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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
1
Sul Ross college reports over 700 students enrolled for the eleventh summer session with housing near capacity. Officials say totals will surpass 1,000 by season end, as cottages and rooms sell out and more students wait in tourist camps or nearby homes seeking accommodations.
Geologists will study pre Pennsylvanian formations on a two day field trip in Brewster County near Marathon. The West Texan Geological Society sponsors the excursion for June 14 and 15, with attendees including W G Woolhough Sidney Powers and B H Sellards among others. Starting from the Gage Hotel Marathon, riders will arrange own transport and lodging with Alpine or Marathon hotels serving as headquarters. A $2 fee covers incidental expenses and map preparation.
Alpine officials report rapid enforcement of speed rules after a police warning. Violators, mainly locals and new college arrivals, attend regular Tuesday court sessions to settle fines with the mayor. Last week two violators were fined, four the prior week, and twenty this week, per A B Justice.
A correction notes the last issue stated the trip for college students to Chihuahua City would occur on June 19 but should read July 19. Students will be taken by auto to Fy, then board for a two day journey about 20 miles into Mexico.
Last Thursday night thieves broke into Hasen Company and other sites in Alpine Valentine and Fort Davis, stealing cash merchandise and a bank book with checks. E.R. Cox and Frank Dees sites were hit. two men forced a Fort Davis store lock before being frightened. Investigations trace possible same culprits across towns. no suspects or exact losses yet, but damage and missing goods are tallied as officers pursue clues.
A Ford roadster carrying McCamey residents Malley and another man crashed near Alpine while returning from a Rio Grande fishing trip. One occupant died, another severely injured. a third passenger later died. The car appeared badly damaged with a large cat tan found beside the road. The dead men were said to be around 30 years old and locals suspected all were McCamey men. The body was taken to Werte 1 for burial. the surviving injured man remained in hospital.
McSpadden, recently returning from Maracaibo, Venezuela, claims a record deep oil well at 9 223 feet in the United States. He and crew report straight hole with over 4000 feet open and 4004 feet of casing. He plans to return to Alpine headquarters and visit parts of the U S before resuming work.
Slow Sunday game saw Alpine All-State edge Fort Stockton 11 to 5 in an uneventful afternoon affair. Alpine built a lead through steady defense as Fort Stockton pitcher Rogers faltered. Sims of Alpine delivered a two-run homer helping secure the victory and cushion the margin.
El Paso Herald sports editor Kay Lewis covered Alpine's golf tournament and praised the event. Albert Valdespino won the cup amid high regard for his play and sportsmanship, with Alpine mayor George Baines calling him a fine gentleman. Keefer invited Alpine to join the Southwestern Golf Association.
Fort Davis June 12 8P An attempted robbery of Hicks Gray's store occurred Thursday night amid a prior Alpine store theft. Detectives suspect two men from Alpine used a brace and bit to pry the door, shattered a glass pane, then fled as a neighbor chased the sound. A low-built car sped away after the escape, witnesses report light colored pants by the suspects.
Twenty seven Alpine Rainbow Girls and chaperones left Alpine to attend the two day state assembly in El Paso. The group will perform the Rainbow Drill under Mrs Cas Edwards, with 18 Alpine members and visiting dignitaries. Activities include business sessions banquets and entertainment as Gris from Texas gather in Paso. The Alpine delegation will return Saturday.
Border Way, a revived east west highway, hosts new hotels and modern tourist camps from Van Horn to Uvalde. Prominent openings include a $150,000 hotel at Capitan, El Paisano at Marfa, and the Gage Hotel near Alpine, plus famed camps like Toolen Camp at Van Horn and Grandview Camp at Alpine. The route offers scenic Pecos country and aims to become the nation’s top east west highway destination with growing tourist facilities.
Alpine officials confirm the traditional Roundup and Rodeo will be held July 4 and 5. Local committees plan improved entertainment as crowds of about 5000 are expected, with events at the fairgrounds near Alpine and entries from West Texas cowboys. The parade and barbecue details are to be announced, with organizers promising a premier wild west showcase.
Italian royal headlines reveal the Crown Prince contracting measles, a publicized setback as Mussolini’s regime tightens control. The report notes the illness disrupting front-page visibility for the royal family during a tense period.
About fifty golfers competed in El Paso for the fifth annual golf tournament held over Saturday and Sunday. Albert Valespino of El Paso won with 234 total. R. G. Clay of Alpine finished third with 237, and B. Graves, Sul Ross coach, placed second with 225. The event drew players from El Paso, Texon, McCamey, Marfa, Fort Stockton and Alpine.
Alpine residents plan a Monday afternoon trip for ciled students to Brown Dude Ranch fifteen miles south of Alpine. A big barbecue and chuck wagon supper will be served. The Alpine Lions Band will entertain with 24 pieces. Students will tour the ranch to learn about old western life.
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