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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1934
Page
1
Trans Pecos anecdotes cover a Colorado buyer’s snow doubt, a 16th child birth in Van Horn, and mystery notes around a Pecos County ranch. Reports say the notes sparked searches, with theories ranging from hoax to unknown motives while Brewster County gears up for the July 4 Roundup.
Delays in the arrival of CCC workers for Chios mountain park in southern Brewster County were announced by the chamber of commerce. May 21 is set as the new arrival date for 30 workers, with the first contingent coming from Lampasas and a second company promised next month. A. F. Robinson of Alpine named assistant superintendent of park work, familiar with plans and area. Approximately 75 delegates from Sanderson, Marathon, Marfa, Fort Davis and Alpine attended the semi annual Leathering of the Davis Mountain Federation in Fort Davis.
Lucyle Ferguson wins the Granada Theatre cash prize of 8109 drawn Tuesday night as a full house attended. The theatre normally gives 625 each Tuesday with 25 added when the winner is absent, raising to 100 for this week’s drawing as the holder had missed the prior three events.
The school board reelected most city teachers, with two not applying. List includes Ellen Steffens, Miss Cotter not reelected. new appointments name Miss Mildred Williams as home economics teacher replacing Steffens, with assignments across Madero Ward and other grades and schools.
Third annual feeder meeting invites anchmen and cattle feeders to Balmorhea at Substation No. 9 on May 25. An informal afternoon program will feature demonstrations from six nations across sixty head of fattening yearling steers over 154 days, aiming to determine economical rations for local fattening and the effect of pulverized oyster shell on gains, with a packer on hand to discuss market valuations. The event highlights high roughage diets for local finishers and notes Reynolds Cattle Company ranches near Kent supplied the cattle.
Jack West, held in the fatal shooting of John Tyler of Anderson at a local cafe on April 15, was released on a $2,500 bond after surrendering to officers. Tyler, a former Alpine resident now living in Sanderson, had been in town for years. West is represented by A. L. Brantley and W. Van Sickle. The same issue notes memorial poppies and the American Legion Auxiliary drive on May 26 to support disabled veterans and dependent families.
J E Casner of Alpine was selected as a director of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce at the annual San Angelo convention. The honor follows his nearly two decades of active chamber involvement. He attended with Mrs Casner, returning Tuesday night. Mitchell of Sul Ross College also attended and sang before the assembly on two occasions, receiving an enthusiastic reception.
Roy R. Priest of Upton County formally announced on May 23 his bid for reelection as district attorney of the 83rd Judicial District. Appointed in 1929, Priest cites his two terms, handling felony cases and convictions in the district’s six counties, and urges voters to approve his record of service and tempered justice.
A Texas gasoline tax enforcement law, now in its first full year, shows a 20 percent revenue increase in early 1934. Comptroller George H. Sheppard reports January through March collections exceed last year's totals, with tax recovery surpassing $450,000 for the year. The law, enacted as an emergency measure, aimed to curb bootlegging and fund schools, bonds, and highways.
PP Davis Texas May 16 Deput Sheriff C A Taylor captured three tramps robbing a box car at Valentine and jailed them. They escaped leaving a note reading We can't stay in swanky place the tia Signed 1 Cyto Barrow.
An appeal signed by county administrator J. W. Gilmer and Vernon Elwes asks Alpine residents to help keep the National Reemployment Service office open. The federally funded N R S desk in the post office corner offers free employment aid, urging renewed or updated registrations and daily feedback from employers to demonstrate job placements locally.
The city announces a public hearing on the tentative budget for the coming year. The meeting, open to all residents, will discuss higher tax and operating costs due to bond maturities and waterworks expenses, with officials urging citizens to review the budget at city offices. Robert Gillow of Chicago testified his occupation as gentleman.
Alpine plans its annual Old Settlers Reunion and Cowboys Roundup for July 4 and 5 after revival efforts by local citizens. W. H. Terry is general chairman with a two day program featuring ropers riders and western entertainment and a barbecue at the fairgrounds.
A B Sandifer announces candidacy for County Treasurer of Brewster County subject to Democratic primaries in July. He pledges full time effort if elected and asks voters for support, citing residence and local involvement as grounds for serious consideration and commitment to taxpayers.
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