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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1945
Page
1
A Gazette reader shares letters from Capt. (Dr.) W. E. Lockhart in the Philippines and from a soldier in Gaines recounting wartime life. They ponder granite monuments, World Wars I and II, and local memorials while noting mosquitos, nets, and radio teletype duties.
Big Bend National Park planned road routes include three major paved branches from a point north of the Chisos mountains toward Hot Springs Boquillas and Santa Elena canyon. The Bureau of Public Roads and park officials discuss funding and aim to minimize road impact while ensuring access. A Brewster County petition seeks revaluation of county properties and improvements at 50 percent value, with court actions set for April.
Alpine AAUW announces exhibition of original Russian war posters in the Big Bend Museum art room 2 to 5 p m daily through March 25. An explanation discussion is planned for Sunday March 18 from 4 to 5 p m.
Mis Irma Lee Batey, head of test assignments, reflected a member of the executive committee at the annual meeting of the Trans-Pecor division of the Texas State Teachers association held in El Paso the first week. Batey had previously served as president of the Trans Poc ton.
Alpine chamber of commerce president P L McCollum urged residents to attend board meetings this week with ideas or criticisms. Directors meet on the second third and fourth Wednesdays at 1 30 pm in the CC offices Hollland hotel building. The Alpine Nazarene church has taken the residence next to Mrs Morton’s on North 11th St as a parsonage for the new pastor Rev David H Walworth and family who are already living there.
Tickets are available from Kay and Perryman Oil Company for a game night hosted by the Alpine Lions Club. The event is set for Thursday March 22 at 7 30 p m in the college cafeteria with games including bridge and dominoes and a per couple admission of 1.
Brewster county’s Red Cross War Fund quota was exceeded in the first week of the drive with Mrs. Clay Holland reporting. Alpine area and other locales still tallying, total paid and pledged reach 6627 with further boosts expected. Highland Hereford Breeders formed a new group in Marta uniting Brewster Jeff Davis Presidio breeders with officers including Joe C. Mitchell as president. A drive to recruit registered Hereford breeders and a calf feeding program with 4-H and FFA aims to hold a spring sale, under the McFarland Plan, with calves allotted to club members by lot and cooperative feed plans, planning a first show and sale at Marta’s Highland Fair in February 1946.
Jack Martin director of the Bureau of Public Service of True Detective magazine spoke to Rotarians and guests on the four community obligations to children. He urged strengthened home life education and religious training and called for programs to guard youth from harmful influences and assist those already delinquent. The remarks followed a tour discussing crime and youth, with forty Rotarians present including two visitors from New London and Huntsville. Also noted Mary Mikula of Grand Rapids Michigan plans remarriage to her former husband after changing her mind about marriage to Stanley Karaktiewicz.
The Alpine PTA will meet Monday March 19 in the high school auditorium at 3 45 p m Supt Bankhead will oversee the student program by the Seniors The Hon Al Creigh will speak on The Home to Come Back To Come out and show support for local schools and children education reported by the paper
The Big Bend soil long deemed worthless proves fertile when tested in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Vegetation flourishes on the desert dirt, with vegetables and fruit trees showing dramatic gains. Rio Grande Land Co and Alpine Chamber of Commerce promote the soil, shipping it to California for trials as war effort aid.
The Kaiser Company vessel Big Bend will launch at Portland Oregon tomorrow to honor the nation’s newest national park Big Bend National Park. The local chamber of commerce was advised of the naming event by Kaiser Co Inc.
Local notices honor service members with overseas duty and promotions. Manuel Espinosa Jr reports for duty after 10 months overseas with action in Saipan and Philippines invasions. Lt. Charles E. Wade assigned to the Water division in San Francisco Port of Embarkation. Eugene Manning promoted to first lieutenant at Fort Worth Army Air Field. Mrs. Wade and Janie Micou, his wife, make their home locally. Sgt. Louie G. Granger, son of Alpine, serves with the 133rd field artillery battalion in Europe, with many decorations. Sgt. Ray McNeill arrives on furlough after injuries from India theater. Cpl. W. E. Baker serves with 31st field artillery battalion in Italy. Truman Hatch rejected at Fort Bliss. Willard Bennett and Ida Meador visit from San Diego. Ship project details noted for a Swan Island tanker set for March 29 delivery.
A county report shows 415 auto licenses had been issued by yesterday morning, down from last week's 680. Tax collectors urge owners to bring last year’s receipts and titles when applying for 1945 licenses, emphasizing early renewal as the deadline nears April 1 for 1943 plates.
H. L. Kokernot Jr, Alpine ranchman, was elected vice president of the Texas A and M college board of directors at the annual meeting held at North Texas Agricultural College in Arlington this week. He has served for several years as a member of the group.
Wallace Sublett drilled a 250 foot water well on the Cooper ranch near Bill Cooper's store at the mouth of Dog canyon, supplying a scarce water source in a 15 mile radius. Earlier he supplied Nolan Shuler on the Semmes place with a good well. M L Hopson and Henry Wall are piping from a 200 lake on Agua Frio to stock water and irrigation, while ranchers across the Big Bend and Trans Pecos install pipelines and dams to conserve water for fish and livestock.
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