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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
1
A Texas columnist urges a state wide Big Bend National Park Week with high school benefit games and civic programs to raise funds and awareness. Readers are asked to push newspapers and clubs to promote the park, highlighting tourism and state pride.
Alpine Ministers association and Sul Ross College sponsor monthly joint services at Kokernot Park outdoor theater. Public address system and city church chairs used. Rev. M M Fulmer preaches June 9, Rev E B Isacks July 14, Rev Fred Rogers August 11.
Featherstone and Yeager announce sale of 639 calves to Hamilton Brown Shoe Co with delivery to Marathon stock pens on Saturday. Five hundred fifty calves were imported from Mexico in February.
The Hon. Hunter Metcalf will deliver the Commencement address to Sul Ross College graduates next Tuesday at 8 30 PM in the college auditorium. Twelve Alpine and Marathon seniors join fifty others in receiving degrees including Arts and Science candidates.
Forty three Texas school children who won the Know Texas contest sponsored by The Dallas Morning News and the Texas Almanac will tour the state from June 10. They will gather in Dallas June 8 for a sponsor banquet then travel to Wichita Falls Lubbock Alpine San Antonio Austin Navasota Galveston Huntsville Tyler Castroville and other sites through June 19. The two night stay in Alpine includes Fort Davis and the McDonald Observatory with planned visits to Washington-on-the-Brazos and the San Jacinto Battlefield along the route.
Ray LaBeff and D L Cross of Casner Motor Co are named top performers in a nationwide March and April sales contest by Manetad Apel. R W Hill, regional manager, will treat them to two days in Galveston with all expenses paid as recognition for achieving the highest percentage of their quotes in the southwest region.
The text notes awards for outstanding performance in the campaign and a choice of activities on Saturday May 25 including a fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico or other sports chosen by the recipients.
Invitations have been sent to 50 men and women for a meeting this Sunday at the Presbyterian church. The organizing committee includes Hal F. Maner as chairman and Mrs. Hal F. Maner, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. McCollum, and Mr. and Mrs. S. P. White. The group will perfect the organization and discuss expanding the program.
The Mexican Community Center in Alpine appeals for donations to install plumbing fixtures. Members say they cannot endure another summer without it and urge supporters to bolster the cause with funds. Mrs. John Gentry is named treasurer.
Alpine welcomes the West Texas Historical and Scientific Society for its 15th annual meeting at 3 30 p m in the Museum building Speakers include Dr C T Elvy of McDonald Observatory discussing the recent annual solar eclipse Public exhibits in the Art Gallery WPA projects open house in Indian Hall start at 2 30 p m with a 3 30 p m program followed by a business session The lineup features Loretto Rand and Clifford B Casey among others Mesas and local sites cited for observation access and interest
The final P T A meeting for 39 40 was held May 20 at Junior High. First grade health program trained by student teacher Sarah Culbert featured a Hawaiian dance by first grade girls. Alpine Cub Pack No 7 sponsored by the PTA with den chiefs and Cub master Milton Smith received a history of its year and the living circle salute. Officers and chairmen were installed by district VP Mrs. J C Coleman.
Merchants and businessmen of Alpine sponsor a Buy in Alpine effort to place posters and literature in shop windows to promote local commerce during the movement.
County Red Cross chairman Carl Shults announces a campaign to raise 300 dollars for emergency aid to war torn France and Belgium. The drive aims for rapid completion as millions are needed, with urgent telegrams describing refugees, bombings, and dire shortages demanding immediate action.
J Will Proctor of Rock Hill South Carolina has performed at more than 4000 funeral services, a testament to his long career as a funeral singer.
W. H. Dodd of Langtry was the actual successor to Judge Roy Bean. Dodd served as justice of the peace before Bean’s death in 1904 and helped Bean with papers. Dodd’s son H. A. Dodd, of Alpine, works with the Farm Security Administration, succeeding Paul Propst in Presidio.
The Model Tailors have installed a Butler Vacuum Still that removes all solubles from cleaning solvent, boosting rinsing effectiveness and yielding brighter garments. It is believed the only equipment of its kind between El Peso and San Antonio. A fine new Butler press was also purchased.
Business leaders warn that too much money leaves Alpine and plan to push more local commerce through formal, businesslike channels to encourage growth during the summer season.
The Texas Railroad Commission ordered a first class freight rate cut of 13 percent, with potential near term 23 percent, saving Texas shippers over 10 million dollars annually. Jerry Sadler announced the move in Big Spring on May 17 after extensive study citing discriminatory rates costing Texas about 100 million yearly. He highlighted regional disparities versus Indiana and Ohio for 500 mile hauls.
The city’s new water well in the east part of town has reached 1188 feet in volcanic ash. Dr. Baker from A and M College recommends testing the water-bearing strata found prior to the ash layer. Water has been detected in four to five formations and stands at 1075 feet. if test results are insufficient a deeper casing and drilling will follow.
The 20 30 Club schedules a large celebration for charter night on June 8. Marfa and Fort Stockton clubs will receive their charters and join the local group. Hiram Maxon district governor and El Paso members will attend along with Senator H. L. Winfield of Fort Stockton. Alpine Chapter expresses pride in hosting.
A historical note contrasts the Civil War’s famed figures Robert E. Lee and Abraham Lincoln with the enduring cultural impact of the character Scarlett O’Hara, illustrating how the era’s memory persists in literature and film.
The Alpine chamber reports about 20 far West Texas towns sending representatives to a noon meeting at the Holland hotel. Officers aim to speed highway building and park access, despite absences from park service and highway commission, and plan a 2 pm business gathering at Sul Ross museum.
Beneficial rains fell in the Alpine area during the past week with the heaviest fall Wednesday evening. Sul Ross gauge recorded .69 inches that evening while earlier showers brought total rainfall slightly above an inch. Since May 5, Alpine has received a little over three inches, with scattered showers across the Highland section lifesaving on the ranges.
John Stovell returns from a two day school for surveyors at A M College. Land office principals who sponsored the school attended and led sessions proposing legislation to regulate civil engineers and set qualifications. Stovell said engineers should meet standards to reduce faulty surveying in Texas years past.
Joe L. Veazey a Fort Davis resident for about 12 years was found dead in his bed on the morning of May 16 Officials ruled death from natural causes Burial took place in Fort Davis cemetery with Masons conducting rites Veazey born September 10 1871 in Washington County Texas survived by a sister Mrs John King of Midland and a brother in South America He came from Midland and was a trustee in the local Mason lodge
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