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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
1
Alpine voters approved 33 to 22 a 121000 refunding bond issue to retire warrants and fund a 1930s improvement program. The plan includes street paving and curb work, a Fifth Street Bridge share, a new water well and pump house, with no tax rate increase due to interest savings. poll turnout was 57 of about 600 eligible voters.
The Hassen Company begins a complete remodel of the front entrance with a $1,400 estimate. Work by Storey- Whiteside Lumber started last week and will yield larger show windows, a hardwood floor, better interior fixtures, and new lighting. Two alcove mirrors, new booths, and redesigned cabinets will improve stock display and service. The updated storefront aims to attract customers with a modern, up-to-date appearance for women and children.
The first solid carload of mohair ever shipped from the Big Bend region left Marfa last week, per R B Petrons, agent. Fort Davis pioneer Joe Espy notes goats and sheep can graze over broader territory, and though mohair and wool have moved before, this marks the first fully assembled carload.
Brewster county completed pavement retopping on Highway 3. Dex Construction Company finished resurfacing from the Terrill county line to Alpine via Marathon and U S 90, after 19 days from Alpine, twelve miles on the Fort Davis highway, completing the segment to the Jett Davis county line and along the border to Altoa. The project used penetrating asphalt with a gravel layer to renew the base and improve durability, the first maintenance since state takeover as Highway 2. The 1925 pavement wore well east of Aluda, with the new surface expected to improve longevity and travel ease.
Contractors push Fuller Building on Sixth Street toward rapid completion. Laborers finished second floor slabs and poured concrete continuously from Thursday daylight to Friday noon with an all night shift. Molds for columns and beams are being prepared to support the roof and framework. Structure expected to finish soon.
Hinl Williams alias Rowlegs Nero of Odea and Jim alias Zoe Wilton are in custody on robbery suspicions. Williams posted bond after a habeas corpus hearing before Judge Sutton Hire. A second suspect, Wilson, remains imprisoned as officers pursue evidence for trial. A Model A Ford led to arrests, showing signs of hard use and possible theft. officers seek more witnesses and continue investigations across Presidio and Marfa counties.
Pat Murphy of San Angelo, candidate for Congress from the 16th district covering 40 west Texas counties, will speak at 8:30 tonight at Alpine courthouse. Opponent is R. E. Thomason, former El Paso mayor, with Claude Hudsoneth currently holding the seat. Murphy spoke in Presidio and Marfa on Wednesday as he campaigns.
Eawin McCool a former Alpine Lumber Co employee for ten years and a resident of Midland for five years died Monday night in a Fort Worth hospital after a brief illness. Burial services were held in Bowling Green Kentucky. He was about forty and active in civic and church affairs in Alpine.
A party of 75 geologists including West Texas Geological Society members conducted a two day field trip to the lower Marathon basin on June 14 and 15 to study pre Pennsylvanian formations. Researchers led by J Baker and Phillip King revisited the region to compare with formations seen at wells northwestward. No definite findings were released as the group dispersed across Texas and beyond. Edgar Krause, former society president, and two others spent days in the Ter country scouting local geology.
A modern furnished stucco duplex on West Nations Avenue near the Whiteside residence will be shown to the public for two days, Sunday and Monday, with the lower floor furnished at about 1000 and the upper floor empty to highlight furniture. Stanley Vail built the home for 4900, Storey Whiteside Lumber supplied materials, Howell's Hardware and Furniture provided the furnishings, and officials plan extended hours if demand remains.
An 18 hole golf match is set for 1:30 PM with Rotarians and Lions selecting 14 or 15 players each to represent their groups. The two teams of royal shooters will compete through the evening to post the fewest strokes. No prizes will be offered, so contestants may play a full evening without a prize.
Alpine hills are greener this spring due to higher moisture levels, with rainfall totals for April through June 1929 and 1930 showing a noticeable increase. F. G. Walker’s observations reported 4.06 and 5.02 inches for the three months, boosting growth in valleys and hills and signaling better conditions for cattlemen across the Big Bend.
With Chic LeCroy in the box the All-Stars held a 2 to 0 lead as Marfa soldiers faced a halt due to rain. Five hits were recorded off the Marta pitcher after Marfa had five turns at bat and allowed four. The All-Stars were short-handed in the field while preparing for a Sunday game with Sierra Blanca.
Alpine prepares for a two day celebration with forty nine cars and floats listed as entrants many businesses and individuals pledging entries. Grand marshal J D Jackson leads pioneer section as groups from Molays May Scouts Rainbow Girls and teachers join in. Parade starts 18 o clock July Fourth grounds south of the railroad tracks west of the ball park and ends at the ball park with prizes of 25 10 and 5 awarded by out of town judges to top floats. A full entrant list includes stores Casner Motor Co De Luxe Tailors Mojave Theatre Alpine Motor Co and many local businesses. A note on gasoline tax law change appears: Texas collected 20819388.22 in gasoline taxes with one fourth to school fund and the rest to highway fund.
Lions Club to furnish music and Johnny Prude with Edwin Fowlkes announce Alpine rodeo on July 4 and 5. Jett Davis and partners secure complete concessions from chamber of commerce and fair association. Plans include riding, roping, bronc riding, and wild horse events with cash prizes. Events start 9 am Friday and run through the two days with crowd handling, a water stunt, and exhibitions by experts.
Through buses begin daily service from Alpine to Del Rio on Sunday June 22. Cars depart Alpine at 7 15 AM and reach Del Rio in time to connect with routes to San Antonio and points east, as well as north to San Angelo and Dallas. Owners J B Lee J C Russell and Virge M Bowen will drive the coaches, Bowen optimistic the Border Highway traffic will boost Big Bend towns and regional prospects.
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