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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1938
Page
1
National Geographic party plans a March 16 trek through the Big Bend region. A field representative and six accompanying staff will join the expedition, with Townsend coordinating travel and planned aerial transport for the group.
A drilling halt is reported at wpedded 2 in Section 12 BC amid local confusion. J V Mas cay warvey is noted in the sparse record as involved or linked to the halted operation.
Fragmentary notice notes new license plates to be attached after March 1. The text describes plate appearance and eligibility with unclear phrasing about aging or aging-related constraints.
A brief note lists donors for Mere Park announced this week. Names are not fully legible in the fragment but indicate community support for the park project. No further details on amounts or specific dates are available in the readable text.
A garbled historical text fragment references Mr Gerbes and a county section, with unclear context and many typographical errors. The readable parts mention a person named Pidiodolekta Met and a supposed feature or event, but details remain indeterminate.
Alpine youth organization makes a purchase decision involving a call to fund education amid local fundraising efforts. The context suggests a civic or community project supported by youth groups and local channels.
The piano department of Bul Rees village will hold an open house Friday March 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. A piano program will be presented and refreshments served. The public is invited to attend during these hours.
Alpine community selects a girl for the renowned choir as school and local leaders announce the new member. The announcement highlights the student’s achievement and the choir’s national recognition while noting future performances and school pride.
Mrs Maid and others from Dal Rie visit the county with Hereford cattle after a local pioneer couple previously hosted the breed. The note mentions Jerge Herveferd and a steed erect stance, with references to Dal Rie and visitors arriving later in the day.
Rainfall across the Highland region improves conditions after a spell of severe cold. Alpine north to Ter lingua reports show showers ranging from light to moderate with total weekly moisture around one third inch locally. In Marathon and Davis mountains districts, three inches were recorded at the JEF ranch area, while the Glas mountains saw beneficial precipitation. Temperatures rose after the cold spell, with fruit crops largely spared from frost damage.
A Valentine man aided a stranger who claimed a need for help, then lent him his pickup. The man then drove away with the car and twenty dollars, leaving a $90 bill to be settled by Mrs. Gilbreath. Sheriff reports the theft occurred after the stranger used the car for gas and laundry errands. The car was later found, but the stranger and funds were gone.
Alpine reports a windy opening day fundraising drive for the Big Bend Land Fund netting 42150 chiefly from local businesses. Senator Bove and Dr. Berkeley outline per capita goals for Brow county and urge broad support with $5 subscriptions. Clubwomen organize a later concerted drive as the campaign proceeds.
Notable article notes Mischa Elman, famous violinist, will appear in El Paso on March 12 as part of the Community Concert series. It chronicles his arrival in the United States in 1900, his rise, and his status as an American resident. Also mentions a separate golf moment with Joe making an eagle on No. 3 to win a match.
A collection of antique firearms including rifles and pistols was presented to the Big Bend Museum. The donation highlights the era and craftsmanship of early weaponry, enriching the museum’s historical display and public education efforts.
Routh will be in Alpine on March 18 at L. Hopeen’s office to aid purger veterans and dependents in establishing claims under recent veterans laws. He explains work with Texas Veterans Rate Service and local veterans groups to secure full cooperation and advises bringing all papers to headquarters for best service.
Progreso club will hold its annual flower and bulb exchange on March 36 at Williams and Vogt's grocery. The community event was announced this week and invites local gardeners to participate.
The Avalanche authorizes license for Tom Fasterwood a Brewster County rancher as a candidate for sheriff assessor and tax officials.
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