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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
3
Twenty three Fort Davis residents met Monday to form a volunteer fire department to operate a newly acquired fire truck. Seven men including Roy Evans were named to select seven to ten more members. Evans chaired the setup and proposed weekly drills and instruction meetings.
Preliminary census returns place Fort Davis at 718 residents, up from about 765 in 1930 due to uncertain town boundaries. Valentine is credited with 475 residents, as H. M. Fennel area census director notes the ten year expansion included parts of Bird's Canyon and surrounding locality.
In remarks on local growth Mr. Fennell notes the 1930 population around 1 800 and 1940 at 2 367 for Jeff Davis County while Valentine’s area shrank after incorporation. He cites preliminary totals with possible corrections and notes changes since a decade ago.
The Rev. Richard G. Irving recently returned from El Paso with his infant daughter Martha Jean. A nurse accompanied them and returned to El Paso on Tuesday. The baby's grandmother Mrs. Judd Holt of Stockdale has arrived to help care for the child.
Additions are being made to Bartlett of San Antonio, bought last summer by Judge and Mrs J W McClendon of Austin. The McClendons are expected to arrive here later this month.
A Democratic committee meeting outlines that only two contests will be fought in the July primary for Jeff Davis county seats. William Granger seeks re election as county judge with R J Johnson, and Jim C Walker seeks re election as sheriff with J K Stewart. Other races include county and district clerk R H Bloys and Myrtle Stewart returning without opposition. The ballot totals 83 offices with gubernatorial and railroad commissioner battles causing voter confusion. Grace Sebeck, daughter of Oliver and Clodie Palmer, dies in Tucson after nine months illness. Grace visited Marathon and was known as vivacious. Local notes mention residents preparing July Fourth events, social visits, and a new bowling alley opening in Sanderson.
A short poem reflects on faith and divine love. The speaker notes that God's love shines behind life’s clouds, while human doubt and fear obscure it. Patience and time reveal clear skies and constant grace.
Joan Shaffer of San Antonio visits the Clark family and Betty Hargus reaches nine. Mrs. George Hargus hosts a picnic supper at Penn Colorado park Sunday evening with guests including Laura Lee Henderson Patsy Ruth Buddie Granger Geraldine Jimmy Smith Una Smith Una May Wedin Bill Matthews Curtis Burke Kenneth Hargus and Gayle Coe. Grown ups include Mr. and Mrs. George Hargus Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clark Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Coe Mrs. Tom Henderson and Mrs. Mack Herring.
The community learned of the death of Dr. Alfred H. Ahiman of Freemont on June sixth after a six month illness. He and his family moved here in 1922 and stayed until 1928, leaving many friends. His daughter Dorothy is now Mrs. Ben Moorefield of Sanderson.
A lighthearted closing line hints at plans to reconnect soon, leaving readers with a sense of a forthcoming update or continuation next week. The remark implies ongoing conversations or continued coverage.
A witty line portrays love as an ocean of emotion entirely surrounded by expenses reflecting financial costs tied to romance.
A reader from Alpine, Mrs. Clarence Hord, commends the poem Eulogy On the Moon after finding a copy left at her door. She calls the work beautiful and exceptional, expressing surprise and delight at the gift.
Public notice for Lorraine Zerbel vs Chester Herbert Ibel filed May 31 1940 in Brewster County Texas seeking divorce after three years of abandonment. No children, no community property. Defendant allegedly abandoned December 25 1935. suit return date August 12 1940 at Alpine Court House. Notice to defendant to appear. Alpine Drug Store LM-7
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