 1750 dollars per enumerated pupil and nonregistered students facing similar charges.
The Sewell revival, led by Rev Jesse B Sewell of Grove Avenue San Antonio, closed last Wednesday night at the local Church of Christ after services starting June 21. Despite only two baptisms, Rev Batey notes a broader spiritual awakening among attendees and says the event drew considerable interest from members and visitors alike.
The U S Army band from Washington D C known as Pershing’s Own has a contract with the Lions club to perform in Alpine on October 16. More than forty pieces, it will stop in Alpine on urgent solicitation by Lions president J W Frazer, with plans to invite nearby towns and guests from Marfa and Fort Stockton. Dr H W Morelock of Sul Ross will permit use of the college auditorium for the crowd.
Two renowned Big Bend Mexican cooks Gavina and Ron Senda operate a ground‑level chuck wagon at Alpine Roundup. Guided by manager Gene Benson they began serving last night near Otis Turner building. They will offer Western fare including beans bread barbecue and pickles for the two day event.
Businesses to close tomorrow as Alpine participates in the tenth annual rodeo and roundup. Hundreds of cowboys and old-timers travel to the event from across the region. Banks will observe the legal holiday and close accordingly.
A violin concert by Professor Ernest Talavera, Mexico's noted violinist, was held at the college auditorium Wednesday night under college auspices. The program featured classical works and old Mexican tunes. Students traveling from Chihuahua had heard him there and urged his appearance to boost Texas Mexico relations.
The Lions Club in Incheon elected officers for the coming year, naming Edwards as president, Crawford as first VP, Pouncey as second VP, Brides as third VP, Yates as secretary treasurer, Owens as lion tamer, Caldwell, Thain, Prager, and Jacks as trustees. The campaign saw Democrats and Republicans accuse one another of stealing the ticket, luncheon tempers flared, and all parties eventually backed Jack Edwards for next term in a decision seen as crooked enough to satisfy all sides.
Ten day Paisano encampment 11th annual expected to attract thousands. Campgrounds 12 miles west of Alpine on US 90 will host cowboys and ranchers for daily Bible exposition and prayer meetings led by Dr J B Tidwell and Dr I B Gates. Notable speakers include Pat M Nett Otto Webb and others promised.
Cowboys from the Big Bend and beyond gather in Alpine for a two day Old Settlers and Cowboys Reunion rodeo. Managers Gene Benson and Joe Parker forecast a grand event with hundreds of cowboys and visitors. The event starts today at 10 AM at the Brewster county fair and rodeo grounds two miles north of town on the Fort Davis highway. Riders and ropers have been arriving and horses are being prepared for races and roping contests ahead of today’s start. The organizers aim for a fast, entertaining show with strong attendance from former Big Bend residents.
A major rain event drenched Alpine delivering between 1.5 and 2.36 inches in four hours. The downpour caused flooded creeks, stalled traffic near the railroad and on US 90, and brought wind and thunder. Government measurements varied across the city limits as residents hoped for moisture to aid grasses and woods.
A brief note from John Thornton dated June 29 from Menlo Park California mentions Avalanche Alpine Texas and requests to stop paper deliveries while he travels to China. He states he will renew the service upon his return.
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