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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1940
Page
1
A Fort Davis correspondent challenges Molantie’s Mountain Peeks readers claim and Barry Scobee’s refutations. Alpine records show timely rains from May and June easing a local water shortage, helping lawns and gardens stay green amid a dry season.
A dairyman complains of milk shortages while discussing a hopeful plan to increase supply. The remark plays on resilience, suggesting there is a solution or path forward despite current limits. No specific names or dates are provided in the readable text.
James Troy Moore 25, a Corpus Christi Caller Times reporter, was found shot dead in a car two miles west of the city on Highway 90. A small caliber pistol and an empty shell were near the body. Police traced the car’s eastward path from Alpine and found about $23 on the victim. Relatives from Alice, Oklahoma, prepared the body for burial in Altus.
Slow rains last weekend added 0.64 inches to the Alpine area and lifted June total to 2.49 inches, about 1.33 inches below May’s 3.83 inches. Ranchers praise the season, noting widespread moisture, grass heading in some locales, and May-June rainfall surpassing last year.
Alpine 20 30 club sponsors an old fashioned box supper at Kokernot Lodge on Thursday night of next week. Public invited to attend with additional entertainment planned.
Dr. J. M. Coleman director of Maternal and Child health led a visit to Alpine with Mrs. Coleman and their son Jiminy. He appeared on the Sul Ross Conservation course program June 25 26 and visited local doctors and the County Nursing service. The event featured numerous conservation speakers and runs through July 16 with topics from range and wildlife to youth crime prevention.
Fort D. A. Russell, Marfa, has entered the Alpine softball league. The new team beat college boys 3-1 in its first game after the league began last Monday night. A revised schedule through July 16 follows including dates for D. A. Russell vs 20 30 and Taylor.
Troop 41 of the Boy Scouts plans a cake sale tomorrow with the venue to be announced later. Posters will urge downtown residents to patronize the event and support the Scouts.
Absentee voting for the Democratic primary set for July 27 starts July 7. Voters away from the county or ill may request ballots or mail absentee applications to the county clerk between July 7 and July 24. Early voting urged to aid officials as final results are not announced until ballot closing. Ballot and expense filing dates noted. sample ballots available from The Avalanche shop.
Dr. George W. Truett returns as principal speaker for the 20th Paisano encampment opening July 28. Dr. Perry F. Webb of San Antonio leads morning sermons with evening messages by Dr. Truett. Notables include J. P. Edmunds, Miss Marie Estes, E. F. Lyon, and Mrs. George McWilliams among faculty.
Fort Davis observes the Western Insurance Company of Fort Davis marking its 14th year with policyholder celebrations in June. Since founding, the firm has paid out over 100000 dollars to policy holders and beneficiaries for deaths and accidents, said secretary treasurer Robert C. Withers.
The Central ward school building will be re-roofed by Lewis Sheet Metal & Roofing Co of Pecos after a school board vote Saturday night. The bid totaled 1167 with bond and the contractor will begin work in the coming days. The board also plans to install new flooring in the Central ward building.
Alpine residents enjoyed a peaceful holiday with many businesses closed. Some attended the Pecos rodeo while others visited different sites and joined Marathon citizens for a Fort Penn Colorado celebration just south of that town.
Mr and Mrs Reginald Votaw of Tucson Arizona visited his parents Mr and Mrs L T Votaw here this week.
Alpine physician Dr Carroll Vaughn was elected president of the Texas Chiropractic College Alumni Association at a San Antonio meeting. He had served as vice president for six years, succeeding Dr Omos C Shaw of Denton, and reported the gathering was highly successful with efforts to legalize chiropractic in Texas continuing nationwide.
A Gulf sound truck drew a large Monday evening crowd in Alpine on College Hill in front of the library as it en route to Pecos for a two day celebration. The powerful system attracted listeners up to three miles away, with Gene Heard in charge, a Newell Oil Co. Gulf distributor in the area.
Mr and Mrs Milton Smith and their son Mickey spent the Fourth with relatives and friends in the El Paso valley.
Fifteen motor vehicles were registered in the county in June, totaling 99 for the year. Registrants include Ralph Tippit Alpine Ford light delivery and P L Avant Alpine Ford sedan, among others from Alpine, Marfa, San Antonio, Ft. Davis, and Los Angeles with Chevrolets and Fords listed. The June total exceeds May by three.
Nazarenes conduct a revival in Alpine this week in a North Fifth Street tent near The Avalanche office led by F. O. Parr pastor Pecos Nazarene church with Roscoe C. Carrell on piano and accordion. New workers arriving Sunday. Public invited to attend nightly at 8 o'clock.
Fort Davis July 3. The district court grand jury due to convene July 8 confronts a heavy docket with four men jailed on cattle theft charges and three San Antonio youths charged with burglary. Several Mexicans will recount a big dance fight in which multiple people were injured.
Alpine delegates to the U S 67 meeting before the State Highway Commission in Austin voiced high hopes that the Alpine to Fort Stockton 53 mile gap to U S 90 will be completed soon. They argued the road’s military importance justifies funding despite proposed highway budget cuts. Leaders included Dr H W Morelock Senator H L Winfield County Judge R B Slight Wm Cotter and Nelson Lee.
A city campaign closed with 27 dogs inoculated last weekend as the city orders dog registration and immunity. The veterinarian will return tomorrow from 1 to 5 pm to allow more owners to vaccine pets with a $1 registration and $1 inoculation fee each.
Alpine chapter No. 398 Royal Arch Masons will install recently elected officers on Thursday night. Elected officers include Harris S. Smith high priest M. F. Merrell king Carl Shults scribe R. A. Whiteside treasurer R. J. Ratliff secretary and F. E. Weyerts guard Appointive officers will be announced at the meeting.
W. N. Gourley was seriously injured Tuesday when a horse threw him at his ranch south of All Pine. He suffered back injuries and will be confined to bed for some time. He was taken to his home and was reported improving as of yesterday.
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