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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1931

Page

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Javelinas Stop Lobos 19 To 0 In Corpus Christi Night Game

Hap Hoeft reports the Texas A. and I. Javelinas defeated Sul Ross Lobos 19 to 0 at the Corpus Christi high school field. Pat Hatch was removed in the first period, demoralizing the Lobos while Kingsville’s line powered the Hog back. The game featured slow first half, a lone Hog touchdown, and frequent punts as both squads felt each other’s strength.

Hap Hoeft Texas A Javelinas Sul Ross Lobos Corpus Christi Big Pat Hatch Lobo Hatch Hallbines Kingsville Bucks Hogs Lobos

Health nurse finds over one thousand school defects

In a county wide review Nurse Mrs Lala Krueger identified 1086 defects among city white schools requiring parental corrections. A late questionnaire shows only about 20 percent of suggested corrections completed, with 71 of 200 in sub-college, 73 of 448 in junior high, and 146 of 438 in central ward schools addressed. The January total stood at 1008 and then fell to 1000.

Lala Krueger George Baines

Valkenburg Speaks Twice On Anti Saloon Men

The Rev Henry Van Valkenburg of El Paso spoke at First Methodist Church on Sunday praising the eighteenth amendment and warning against repeal likening it to a dam that blocks sin He addressed Junior High students at chapel Monday in a speech titled Alcohol as a Poison Valkenburg longtime El Paso pastor and Ph D holder now serves as associate secretary of the Anti Saloon League in Texas

First Methodist Henry van Valkenburg el Paso van Valkenburg Texas

Alpine Women Return From Eastern Star Convention

Four Alpine women returned Saturday night from Houston where they attended the Grand Chapter of Texas Order of the Eastern Star convention. Mrs A B Sandifer served as official delegate accompanied by Mrs J W Ferguson, Mrs Gay Meriwether and Mrs W T Meriwether. They left Alpine October 24 for the annual meeting in which officers were chosen and Mrs C A Brown was notified of her appointment as deputy grand matron for district No 2.

Alpine Houston Grand Chapter of Texts Order of the Eastern Star A. B. Sandifer J. W. Ferguson Gay Meriwether W. 7. Meriwether C. A. Brown

Reservoir Work Nears Finish At City Project

City officials report the concrete bottom of the hilltop reservoir is completed and the tank will be tested once water is pumped in. Workers finish the line to mains, install the new Taos style pumphouse, and set a Kimball deep well turbine, with major reservoir work expected to wrap up in weeks as Garea County lends support.

Taos New Mexico Texas

Carnival Dairies PTA Report Shows Strong Receipts

Alpine residents backed the Halloween carnival on Holland Avenue raising gross receipts over 400 dollars with net profit around 360 dollars. Proceeds fund Alpine public schools as PT A members praised local help and praised the five Grade A dairies for sanitary operations and high standards.

Alpine Holland Avenue Clay Holland Holland

Buck Injured In Scrimmage During Practice

Fritz Bill Weyerts and young quarter fan coach H Oliver's Buck eleven faced a painful practice injury Tuesday when a hit to the face displaced a cheek bone. Wheels were taken to the hospital and the bone was reset. the injury is expected to leave a facial scar but Buck is reported doing fine.

Fritz Bill Weyerts H. Oliver Buck Eleven Young Weycerts

Lobos to Meet Canyon Buffs in Alpine Next Week

The Su Boss Lobos train hard for their third conference game to be played in Alpine next week against the Canyon Buffaloes. Canyon’s big lineup has caused trouble for rivals, and the Buffs are expected to offer a tougher challenge despite recent losses. The season’s heated rivalry dates to last season with two games left, including McMurry and Mountaineers at home.

Su Boss Lobos Graves Usia Canyon Buffaloes Canyon Pillar Daniel Baker Brownwood A.C. C Lobos Buffs Eveat Canyon Inds Buffaloes Tall Boys McMurry Indians Schretfer Mountaineers

Mechanical Larynx Talks After Removal of Own Vocal Cords

M Pierson milk supervisor from Austin demonstrated a mechanical larynx in Alpine this week. He spoke clearly, answering questions, laughing, and smoking, despite removing his vocal cords three years ago. The device breathes through cheek valves, channels air to artificial vocal cords, and delivers speech via tubes connected to a vibrating band in a metal container. Continued on Last Page

Alpine M. Pierson Austin J. Wright Pierson Walth Person Health Commission del Rio Pao United States Avalanche

Red Cross City Postpones Roll Call Drive Plan Changes

Local Red Cross chapter postpones the annual membership drive from November to February to boost participation amid slow county sales and financial strain. Officials expect better results in February. funds to headquarters may be forwarded soon. City authorities report sale of extension water warrants to H C Burt Co of San Antonio to cash Alpine finances, with bonds due next month and interest at about five and one half percent.

The Red Cross Tate Brewster County Rcaion Commie W. E. Caldnet County Red Roe Rev. LW H.C. Burt Company San Antonio Alpine Srcareos Sartinas de

F L Clark Injured After Fall on Brewster County Ranch

F L Clark, Brewster county anchorman, sustained painful but not serious injuries when he fell from a bluff on his ranch about 16 miles south of town while attempting to move a dead cow. He crawled to his home, then called Wells McIntyre, who drove him to town for medical care.

Clark Brewster County Anchman Terlin‘eun Road Coulfar Wells McIntyre

Six Cars Sold In September At Alpine Dealers

Six new cars were sold during September at local Alpine dealers with records at the courthouse and the agencies. The list includes two Buicks a Chevrolet and a Ford with buyers Lee Glasscock Marfa Buick four door sedan R Williams Fort Davis Buick coupe Mountain Ranch Marathon Chevrolet truck Dine Ford Tudor R B Poole Al Dine Ford coupe.

Court House Alpine Uist Lee Glasscock R. ©. Williams Fort Davis Ron Mountain Ranch Company Marathon Chevrolet Ford Tudor R. B Poole al Dine

New Clock System Installed at Sul Ross College

A new electric time and signal system costing 1145 has been installed at Sul Ross College. The governor clock sits in the library, guaranteed to within 28 seconds monthly. Four clocks in buildings including administration, gymnasium, library, and auditorium are synchronized hourly. The main clock uses electric current, not batteries, per E C Dailey of Phoenix. The old equipment remains for junior high use.

Sul Ross College Sul Ross Coltoge Gyminaskima Sieetrie Batres E. C. Dailey Phoenix Arte

Brews county 1921 tax rolls received for collection

Tax rolls for Brews county for 1921 were received at the tax collector's office Tuesday. Courthouse notices say taxpayers have begun paying, though slowly, with completion delayed by state rate setting. Daniel McDonald of California paid up on Wednesday, while auditor notes rate checks and corrections will follow.

Brews County Daniel McDonald California Hale

County Court Opens As Trial Term Passes Jury Rules

County court began its regular November session with two days set aside to pace cases. The jury was empaneled Wednesday and promptly started work. State of Texas v Sharp resulted in a guilty verdict for assault with a $5 fine plus costs. Sheffield trial status unclear. Several hot check cases slated. term may finish today or tomorrow. The era of ocean liner cruises offered brief New York excursions aboard Majester and others with a 160 mile round trip around $10 per passenger.

State of Texas Sharp Sheffield New York

Armistice Day Quiet Observance Planned in Alpine

Alpine officials and the American Legion announce a quiet Armistice Day with a single event at the college library auditorium at 10 25 am lasting about thirty minutes. Students from high school and college to attend along with junior high and central ward students. Mayor George W. Baines proclaims holiday, urging all to stop work at 10 15 am and gather for the program. Local businesses expect most shops closed all day, with only a few keeping part of the day open. The program opens with music numbers by the orchestra, followed by a continued article note.

Alpine Bers American Legion Editorium Central Ward George W. Baines A. P. Robinson Retail Merchants Association Chestra

Marfa Shorthorns to Meet Bucks in Alpine Clash Today

Coach Leslie Martin brings Marfa Shorthorns to Alpine for a second season meeting with the Bucks at Jackson Field. Marfa won 7 to 6 in the first clash, rivalry high, with Marfa fans expected. Bucks led 6 to 0 late, then Marfa snatched the win with a late touchdown and conversion. Buck lineup unchanged, key players Weyerts out with a broken bone, Rael sidelined with a charley horse.

Leslie Martin Marfa Alaine Bucks Oliver Jackson Field Bul ‘Weyerts Clinton Rael Charley ‘Boree

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Oulihe Peson County al- Dine Jeff Davis N Orth Fon Sated Veter Fas Walker W. F. Madman Port Davie Everts Valkenburg CBS Garea County Carnival Dairies Nets P.T.A PT. A Holland Hotel Buck F.L. Clark Wal Shorthorns Sanderson Mare Fa Yoleta
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