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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1930
Page
1
A slow game in which Daniel Baker defeated the Lobos 20 to 0. Hillbillies’ defense caused Lobos trouble with passes and runs, while Snodgrass intercepted a Lobo pass in the fourth quarter and ran 40 yards. Lobos failed to capitalize on breaks and sustained penalties.
County health nurse Mrs. Lola Krueger spent the past week in Marathon attending to 200 school children. She will begin Alpine school work Monday starting at Central ward and moving through the grades. She praised Marathon faculty and parents for cooperation and advised corrective measures to families.
The Alpine Rotary club in Texas presented Chihuahua City with two flags Mexico and United States during a special ceremony. A. F. Robinson spoke and handed over the flags carried to Mexico on a special train bound by a chain and padlock. Mexican crowds cheered as the display emphasized goodwill between nations. At the return run the padlock keys were tossed into the Rio Grande by Robinson and H. E. Dupuy.
With less than half the county voting, Democrats swept top statewide races and the university land amendment led by 11 to 1. In precinct one 209 ballots were cast with 175 for the tax amendment. Benson defeated Anderson 100 to 47 in precinct south of the tracks. County totals showed 12 Republican votes and no Democratic nominees in danger.
An eight car special train celebrating the new rail link between El Paso and Eagle Pass arrived in Alpine then Presidio and Chihuahua City, with over 2,000 welcomed in Presidio. Louis L. Leon, for Mexico’s President Ortiz Rubio, drove the last spike completing the border rail connection and opening the first train through. The group then toured Chihuahua City for two days before returning to Texas.
Mrs. Evelyn Bettles wife of G. W. Bettles a Frigidaire salesman died in Alpine on November 4 after a long illness. The body was buried in Kim Grove cemetery with Rev. Buren Sparks officiating. The Bettles had been in town five months. Born in Seattle in 1905 she lived most of her life there. Married in 1927 to G. W. Bettles the couple had no children. Besides her husband she leaves her Seattle parents.
A Mexican man identified as Jerome Rodr riquel, found with seven quarts of liquor in his possession, faced an examining trial in Judge Wood's court and was ordered held for the grand jury under bond. Two Mexican boys were involved in a theft of salt and whiskey recovered by Sheriff Hale.
The Red Cross plans to increase county membership by at least 250 as it launches its annual roll call on Armistice Day. A corps of workers, led by Rev J W Bridges, will canvass Alpine from Tuesday through Thanksgiving, issuing receipts and Red Cross letters. Governor Dan Moody urged Texans to support the drive, noting strong first aid work and a $22,000 Armada relief gift. Local civic groups plus churches and PTAs will assist the campaign.
Mayor George W Baines proclaims November 11 1930 a town holiday urging all residents to cease work at 10 20 assemble at the junior high school auditorium before eleven to pay tribute to fallen heroes pledge allegiance to the flag and give thanks.
Alpine officers report a quiet Halloween with fewer rowdy pranks and no property damage. Special officers remained on duty until 2:30 am, and all tricks occurred after that hour. A concurrent dance and carnival may have helped keep mischief down.
Colonel John Perkins urged Alpine area fans to support the Sul Ross football players in training, stressing that morale and attendance can lift a struggling team. He noted Coach Graves’s green squad faces losses and injuries, and emphasized the importance of backing players to keep them from leaving and harming next year’s prospects.
Lions club and college sponsor a postponed Lion's Style Show now set for November 21 at the Junior High School venue. The event features both men and women’s garments, with shops of all classes invited to exhibit. Alpine study club to participate, per Lions president Roy Whiteside.
An Armistice Day program planned for November 11 will honor 1918 veterans with a morning service at the junior high building and a separate Mexican American segment at the echo house. The Alpine Band, Alpine College arts,.Bluebonnet study club and local schools will participate, led by Rev. Bridges and Rev. Batey, with a flag salute at 11.00.
Lobos travel from Alpine to Uvalde for a key TIAA football clash with Southwest Texas Teachers Bobcats. The 1930s era game pits a trying Lobos squad against a veteran Bobcats unit led by quarterback Sanders, hoping to rebound after recent setbacks and keep a title chase alive.
Rotarians and Lions held a joint luncheon to honor Sul Ross Lobos football team and supporters. About forty members attended as each introduced themselves and spoke on the team’s efforts. Colonel John Perkins urged fans to keep pep and spirit despite the season’s record.
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