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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1947
Page
1
Virginia Spencer writes from Holland's Texas magazine in Dallas critiquing Alpine residents and Texas manners. The piece contrasts northern temperaments with Texan directness, urging readers to adapt, be themselves, and avoid forcing change while pursuing work and friendly relations.
Elizabeth Prude of Fort Davis displays the grand champion lamb bred on the Prude ranch weighing 127 pounds and selling for 808 dollars to Gene Cartledge of Alpine at four dollars per pound. KK Mis Fort Davis 4-H shows his grand champion calf, bred by Kimball Ranch of Alpine, later judged reserve at San Angelo and shown at Fort Worth Fat Stock. J C Weston presents the grand champion quarter horse Baby Doll, with photos by Wilbourn Alpine.
Dr. Chas. C. Cropper, aged Lynchburg Ohio physician, died at a local hospital Tuesday after four days illness while passing through on US 90. Accompanied by wife and daughter Mrs. Geo H. Shaffer and her husband. Body shipped Wednesday to Lynchburg for burial via Southern Pacific.
A traveler returns to Texas and is greeted with warm, curious questions from old friends who wonder what changed. He reflects on belonging and renewal as he adjusts to life back in the Lone Star State.
The Alpine chamber of commerce will broadcast a portion of its monthly directors meeting. KVLF radio will air reports from committee heads to the board. The first broadcast is scheduled for next Monday at 8 15 p m.
A car stolen in Van Horn last Wednesday night was recovered here by Sheriff Clarence Hord and Highway Patrolman George Rushing about 30 minutes after they were alerted. A man and a woman in the car were arrested and returned to Culberson County. They said their home was in Arkansas.
Sul Ross finishes 1946-47 with two victories over Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds, 43-45 and 60-47, for a 13-4 season. Tyrus Davis led scoring at 225 points (18 ppg) as a veteran Alpine-area squad developed through the year.
Dr RM Hawkins said bids will be opened and a contract let on May 1 for a swimming pool at Sul Ross College. The 40 by 90 foot pool will have 10 foot deep water and flood lighting with red brick dressing rooms and a terrace. Bonds of 50000 were sold to an Austin firm. A contract for an addition to Lawrence Hall dormitory may also be let.
The special venue for two murder cases set for trial in district court was dismissed Monday and both cases were continued to the August term. Defendants Pablo Vega and Manuel Robledo face deaths in Alpine and here respectively. Gilbert Natera pleaded guilty to theft and received a two year penitentiary term. Damages case Hubert Chase vs Kokernot resulted in a verdict for defendants. trespass case Earl McElroy et al. ended with a jet for the plaintiff. Sever e cases dismissed and others continued to August term.
Marathon high school center Leroy Rutledge piled up 72 points across three games at the Region 8-B basketball meet in Marta last weekend setting a new region record. He previously helped his team crush Crane 49 47 for third place and had been named to the all district and all region teams. Marfa high won the meet with Fort Stockton finishing second.
Those needing the services of the deputy collector of internal revenue in completing their income tax returns are reminded that Mr Carpenter will be in his office in the courthouse here every day from March 10 through 15 with late tours Saturday March 15 Mr Carpenter will be in Fort Davis Saturday March 8 to assist with returns there.
Sixteen new motor vehicles were registered in Brewster county in February, the records show. This was seven fewer than January's 28 registrations. Names and vehicles listed include Juan Molinar with a Dodge truck, W. W. Collins with a Chevrolet sedan, Joe Sonnier from Odessa with a Buick sedan, E. Baylor with a GMC pickup, Asa A. Jones with a Chevrolet sedan, Dorothy Schroeder with a Plymouth coupe, Ki. E. Burleson with a Chevrolet coupe, W. A. Poley Jr with a Willys jeep, C. E. Treadwell with a Chevrolet sedan, Woodrow Epperson with a Chevrolet coupe, G. B. Mosley with a Ford truck, Walter Lee with a GMC truck, Clara Mae Burleson with a Packard sedan, Mark Herring with a Kaiser sedan, G. B. Crawford with a Ford sedan, and Q. T. Mosley with a GMC pickup.
Alpine Cemetery Association expresses thanks for courtesies shown during recent activities. Card of appreciation highlights Otis Kimball Zeb Deele Newell Oil Co Alpine Super Market Lykes Bros and others for lambs bought at the Big Bend Livestock show.
Half Shot the calf that won grand champion honors at the Big Bend Livestock Show last week was named reserve champion holstein at the San Angelo show. Bred by Kimball ranch Alpine and exhibited by Kimball K. Miller Fort Davis 4-H club boy, the calf then traveled to the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show. In the San Angelo display Brewster and Jeff Davis county 4-H clubs entered five calves with one placing third.
William Rozan of Rozan Concert Bureau will speak at a 7 30 p m meeting at the Presbyterian Church in Alpine to explain a planned concert series for the Big Bend area. The effort aims to offer high quality music with low financial risk and to establish Alpine as a cultural center serving Marfa Fort Davis and Sul Ross College.
Pre Easter services set for the Christian Church with Rev Rogers as first guest speaker on Sunday at 7 30 pm. Alpine ministers will speak during Easter week. Morning worship features Rev John E Pickering preaching "The Thunder of God God Speaks to His People Again."
Forson in charge of bottling operations at the Dr Pepper Bottling Co plant attended the sales meeting in Lubbock last Friday. The session disclosed the next quarterly sugar quota will rise from 60 percent to 78 percent.
Miss Irma Buhler of Wyli aster of Rev. M A Buhler spent a few days in Alpine and plans to attend the Crawford Buhler wedding.
Work began last week on the Southern Pacific depot after a January award to Ralph W. Peters. The project, stalled by steel delays, will replace the fire-destroyed structure from January 12 last year. It features stuccoed frame construction of about 378 by 138 feet and aims for completion in five months barring further delays.
Alpine residents awoke to a white ground after nocturnal sleet and snow. A rain shower was reported last Thursday afternoon delivering 28 inches of moisture. Yesterday’s precipitation reached 19 inches by noon aiding regional moisture needs after weeks of dryness. The mid January snow fell last Thursday totaled 98 inches.
Keesey Kimball and Joe Lane were wounded when a rifle carried in a car fired accidentally while feeding cattle on the Kimball ranch last Sunday. Keesey was struck in the ankle and Joe in the leg muscle. Keesey was taken to El Paso on Wednesday for further examina.
The list names Maria Olivas Amanda Chaves Manuel Rios Clayton Harrison Jerry Starnes Janie Nunez George Koury and Mrs J A O Donnell from Marfa along with their operation types minor or major and dates February 27 28 and January 4 1927. Treatment dates are noted for Mrs J A O Donnell as February 27.
Mr and Mrs John Richard Whiteside welcomed a son named Joy Richard at a local hospital last Friday weighing 10 ounces at birth The announcement notes the newborn and parents with emphasis on the event and hospital timing.
A Brewster county campaign seeks an official county tree and shrub. Mrs. J. C. Coleman, county Highway Beautification chair, reports strong local interest with many residents returning coupons from The Avalanche to indicate preferences. Coupons can be mailed or delivered to Mrs. Coleman, the chamber of commerce, or The Avalanche office.
Francisco Islas, a miner employed near Terlingua, was brought here this week for treatment of a frost-bitten lung. He endured exposure during cold mining conditions and received medical care at the local facility.
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