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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
4
A lost DAR pin numbered 386330 offers a reward for its return to Mrs. Bess Moorman at Mrs. J. M. Peters residence. Contact phone 1663.
Reports from yesterday morning describe one of the heaviest rains in years falling south of Alpine on Wednesday afternoon. Rain stretched from below Alpine to the Wilson and McElroy 62 ranches if not farther, with lighter precipitation near Alpine. Alpine area saw more showers last week bringing total moisture to a record level for the month since 1584, despite no rain here.
The Avalanche lists candidates for state and county offices for the Democratic primary. Names include PAUL MOSS, KEN REGAN, FRED HERVEY, DOROTHY GURLEY, TOM CONNOR. Brewster County Sheriff candidates IVEY ELLIS and JIM SKINNER. Edward H. Davidson for Assessor and Tax Collector. Felix McGAUGHY seeking re election as County Judge.
Mrs Dom Adams and others visit in Brago Arlington San Antonio and Sierra Blanca. Jerry Starnes and family spend summer in Fort Worth. Judge and Mrs R B Slight return from Alabama. Dena B Tyler and granddaughters head to Douglas Arizona. Pink Phelps from Los Angeles plans return to Alpine. Waxmuths and Newsoms guests in Alpine. Totsie McAlister sails to Victoria. Tommy Van Auken visits Houston Beaumont and Livingston. Margaret Buttritl from ranch south of Marathon visits Alpine. Geology group from CG conducts field work with Jer afr and Blucher. Waldo family plan Climax Colorado trip then Washington DC. Bluesers return to Alpine.
The article notes Judge Moss drawing the top ballot spot in the upcoming election. It mentions PASO context and a vote scheduled for July with local voters preparing to cast ballots and officials signaling the electoral process.
Mr Dick Lewis of the University of New Mexico arrived Tuesday to serve as a full time assistant to Rev Austin Dillon at the First Methodist Church. He will work with youth groups and handle some church office tasks. A ministerial student in the Naval Reserve, he has a year of college remaining and an 18 month cruise credit.
JR McAnally, a May graduate in Animal Husbandry, arrives in Alpine to replace Brewster and Davis counties as assistant county agent. He will work with Frank Newsom. McAnally, raised near Weatherford, was a 444 club member and Air Corps veteran in World War II.
Chandler Davidson, 14, son of Franke and? Davidson of Lordsburg New Mexico, a former Alpine resident, tied for first in the El Paso Herald Post Boy Scout essay contest for the Yucca council. He and Gail Bauer of El Paso earned $40 Jamboree registration prizes. The winners were chosen from El Paso and the Yucca council area, among dozens of entrants, for essays on What Valley Forge Means to a Boy Scout. Chandler aims to be a newspaper photographer and reporter, and his father arranged partial funding toward his Jamboree trip. He previously earned community prizes in Lordsburg and completed Alpine schoolwork.
Alpine subscribers may have noticed addresses on papers in a new form since mail delivery began. The Avalanche installed a new addressing machine that uses stencils instead of slug stamps. Changeover has taken longer than expected and some expiration dates may not have updated after renewals. If you renew and don’t receive your paper, call for a replacement. Out of town changes will follow as soon as possible.
Elmer R. Hudson was elected worshipful master of Alpine Lodge No. 766 AF and AM at a regular meeting last Thursday. Other officers named include R IL. Nickell as S W Gene Hillyer J G B Crawford treasurer relected M. Clifford Jr as Tyler. Appointive officers listed Herbert Ogle 5 D Louie Granger Marathon J D Fla Kidwell SS M D awards J B J Frank Woodward chaplain. Installations planned by J W Frazer LC Pope and Carl Shults.
Midland Livestock News reports a strong sale at Midland Livestock Auction Co on Thursday June 15 with 1460 head received. Two hundred Hereford cow and calf pairs from Kenneth Smith of Marfa sold 282 to 263 per pair. plain cow and calf pairs 160 to 225. calves and yearlings 24 to 29. mediums 20 to 24. No fat cows offered. Mediums 17 to 19.50. canners and cutters 13 to 17. medium bulls 18.50 to 20.50. Stocker steer calves 28 to 31. light-weights higher. Stocker heifer calves 27 to 31. One lot of 260 heifers averaging 410 lbs at 30 cwt. Stocker steers yearlings 26 to 28.50. stocker heifer yearlings 25 to 30.
Unique 30-30 lever actions described as One of One Thousand await owners of famed Winchester 73. Readers who qualify may receive a brand new Model 94 deer rifle and photos, with proof of ownership required. The Universal Picture and nation wide hunt for surviving rifles began after a May issue report.
Alpine chamber of commerce proposes its office as a clearing house to help local clubs schedule events with minimal conflicts. Presidents or officers of organizations are asked to register names phones and meeting times to allow callers to avoid clashes and save planning time. The service aims to aid community groups and is presented as a public benefit.
Alpine High announces 26 students earned last six weeks honor roll for 1949 50 with 16 on the semester list. Seniors had the most honorees 9 followed by juniors 5 sophomores 6 and freshmen 6. Valentino names listed include Ronald Klein Valedictorian and Petra Valenzuela Salutatorian.
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