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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1950
Page
1
Readers are told a proposed Alpine housing project could start around April. The editor plans to publish further details as information becomes official. The piece condemns anonymous letters, notes bank-situation questions will be answered officially, and praises Alpine residents for steady action and a perfect bacteria-free water record.
Mrs. Anna M. Sproul Smith died suddenly at home in Kansas City on March 11. Born Feb 26 1858 near Washington Pennsylvania she married Frank Smith in 1886 and lived in Alpine before moving to her son Charles P Smith’s home. Survived by daughter Mrs Victor Smith son six grandchildren five great grandchildren. Funeral held at Charles P Smith’s residence.
Mexican police tracked the handcuffed suspect of Presidio County Sheriff Otis W. Morrow to the Rio Grande side near Juarez. A wallet tied to a Chihuahua City man was found in Morrow's car. Texas and Mexican officers planned joint action as the hunt continued with hope of arrest within 48 hours.
The Big Bend Medical Society covering Terrell Pecos Jeff Davis Presidio and Brewster counties sponsors a Crippled Children survey in Alpine on April 18 1950. Orthopedic surgeons Breck Basom Cameron and Rogers from El Paso and plastic surgeon Dr Schuessler will attend. For info contact Mrs Ralph Peters Alpine secretary. JOEL WRIGHT M D president.
Drilling for a new water test near the Mrs. Gertrude Ross residence in South Alpine reached 400 feet with a substantial flow at 250 feet and water standing 140 feet from the top. A second flow was found at 405 feet, with tests pending. The Kokernot park well, connected earlier this month, pumps about 360 gallons per minute and serves most city needs. A power line will supply the new well on Funk estate property west of the old smelter, and water will be routed into city mains already in place.
Old Man Winter hit Alpine Monday morning with a surprise cold snap. Many fruit trees in full bloom were damaged or killed and flowers suffered heavy losses, while unofficial readings reached 19 above. Late-blooming apples appeared spared as temperatures rose and spring-like weather returned.
Dr Geo W Cox Texas State Health Officer commends Alpine for a perfect bacteriological record in 1949 water samples. Letter to Mayor John W Gillett notes nine Texas cities achieved this. announcement to be made at the Texas Water and Sewage Works Assn banquet in College Station on March 15.
Building permits were issued and contracts awarded for two residences on College Hill. The Winters will have a seven room frame brick veneer home north of the Bill Williams place at an estimated 17 500 with Ralph W. Peters as contractor. The Carrico residence a five room concrete block home north of the A Vick Winter house is priced at about 10 000 and awarded to Smith Construction Co of Alpine. Work has begun on both houses.
Judge Hernandez announces candidacy for another term as Commissioner Precinct 2 in Brewster County. He cites three terms served and road improvements from the city to the cemetery. He urges Precinct 2 voters to consider him in the July 22 Democratic primary.
The Cub Pack seeks women to serve as Den Mothers to keep Scouts engaged. Interested individuals may contact Cub Pack chairman Ashley S. Webster at 471W after 6 p.m. Also noted, Mrs Bill Allen and son Mike left Tuesday for Houston for a check-up related to Mike’s leg bone surgery last fall.
Caliche base work for paving from junction with State Highway 118 to Elm Grove cemetery moves forward in a three way project with city and Precincts 1 and 2. Officials expect base completion and paving to await warm weather, aiming for April or May, with Fifth street railroad crossing also slated for paving by Southern Pacific and city this Spring or Summer.
A. E. Shorty Jackson, Alpine and Brewster County resident, announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Justice Precinct No 1. Candidacy is subject to Democratic primary voters. Jackson cites experience in contracting and building and pledges fair enforcement of laws and dedicated service if elected.
Fort Worth Star Telegram featured a large three page spread about the regional library project here. The coverage highlights El Progreso club win in the state TFWC contest and an exhibit in the national contest with photos of Mrs. John Newell and Mrs. Henry Bailey. Pauline Naylor chronicles the library history from inception to purchase and remodeling of the Sohl residence for the regional library home.
Mrs. Arthur Mitchell 75 a Marfa pioneer and civic worker died Thursday night after a long illness. Born Fannie Chisholm in 1875 in Carrinth Miss she lived in Mississippi and Tennessee before moving to Texas in 1892. She married Arthur Mitchell in 1894 and helped found a Marfa home and ranching community. Survived by husband two daughters a son seven grandchildren four great grandchildren and a brother. Services were held at First Methodist Church Marfa with burial in Marfa Cemetery.
The Big Bend Nursery of Alpine won the landscaping contract for Sul Ross College's Student Union grounds. The nursery will supply all shrubs and plants for the beautification program as announced this week.
The American Legion Swim ming Pool committee reported pledges to cover Edwards pool costs but postponed completion due to new State Health regulations amid polio epidemics. Pledges are non binding and may be revisited later. W B Dorris attended the Beach and Pool convention in San Antonio March 3 4 and brought back information for public viewing at the Legion hall.
The schedule lists games from March 28 to May 12 with matchups among Marathon Marfa Sanderson Alpine including district meets at Marfa March 14 15 and multiple home and away dates. Notable dates include a Big League Exhibition at Alpine March 31 and district contests leading to the May 12 finale.
Sul Ross State college rodeo team tops 15 colleges with 613 points at Jackson field in a three day event. Harley May wins all around champion with 293 points and Gene Newman places second for Sul Ross. Betty Meador tops cowgirl standings with Doris Reid and Mary Green among top finishers.
Funeral services for Mrs Catherine Turney Featherstone age 58 who died March 7 were held from the Church of Christ. The minister Donald Horton officiated with interment in Elm Grove cemetery. Survivors include husband James Featherstone six children and six grandchildren with siblings and relatives from Texas New Mexico and Arizona present.
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