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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1931
Page
4
A small black bear cub was treed in an oak beside the highway near Toronto crossing after crossing in front of a car. State game wardens warn that capturing bears out of season is illegal while many young bears roam countryside this time of year.
In 1867 Albert Doulas and Geo. Turer sought gold in California. Douglas hoped to return to England but lacked funds, Turner lent $90 and stayed in California. Douglas returned to England, married, and died. Years later Teabert found the $90 note among his father’s effects. Marty Turner, George Turner’s son, received a check for $90 with interest dating from 1997.
A partial list shows 34 notaries in Brewster County, including many Alpine and Marathon residents. Names such as Raith Hopson, LK Dozier, Rosale Butler, and Jack Pawards appear along with others from Terlingua and Castalon. The reappointments cover notaries serving during the next year.
Report by H R Hatch shows Detroit Chevrolet dealers expect present month sales to surpass June 1930 by about one hundred percent amid strong factory volume. The survey notes steady demand, with some cities showing modest gains while overall conditions indicate robust activity for the period.
The census shows about 176000 acres in Brewster County used for farming and ranching with 287 farms covering 5900 square miles. Total land value around 990000, 500k in buildings, and 6 thousand acres used for crops with 12000 acres forests noted. corn yield rose to 1297 bushels from 7061 in 1920. horses rose to 59012 head, cows up to 0 5 09, and chickens increased amid growing poultry.
Reverend Murray leaves Alpine for two months to attend the Presbyterian Theological Seminary and ministers conference. He plans to study at Chicago University’s school branch and advance his degree while Mrs. Murray and the family remain in San Angelo. Regular services pause this month with Ferewan of Houston filling the pulpit in August.
Western Union begins selling Express Money Orders Tuesday in many branch offices across the United States. The service will be offered alongside telegrams and cablegrams, with American Express Company as a partner. The orders are aimed at attracting customers who need a quick, low-cost payment method and are expected to account for a significant portion of the action’s revenue.
Bel Duchateau of Belgium wins Miss Universe at a Galveston pageant. She is a 5'6 1/2" aviatrix from Brussels, licensed pilot and former aspiring movie actress. Measurements listed. aviation hobby noted. Entertainment tip references Haley's Ranch.
Wade Second Fale Scout ported six new merit badges and won a gold medal in archery while taking silver for rifle, ranking among top badge earners in the nation. Charles Nale Beout, a leading camper, aimed to finish all badges. Wade expected to complete more before year’s end. In a separate ruling Judge Hanby of Los An geles allowed pets spared from execution after Mrs Winterman’s death, hundreds of letters protested, declaring the animals would be cared for by Mr Winterman.
The Alpine band will perform seven numbers next Thursday night at the courthouse lawn band stand. Director Ttalio Benedetti notes possible changes if players miss rehearsals. The program includes Rosenkraus marches, Pit Overture, Brein Song, Little Wonder, Barnhouse March Ruby Red, Johnson March Heroes of the Wars Star Spangled Banner Arnold.
The three act play The Youngest by a national author will be presented Wednesday night at Sul Ross auditorium by college talent. Annle Kate Ferguson announced the revival, saying the audience showed strong interest last summer. The nine character cast is listed for the performance.
The cast is listed as Naney Mary Gay Leverett The youngest George Skevington Oliver A P Thomason mother Miss Helen Hoff Mark Travis Dean Allen Boyd F Scott Augusta Louise Tay ard Ollie Coston.
Austin announces automobile registrations in nine Texas counties totaled 8 522 in May, down 14 percent from May 1990. The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research notes April registrations for the same counties were 3 638. Counties listed include Dallas El Paso Galveston Nueces Tarrant Travis and others.
The article notes entrants from Terlingua and nearby towns entering today’s quarter mile dash for yearlings and a free-for-all over a quarter mile tomorrow. A roping horse race tomorrow promises the largest entry list since every mount must have been used today. Jake McSpadden leads bucking horses featuring Lady Alamo as the top pony along with other vaquero mounts in the string.
A brief note suggests proactive fence maintenance by replacing rotten posts only as needed. It offers raw lumber or creosote treated posts and invites readers to quote prices. The text mentions quotes and a method to save expenses over time.
The article details prize split rules for racing roping and riding events, with 60 percent to first, 20 to second, 10 to third place, and 480 dollars per event plus entry fees. It notes handicapping for professionals, disqualification for stock mishandling, and lists event formats for calf roping and team tying. A parade through Alpine precedes rodeo events, with dances planned and a note that water will not be staged this year.
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