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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1946
Page
1
The column laments a faded Indian summer as readers in Texas and beyond see a shift to milder weather. It relays a letter from Mrs. Jonnie Harmon Dorris living in California, jokes about climate boasts, and recalls Texas pride. The piece also notes safety efforts and reader growth, mentioning Henry G. Bilbo's recovery in Houston.
Alpine PTA carnival at Central School grounds drew a large crowd despite not matching prior years in profit. Gross $016.77 with expenses $464.45 left net $454.32, detailing receipts and costs for queen, supper, novelties, food, games, and shows. Queen Stricia Watson crowned. parade led by high school band. Also reported deaths of Mrs. Ella Wilson and Mrs. Cynthia Harrison with funeral details and survivor lists.
Alpine hosts Grandfalls in a return game at Jackson Field at 7:45 pm. The Bucks won the season opener 3-0 in Grandfalls. Alpine lost last Friday 18-0 to Fabens. Alpine gained 185 yards rushing to Fabens 145. 13 first downs to 9. Right tackle Hilario Hernandez is out with a fractured forearm. Frank Pugh visits family after traveling from California and Dallas-New York.
Evangelistic services will be held at the Church of Christ beginning Sunday Nov 17 and continuing through the following Sunday. Horace L Busby of Fort Worth will read the services the third consecutive meeting he has conducted here. Two services daily with a 7 30 p m evening service and a morning hour to be announced. Public is invited to attend.
Following cancellation of Sul Ross versus Mexico A game set for November 16, officials arranged a substitute at Dallas Naval Air Station. The contest will be at 2:30 PM Friday, replacing the original Saturday night Sul Ross Mexico A game. NAS Dallas squad of 40 arrived Friday morning at Starns Field and departs for Dallas later. Coached by Lt. Com Killian, NAS played top teams including Rice, SMU and Baylor.
The Brewster county commission moves its regular monthly session from Monday November 11 to Tuesday November 12 because Armistice Day falls on the original date. Dr. R. M. Hawkins, president of Sul Ross College, travels to Abilene to join the West Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting and will be installed as incoming director. He attends the luncheon for Governor-elect Beauford Jester and about 100 Texas legislators before returning to Las Cruces to see the Sul Ross Lobos play the New Mexico Aggies the next afternoon, hoping for a strong turnout for the first day game of the Lobos this season.
The Balmorhea Station plans to feed 150 to 200 bull calves from local ranchers starting around November 18 to 20. Each calf will have gains and lineage recorded for breeders to compare, with home grown ration fed and completion by April 1. Bayles invites pen space requests as the station seeks six to eight progeny from various herds.
The Alpine Price Control board serving Terrell, Reynolds and surrounding counties will close. Mabel Hamilton says inquiries go to the OPA district office in San Antonio and transfer certificates for used cars come from principal dealers. Sugar forms now via the district office. Rent control stays under Alpine Area Rent Office. Clerical staff remain in November to transfer records.
Rev. Fred S. Rowers announces the Coordinating council will convene in the Presbyterian Hospitality room next Monday at 7 30 pm for officer elections and other business. All members urged to attend.
Brewster County voters backed all three constitutional amendments with large margins. The John rake appropriation amendment won 311 to 82, the state employee pensions proposal 252 to 139, and the third amendment 353 to 42 amid notable county turnout. Democratic nominees drew strong support, including Sells for US Senate with 48 votes over Connally, Nolte 38 for governor over Jester, and a county tally showing 414 for the latter. Precinct results show North Alpine 313, South Alpine 20, Terlingua 24, Marathon 113, with total county votes 470. A secondary election on a $25 million veterans land purchase measure drew little voter interest.
Holland hotel under extensive remodeling after recent purchase by George Hotels Inc. Exterior painting is finished with interior work to begin. The veterans administration will occupy the former Hotel Beauty shop room as a district VA office serving several counties, replacing the county service officer. Wayne Ervin to move Pecos drug stock to new local store. barber shop and chamber of commerce also relocate. A broadcasting studio will be set up in hotel space with a $3000 remodel and a 10 year lease for the studio quarters.
Mrs J N Hobden executive director of the National Girl Scout organization will visit Alpine next week from Pecos to conduct a 16 hour basic leadership course for women. An eight hour session will be held with certificates issued. Sessions run two hours nightly from seven to nine starting Tuesday November 12 at the Methodist church parlors. The call emphasizes Alpine's need for leaders and urges all women to participate to strengthen West Texas Girl Scouting.
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