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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1929
Page
1
The chamber of commerce reports work will begin immediately on the fort site. A fence will surround the land and a fifty one foot high wire barrier is planned. Plans include a track and rodeo arena ready for an upcoming gathering or show.
Rev. L. W. Bridges of Fort Worth was named pastor of the Christian church here after a visit to Alpine. He preached both services Sunday and will move here soon after June first while still a Texas Christian University student.
The 1928-29 term of Alpine city schools ends with board and staff pleased with work, noting plans for next term. A commencement marked tenth grade move to Sul Ross College sub college, and the new West College avenue high school building nears completion ready for use next fall, easing prior crowding.
Robinson plans a Dallas trip next week to study chamber of commerce operations and will visit the Dallas offices for preparation to assume the secretary role. He expects about a month away and will attend the International Rotary meeting in the city this month with his family, possibly visiting relatives in Georgia afterward.
The college band directed by J. H. Head will perform Sunday at the bandstand in front of the courthouse. The program begins at 6 30 and includes Medley Overture Yankee Hash Lights Out A Night in June Manhattan Beach Star Spangled Banner and other Sousa pieces.
Fort Davis Texas May 15 The benefit production drew a large audience as the jury of view selected a site for the Simpla Canyon road project at the high school auditorium. Total receipts near 111 plus 35 added later. Land damages set at 7.50 an acre with no further damages. Attorneys for McCutcheon family objected to additional damages and planned appeals. State engineers and judges discussed options as the case moves toward district court.
Last Friday night about 9 Dreiock a rain event drenched surface tanks and creeks south and southeast of Alpine. It covered roughly twenty by five to ten miles from the Terry and Crosson ranches to the Terlingua road with an estimated one to two inches. A second similar rain fell Wednesday night over the same area. Nearby Valentine county and Marathon reported rain, with Horace to Chancellor area also seeing moisture. Clark ranches south of Alpine note beneficial rainfall in the past week.
The PTA quilt raffle picks eight as the lucky number but organizers have not identified the ticket holder. If the winner does not present the ticket before next Saturday another number will be drawn. The drawing will occur at the Mojave TI.
Alpine residents face higher water use in warm dry weather as two pumping units run at full capacity. A third well is being drilled and a pump added to meet demand, with total capacity rising from 360000 gallons to about 540000 gallons daily once finished.
C. E. Gilman has accepted the manager post at Cox Motor Co Hudson Essex dealers and has begun duties. He previously managed Alpine Motor Company Ford dealers there for some time.
Visitors increase at Boquillas Hot Springs in southern Brewster County with J C Langford in charge reporting improvements and good access roads. Otto Gade from Hot Springs New Mexico joins Langford for a few days as road work and other facilities are announced. Recent guests include Mrs Pugh and baby Miss Grace Garnett J B Underwood W P Williams G M Benson Matt Smith and others from Alpine to the springs.
Clarence Hord Matt Smith and Raymond Garnett form a new firm to operate the Hurley Furniture store with Garnett as manager. R E Hurley has left for Marfa after two years running the shop. No name for the new business or detailed plans were announced pending inventory and arrangements.
The Cemetery Association outlines the Memorial Day program and calls for cooperation from churches and clubs. Delegates from area organizations are asked to attend a meeting next Sunday at 4 PM at the Christian church. Mrs Walter Garnett, secretary, announced the plan.
A six member committee was appointed by the Alpine Chamber of Commerce to organize the Olt Settlers and Cowboys Roundup. They will report at the chamber luncheon at the Holland Hotel next Monday. The event is planned for July 4 and 5.
Work began this week on a new residence for Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Morgan on North Seventh Street just north of the J. T. Dorsey home near the courthouse. The brick dwelling will have four rooms and be of stuccoed type with an estimated cost around 4350.
Delegates concluded the three day Texas Woman's Press association convention in Alpine praising the Davis Mountains climate and hospitality. The event featured past presidents present, new members, and a bid to host the next meeting in Dallas or Baylor, plus tours, banquets, and a Rotary dinner amid West Texas historical society events.
County commissioners completed a three day session as a board of equalization. Taxpayers with objections to valuations may appeal on June 10 with Beards Hord Anderson Shely Burcham and Sheriff Gor assist, county clerk Wood presiding.
Sal Ross Lobos beat Simmons University Invaders 7 to 1 in the first spring game at Jackson Field Alpine. Clark from Amna sparked the Lobos with a rushing touchdown as Bob Clark and Pokey Stevens power helped drive the march. Simmons stalled after intermission as Wicker and the Lobos defense held.
Two Mexicans were arrested in Alpine last Saturday night and a large quantity of whisky and home brew seized by Texas Rangers, A S Customs officers and sheriffs and constables. About four gallons of corn liquor and more than a hundred bottles of beer were taken. Sunday officers arrested a negro and seized fourteen bottles of Mexican liquor at Marathon. All three were taken before the U S Commissioner at Marfa where the two Mexicans posted bond.
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