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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1928
Page
1
Rain fell Saturday and Sunday across the Highland area, with amounts from 1.5 to nearly 3 inches. The Jackson & Harmon ranch near Glass Mountain reported about 2.5 inches, and broader West Texas counties such as Abilene noted heavy rainfall within 22 hours. The widespread moisture supports early grazing and improves forage for livestock.
A gopher poisoning drive will launch on the Cartwright ranch north of Alpine in days, led by U. S. Biological Survey official R. S. Miller with assistance from 8. C. Rogers. The effort will target prairie dogs, kangaroo rats, jack rabbits and ground squirrels, and ranchers may obtain poison by applying to the county judge. Par man of the U.S. Bureau of Animal Husbandry previously visited the area with Miller, surveying ranches and placing fly traps. past trapping on a Presidio County ranch yielded promising results and Miller expects traps at waterings to curb screw worm cases.
Remodeling the Holland block on Holland Avenue began Tuesday from Alpine Drug Store east to First National Bank. R S Tyler is contractor. Alpine Drug Store frontage targeted for completion by early June. The project adds modern fronts with plate glass and new awnings for Alpine Hardware and other tenants.
The Brewster County commissioners were commended for approving a contract to install a block map system in the tax assessor's office and for arranging the collection of delinquent taxes, officially endorsing the action.
Camps announce extensive additions and upgrades. Camp Grandview adds small apartments for extended stays. W C Allen opens cabins at a new site on the old city tourist camp location. Camp Brewster on the Fort Davis highway reports substantial improvements and believed ample summer lodging.
S R College announces spring commencements with 34 students to receive diplomas certificates and degrees in the college auditorium on June 1. Dr Floyd Poe of El Paso will deliver the principal address, with Dr W O Woods of San Angelo preaching the sermon May 27. Framed lists show recipient names and certificates by category.
Mrs J H Nail is improving after an appendicitis operation at Turney Hospital. Listed as very ill yesterday, her condition softened this morning. Dr J E Wright reported improvement and Dr J R Middlebrook of Del Rio performed the operation.
Kansas City Mexico Orient Railway directors approve a resolution in line with US law to bridge the Rio Grande at Presidio. War Department and Mexican authorities have given authorization, with plans limited to Presidio and no immediate start toward Alpine. President W T Koremer cites pending litigation with English stockholders before funding remaining gaps.
U S Senate candidate Congressman Thomas J. Blanton spoke at the Brewster County courthouse to a small audience due to lack of advance publicity. He argued the western half of Texas has no Senate representative and urged supporters to organize precincts and canvass friends across the state.
City commissioners approved seven sewer and water line extensions to serve new districts at an estimated cost of about 13000 dollars. Projects include Holland Avenue to Camp Grandview, a line to Weyerts Home, Hancock to Hopson residence, College Avenue to the Orlmn t viaduct, Fourth Street blocks, Townsend and Dr Weight homes, and east of T A Beard residence. Aiming for savings during the current contract period, the panel pushed ahead with the expansion now rather than delaying.
Thirty feet of wall cases six new floor displays and several tables and chairs were installed at Alpine Kandy Kitchen over the past week. Oak finish fixtures with florentine glass backs create a modern parlour now seating 64. Proprietor Shirley Scales says the interior has been redecorated to attract patrons.
Boxers voyage to El Paso on May 17 to meet top college boxers from the Southwest in the Amateur Athletic Association event. Sul Ross sends York Wilbur from New Mexico A&M Paso High School and College of Sare entering teams as coach Graves expects his fighters to contend for a tie.
The chamber of commerce luncheon announced the Old Settlers and Cowboys Roundup dates for July 4 and 5. The barbecue will occur on the first day, with plans aiming to set attendance records in this region.
G Morrison proprietor of the Variety Store says the business has grown to require larger quarters. The store on Sixth Turner will occupy both adjoining rooms after tearing out the middle partition. The new space measures 42 by 70 feet, allowing more fixtures and increased stock.
Orient Railroad delegates arrive this afternoon for a chamber of commerce hosted banquet at the Holland banquet room at six. Approximately forty men, including ten from each region, visit to learn conditions across the country and tour by motor or special train. They will stay in Alpine overnight and depart north on the Orient lines. Tickets are sold at the chamber and Holland Hotel. a telegram confirms arrival at 5 p.m.
After filing a petition with county commissioners, Terlingua residents request two Texas Rangers to be stationed in the area due to no local peace officer. Officials note Rangers are currently stationed at Glen Springs and Presidio, the only ones in the Big Bend region. The commission's session covered routine matters and canvassed Marathon stock law election returns showing 52 votes for the stock.
Colonel John Perkins, prominent Brewster County attorney, announced his bid for president of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Brewster County Chamber and endorsed by Jeff Davis County and others, Perkins seeks to unite the vast West Texas region with strong executive leadership.
Wilcox anderson abandon Gage No 1 test well in section 8 block 200 T Ry between Alpine and Marathon. New ranch location expected soon. Gas flow remained strong when work ended, but drilling suspended. Cowden Cole progress on Jackson Harmon Glass Mountains well at 307 feet. Kimball well at Titley station north of here closed after a cave-in.
Graduating exercises of Alpine Junior High School will be held this evening in the school auditorium. Judge RD Maydes of Fort Stock ton will deliver the address. Salutatory by Joel Wright and valedictory by Lillian Sonnter on Educational Progress in Alpine. Diplomas will be awarded by J. H. Head.
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