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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1947
Page
1
Droll column notes misprints from papers across the nation and local quips about a Fort Davis tourist court. It recalls typographic gaffes and a tale of shrieking train whistles near Alpine, plus a caution about a misread advertisement.
The Alpine Cowboys won two games against the Fort Bliss Falcons, 6-3 on Saturday and 7-5 on Sunday. Ed Smith pitched well in the first game with 13 strikeouts and three Cowboys hits, while Ray Miller fanned 12 in Sundays defeat of the Falcons. Hall rapped two three-baggers and a single for Fort Bliss. The Juniors beat the Presidio Tigers 10-2 in the nine inning game, with Dennis Maxwell earning six innings and Fred Slight three. Parks led Junior hitters with a single, a double and a triple.
Fort Davis neighbors and state officials gather to mark the June 28 opening of the 74 mile Davis Mountains scenic loop. Senator Love, dubbed daddy of the road, may cut the barrier ribbon if health permits. A morning ceremony under cottonwoods then a loop drive including a stop at McDonald Observatory.
The Alpine FFA chapter earned third place in the chapter contest at the state FFA meeting in Sweetwater. Gordon Mosley, who had won first in the area meeting, also placed third at the state event. Competition was stronger than usual.
A free baseball school for boys aged 11 to 17 began this week at Kokernot Field, home of the Alpine Cowboys. Instructors are Ross Moore and Travis Cook, both former league players and local coaches. More than 30 boys attended opening day. Sessions run daily from 10 to 11 30 a.m. Boys should report to Kokernot Field.
The Mitre Peak guest ranch site for a Girl Scout summer camp in the Permian Basin is expected to be received within 10 days. Dr. P. F. Berkeley reports the land surveyed and final details hinge on long term parties. Brewster County has raised about 3000 of its 5000 quota toward a 50 000 regional fund for site purchase and improvements.
Dr. R. M. Hawkins reports across the 1948-49 budget increase for Sul Ross College in Alpine. The legislature approved lump sum appropriations for maintenance, summer school, and long session costs, enabling salary raises for faculty and campus improvements. The board of regents plans to meet in Austin to set salary schedules.
Approximately 60 Masons attended a Past Masters' Night meeting at the Masonic hall last Thursday. R. B. Slight presided as worshipful master with L. C. Pope senior warden and R. S. Carnes junior warden. The Master's degree was conferred with past masters officiating and refreshments followed.
At a Tuesday board meeting Dr. B F Berkeley announced plans to begin construction on the Alpine Country Club building not later than August 15 with committees tasked to report. Over the next 60 days the membership drive will seek new members as the club aims to be a major civic enterprise.
The Garden club sponsors a silver tea in the Holland hotel banquet room next Friday June 20 from 3 to 5 pm. All proceeds benefit the city recreational fund.
Dr Peter Koch nationally known naturalist presents Desert Gold a color moving picture made during a year around Big Bend park at the college auditorium Wednesday June 18 at 830 pm. The showing is under the college and Sul Ross Science club auspices with no admission charge and the public is invited.
The Rev Frank E Walker becomes vicar of St James Episcopal Church effective July 1 and will celebrate his first service July 6. He will oversee mission congregations in Fort Stockton and Sanderson and may serve as student chaplain to Sul Ross students. He and his wife and two daughters will reside in the new vicarage on North Sixth street. Walker has pastored in Eagle Lake Uvalde Kerrville and Columbus and has editorial experience with church publications.
The Alpine Cowboys face Hagerman New Mexico Sunday at Kokernot Field at 3 p m. Hagerman roster features ex leaguers including Jordan catcher who played with the Indians and batted 336 last season. Miller will start on the mound for Alpine with Ross Moore returning at catcher.
The first 24 mile section of the Marathon Big Bend park road is paved and open to traffic. Remaining 16 miles to Persimmon Gap is 30 percent complete and due by year end. Alpine Big Bend road progress includes securing right of way for the first 10 miles with fencing moved.
A shower fell in Alpine Wednesday afternoon easing the record heat that lingered since the month’s start. Precipitation reached 0.15 inches, the first moisture since May 23, providing brief relief from the heat.
The Weather Bureau station at Sul Ross College records high and low temperatures for the past week. June 6: 99 and 62. June 7: 98 and 66. June 8: 97 and 66. June 9: 98 and 69. June 10: 97 and 70. June 11: 95 and 70 with 15 precipitation. June 12 at 8 a.m. 98 and 54.
Fort Stockton Texas plans a two day water carnival starting June 20 with an Alpine Cowboys vs San Angelo Colts baseball game at 1 30 pm followed by a 5 pm water carnival parade. The event features the Comanche Springs Aquacade of 1947 with water ballet and acts plus All Southwestern bathing revue and a Hollywood prize trip.
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