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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1949
Page
1
The piece previews an upcoming Monahans visit by Sul Ross to challenge the McMurtry Indians, reflects on past losses and the team’s potential, and explains why papers must file annual ownership statements and manage delinquent subscriptions to protect advertising revenue.
Alpine High School’s Bucks beat the Big Lake Owls 6-0 before 800 fans on Friday night. Andy Joe Keane returned a kickoff for a touchdown in the second half after a strong blocking display led by Andy Hudson. The Bucks outgained the Owls 243 to 232 in total offense, but struggled with a 2 of 22 passing effort while Big Lake connected 4 of 5 with one interception. The Bucks face Sanderson in a conference tilt tonight with a chance to move into a tie for second place.
Otis Kimball sent three cars of calves to Hugh Morris of Ainsworth Iowa to be fed for the International Livestock Show. The shipment includes one car of steers and two of heifers averaging 525 pounds for the steers and 485 pounds for the heifers.
Mrs Mamie Garnett fell near her home on Oct 31 sustaining several bruises but no fractures and is reported to be recovering well. Mrs Bertha Garnett and Mrs Walter Garnett of Marfa are in town to assist at Mrs Funk's home.
Fort Davis and Alpine scenes of community PTA events feature a Halloween parade a high school gym supper costume judging bingo country store and queen coronation. Prizes go to Giby Grubb Lauran Pickett Kathryn Hiltner and Jane Chapin with escorts and entertainment by local students and clubs.
Centennial midgets lost 6-0 at Marfa to a heavier squad but Centennial bigs rallied to win 20-6. Alpine Central’s big team remains unbeaten and unscored on while Leroy Roark’s midgets fell 12-7 at Fort Hancock. Next, Central and Centennial travel to Fort Stockton to face Buzz school and Sanderson squads.
The Marathon PTA hosted a Halloween carnival with a parade at 4 30 p m featuring floats from every business and local clubs. Mrs Earl Blands room as the Old Woman in the Shoe won first prize while Mattie V Chambers received the prize grocery box and Frances Stewart was crowned carnival Queen.
It was reported Santa Claus will briefly pause at Starnes Field at 4 p.m. on November 19 to greet friends and collect letters from children. He plans to depart for Alpine after the visit and return December 17 with a gift for all.
The second meeting of a Scout masters training course was held Nov. 1 at Fort Davis with 14 Scouters attending, up four from the Marfa start. District leaders plan to merge Marfa Presidio Valentine and Alpine Fort Davis Marathon areas into the Big Bend district of the Yucca council.
Abilene report notes McMurry Indians lead Sul Ross Lobos 6 to 4 in 11 meetings with one scoreless tie. They meet in Monahans Saturday night, tracing series history from 1923 when Indians won 12 to 0 to recent 1946 McMurry 6 2 victory. Sul Ross defending New Mexico Conference title. McMurry leads Texas Conference.
The Symphony Orchestra of Sul Ross State College will perform at Alpine High School on November 9 at 3 30 p m. Conducted by Preston Stedman, with concertmaster W H Clark, the program includes Beethoven Brahms Massenet Duke Ellington and Jarnafelt pieces. Alpine students in the group are listed and the orchestra will also present Haydn Clock Symphony at Sul Ross in December.
Dr Pearl Ponsford of Fl Paso will be guest speaker at the AAUW regular meeting on November 10 at 4 15 p m in the Presbyterian hospitality room. Her subject is the Seattle convention held in June 1949. Guests from neighboring towns will attend the tea.
Amparo Iturbi the renowned pianist from Valencia Spain will appear at Sul Ross College on November 10. She and her brother Jose Iturbi popularized the Turbi technique with two piano recitals and have entertained troops during the war logging extensive travel and recording work.
A local editor urges men to form a Man's Society Column to counter the women’s page. He taunts the current editorial balance, asks men to report winnings and attire details, and suggests starting immediately to publish through the post office. He mocks prior examples and calls for men to join and actively publish.
Work continues on a new water well south of Kokernot field with drilling at 175 feet and 120 feet of standing water in the hole. Repairs pause operations but pumping improvements on South Hill and East wells aim to ease summer demand. a 150 gallon per minute pump will be installed north of town to boost supply.
Purchase of the Alpine Flower and Gift Shop by C H Suits was announced this week and takes effect November 1. Grace Ward operated the shop on N 5th Street until the sale. The Suits, former Alpine residents, plan display counters, growing racks, and future greenhouse service. They occupy the Clyde Key home in northeast Alpine.
Alpine will close next Friday November 1 to observe Armistice Day as declared by local business leaders and the chamber of commerce. The day’s highlight is a football game at Jackson field featuring the Alpine Bucks versus the Marfa Shorthorns.
A grass judging contest for FFA members of Alpine and Marathon high schools will occur in Alpine on November 12. The Big Bend Soil Conservation district cooperates with V A teachers to train participants and sponsor the event. About 25 boys are expected. four top scorers receive awards.
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