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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1946
Page
1
Paisano Baptist encampment at Alpine 11 miles west kicks off next Monday with an evening service. Officials report the grounds are crowded, housing scarce, and only nine structures completed since last year. A new well and larger water main were added to support anticipated attendance and the event’s needs.
The 1948 Paisano encampment will feature Dr. Perry F. Webb of First Baptist San Antonio and Dr. E. H. Westmoreland of Houston as Bible teachers. J. B. Riddle will lead music with Mrs. Riddle and Mrs. Sam Means as pianists. Dr. Kyle M. Yates will teach Bible, succeeding the late Dr. J. B. Tidwell of Baylor. Feeding staff includes H. L. Kokernot Jr. with hundreds to attend. meals are free to Paisano attendants. The encampment plans dormitories and disposal facilities, plus dormitories by West Texas churches, as materials allow. Sessions run through August 4, 1948.
The Pilot club sponsors a benefit bridge and 42 party next Tuesday evening at the Van Fos san Motors showroom on East Holland avenue. Proceeds go to the club's recreational fund. The public is invited to participate.
A local appeal urges readers to support John Lee Smith in the upcoming governor election. The message ties a fundraising note to political support, mentioning Mrs J’s family increasing readers and tallying support.
Daily program at Paisano Encampment outlines quiet hours recreation prayer meetings supper breakfast Bible class study courses and youth camps. Activities include Brotherhood and W M A conferences morning and evening worship dinner afternoon study course classes campfire service and a good night sequence led by Dr Kyle M Yates and others.
A southbound auto carrying Mrs. Damon Pettit and her husband was struck by an eastbound SP freight at the 12th street crossing near Atha's Drive Inn. Mrs. Pettit died instantly. Mr. Pettit died hours later at Wright hospital. They had moved to Alpine from Presidio and had ties across Brewster and surrounding counties.
Alpine sports report notes a record week with the Cowboys in Jshad New Mexico and the Aztecs edging Marfa State Guards 8 to 7 at Kokernot field. The Alpine Internationals defeated the Monahans Oilers 13 to 10 at West Field as Gogga Llanes pitched well and the club heads to Ozona to face the Giants.
Former resident J B Keefer Jr and his children M J, Betty Jane and Chas Livingston Jr attended the funeral of his father J B Keefer Sr who died last Saturday in Austin. Keefer Sr was a retired railroad man who had lived in Alpine for several years and was well known in the area.
The Alpine Cowboys exploded for 19 runs against the Carlsbad Miners in New Mexico last Sunday to avenge an earlier 8 4 defeat. Pitcher George Zagratas starred for the Cowboys fanning 12 and yielding only minor traffic as Bob Burleson led the hitting with four safeties in six at bats. The Cowboys improved to 24 players available for Sunday’s home game against the Alpine Aztecs at Kober Not Field.
Primary election day nears with voters urged to participate. The item notes expected turnout and local party activity as campaigns press for support before polls open.
Brewster County voters face a limited slate with contests for county surveyor and commissioners and a few state posts. Candidates include Nick M. Thee, J. T. Carney Jr., John Stowell for surveyor, incumbents Cotter and Walker, J. Pruett, and others for sheriff and county offices. Congressional and state races show varied interest, with Connally favored locally and Weaver Baker drawing attention for Court of Criminal Appeals. Absentee voting totals reach 73, mirroring prior primary staking. Polls open 7 PM.
Kelly Crozier age 22 son of H V Crozier chair man of the US unemployment commission at Austin was struck by lightning while riding near Mt Livermore in the Port Davis area last Friday. He was knocked from the saddle his horse fell on him then died after briefly reviving. Companion Paul Baggery of Dallas aided Crozier and revived him. Crozier, a World War II veteran, was later taken to Marfa hospital and was reported recovering. His father hurried from Austin. Also noted is the discharge of Navy fireman first class Douglas Dorris who has returned home with his family.
Fatricio wearono at the O2 ranch is hospitalized with a broken arm after being thrown from a horse. The incident occurred during routine riding at the local facility.
E Le Frazer remains at local hospital for treatment this week. Buddy Starnes and Mrs Gertrude Shelton are noted for treatment after illness while passing through on S P passenger train. Leonardo Hernandez Fort Davis receives an honorable Navy discharge after service since August 1943 with seven months in the Pacific. Mix Peak Guest Ranch hosts Mr and Mrs Reese Combs of Miami Florida and Mrs Combs formerly Miss Merrill Pouncey of Alpine. Miss M F Payne of Kansas City arrives for a few weeks and plans to remodel a residence on East Ave for her permanent home. Martha Helen Tyler of Dallas remains in Alpine area.
William B. Ward Jr four year old son of Alpine parents was flown to Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota for examination after head injuries from a car strike and a fall. He is improving and believed out of danger though kept under observation. Nurse Mrs Starnes suffered minor injuries. pilot Mr Casparis and Mrs Ward escaped serious harm.
Dr and Mrs Joel Wright are the parents of a one pound one ounce son born yesterday morning at the Wright hospital.
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