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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1953
Page
1
Report notes state highway 1 mile segment from Pine to Big Bend National Park near Study Butte Wisconsin aims for March completion. State Highway Department estimates about $20,000 in rents and related costs as work proceeds with aviation and cone safety measures in place.
The Sul Rass Lobos split a two game series with the H-S Cowboys at Kokernot field in two tight extra inning contests. Friday fell 3-6 in 11 innings while Saturday the Lobos won 1-6. Carroll Simpson hit a 10th inning homer, Duane Parsons added a four bagger, and Russell fanned 14 in the late game.
Tuesday marks the deadline for obtaining license tags, with county records noting processes and timing amid scattered local references to motor vehicle offices and official transactions. The fragmentary text references Irewster county, motor offices, and required tag renewals, but details are unclear.
Miss Kathleen Armstrong of Alpine daughter of Dr and Mrs Noble Armstrong at Texas university was among 46 freshmen honored for exceptional grades joining Alpha Lambda Delta. Support the Red Cross Join today.
Two fresh releases shown at the Granada. Desert Legion will appear Sunday and Monday with Alpine state of the art presentation. Presents Lady also screens, offering a separate feature for local viewers.
Joe Bellamah director of Sul Ross college band travels to San Marcos to judge the Region 6 Interscholastic League band contest at Southwest Texas State College. The event, described as the biggest regional meet in Texas, is expected to draw four bands.
John Frank Woodward Jr. of Alpine earned a commission as second lieutenant after graduating from the USAF Officer Candidate School at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio. A 1946 Alpine High School and Sul Ross College geology major, he awaits assignment before reporting to Lowry Field Colorado on leave.
Guy Combs Jr W named outstanding rancher in Big Bend Soil Conservation District for 1952 at March 2 meeting. honored for following conservation plan and boosting district interest since its 1949 start. background notes his postwar ranch recovery and leadership.
Sul Ross Lobos announce spring training from April 13 to April 25 with 20 returning lettermen. High school athletes from Alpine invited to attend. College squad scrimmages on April 18 and 25. coaches Al Milch and Moe Hedrick urged to contact for arrangements. Easter Seals promotion included.
Three trustees for Alpine Independent School District to be elected April 4 at the chamber of commerce building. Candidates include Ray LaBeff and Neville Haynes seeking re election and Paul Forchheimer aiming to succeed Duane Smith. Other board members listed with officials and poll hours noted. Marathon district also to elect two trustees. Terlingua and Big Bend park districts likely no elections. Good Will party en route to Big Bend visit, with a dinner planned in Alpine.
Pioneer Alpine business Scales Bros plans to change ownership April 1 with Otis E Scales acquiring Shirley Scales interest. The store, to be named Scales Jewelry & Appliances, traces to 1911 when Shirley Seales started Kandy Kitchen in Alpine.
Funeral services were held for James P. Dod aged 54 who died Friday in Fort Stockton after a heart attack. Born near Alpine in 1905, he lived in Marfa as a licensed land surveyor and worked in the Canal Zone. Survivors include his wife Mary Carr, a son in the Navy, a daughter in Gatun Canal Zone, a brother Bob of Van Horn, and four sisters. His career included engineering work for the U.S. government and membership in the Episcopal church and civil engineers society.
J C Coleman reports the Alpine school board chose Aaron Jacoby of Rotan High to replace Dan Graham as head of Vocational Agriculture. Jacoby, a recent Eden High graduate, fed a grand champion lamb at Sweetwater and earned 800 dollars in prize money. The board approved Easter holiday changes and the senior class of 52 gift of a fountain and pond.
Major league exhibition game at Kokernot Field in Alpine between the St. Louis Browns and Chicago Cubs set for Thursday at 2 p m. Players arrive early via rail, teams practice in California and Arizona, with pregame barbecues and large attendance expected. Proceeds support St James Episcopal church building fund with $1 tickets.
A packed grandstand witnessed the NBC award Kokernot as a top sponsor among 12 000 to 15 000 in the U S and Japan. Six times a 1946 regional champion, he aided Sul Ross College baseball and invited Cowboys to a postgame barbecue at the Legion hall alongside a tight 3 2 win by the visitors.
Local manager PM Mitler of the Bel Rio and Winter Garden Telephone Co says approximately 90 percent of the new dial phone system equipment has arrived and four Chicago technicians are installing it in Alpine. The swap from the old system, delayed by a steel strike, is now set for June 1 with no service interruption. Additional work is under way to extend long distance lines to Fort Stockton Marta and beyond, and open house may be held at the new building once ownership formalities are completed.
County Red Cross drive totals 3806.25 with 2603.78 still needed to meet the 3700 quota. Some areas like Marathon and Big Bend park have not reported, delays blamed on slower responses. A park picnic is planned in two weeks, delaying drive start there. County chairman notes Red Cross has spent nearly five million dollars over seven years on Texas disaster relief and urges generous giving to ensure a 1953 drive success.
Radio KRLD Dallas will salute Alpine on April 19 at 9 30 p m in the CBS Charm program. The Alpine OC will supply information about Alpine area and Mayor J W Gillett will deliver a brief task during the broadcast. This marks a historic salute for Alpine in the program.
The district one act play contest will feature three entering schools. Marathon High School presents The Happy Journey with cast including Bil Greeny Carolyn Sox Hobby Castrol Catherine Graham Norman Gunsur Wee Pate and Dr Haynes. Massatsins Diner High School presents Way To with cast Walter Robert Gene Corder Vicky Cilemie and Patricia Hope directed by C. G. Matthew Minor Qfirace led by ara Inda Bendatas. East are Boyd Bieredge Robt ig George Davis Andy Owens Jack Richardson and Virgu Bal. Admission is 25 cents for students. adults pay aulists fee.
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