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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1940
Page
6
The decision followed a discussion on The Big Bend Country led by Mrs. Luther Hoffman. Her remarks framed the outcome and highlighted local perspectives on the topic.
The third annual boys and girls camp sponsored by the Woman's Missionary Union of District Ser am of Texas is planned for Paisano Encampment ground June 24 to 28. Boys and girls ages 9 to 16 may attend in groups with sponsors. Programs include worship, mission study, play, vespers, and campfire. Rev. M. M. Fulmer of Alpine directs, with staff including Rev. H. O. Malone, Maria as assistant director, and Mrs. T. Y. Casey among others. Fees are 2.25 per camp with 25 cents back if a child brings a personal cot.
Brig Gen Walter B Pyron of Houston named to the Texas Big Bend park association board by Amon Carter president The selection expands the board to support a $1 million public subscription for land to be acquired by the Texas State Parks board and later deeded to the Federal Government The project aims to create a national park and major tourist attraction in Texas with potential expansion south of the Big Bend toward Mexico.
Dr Joel Wright governor elect of the 115th Rotary district and Mrs Wright departed yesterday for the Rotary International convention in Havana Cuba. They will represent the Alpine club and the district and are expected back about June 17.
Harry McKee candidate for State Treasurer was a visitor in Alpine on Saturday. He has frequented Alpine before on business and as a visitor, and is well known here. Mrs. McKee visited to support the American Legion Auxiliary work.
The service for Mrs Townsend was conducted Monday at the Presbyterian church with the Rev Ray B McGrew officiating. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery with Akers Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers included Shirley Scales and others, with out of town relatives from Sanderson Eagle Pass Dallas San Antonio and Austin in attendance.
A reader note cites weather and a political quip about voters being swayed by promises. The excerpt reflects local paper’s ironic take on how state candidates flood the mailbox with pledges to win votes amid a rainy week and a commentary on public cynicism.
The article notes a plan to maintain a tourist information station for one year and, in the second year, Friendly Service requests 4500 dollars claiming it will boost traffic on the U.S. 90 route to encourage continued operation by the association members.
District leaders spoke on Rotary Fellowship value then a long line formed for a bountiful feast. Mrs. A G Prude Johnny Prude and family hosted barbecued sheep goat and calf with all fixings. About one hundred visitors then toured McDonald Observatory for a lecture on the telescope and its use.
The Texas park project seeks $200 068 000 in funding with a push croos the state. Bailey notes 1939 out of state tourists spent 299 965 000 in Texas and urges more visitors with a national park. Donations to the Big Bend park fund are accepted via The Star Telegram and to local organizers.
Wichita Falls Garden Club voted at a luncheon meeting to buy 15 acres for the Big Bend National Park. Mrs C E McCutcheon of Wichita Falls announced the project as chair of the Texas Federation of Garden Clubs.
A political advertisement by Miriam A. Ferguson questions the legislature's handling of state institutions. It accuses the governor of vetoing five million dollars intended for the insane, tuberculosis care, state homes, and services for the blind and other wards, claiming misallocation and hypocrisy.
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