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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1951
Page
1
Alpine residents praise warm forecast as major league teams plan a stop at Kokernot Field for games and barbecue. A Rotary Lions gathering featured Mr Litov, Bulgarian Methodist minister, warning about Communist dominance. Local humor and a mock RFC loan plea close the clipping.
Texas lawmakers and naval veterans met in Washington to discuss civilian defense legislation in the Texas legislature. Participants included Rep J T Rutherford chairing Military Affairs, Governor Shirmpre, and Congressmen Rogers Teague Burleson Thom son, plus Admiral Nimitz and Omar Burleson in the national security context.
Citizens of Marathon voiced outrage after reports that someone spread sodium cyanide poison Sunday night, killing 30 to 40 dogs and risking harm to children. Local officials warn of the danger to kids and urge warnings to prevent a repeat act.
Cattlemen from Balmorhea area prepare for field day and barbecue at Balmorhea Experiment Station. Progeny groups will be shown with performance records from 1300 head of breeding cattle over ten years. Speakers discuss range and livestock topics, with a luncheon and entertainment for visitors.
William McGhee Jr 33 of Mercedes died instantly about 1 p m last Thursday when his diesel truck overturned 15 miles east of Marathon and plunged down a steep embankment. He was pinned beneath the vehicle while carrying a load of vegetables. Funeral services and burial were held in Mercedes. He is survived by his wife MRS M L CAUSEY and four sons.
Alpine high school entries include Junior quit Douina Neely and Junior boys Andy Owens with Shirley Parker and Joe Howard with Brooks as alternates. Senior girls and boys entry Cal Max Olson with Watson and Butleridge as alternates. Declamations set for Thursday night in Wah School auditorium. Four to five schools entered district wide with Alpine, Marfa, Valentine, Blackwell and others competing. Debates scheduled for Saturday morning in Alpine high school auditorium. Four one act plays set for 7 30 at Alpine high school auditorium. Speech judges from Pecos Crane and Debas districts. Central and Centennial campuses host events with Alpine Central clashing Centennial early. Ward school girls teams include Alpine Central and Marathon Blackwell Valentine Marfa and Alpine Centennial.
CAL EDWARDS reports two benefit games by the Artesia Drill ers of the Longhorn league against the Sul Ross Cowboys in Alpine to aid the Pilot club child welfare fund. The Artesia lineup includes Charlie Davis, Jug Harsc, Red Morton, Dick Dodd, J C Goteher, Otto Milbrich and Arthur Dawson with players from New Mexico and Fort Davis joining. The 1949 Alpine Cowboy rivalry and past Southwestern Semi-Pro history are recalled as key draws for fans.
The city has spent about 100000 of a 200000 revenue bond issue for drilling and equipping six new wells and extending sewer lines. Two and a half miles of water lines and four and a half miles of sewer lines were laid, with 27 new fire plugs added to serve growing areas. Wells include Parker Es state Moss ball park Micou and others, with costs from 7733 to 15413.79. Beneficial rains across the Big Bend area helped moisture, extending from Alpine to Fort Davis, with variable inches reported.
A speaker warned that communism seeks world domination and urged awareness of its dangers. He contrasted freedoms in democratic nations with oppression behind the Iron Curtain and urged action to counter it.
Important dates to remember include church gatherings Sunday night and Monday 7 30 PM. Third Tuesday Lions meeting at noon at the hospital lounge. American Legion weekly Tuesday noon. Presbyterian church fellowship every Tuesday evening. Leaders roundtable and district committee Scouts meetings on 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays. Rotary club noon Thursday at Holland hotel. Pilot club meets 2nd and 5th Wednesdays at 12 noon also at Holland hotel. School trustee election on April 7 at Kernet field and St Louis White Sox baseball event at Kernet field.
A Monday afternoon fire caused negligible damage at a warehouse behind the Brown Sheet Metal works on West Holland Avenue. The warehouse, rated as 10 on the alley, is owned by R. A. McMurry of China Springs who also owns the Brown Sheet Metal building. The fire started under the floor.
The annual minor league enhanced exhibition between the St. Louis Browns and Chicago White Sox is set for 2 p.m. today. Rotblatt headlines the Sox roster with a bluff ball, while Browns newcomers Bull Kennedy and Louis Sleater show strong minor league records. A barbecue for visitors follows the game before their train departs tonight.
Approximately 1100 passenger emblems had been licensed by yesterday morning in the county. The tax collector’s office notes a 2009 figure of 200 last year and projects as high as 1400 this year. Final license deadline for operating vehicles is tomorrow noon when the tax office closes.
Thirty two Premont high school seniors and four sponsors traveled 537 miles from Premont to Fort Davis on the Brownsville road. They stayed at Indian Lodge, joined Sunrise Easter services, rode horses, filmed scenes, and expressed enthusiastic appreciation for the welcome and local hospitality.
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