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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1937
Page
1
Enrollment for Sul Ross summer session nears seven hundred, with final figures pending due to late registrations. Housing in Alpine is at capacity as the term progresses, and few new houses or apartments are available this season.
May saw 26 new cars registered here including Alpine and Terlingua residents. Entries list owners, towns, and models from Terreplane coupes to Ford light deliveries, with notes on a Chevrolet truck and a delivery service. The article also highlights Ruplph Hosts irrigation efforts in a semi arid West Texas ranch, turning floodwater into profitable grain sorghums and watermelons, aided by a tractor and high grazing capacity.
W K Bates, 40, longtime Marta resident, died at Frank Wedin's home after ten years in Marta. Survived by Jock Bates of Merison, Marian Bates of O'Donnell, and Lee Bates of San Marcos. Funeral held in Marathon cemetery. Masons from Alpine and Marte led services. Bates respected in Big Bend country for honesty and steady dealings.
Opinion piece explains stopping distance dangers at 40 mph on dry roads with a chart. It notes average drivers misjudge braking, with most underestimating, while proper brakes needed to stop under 99 feet. It warns that even with good brakes a car cannot stop in 80 feet on ordinary roads.
More than 300 Sul Ross College summer students faculty and Alpine citizens joined an annual scenic drive through Ft. Davis and the Davis Mountains State Park to McDonald Observatory. Leaving Alpine at 2 p.m. the party used cars lent by faculty and locals, toured the park lodge, and inspected grounds and equipment before continuing to Kokemot park for views. The trip is part of the college’s summer recreational program.
Public notice cites state driver license law as amended by the 4th Legislature. Chief Ralph L Buell of the Driver's bureau signs the order. Chauffeur licenses will be issued only to persons over 18, affecting virtually every delivery truck driver. The document references a class case kept in the Library.
Mayor L B Starns and the Alpine city commission report twenty fines issued in the recent traffic safety drive. Most violations were speed related and the city welcomes continuing cooperation to curb fast and reckless driving. The educational campaign aims to protect residents and secure compliance with speed limits and enforcement officers' instructions.
The governor vetoed the Big Bend Park bill as Alpine prepares for the 12th annual golf tournament hosted by Alpine Golf Club on June 19 20. Local pro C Williams anticipates top amateurs joining the field with substantial prizes for the 18 hole match play starting at 1 30 p m Saturday. Qualifying scores must be submitted by six o clock Saturday from home courses.
Mrs. Mary A. Parker 78 longtime Alpine resident and widow of Jesse M. Parker died at her daughter Mrs. W C Bryan’s El Paso home Monday. Born and raised in Bee County she mothered ten children nine survive including Devine McKinney Alpine Jeare McArthur El Paso Roy Bloys Ft. Davis and W C Bryan El Paso Burt Tom and Gus Parker of Los Angeles. Parker known in the county for her fine reputation during residence here.
A group visiting AG Prude ranch in Fort Davis, including Mrs. Henry Looney Lindsey of Chicago and Mrs. Ed Looney Rawley of Dallas, laments modern roads compared with pioneer days. They recalled cattle on the Prude and Fowlkes ranches, the Officers’ Line fort, and Ramblers pulled through limpid crossings.
Taxpayers who used the 1996 split payment plan are warned that the second half must be paid by July 1 to avoid penalties. The plan allowed half payments before November 30 with the remainder due by June 20 without penalty. If the second half is split or delinquent beyond June 30, an 8 percent penalty applies, rising monthly by 0.5 percent.
HL Oliphant, 72, West Texas cattle trader from Sierra Blanca, returns from Kentucky trip to visit his 96 year old father. He recalls his father urging him to slow down, yet the elder, in prime life, mocks the idea of quitting. Oliphant enjoyed the visit and plans to Home to the West with fond memories.
A historical note records that the accordion was invented in Vienna in 1829 by Daminan, marking a milestone in musical instrument development.
Concrete drainage structures on U S 67 from Alpine to the north Brewster county line are about 40 percent complete. Resident engineer A Buchmaier of the state highway department said the project began in January with expected completion in October. The 18.7 mile section runs from the junction with U S 90 east of Alpine to the Pecos county line, plus a five mile Pecos end segment linking Brewster. Contracts are held by Work la going forward and Crouch Nolan Strawn. Another 70 mile stretch of U S 90 from Marfa to Van Horn also sees grading and drainage work with topping planned within a year. The Marfa to Van Horn segment has caused heavy traffic diversions via Fort Davis and the Old Spanish Trail toward Van Horn after launch.
The governor vetoed a 5.75 million dollar appropriation to buy lands in the Big Bend park area saying the sum covers only part of privately owned lands and would push deficits. He warned Texas must buy all at once or not at all and noted treasury strain. A new push to secure funds is planned, likely awaiting the next legislative session in 1898.
Central Power and Light Co executive B B Neiewanger and vice president and general manager presided over a district meeting for CP&L employees in Alpine on Monday night. Attendees came from Valentine Presidio Marathon Balmorhea Maria and Alpine and participated in a pre meeting picnic at Paisano with their spouses. Mr Kennedy and his wife arrived the prior Saturday to enjoy a weekend in the cool Texas Highlands.
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