07 May 1948
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1948
Page
1
The Alpine chamber of commerce will host the second annual rodeo next Friday through Sunday with top national performers. Mayor Kizzoner proclaims Pioneer Week to boost local enthusiasm as residents wear Western garb and visitors are expected for a big turnout.
The board of regents awarded contracts Wednesday for new Sul Ross College buildings totaling over 300000 dollars. Work includes 30 brick tile student cottages with Ingersoll kitchen units, moving the officers club from the air field to campus as a student union, and adding two wings to the gymnasium. J M Eichholtz of San Antonio is the winning bidder, construction to start in 10 days.
Mr and Mrs Tom Kent purchase Alpine Cash grocery from Mr and Mrs Claude Hess and take charge with Mr and Mrs Cecil Mc Daniel operating the store. Mr McDaniel is a Sul Ross student and Mr Kent serves as principal of the Centennial school. The sale occurred last September.
A public notice warns that no pledges for a municipal concert will be accepted after May 15 and urges immediate action to meet the deadline.
Mrs. Lou Chastain Gillett widow of Capt James B Gillett longtime Brewster County sheriff died in an El Paso hospital after an extended illness. Funeral at Marfa Christian church with Rev L D Anderson officiating. Interment in Marfa cemetery. She born in McKinney Texas married Captain Gillett May 1 1899. Survived by three daughters a son five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
The Alpine FFA poultry judging team placed second in the state contest at Texas A&M, led by Gordine Barrow as the second highest individual. Members were Kenneth Killion Jerry Burling Gordine Barrow and Louis Hernandez with Hernandez as alternate. The squad also earned early firsts in Area II at Sul Ross College and in the tri area at Texas Tech.
New business Foto-Vues launches in Alpine. Claude Hess and J L Kerby start a wholesale distributor of photographic lamp shades.
Mr and Mrs Claude Hess expect to depart soon for a month visit with relatives in Ohio.
Marathon seniors recount a four day tour from April 22 to 28 visiting East Texas sites. They toured Breckenridge Lodge San Antonio Fiesta parade Galveston and the Gulf coast. Stops included Alamo St Jose Mission San Jacinto Battle Field Capitol Austin and San Angelo with Eddie Arnold at the Hangar.
A special Mother's Day service will be held at the Methodist church Sunday morning with recognition for all mothers. The oldest and youngest mother and the mother with the largest family will receive a plant. Special music and a Mother's Day message will be provided, followed by films in the evening.
The city fire department answered three alarms since last Saturday. A grass fire at Altuda burned a few acres before control. Edwin Fowlkes residence in West Alpine had an overheated motor Tuesday night. A rent house on East Holland avenue owned by H. M. Van Fossan had a small blaze from wiring short Tuesday night.
A set of hospital notes lists multiple patients with dates for major operations in early May. Names include Mrs J B Jennings Presidio and Alicia Gonzales Sanderson with May 1 to May 5 operations, plus Walter Eads Alpine having a minor operation May 4 and several Alpine patients noted for treatment.
D L Cross and the Alpine school board report an on the field award for nine Alpine school buildings including a gym and theatre at Marfa Army Airfield and Fort D A Russell. Final approval awaits Jack Cowart while War department reactivation plans could affect timing. Moving the buildings to Alpine is hoped within six weeks or sooner.
The Alpine Toltecs improved to 1-0 in the Big Bend league by defeating the Fort Davis Cats 7 to 5 in ten innings. The game was tied 5-5 after nine innings before Danny Chief delivered a two-run hit in the top of the tenth. The Toltecs will face Marathon Blue Caps at Ramos Field Sunday at 2:30 in a non league contest.
The Alpine Cowboys beat the House of David 11 to 6 on Saturday behind Thornton and a 16 hit attack led by Peden Herricks and Becker. Sunday the House of David won 11 to 1 as Wycoff held Alpine to five hits and five errors hurt the Cowboys.
A Brewster County Tuberculosis association was formed at a Tuesday night meeting in the county court room. D J Pollock of Sul Ross college was elected president with officers including Mrs Clinton Ritchey Marathon and Mrs Pat Valenzuela Alpine as vice presidents and Edith Caldwell as secretary.
Alpine residents and visitors must wear two Pioneer or Western style garments during Pioneer Week May 10 to 16 to avoid fines. A mobile jail will operate on Holland Avenue and at Jackson Field for those resisting the rule during the May 14 and 15 rodeo days.
Mr and Mrs Frank Newsom purchased the residence on West College Avenue formerly occupied by Mr and Mrs Gene Benson from the Bensons.
A mass meeting of city taxpayers is scheduled for next Wednesday evening May 12 at 8 o clock in the county courthouse. The purpose is to discuss recent raises in city tax valuations and all interested parties are urged to attend.
The city office issued a warning that traffic laws will be tightened and all speeding violations must stop. Gil bert Bell, newly appointed traffic officer and former Texas Department of Public Safety examiner, resigns to become chief of police effective May 1, succeeding Bud Chamberlain who also resigns.
The Christian church holds its annual fellowship supper tonight at 7 30 in the new Educational building with a pot luck format. The arrangement committee includes Mrs Christian Edwards as chair and fellow members Martha Nichols Fern Langin Joe Parker and Jim Nichols. Sunday at 11 a.m. the church observes its annual Mother's Day service led by Rev. John E. Pickering with music by the church choir directed by Mrs Fred O Williams. The public is welcome.
George Pitts Jr of Albuquerque New Mexico was a weekend guest of Reverend and Mrs. Austin Dillon.
Funeral services for Roy R. Stillwell age 69 Brewster county rancher were held at the family residence Marathon April 30 with Rev. Murphy Duncan officiating. Honorary pallbearers and out of town relatives attended, reflecting a large community farewell.
Mayor Gillett proclaims Pioneer Week and citizens urged to dress Western as Alpine hosts a three day rodeo at Jackson Field. Top national riders compete for 1600 dollars across bareback bronc calf roping saddle bronc steer wrestling bull riding and team events with Troy Fort and Walt Poague among featured ropers.
The Al pine Rotary club observes its 25th anniversary with an inter city and ladies night program at the Holland hotel on May 26. Four past district governors of Rotary International will attend. The regular Thursday meeting is canceled that week.
A daughter born April 30 in a San Antonio hospital weighs 6% pounds with reddish hair and has been named Juliette.
Work has started on a new residence for Mr and Mrs Charles Treadwell Jr located on East Ave Co The house will have five rooms and a bath and is built of cinder brick construction.
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