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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
1
A compact notice honors a pianist statesman now entering his seventy eighth year. The piece notes his prominence and enduring influence in music and public life.
The text notes a deposit refund upon turning in the key at the post fire site. It explains a move to a new building and that rent will mirror the prior arrangement. No specific dates or names are provided.
The program announced yesterday at the front entrance will be led by J. B. Arledge president of Alpine chamber of commerce. Attendees will hear the program and inspect the new brick building costing 43000 with red mat-faced brick. Dallas contractor J J Finch oversaw construction with N O Finch as superintendent and G W Kays as department construction engineer.
Alpine residents are cautioned by Chief of Police Campbell about parking long in front of the postoffice causing traffic issues. Some drivers linger to force their way, while newcomers are reminded that the city speed limit is 20 miles per hour and should be observed.
The revival at the Baptist Church continues through Sunday with morning and evening services at 8 30. The meeting draws broad community interest and eight additions to the church had been recorded by mid week.
In last week’s Avalanche count the May registrations were understated at eight. Four overlooked include Lee Greear Alpine Ford truck Joe Parker Alpine Chevrolet light delivery Kennedy Ranch Alpine Chevrolet Jesse Allen Alpine Buick sedan, bringing total for May to twelve.
Marion Winona Smith of Winnipeg graduates from technical high school at age 14 and earns the Governor General's Gold Medal for top scholarship and achievement.
The notice notes a first primary on July 23 with rumors of two or three parties considering runs for county and precinct offices. The county committee will meet near Monday to set ballot order and assess candidates, with June 25 the last day for payment of assessment. The official ballot is due June 27 and first campaign expense accounts must be filed June 23-28.
During a storm off the English coast a huge wave washed Jim Costa overboard and another later swept him back on deck. He escaped with only a severe fright and the loss of a fake tooth.
The Avalanche welcomes O Sudduth to the Sanderson Times as publisher and bids farewell to Mrs Ad die Lee Boling and Pat Moran. A wall space at Keystone Garage is advertised for candidate cards. The town continues improvements with air conditioning from Central Power and Light Co and Kandy Kitchen, plus paint work near Williams Vogt fronts.
Capt. C. D. Wood, candidate for Brewster County treasurer, withdrew from the contest yesterday due to health reasons. He thanked friends for support and said he appreciates their efforts while noting his health as the main factor.
An El Paso to Chihuahua City excursion is announced for July 2 with a round trip rail fare of 4.50 dollars. The trip departs El Paso Saturday July 2 and returns from Chihuahua Monday July 4 at 11 p.m. Participants will spend Sunday and Monday in Chihuahua.
An extensive investigation is under way to locate the Word family Mr and Mrs Word and their five children who left Fort Davis on May 23 for El Paso seeking work The family vehicle a green and black 1938 Model A Ford pickup bearing Texas license 57 826 is missing Mrs Word is the daughter of local residents Mr and Mrs L D McNew of Fort Davis The family has not sent word despite widespread publicity and fears of disaster persist The McNews describe the mother Bernice as 27 with dark hair and a height of about five feet
Work began this week on the Marathon school project after razing the old building. The new structure will cost about 85 000 dollars and include a modern home economics room, a gymnasium auditorium combo of about 120 by 67 feet, plus an industrial arts shop in a separate 37 foot distant building. The hollow tile construction will have brick veneer and asbestos shingle roofing.
Fort Stockton hosts its annual Water Carnival starting today with the All West Texas Bathing Revue Saturday night. Betsy Dan Bihi of Fort Stockton, last year’s winner, will serve as Queen until a successor is chosen. Contenders must register at the Comanche Pool bathhouse before 7 p.m. Saturday and amateur divers and swimmers by 1:30 p.m. Friday.
Dr Joel Wright and his daughter Ruth depart Monday for San Francisco to represent Alpine Rotary as a delegate. They will also attend the American Medical Association gathering and likely visit Yosemite National Park and sites in Washington and Oregon.
W. E. Strother and D. H. Hunter, formerly of Pecos, have leased the filling station at the corner of College avenue and North Fifth street from R. S. Yarbrough and opened it for business this week. The firm will handle Conoco products and Kelly tires.
Geological research suggests Puerto Rico was geologically connected to South America in ancient times. Scientists infer continental drift and past seafloor interactions link the island to the mainland, reshaping views of Caribbean geology.
Alpine FFA Chapter earned first place in Area 2 with 663 points. Fabens placed second at 690 and Melvin third with 680 as 32 chapters competed across West Texas counties for the best activity program in the past year.
A special grand jury, convened by District Judge C. R. Sutton, returned an indictment against Celestino Lianes for the fatal March 19 shooting of Victoriano Molinar in Alpine. Molinar has been jailed since the crime.
Sul Ross Lobos and Weatherford Junior College will meet in Pecos on September 24 under night lights at Rotary Field. Coach B C Graves announced the sponsorship by the Pecos chamber of commerce and noted past crowds drew many from Alpine to the event.
Mrs Addie Lee Boling longtime publisher of the Sanderson Times announces sale to O T Sudduth of Fort Stockton and Mrs W H Brengle of Kansas City Mo Sudduth will take active charge and plans plant upgrades and general improvements for the paper.
Proclaiming liberty, officials note ongoing charges linked to air access, asserting the need to fund infrastructure while keeping basic air use attainable. Citizens face fees tied to maintaining and expanding air rights amid budget pressures and policy debates.
About 150 Sul Ross students joined the annual scenic drive during the summer session. They visited the observatory in the Davis mountains Fort Davis fort and the Indian Lodge in the state park before returning for a Kokernot Lodge barbecue attended by 400 to 500 students. Alpine citizens and college faculty provided transportation.
The Lions Club at its Tuesday luncheon agreed to attend a banquet given by Fort Stockton Lions tonight and also attend the water carnival there this weekend. A committee was appointed to oversee arrangements.
San Antonio residents Franais Marion Black and his wife Gatineverre Black were indicted for murder in the death of Marvin Noblitt, 13, who fell from a 385 foot cliff on the Worthington ranch near Agua Frio Springs. A 100 man grand jury will hear the case next Monday in Judge Sutten's court. The crime allegedly occurred at 5 pm last Thursday. Noblitt was transported to Alpine for a court inquiry and burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery. Black reportedly confessed early Saturday after a $5000 life policy had been issued in his favor.
F. D. Dennis, longtime agent for Southwestern Life Insurance Co. of Dallas, has moved to Alpine to establish district headquarters. He will cover Brewster, Jeff Davis, Presidio, Pecos, and parts of Reeves counties, with Mrs. Dennis residing near the Central Ward school.
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