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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1934

Page

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Lobos Bow To Weatherford Coyotes In Home Clash

Sul Bow Lobos face Weatherford college Coyotes at Jackson Field as coach B C Graves eyes a hard battle. Weatherford brings a 12 senior squad and recent wins over Simmons freshmen and Trinity. Lobos report most players healthy except Carll who is out with a broken leg. Probable Lobos lineup includes Colvin Addieon Mabry Nooncaster Fowler Robinson Grimes Dobbs Nelson Frost Pierce. Game starts at 2:00 tomorrow with strong local turnout expected. remaining home slate includes Temas Miners and Silver City NM Teachers.

B. C. Graves Sul Bow Lobos Weatherford "College Coyotes Jackson Field Coyotes Simmons University Trinity University Weatherford College Graves Lobo Lobos A. and I Carll End Tipps Diaon Colvin Addi Eon Mabry Nooncaster Fowler Robinson Grimes Dobbs Nelson Frost Pierce Temas Silver City New Mexico

Bucks and Sanderson Tie In Tight Home Game

The Alpine Bucks and Sanderson Eagles played to a 6 to 6 tie in a home contest. Alpine credit their new equipment funded by loyal local fans and rallied late with a 20-yard pass from Harris to Sublet to equalize. The Bucks face Fort Davis and Van Horn High next, while Whiteside attended an Eastern Star meeting in Port Worth.

Wich Arleigh School Bucks Sandersonagles Bucks Jocal Fang Eagles Harris Alpine Crombar Jg Pomtain Port Worth Gelegate

U S Buying Quota On Stock Ends

The local government cattle sheep and root program shows quotas clearing up this past week. The cattle quota closes tomorrow with possible new quota soon. an additional one million head is expected. Secretary Mollin reports a critical regional situation and warns losses if more cattle aren’t bought. Emergency Director Gibbons aims to fill all cattle quotas by closing date, with sheep quotas closing shortly and no further goat quota after the present one is exhausted.

F. 8. Mollin American National Live Stock Association Denver Colorado New Mexico Arizona West Texas Oklahoma Dreath Gibbens Gibbons R. B. Cox J G. B. Stewart

Marathon Test Drilling Progress Near Marathon and Area

Drilling continues on multiple tests in the Marathon region. The Decie ranch site near Marathon reported a depth of 75 feet with spudding on Tuesday. Gage ranch test eight miles southeast of Marathon shows around 200 feet drilled, with crews K H King and C R Franklin of Austin. McIntyre test near Alpine remains suspended after reaching about 2000 feet previously. Dad Joiner and associates oversee another test between Marfa and Valentine in Jeff Davis county.

Decie Ranch Marathon Gh&sa McIntyre Alpine Dad Joiner and Associates Marfa and Valentine Jeff Davis County

Sul Ross Lobo Player Suffers Broken Leg in A and I Game

Sul Ross football player Cuthbert Carl, a key Lobo and former standout on the basketball team, broke a leg in the fourth quarter against the Texas A and I Javelinas. He was taken to a hospital in Kingsville, had the leg set, and will miss the remainder of the season.

Cuthbert Carl Sul Ross Lobo Texas A Lobo Sul Ross

Eight constitutional amendments face Texas voters in general election

R W Barry notes eight amendments up for a Texas general election vote. Proposals cover taxation of property, class tax schemes, possible income taxes, and exemptions. salary versus fee payments for county officials. county management consolidation. and changes to office administration. Continues on last page.

R. W. Barry San Antonio Texas James V. Allred Otter Stoma Asia Hissonery Aura Teen Ali Thecommissoners Court

Annual Roll Call To Start Nov 11

A campaign kicks off Armistice Day to organize Red Cross chapters with Vernon Elwell named as a key official. D.C. Littleton announces a meeting at the chamber of commerce on Monday at 4 PM to finalize group structure and recruit volunteers for the Roll Call campaign.

D.C. Littleton Baitaun Vernon Elwell Vale Weaian Cedars Chaimman Ieee Etna J Chamber of Commerce Mon Jay St.uttleton Red Row

Officers Installed by Legion Auxiliary at Big Bend Post

The Women's Auxiliary of Big Bend Post American Legion announces new officers led by President Mildred Witwer and vice presidents Sara Pugh Edna Maxey and Anna Weins. Secretary Rit Gilman and Treasurer Elvie Fulcher serve with Historian Avora Owens and Chaplain Cora Pulcher. Committee chairs include M A Nixon Edith Hopson and Daisy Fulcher with Laur Bless Lucille Clark and Jo Vanda Morgan. A high school athletics benefit show in Junior High Auditorium Monday night at 1 90 invites attendance.

Women’s Auxiliary Big Bend American Legion Mildred Witwer Sara Pugh Edna Maxey Anna Wein Rit Gilman Elvie Fulcher Avora Owens Cora Pulcher M. A. Nixon Edith Hopson Daisy Fulcher Laur Bless Lucille Clark Jo Vanda Morgan Besse Thain Ollie Hinson

Dismissal Probe into Brewster County Park Workers

County Judge R B Slight Vernon Elwell and city attorney Alan Praser joined National Reemployment Service officials to investigate the dismissal of eighteen Brewster county men hired for winter quarters at Big Bend Park in the Chisos Mountains. The investigation followed recent terminations and unclear results were not yet known.

R. B. Slight Vernon Elwell National Re- Employment Service Alan Praser Big Bend Park Chisos Mountains Brewster COC Brewster County NRB

Granada Theatre Cash Prize Reaches 175 dollars

The Granada theatre announces a 175 dollar cash prize for Money Night next Tuesday. The prize is the largest yet offered in several months of Money Night contests, and the winner must be present to claim the money.

Granada Theatre

Armistice Day Program Planned by Biz Bend Legion

Biz Bend Post No.7 American Legion announces an Armistice Day program for Armistice Sunday. Churches and schools will dismiss services to attend the outdoor memorial at Memorial Park at 10:45, with the program starting at 11 and lasting an hour. Sul Ros College band will perform and an out of town speaker will deliver the address. The complete program will be announced next week.

Germany Sftheater Xokemot Park Sul Ros W 111

Benefit Show Monday Nite in Alpine Promises Entertainment

An amateur benefit event at Alpine Junior High School Monday night aims to raise funds for the high school athletic program. The program at 7:30 includes a band, men’s quartet, songs and dance, a harmonica contest, living pictures, a Mother Teachers Singing Club act, old fiddlers contest, and a choir performance by the Highland Play group. Admission is 10 cents for children and 2 cents for adults.

Aca Whch Thos. B. Granger Prazer, Sandifer Stars Smith Living Pictures Terade P.T. A Evelyn Smith Pugh, McGinley Thain Harmon Highland Pliny Lutie Britt Miss Mitchell Childre

Prominent West Texan Dies at Sierra Blanca

Mr. Carson, long head of the Blanca Trading Company and a major local figure, died at Sierra Blanca. He and his wife had lived there since 1900. Mrs. Carson is active in church work and serves as district president of the Baptist Woman's Missionary Union in the El Paso and Peace Valley associations.

J. P. Parker Sierra Blanca

Alpine Overrun by Army of Polecats Invasion

An epidemic of skunks invades Alpine with damage to lawns and gardens. Residents launch a poisoning campaign assisted by Boy Scouts who trap some animals. City warns pet owners to keep dogs and cats restrained as the effort may take weeks and poisons must be used with care, preferably at night.

Alpine Boy Scouts

Hiland Cattle Bring Top Price in Indiana Stock Sale

Indiana stock sale reports a high price for a load of steel calves from T. J. Cartwright & Son in Kentland sold by W. B. Mitchell and Son at 16.22 per head, with other consignments including Hereford calf heifers from Mrs J. Bird to Peyton Packings of El Paso and mixed calves from Harlow Ranch to California buyers. details were partially unavailable due to scattered reports.

Hiland Indiana T. J. Cartwright & Son Kentland W. B. Mitchell and Son Marfa Marta J. Bird Peyton Packings Paso Henry Richardon Rand California Kivennes BB Company Caliornia

Election Draws Mild Interest In Brewster County

Mild interest spread over the general election with turnout low except in precinct No 2 where Joe Moss faces G W Seybert and Anja Wilson in a freelance bid. Voters weigh seven proposed amendments including a 22 50 per capita expenditure cap with expected defeat. absentee ballots remain light with 12 returned. Elections occur at standard county voting places.

Joe Moss G. W. Seybert Independent Anja Wilson Post Brewster J. W. Prazer

Armistice Dance Planned by Legion Auxiliary at Courthouse

The Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion will host an Armistice dance at the courthouse on Saturday evening, November 10. Music will be provided and the public is invited to attend.

Women's Auxiliary of the ‘American Legion

Halloween Carnival Dreams Fulfilled By PTA Efforts

The Parent-Teacher promise of a bigger and better Halloween carnival was fulfilled with about 375 dollars netted from the event held Wednesday evening. Crowds were larger downtown than in prior years as exhibits, shows, stands, and the dance drew heavy patronage. Queen Jo Agnes Bickley, a high school senior, was crowned after a spirited contest among four classes, part of a major fundraiser. Other winners included Ruth Chambers, Mary Vindinia McIntyre, Frances Morelock, and more.

Jo Agnes Bickley ren=tor Ruth Chambers Mary Vindinia McIntyre Frances Morelock A. F. Robinson Tom Skevington PTA Tex Flannigan Dorris van Noyl Cech Duncan HH. Mangham Frances Cot

Lobos Fall 19 to 0 Against A and I Hogs

Sul Ross Lobos suffer a 19-0 homecoming defeat to the A and I Javelinas. The Lobos, in their sixth game, threatened twice but were stopped by strong Javelina defense. Red Pierce, Jelly Dabs, and Swede Nelson led late carries as the home crowd of about 3900 watched.

Iningle Sul Ross Lobos T. Javel Notte Mavelinas Javelh Cone Red Pierce Jelly Dabs Swede Nelson Javelina

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Fort Davis U.S Gage Ranch Legion Auxi Granada Legion Polecats Legion Auxiliary A. & I. Hogs Ossonians By Harper Sparks Almanac Susan B. Anthony Olsnevat Seu Te Ruslan Sarah Beenbarde Kaiser Wilhelm Abdie Martin Luther Sa Enertion
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