18 Mar 1938
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1938
Page
1
Petitioners ask the court to compel action to start a new road project along the last U S 99 gap linking Camden via Means and RH. The plan promises completion by March with a paved southern route from Jacksonville, backed by land guardians and Sheriff support if delays occur.
Reported readers note San Antonio men express strong support for establishing Big Bend Park. A group cashed a $200 check to back the park project, indicating local backing and anticipated community benefits.
A county health committee formed at a court meeting last Monday to operate with Miss M. Claire McDuire, county health nurse. Mrs Quy Crawford elected general chairman with officers Mrs V. Sith as vice chairman, Charles Livingston co-dress, J. W. Worthinghn chair education, and Rev Dalliwell Marathon education chair. The group plans to push a local option election set for March 36 as part of dry forces in Lin County.
Mrs. Charles B. Roe field secretary of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers will conduct a training school at Sul Ross College on March 29. Lectures will cover proper organization and procedures for Parent Teacher associations. college credit will be given with no fees. West Texas PTA members are invited. courses begin in June.
The report from Illinois notes that Ress captured the first vote set in the sheep judging event for the 26th district. Voting sites include the courthouse, Masonic Building, and the Mexican school with expectant turnout as wet and dry factions drive interest. Additional details indicate a large election is anticipated next week.
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Dodson Means test 18 miles northeast of Alpine remained closed this week after a string of tools was lost at about 7 000 feet. Prospects for clearing the trouble were said favorable. The HL D Wilcox test 49 miles south of Alpine was drilling at about 1 200 feet, location Sec 12 BC J V Massey.
Mrs Ollene Durham has purchased the feed store east of the post office. The business was formerly run by Rex Ivey and later by John Latta. Her brother Lee Smith will assist in operating the store temporarily.
Alpine and Big Spring face rising summer water costs with a Big Spring rate of 17 dollars for 1000 gallons and Brewster County residents have contributed about 15000 to a park land fund. The county aims to 200 per capita and urges contributions via the chamber of commerce.
A meeting of the Bi County Conservation committee of Brewster and Jett Davis county was held last Saturday to review the 1998 Range Conservation plot. It was decided to retain only one inspector per county as range building allotments need not be re established this year. The committee approved a budget for administrative expenses for the first four months of 1908.
Tax office reports over 2001808 vehicle licenses invited with less than two weeks left. 1150 license plate sets received for Pemanger cars this year. Deputy Tax Collector Pink Phelps says many owners will still rush to secure tags before the April 1 deadline for operating vehicles with last year plates.
Alpine Lions club initiated four new members at Tuesday noon meeting led by president Rev. Franklin R. Poage. New members are Marshall Red Sparks O Phillips Forrest Weston and BH Warnock. A club assembly program is set for April 19 at Sul Ross College.
The newly organized Garden Club will hold meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the chamber of commerce offices at 8 p.m. All interested in growing plants civic improvement or helping with flower exhibits are invited to attend.
Dr John H Burma aged 64 prominent Contra Presbyterian pastor in Waxahachie and former Trinity University president died at his Sherman home. He was a familiar figure at Bloys encampment near Fort Davis and longtime Teruls attendant who spoke at the camp meeting.
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