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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1937
Page
1
The fragment describes terrain from Fort Worth to Presidio County north of the Rio Grande. Cliffs loom, valleys narrow, boulders block paths, and steep terrain makes travel perilous as the narrator hints at difficult terrain and lingers on dramatic rock faces.
The Sunday night meeting brought fourteen converts by profession of faith and twenty five by letters from arches outside the city. Many rededicated their lives, and the church noted a deepening spirit. Rev. MM Fulmer led services with assistance from Rev. Rush McDonald of Memphis who directed the music. McDonald left for Betdevile North Carolina to lead music at the youth revival and was later engaged to lead singing for the Paisano Encampment.
The unpaved section of West Hol avenue crossed by U S Highway 90 was oiled this week by the city. Plans call for paving the long stretch afterward, improving the road for motorists and local traffic.
A mounted jackrabbit head with two perfect horns is on display at Williams & Vogt grocery this week. Locals are unsure if it is authentic yet. the owner bought the specimen from a cowboy who works on a ranch between Sanderson and Fort Stockton.
Rev. S. D. Lambert pastor of Marathon Methodist Church who was seriously injured in a late May auto crash in which his wife and Myrtle Ball aged 18 died has returned home after ten months in hospital. The accident happened near Austin as the party traveled from Temple to Marathon with their daughter Virginia. Virginia, a former county health nurse, and Lambert’s son returned to Marathon with their father.
McCool's Gift Shop relocates this week from temporary quarters on North South Street to its former Holland Avenue location. The move follows a fire at the Ford building that damaged the structure and stock of several occupants, McCool's shop regaining twice the space previously available.
An unclear item describes impressions or IP related to California and trailers. The fragment mentions eight or ten units and a garbled term ertttern, impeding clear details. No definite persons, dates, or organizations are identifiable.
An open letter urges a hit and run driver to face guilt, stating you did not escape the crime or the shame. It warns the driver will live with memory and sleepless nights from the fatal act and cowardice, insisting the truth remains.
The Ecclesia a! Capella Choir of Southern California, led by Elton Menno Roth, performed classics from early cathedral repertoires before a large crowd. Guest violinist Quick, ex-Kansas City Philharmonic, featured in Nardini and Schubert pieces as the group tours the country and plans further European stops next year. James Parker, a local youth, won Alpine’s twelfth annual golf tournament with 76 in windy conditions, defeating Floyd Williams and other locals in a 32-player field.
FT DAVIS June 23 A survey party on Star Mountain reported a mother bear with four cubs in sight near the tin rock. Witnesses Dick Swarts and Clay Kapy note the consistency of cubs with the mother, explaining a cowlike defense of offspring. Also mentions a local Scotch terrier with seven puppies and a brief aside about Dr. Dafoe’s work.
After a several day shut down for repairs, drilling resumed at the G H Storey test in Green Valley. A depth of 2258 feet was reported and the formation described as very favorable. Elsewhere, drilling continued at the Dodson Means test northeast of Alpine to 4690 feet, while the Smith Hess test on the Decie ranch near Marathon was suspended indefinitely.
Rev. J. Z. Morrow of the Presbyterian church leaves Tuesday for Port Arthur to attend the state Shrinkian Endeavor convention and will return for regular services next Sunday. He formerly served as state secretary of the organization and is to appear on the program during the meeting week.
Longpassage reminiscences recall Fort Davis era and Presidio County officials. John Patrick Shields, Austin resident, visits relatives in Fort Davis and West Texas, recounting old county officers, Marfa life, and family ties to the Duncans and Kilgore line.
The city commission announced strict enforcement of a rabies vaccination ordinance for all dogs. Tags proving inoculation will be required, with a veterinarian to inspect dogs soon. Stray dogs without vaccination tags will be shot after a grace period. Reports cite several recent bites, including a serious injury to a Mexican child by a police dog. Heads of three biting dogs were sent to the state lab for testing, though no rabies were indicated.
A sheriff and tax collector alert warns 10 taxpayers who used the split payment plan last fall that the second half of 1906 taxes must be paid by July 1 to avoid penalties. If delinquent after June 30, an 8 percent penalty applies to the amount due.
The American Legion and Auxiliary plan a Sunday picnic at Kokernot Lodge starting with a 6 o clock program on FIDAC, followed by a basket lunch outside. Members and eligible guests, plus families, are invited to attend. drinks provided. A separate Alpine Masonic lodge meeting conferred three Master’s degrees for Cleespies, Ayers, and Henderson with about 40 present.
Miss Doris Binion of Alpina daughter of Mr and Mrs Van Binion appeared in a one act play at Texas State College for Women in Denton. She won a dramatic scholarship after being named small state player during the Interscholastic League tour. Dorie plans to return home near Denton around July 2 and resume high school next fall.
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