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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1931

Page

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Graves Edges Graves In 21st Hole Final At Episcopal Meet

In a Sunday finals round of the championship flight Stretton of El Paso defeated Coach B C Graves on the 21st hole after a back and forth 18 holes. P Watson of Pecos won the second flight by beating George Baines on the 19th. Graves had the low qualifying score of 75 earning a medal. Other trophies were planned with Stretton receiving a gold watch and Watson a Gladstone bag. Continuous rounds by players across three days were noted.

B. Stretton el Paso B.C. Graves P. Watson Pecos George Baines Stretton Gladstone B. C. Graves

Alpine Adds Four Dairies to Grade A Milk List

Dr. J B Wright completed inspections and found Orient, Model Dairy, Burgess Dairy, and Twin Sisters Dairy eligible for Grade A milk in Alpine. Additional dairies may join soon as inspections continue. All Grade A plants must remain compliant. ungraded milk will require proper labeling at dairies and outlets.

Alpine J. B. Wright Orient Dairy Model Dairy J. E. Smith Musquiz Canyon Burgess Dairy H. W. Burges Twin Sisters Dairy Wright Avalregjf

Catch Sanderson Jailbreakers At Marathon Sunday

Police pursued two Sanderson jailbreakers who stole a car and fled toward Marathon. Officers Young and others fired at tires as the fugitives drove at high speed. Hopmeyer and Elliot overpowered a jailer, seized his pistol and automobile, then were bound over to the grand jury on three new charges in addition to arson and theft counts.

Sanderson Hale Glamcock Marathon Young Hopmeyer Elliot Grand Jury

Ale's Traffic Situation Improves Says Chief

Alpine police chief A. 8. Justice reports improving traffic conditions as summer faculty and visitors arrive for college. He notes no arrests yet but ongoing warnings for stop sign violations and improper parking. Justice praises cooperation of residents and visitors and plans to give newcomers time to learn rules.

Alpine Justice

Commends S. R. On Hospitality and Service

Fragmented OCR notes praise S R for hospitality and service within a local context. Mentions leadership figures, community duties, and a ceremonial tone. Text is garbled but centers on commendation and support for hospitality efforts and duties performed by S R.

Warning: taking small game illegal warns of penalties

Deputy game warden Pete Crawford told townsfolk that taking small game cubs is illegal and carries the same penalties as off season hunting. Last week residents brought seven cubs to town, including three by a rancher and four by Alpine youth, and officials say the cubs need to be returned to their habitat as they are two weeks old. The cubs, though friendly, should be left in the hills to avoid harming the cubs or misapprehending regulations.

Pete Crawford Crawford Kerrville

Rainbow Girls Trip to San Antonio for State Assembly

Three delegates the local Rainbow Girls and 21 other members with chaperones left early Wednesday for San Antonio to attend the state assembly in the Alamo City yesterday and today. Seven cars carried delegates and visitors while they stay at the Gunter.

Order of the Rainbows San Antonio State Assembly Alamo City Gunter Mary Verne Moorman Elizabeth Baines Juliette Forchheimer Jorge Brown Kidls Eula Brown Bess Lee Moorman Kathryn Hudman Evelyn Hudman Annie Kate San- Aifer Dean McCall Fay Bowman Ernestine Behrens Kathryn Turjney Pauline Love Elizabeth Spence Willa B. Morelock Doris Shaffin Ernestine Lange Anna D. Phelps Andrey Lewis Marjory Lewis Martha Louise Stetson Su- Me Calahan Thelma Wood W. F. Hudman Clifton Moss Forchheimer Flo- Leo Howell Lillie Phelps van Stone Stetson Brown Nerce Ma- Elle

ISUL ROSS REGISTERS OVER 700 IN SUMMER TERM

ISUL Ross College reports a surge in summer registrations with over 700 students already enrolled in the survey division and more expected. The college notes a large intake on the two regular entering dates and more than 20 students pursuing bachelor degrees this term.

Sul Ross College Surfege

West Texas Farmers and Ranchers Offered Free Ads

The Standard Times of San Angelo plans two weeks of free classified ads in the livestock column to help cattle traders. Farmers and ranchers in west Texas may list cattle for sale or stock to buy, aiming to boost profits by feeding on home grounds and reducing trips north for feed and trade.

West Texas Standard Times San Angelo West Texas Testa

Alpine Band Faces Decline in Rehearsal Attendance

The Alpine band, per Malo Benedetti, enjoys growing audience sizes at performances yet reports a shrinking turnout for rehearsals. The upcoming concert lineup includes March Strong Arm Johnson Laxsus Trombone H Filmore Invercargill F Lithgow and pieces by Reulind Barnhouse Chenette and Barnhouse Star Spangled Banner.

Malo Benedetti Tmber Johnson Laxsus H. Filmore Invercargill F. Lithgow Barnhouse Novellette Chenette C. Barnhouse Star Spangled Banner Arnold

Field Day Promises Help for Cattle Industry Revival

In a stock-raising region the Field Day on June 18 and 19 aims to study methods to revive beef cattle, now cheaper and in decline due to advertising and diet trends. Organizers warn that without action the industry faces disaster, stressing profit margins for retailers and consumer access.

Big Bend Dieticiana Hoetock

Reward Offered for Antelope Killing Evidence

A reward of one hundred dollars is posted by deputy game warden Fete Crawford for evidence leading to conviction of the person who killed an antelope just outside town about two weeks ago. The violator faces a fine of five dollars for poaching. A German police dog owned by John Weyerts found the head the previous Sunday near his home and tried to bury it in a yard, suggesting the animal was large and possibly slit from the body with a knife. Authorities, having found fresh evidence, await further clues before acting.

Fete Crawford United States John Weyerts

Presbyterians Meet in Pennsylvania Convention Endorses Hoover Policy

Delegates from Presbyterian churches across America gathered in Pennsylvania and adopted resolutions endorsing President Hoover’s law enforcement stance and urging stricter Sabbath observance and Prohibition. The assembly highlighted a commitment to traditional American Christianity and discussed key church fundamentals.

Jean Bertin Presbyterian Churches Dvol America He General Assembly Pennsylvania Iispatches Plas Hoover

Sub Collegians Now Organized

Sub Collegians organized officers for IH at about 65. The week to serve for the term session, according to a member, Jack O'Brien or Mrs Lorena Crawford, violent, Miss Blanche Beawtry treasurer, Gordon Lane, reporter. The social committee, Mary Lou Barnes, Arir Aiken, Lucille Owens, has started plans for a meeting soon. Sponsors are Miss Low Adeime Taylor and A. P. Thomason.

Uhis Jack O'Brien Lorena Crawford Blanche Bea Wtry Gordon Lane Mary Lou Barnes Arir Aiken Lucille Owens Miss Low Adeime Taylor A. P. Thomason

Commissioners Meet This Week At County Board Session

County commissioners held a board of equalization this week to hear protests against property valuations for county taxation. The group had previously reviewed tax rolls and made changes they deemed wise. Few protests were entered, mostly from corporations.

E County Board of Equalization

Alpine Plans 10th Annual Old Settlers Round-Up

Alpine invites crowds for July 3 and 4 to the Old Settlers and Cowboy Round-Up with two days of rodeo sports and frontier-style entertainment. Joe Parker and Er Benson lead the rodeo events, aiming to attract 2000 to 4000 visitors in the Big Bend as locals boost the Independence Day celebration.

Alpine Big Bend Joe Parker Er. Benson Cves West Texas Chamber of Commerce of Tees Parker and Benson Chamber of Commer Vast Coach Graves Wink Oilers

Charles Wade Heads to Ruidosa Camp Leader Role

Alpine scout leader Charles Wade, longtime troop 41 head and first Eagle Scout, was invited as a leader for the Ruidosa New Mexico summer camp. He remains in the mountains planning two more weeks to assist, while Alpine troopers recently returned. Wade holds many merit badges and led troop 41 to top finishes in Marfa events.

Charles Wade Alpine Ruidosa New Mexico Wade Marfa Arizona Ray

Sewell To Start Revival Here on Sunday

Reverend Jesse P. Sewell, pastor of Gros s Christ, San Antonio, begins a revival here Sunday June 2 at the local chapel and runs until July 1. Sewell, noted preacher, will travel from Roswell, New Mexico, to lead services, reviving last year’s event. Everyone is invited.

Jesse P. Sewell Gross Christ San Ant J. Ratey Sewell Roswell New Mexico Talpine

Botanists To Visit Region For Field Trip And Mapping

A group of prominent botanists led by Professor J C Tharp of the University of Texas is expected tomorrow for a field trip to the Glass Mountains east of town. Henry Fletcher, local plant enthusiast, will accompany them. Dr H Benelet may join the party. One member plans to stay to map the area for research.

Botan Ats J.C. Tharp University of Tex South Glass Mountains Henry Fletcher H. ¥. Benelet

Guesses Beans To Win New Trousers At Store Contest

More than 250 entered a guessing contest at the Western Department Store to win a pair of rodeo trousers. Harper Sparks won with a guess of 967 dollars, Mrs. M Moorman was the second closest with 71, and both received trousers.

Harper Sparks Western M. H. Moorman Harper

C C Talks on School Towns in Alpine Texas

A luncheon discussion led by Dr H W Morelock of Sut, titled How to Make Alpine the test town in Texas, offered social and educational suggestions to boost a larger, more visitor-friendly and winter-ready town. Speakers including Miss Alice Cowson Rev J T Redman, Shirley Seales, and Superintendent Major discussed social activities, church assets, transient dent trade, and public schools as town assets.

Texas H.W. Morelock Sut Morelocke Alice Cowson Maine Cowl Therottege J.T Redman First Methodist Church Shirley Seales

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