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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
1
This San Antonio style dispatch recounts a rattlesnake swallowing a grown rabbit on a Baggett ranch, with the snake's venom allegedly greening the rabbit’s flesh. It notes a similar bite on a chicken and discusses sheriff equipment with a western outlaw comparison.
H W Morelock, president of Sul Ross College, urged cooperation at a chamber luncheon as summer attendance and housing demand rise. Alpine canvassers report many rooms and cottages needed for incoming students, with estimates of ten more cottages required than available. M L Hopson of Alpine was elected commander of the new Sixteenth District American Legion at Pecos last Sunday, with offices to be filled after the Miami national convention. The Pecos meeting also elected Mrs M L Hopson auxiliary president. Alpine Legionnaires and auxiliary members attended, noting Alpine post has the district’s largest membership.
A ranch home located south of Alpine was destroyed by a fire last Sunday. The blaze swept through the structure, with neighbors and emergency services responding as flames gutted the residence and its furnishings. No injuries are reported, and investigators are examining the scene for the cause.
A rolling cash prize at the Granada theatre increases each Tuesday when the drawn number holder is present. Currently the pot stands at 75 dollars, with 25 dollars added next Tuesday to reach 100 dollars for the winner, contingent on attendance with the ticket. The drawing has attracted strong interest with a packed audience.
City residents complained about cattle and horses roaming streets at night damaging yards. Mayor Moody announced strict enforcement of the stock law. Animals found at large will be impounded at the city pound until fees are paid, with no exceptions.
The American Legion Auxiliary invites the public to a benefit dance at the court house tomorrow night. A prize will be awarded to the holder of the weekly number during the evening. Dancing starts at 9 o'clock and ends at midnight. All members are urged to attend. Reporter.
Local voter outreach notes Sutton expects to seek another term. The announcement references campaign activities in Corona New Mexico and nearby communities, with citizens urged to participate.
Dr J E Wright's Australorp chickens gain fame nationwide with an order from British Honduras. The chicks were shipped from Alpine to Brownsville by express and onward via Pan American Airways to their destination. Wright's birds have won numerous prizes at exhibitions in recent years.
Terlingua May 8. Sandino Franco 19, son of Antonio Franco, drowned last Saturday in the Rio Grande near Sublett farm. He swam across and back, tried to foothold the steep slick bank, slipped and exhausted. Companions could not save him. A whirlpool in 20 to 30 feet of water likely swept him under. Body recovered Sunday morning at about 11, near the spot of the plunge.
A large Monday night audience attended the Sul Ross college Pageant at Kokernot Park outdoor theater after weather delays. The second presentation matched the first in impressiveness despite the absence of more than 40 duchesses from West Texas high schools, with Sul Ross girls filling the roles. Alpine residents who secured seats earlier chose to return for the encore.
The five mile section of highway 90 at the east edge of the county has been topped and opened to traffic. Only 12 miles of unpaved road remain between Alpine and the Terrell county line. no date is set for completion. Grading drainage work is finished and caliche base and final topping are pending.
Baccalaureate services for Alpine High School are set for Sunday evening May 27 at 8 15 in the Junior High auditorium with Rev R F Davis preaching. Commencement exercises follow May 30 at 8 15 in the same venue. speaker Hon Hunter Metcalfe of Marfa, valedictory by Dorothy Burnham, salutatory by Thelma Ferris. Central Ward school graduation on May 28 at 18 00 in the Junior High auditorium. Junior High plans an operetta May 20 as part of closing exercises.
Senator Ben F Berkeley returned from a Texas tour covering Brownsville to San Antonio and west to the Rio Grande in support of his candidacy for lieutenant governor. He reports a fine reception in every town visited and plans another swing to cover a different state section within two to three weeks.
Optician 4J A Swindell formerly of Greenville opens an optometry practice in Alpine in the Holland hotel building. He has 15 years of experience and plans for his family to join him later.
The Davis Mountain Federation of Women’s Clubs announces its semi annual meeting in Fort Davis on Saturday. The forenoon features welcome by Mrs. Barry Scobee, response by Mrs. I. P. Buttrill, and a main address at 11 by Mrs. Minnie Fisher Cunningham on Texas International Problems. Afternoon events include a one act play by the Mask and Slipper club of Sul Ross, an original poem by Mrs. R. S. Withers, a talk by Mrs. Joseph M. Perkins on growth and service, and extension notes by Miss Gladys Martin.
The Comfort Point Service station, operated by Oscar Hale Jr, changed hands last week to Walter Starns brother of L B Stans 8 P agent now in charge. Starns will continue Pasotex petroleum products and perform washing greasing and related services.
The Sul Ross college band will give its first public concert Sunday at 4 30 p m on the courthouse lawn bandstand. Directed by Thomas B Granger the group has shown notable progress since formation a few months ago and its first appearance during homecoming drew a fine reception. A well balanced program is planned and the public is invited to attend.
Mrs J P Webb 62 died at her daughter's home on the W H Kokernot ranch below Alpine after a paralytic stroke. Widow of the late Rev J P Webb, former pastor of Prospect Hill in San Antonio, she was a prominent figure in the denomination. The body was shipped to Seguin for burial Monday afternoon, with Mr and Mrs I Ne Kokernot accompanying.
The concrete highway bridge on the Pecos river between Fort Stockton and Grandfalls has been completed and accepted by state and federal highway authorities. Traffic will be allowed on May 10. The 215 foot long 22 foot wide structure uses concrete steel T beams and cost about 25000 dollars. Detours via Monahans and Imperial will no longer be needed.
Alpine players traveled to Iraan for a weekend golf tournament. HG Watson reached the semi finals in the championship flight and Bob Martin finished runner up in the first flight. Attendees included IW H Terry Jr, Dr Mathews, W Watson, J E Yates, C A Gilley, B C Graves, Bob Martin, Floyd Williams, James Parker, George W Baines, and J P Parker.
J D Jackson departed Wednesday morning for Fort Worth as part of a travel plan. The move marks a routine commute with no stated complications.
About 60 attendees at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Holland Hotel heard updates on moving ahead with Chisos mountain park in southern Brewster County. They discussed circulating a county petition to elect a five cent park maintenance tax, aimed to fund park land and development, with hopes the CCC camp and federal involvement will follow.
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