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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1952
Page
1
Rains arrive in pockets across the region with warnings of heat as precinct conventions loom for both major parties. The writer notes Democratic and Republican dynamics, party leadership, bolting fears, and aims to double delegate counts while referencing college evaluations and faculty standards.
A Brewster County Democratic meeting chaired by Dr. Joel E. with precinct leaders including L. B. Starns Carl Shults Charlie Uranga and D W Collins discussed support for candidates in the Democratic primaries. The chairman noted Regan's low voting alignment with administration and urged attention to constituents' concerns, citing Everglades and Big Bend park appropriations and urging turnout.
The H and H Motor Co Chrysler Plymouth dealer in Marfa changes hands to Mr Graham and Mrs O Hord and their son Prank Jett. Effective May 1 the firm will be renamed Marshall Graham Motors with Graham moving from Alpine to Marfa to manage and reside. Frank Hord indicated no definite future plans.
Charles Hunter recounts Kokernot Springs history with emphasis on the water hole’s significance to explorers and travelers. The narrative covers reenforcements, Burgess Camp, and the spring’s changing name as Mexican, Apache, and American groups interacted around Paisano Pass and Presidio del Norte, reflecting on native and settler perceptions.
Lone Star Region Model Railroaders announce their May 3-4 convention in Waco with 8 am registration, railroad films, clinics, a 3 hour tour of layouts, and an evening banquet. Ashley S Webster and Mrs Webster will travel for the event.
Saturday and Tuesday will feature precinct and county conventions across Brewster County with both Democratic and Republican meetings at Alpine. Delegates chosen at precincts head to county gatherings May 6 to set platforms. Alpine venues host the conventions and related civic business.
Pte. Rogelio Lopez, son of Alejando Lopez of Alpine, has received the Combat Medical Badge in Korea. He serves with a medical company of the 160th Regiment, 40th Infantry Division. The badge goes to frontline combat medical aid personnel. The 40th arrived in Korea in January after training in pan.
The State funeral society of Texas will present its annual show in Fort Worth on May 2 3 and 4 at the Pioneer Palace on Will Rogers grounds West Lancaster and University. Mineral specimens rocks and gems from Texas and the United States will be on display with free admission and ample parking. The event runs daily from 9 am to 10 pm.
Boyd Etheredge was elected president of Alpine High School Student Council with Harold Sanders as vice president. Senior representatives include Jim Devenport Ray Hudson and Donna Neely with a run off for Eleanor Sublett and Marjorie Hill. Next year’s juniors named Garry Henderson Margot Friper Pat O'Donnell Willie Reschman Jerre Williams Jimmie Matlock Jack Burgess Marsha Broadfoot. Cited high voter turnout and a note that only five of the fourteen newly elected are girls. Principal notes October freshmen elections and historic quiet election day.
The Alpine Junior Cowboys swept a weekend twinbill against Sonora Bronchos, winning 16 to 10 on Sunday after a 18 to 4 Saturday affair. John Kiick hurled seven innings Saturday with six Bronco hits allowed, while Klick powered the Juniors with seven RBIs including a homer. Sunday saw James Crick vie for the mound and the Cowboys racking up 10 runs on five Bronco hits. The Juniors head to Ojinaga Mexico Sunday for a 2:30 pm game against an all star team from Ojinaga and the San Carlos mines, with more matches planned into June.
The Alpine Internationals defeated the Valentine Tigers 18 to 8 last Sunday at Alpine. Librado Subia starred with four hits including a homer and two triples, driving in six. Louis Hernandez homered, May Subia added a four-bagger, and Cheo Sotelo had two doubles and a single. Subia also worked six strong innings, allowing seven hits and eight runs. Gaga Llanez closed out the last two innings with six straight strikeouts. The win, their consecutive victory, sets up a weekend clash with Carlsbad’s Skulls at Ramos Field.
Students from Glenn F. Davis organ and piano classes will perform in Sul Ross College Auditorium Sunday afternoon May 4 at 4 p.m. Solo organ and piano pieces and organ piano duos are planned. Public invited. Performers include Charlotte Slight Alpine Wayne Bresette Alma Everett McAulay Weslace Courtney Noll Lionel Gum.
U S Marine Cpl Robt W Murray of Norfolk Va received on the fore in which he was riding went out of control on a steep mill between headquarters and St Helena canyon in the Big Bend park last Sunday afternoon He Was brought here for treatment and released His three companions including Dean Fisher of Colorado City owner of the car another Marine corporal and a Young woman escaped injuries The car was not badly damaged it was stated
State highway plans move toward contracting the remaining 20 miles of unpaved gap south of Alpine while the 60 miles from Alpine to the park entrance near Study Butte remain paved. District engineer E W Mars notes hopes to deliver right of way information as surveys proceed toward future paving in fall 1982. County Judge Felix McGaughy received the letter yesterday.
Brewster county failed to meet its Red Cross fund drive quota of 3466, with about 420.18 still needed. The drive opened March 5 under fund chairman Mrs. G W Baines, and eight groups reported varied collections as volunteers prepared for further efforts. The article also notes Pecos Eagles baseball results and church meeting in Monahans.
Committees from the chamber of commerce report substantial progress in the fundraising campaign for advertising and college activities at Sul Ross. By noon yesterday, $5660 had been collected in money and pledges, with several members yet to report, suggesting the final total will be favorable. Central PTA issues yearbooks and membership cards at meetings, with copies available for those absent. contact Mrs Wilmoth Matthews or officers for missing items.
The Big Bend district Explorers will hold an overnight camp in Madera Canyon between Fort Davis and Kent Friday and Saturday. The program covers advanced scouting skills and survival techniques for the area. Expected participants include youth from Van Horn Marta and Alpine.
A residence in S. Alpi was destroyed by a fire. Neighbors reported flames spreading quickly, with crews arriving to prevent spread to nearby structures. No injuries were listed, and the cause remained under investigation.
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