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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1929
Page
6
Fort Davis explorers uncover relics tied to past Fort Davis residents and a note on Sawtooth ascent plans. A 15 year old Bisbee visitor detailed a solo ascent toward Has Cucha Summit, 10 000 feet up, after a five hour hike with no water. Fort Davis hosts a Saturday night performance by Rosenfield Kinecamp at Shady Nook Inn.
Miss Jo Israel of Dallas will direct the free vaudeville show labeled Fun on the Podung Limited. The Dallas talent councilor leads a cast of twenty three at the camp stage with excellent entertainment promised for citizens attending.
Rain has yet to come to Jett Davis county this Tuesday evening despite prophets. Monday showers touched Frank Jones ranch and Merrill ranch area but were limited. Posts and wire for fence around the old fort site arrive as plans for a fifty two inch net and two harbed wires unfold. Jack Dumas returns from San Antonio Training Camp, plans two more years then army reserve and college. Davis and Rosenfield campers play basketball with scores 20 to 18, featuring local players and friendly exchanges between visitors and home team.
The Christian Endeavorers of Alpine Fort Davis and Marfa held a picnic supper and service at Skit n Grove with Mr Webb of Fort Davis speaking on Citizenship. Bridge group at Lexley ranch hosted by Nexley and Holland families. High scores in bridge went to Miss Fowlkes and Clay Espy. Visitors include Mrs Easley of Taylor and Mrs Sproul, with several locals noted in social rounds and trips to Hatch and Meson.
The two day program for the Fifth Annual Ranchmen's Rounds at Sonora August 6 and 7 has been received. Prominent cattle, sheep and goat industry figures will speak including T A Kincaid Claude B Hudspeth and Frank P Holland. Henry T Fletcher will discuss the loco weed problem and attendees expect valuable information for their businesses.
A public notice details a survey along the south side of the 8. P. tracks to assess feasibility of building a dyke to divert floodwaters for a week. The item notes several residents traveling and visiting in Abilene Colorado Fort Davis San Antonio and California with family movements and extended visits.
A large watershed and mountain barrier could enable a dyke to divert flood waters to the creek near the 8. P. stock pens east of town. A heavy downpour last year threatened Alpine's area, prompting calls for engineering studies. The city government will await engineer findings before acting.
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