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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1950
Page
1
A reflective piece on editorial roles and local schemes. It mocks grand housing plans and explains caution in Alpine style projects. It notes the need for careful financing and practical home building approaches. It warns against risky stock schemes and rushed commitments.
Zack Taylor of the St. Louis Browns hires Dr. David Tracy to boost team psychology during spring training in Alpine California. The Browns plan a March 31 exhibition versus the Chicago White Sox as fans anticipate a strong 1950 season amid managerial changes in Chicago and multiple teams showing interest in Alpine’s schedule. Doc Talley of House of David dies January 25, prompting tributes from baseball fans nationwide.
Demand for 1950 motor vehicle license plates shows only 422 issued so far with more than 1,400 vehicles still unlicensed before the March 31 deadline. Current licenses include 300 passenger, 47 commercial, 53 farm, 9 trailer, 1 farm truck tractor, 1 truck tractor and 1 motorcycle. Plates must be attached before April 1 and owners are urged to license early as the tax collector’s office will be swamped at the end.
Dr Dollahue will be in Alpine on Monday March 13 to test dairy cattle. Farmers seeking individual cow testing may leave word at local dairies.
The Red Cross urges local residents to volunteer and donate to strengthen disaster response across neighborhoods. Community members are asked to learn first aid, assist shelters, and support relief efforts during emergencies.
Robert Mitch Smith seven years old son of Mr and Mrs M R Smith of Alpine died after drowning in a surface water tank at his grandparents home the Burlings. He and a brother aged nine were playing near the tank until the older boy fell in and was treated by a doctor. While visiting the Burlings Robert disappeared and his body was recovered later. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church with interment in Elm Grove cemetery. Survivors include the parents the brother a sister and the grandparents.
Mrs Milton D Hawes and children Joe Ed Lyda arrived in Yokohama February 22 aboard the U S Shanks Sergeant Hawes met them at the dock They report 1046 aboard including 246 soldier families The voyage had two daily picture shows a day nursery and good meals Seas were rough on some days Lyda kept calm They stay at a resort hotel until a permanent home is ready Remember Big Bend friends.
Three incumbents announce plans to complete Alpine school district improvements begun in a long range program. The effort adds buildings, land, and facilities to house about 1,000 students, with plans for a senior high school site and a football field.
Mrs. Henry Bailey president of El Progreso club received a telegram from Mrs. Howard Hodges head of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs announcing first place in Class C small community projects and the overall sweepstakes earning $300. The club’s entry features Alpine public library history in pictures and text and has been sent to Washington for national sweepstakes with a potential $50,000 prize.
A newly launched Marathon community center project organized by the Women’s Civic Club appoints trustees. Permanent members include Urchie Standlea Elmo Weston and Gage Holland with others to be elected. Initial terms range one to three years with future annual elections for three year terms. Virginia Young and Buck Treadwell among first trustees listed.
Pete Nay the Railway Express agent in Alpine for about a year is leaving this weekend for Brownwood to become agent there. He will leave his family in Alpine until housing is found. The Alpine office will be taken over by Harry Eshbach from Eagle Pass who will arrive this weekend and be in the office Monday with his family also seeking a home.
Alpine High School freshman George Davis signs with West Texas rancher I G Cap Yates to feed two Charolais calves for exhibition. The bull calf will be sold with Davis receiving half of the selling price. Yates to receive branding and two year breed-up, while the heifer will be exhibited at Fort Worth Fat Stock Show in 1951 with $100 paid per exhibit.
The Western Land and Livestock Commission Co. opened in Alpine with offices at 305 N. 6th St. Principal figures are W. G. Gulihur of Marathon Wool & Mohair Co. and Mrs. Helen D. Gibb owner of Big Bend Abstract Co. in Alpine. Gulihur as field contact and Gibb handling office details. The firm aims to serve ranchers across the Southwest for land and cattle needs at standard commission rates.
Newly elected members are Earl Meeks and Mrs. W. R. Green. Election occurs the first Monday in January at the regular meeting. The club will host monthly dances in the new building with Valley Night Hawks as entertainers. No alcohol on premises. events require chaperones who are personally liable for damages. A fee will be charged for activities.
Dr John D Allen head of the English Department will resign around March 15 and move to East Tennessee State College in Johnstown Tennessee He will leave Alpine by June with his family remaining. Miss Alice Cowan and Mr Elton Miles will cover courses for the semester and a graduate student will assist with freshman work A new department head will be named at semester end.
Mrs. Cora Elizabeth Adams of Odessa died suddenly Monday while visiting her daughter Mrs. Ivey Ellis and family. The body was taken to Odessa for burial.
Alpine residents face two local elections in April. On April 1 three trustees for the Alpine Independent School District will be elected. On April 4 a mayor and two commissioners for the city of Alpine seek re election. Candidates named include John Gillett Ralph Peters and F L McCollum.
Fifteen colleges from Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and Arizona enter teams for Sul Ross State college second annual intercollegiate rodeo on Jackson field in four performances March 9 10 and 11. Harley May Sul Ross senior NIRA president and 1949 national champ will perform on Sul Ross team. Bucking stock supplied by Earl and Jack Sellers Del Rio with about 50 bucking horses 20 bulls 40 calves 15 20 longhorn steers. Ray Lackland Dallas handles announcing. Parade Friday March 10 at 4 p.m. includes western floats rodeo teams posses from Pecos and Fort Stockton Lobo band and local high school bands. Awards include large trophy saddle boots and other prizes. Continued on Page Five.
Alpine’s Grade A dairy established in 1949 by R. L. Sansom sold to H. N. Fritz Lane and Dr. G. P. Smith with Lane to manage. Lane brings Jersey stock including top sire Dane and has prior Cuero herd leadership, Sul Ross and A&M ties, WW II veteran.
In time of war or in time of peace the Red Cross stands ready to meet any emergency arising in the community. You will have an opportunity to help your own community.
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