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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1950
Page
1
A local column ridicules voter apathy and defends the right to vote amid a tale of a fox tapping wires near Alpine. The piece urges turnout for the general election, denouncing complacency and partisan disaffection while criticizing both major parties.
Fall movement of livestock is strong across the region as shipments begin. Calves are headed to feed lots amid near summer daytime warmth and cooler nights. Local precipitation totaled about 3 inches in late October, with conditions improving moisture in the Bis Bente area.
Governor Alan Shivers announced that Thursday November 23 will be the official Thanksgiving Day. Gillett, after conferring with city officials, chamber of commerce, Sul Ross College representatives, and city schools, chose the date. The Alpine Ministerial Alliance plans the usual Thanksgiving Day service for November 23, with more holiday details to follow in The Avalanche.
A blaze on the W G Henderson ranch eight miles north of Alpine destroyed 19 000 bales of alfalfa hay, estimated at 22 000 dollars. Spontaneous combustion is suspected. Alpine firefighters could not stop the fire due to limited water. A second small fire at Librado Yniguez’s residence on cemetery road was extinguished without damage. believed started by a child with a candle.
The Sul Ross Lobo band heads to Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches for a major away game as part of a 1950 tour totaling about 2,500 miles by November 5. Previous trips reached Midland and San Marcos, with shows at home games featuring Daniel Baker Trinity University and Corpus Christi University.
City secretary engineer John Stovell attended the Texas Municipalities meeting in San Antonio last week. He reported the largest attendance in the history of the organization and said he gained much valuable information from the sessions.
National Park Service reports no plans to import black bears into Big Bend country as officials note bears seen near the Mexican border were chased back. The agency stresses it is not considering such introductions and remains relieved about the situation.
Voters are reminded to mark two ballots in the November 7 election. Dr. C E Eaton, longtime Fort Davis physician, has died on October 26. A Halloween carnival sponsored by the Alpine PTA drew a large crowd with queen’s car and multiple food stands on the high school patio. The PTA reports a busy night and general success though money totals are not yet compiled. A pet show by the second grades was held on North 5th Street across from the Avalanche with several parents assisting.
Mrs A W Alkire reports the death of Dr Eaton Rearnlay who passed Thursday morning October 38 1090 in Fort Davis. He had lived in Brown County, born in San Angelo, practiced medicine for years and served as county judge. Survived by two daughters, one son, several siblings, and many friends. Funeral held at Central Methodist Church Brownwood with businesses closed in his honor.
Santa Claus will ride in Alpine's holiday parade behind Deander Blitzen Dancer and Prancer as Grady Carothers from Texas brings real live reindeer. The Alpine Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event on December 6 at 7:30 p.m. John Carothers accompanied his father on a prior expedition to Alaska to bring back the herd under U.S. supervision.
Alpine High’s Fighting Bucks beat Van Horn 24 to 7 on Alpine field. Key players nursing injuries include Billy Cowell Armando Moreno and Tie Shepperd while senior Jerdine Barrow and Luis Hernandez star for Alpine. Bucks outgained Van Horn 267 yards to 138 despite a slow start, turning the game with a three touchdown burst late.
Texas voters head to the polls next Tuesday for the general election with Brewster County voting on a 100000 bond for a county hospital in addition to state and county offices. The ballot features Democratic and Republican columns, Independent candidates, four constitutional amendments, and a large slate of county officers led by Felix McGaughy as judge and J W Frater as clerk. A higher turnout is expected after only 51 percent participation in the prior election.
Fort Davis reports the season's first frost in Uptown on Monday morning October 30. Courthouse janitor Ed Sutchover noted a light oil sheen on the west side of the building. Mrs. John Stovell of Big Bend Nursery and Floral attended a regional florists school in San Angelo last weekend.
Marfa hosts the Make It Yourself with Wool and Mohair style show on November 4 at 7 p m in the Paisano hotel ball room. Local organizers include Mrs C L Hancock area chairman and co chairmen Mrs A L Baugh Mrs Gay Howard and Mrs Gerald Nicks with special guests Ellen Simpson Marie Meas Claire Lee Arthur Flora Pineda Isabel Ivy and others. Mrs E A Mayer of Sonora arrives as former contest director to attend the event and Gerald Nicks and Barbara Polsky provide hosting and music respectively.
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