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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1946
Page
1
A reader letter cites speeding on many streets and language about parking, politics, and national issues. The note urges enforcement and law, criticizes Washington leadership, and ends with a local college student news item about Clay T. Holland Jr returning home after a high school certificate.
Alpine FFA dominates Area 2 meet at Sul Ross College with Harfst winning public speaking and earning state reporter duties. Mitchell resigns as VA instructor after five years, Alpine’s program praised for national scope. Enrollment ahead for Sul Ross summer sessions with new courses and staff.
Summer school opens next Tuesday as Supt H L Waldrum announced. High school students register at the college on Monday from 8 am to 4 pm while grade school pupils register at the Central ward school where classes will be held.
Out of town relatives attended the Carmack funeral last Sunday in Weatherford. Those present included C C Carmack Shoka a nephew Mrs Elsie Moore and Mrs Cecil Simpson Crosbyton nieces Mr and Mrs A F Henry Carlsbad N M cousins Wyett Wood brother in law Geo Wood and J D Wood nephews all of Weatherford.
Thirty two Alpine High School seniors received diplomas at last Thursday nights commencement. D L Cross board president presented the diplomas as seven more will graduate in summer school. Clara May Bogel was valedictorian Lucille Kempen salutatorian. The Speech Department staged When Shakspeares Ladies Meet under C L Ford. John Carrico led the band in processional recessional and three opening numbers. W Robbing presented awards. Central Elementary School held closing exercises with 28 certificates awarded by G Hannaford principal. Myrtle Whiteside gave the welcome actress Margaret Evelyn Matlock the class history Eston Odell Morrison the class prophecy and Patricia Ann Patterson the farewell.
H B Pruett announces candidacy for constable of Precinct 1. He appeals for support in the upcoming July primary and asks residents for votes and assistance in his campaign. Also notes Sgt Lane F and Robt Lane promotions and Rotary meeting attendance by Jack Cross and wife ahead of International convention in Atlantic City.
The city will test several wells near Alpine to locate an additional water source. Mayor L. B. Starns said a testing unit has been secured and one test on the Moss well near town yielded 106 gallons per minute. Further tests will cover two existing wells on South Hill, a well near W. H. Tory’s place west of town, and a well on the Joe Gallego ranch near Sunny Glen. The aim is to avoid a long costly pipeline by finding strong shallow wells within city limits.
Chambers Appliance Co opened an office and salesroom in the Weyerts building at the corner of College avenue and North Fifth Street. The space is shared with Walter Henderson who moved his typewriter and radio repair shop there. Mr and Mrs Mitchell expect to leave about June 15. Another teacher will be selected by the school board to continue the program.
The Alpine Cats undefeated this season prepare for a tough contest Sunday against El Paso's Ford All-Star team at Kokemmt Field, 2 30 p m. Owner Maxey notes Forti as the best amateur club in El Paso. Most Texans disbanded for the season may affect plans to reinforce Forti. The Cats train hard and all players are in shape except possibly pitcher Lanes who has a sprain from two weeks ago.
Fort Davis May 29. G S Carmack 73 longtime resident of Fort Davis and the Highland country died unexpectedly Friday night at the Ponder ranch near Mitre Peak. He was born September 19, 1872 in Stephenville and later moved to Jeff Davis county in 1908. He established the Carmack & Co. store in Fort Davis in 1912 and managed several ranches including the Ponder and Gage ranches. Funeral services were held at Alpine Methodist Church with songs The Old Rugged Cross and Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross. He is survived by his wife two daughters three granddaughters two sisters three brothers and numerous relatives. Interment in Elm Grove cemetery Alpine.
At a meeting of Alpine's Ministerial association plans were finalized for a city wide Vacation Bible School from Monday July 8 to Sunday July 21 at the Methodist church. Rev John Pickering Rev Fred Rogers and Rev Marvin Williams set dean and logistics. a city wide picnic and barbecue is scheduled Friday evening July 19 with Rev Pearse and Rev Williams in charge. The program will be funded by contributions and church support with no charge to students. all city children are invited. Further announcements will follow in church bulletins and The Avalanche.
The Pilot Club plans a $3000 initial fund to open Alpine youths’ swimming pool by July 1. Lions and Rotarians join efforts as Boy and Girl Scouts volunteer to clean the lot and prepare the pool. Atha's Drive Inn adds a youth recreation center project. next Pilot Club luncheon is June 22 at Texas cafe.
Poppy Day sales here last Saturday raised $379 with a net profit of $279.18 after expenses. Mrs Robt. H. Snare, Legion Auxiliary chair, credited volunteers and the community for the strong response benefiting war veterans and their families.
The Rotary sponsored Public Forum will discuss youth training at the next forum on Monday evening June 3 at 7 30. The forum is open to the public and those interested may attend any or all meetings.
Thousands attended a weekend Legion gathering with 163 gates registered and many arriving for activities. Barney Nunnelly of Odessa was elected commander and Bill Soble vice commander as visiting dignitaries from Veterans affairs and Civil Service discussed veteran support and benefits. A memorial service at the Bapt Sunday honored the war dead and a barbecue at Kokernot park followed the business sessions led by Perry Craig and Henry Teubel. Local post 79 welcomed visitors and celebrated the reopened Legion hall with praise for the renovations.
Mrs Elvie F Williams of Alpine was elected president of the 16th district at the Auxiliary session held Saturday. Mrs Haynes of Monahans as assistant. Miss Mae Murfree Lub bx past department chaplain. Mrs Irma Jennings Abilene King Odessa 16th district president. Mrs Rose Brooks El Paso hospital representative. and Mrs C C Stephens El Paso past 16th district president were visiting notables. Eighty five delegates attended. Miss Murfree outlined junior activities and the two month program. Reports from nine district units were read and accepted. Mrs Brooks and Mrs Stephens spoke on hospital work. Mrs Jennings spoke on division affairs. Gardner Champ of Phoenix and Mrs Henry Lacy received. They were here for the illness of Mr Lacy.
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