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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1949
Page
1
A columnist denounces frequent travelers soliciting aid for Red Cross and other charities. They warn against the "touch" scheme, recounting encounters with con artists posing as stranded travelers. The piece urges strict investigations and responsible giving to ensure funds reach real need.
A trio of Dutch entertainers from Holland presented by Southern School Assemblies will perform at 11 a m on November 15 in Alpine High School auditorium. Carel Coenraad Chita Maria Van Pelt and Harry Van Pelt showcase wooden shoe dances Dutch songs music and comedy as part of a fast moving program with top quality.
Alpine High School Bucks erased a 13–12 deficit late to beat Sanderson 19–13 in a tense conference clash. Key plays included Andy Hudson’s 40 yard run to the three yard line and Andy Joe Keane’s 70 yard TD run. Donnie Newton added a late TD and a two point try to seal the victory.
Final arrangements for the Area Style show under the Make It Yourself With Wool and Mohair contests sponsored by the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association Auxiliary invite the public to the Paisano hotel ballroom in Marfa Saturday November 12 at 7 30 p m. Ten 100 percent virgin wool outfits and three 50 50 wool mohair outfits entered with several local girls in junior and senior divisions. Winners go to the state show in San Antonio November 29 and top state winners advance to the national show in Denver December 7.
The 101 ranch in Brewster and Presidio counties, about 20 000 acres, sold for around 400 000 dollars to Massie West of Ozona. West will take possession about January 1, with C K Smith of Marfa retaining the lease for five years. The property was long owned and run by the late Gid Guthrie of Alpine who died around 1915.
Mrs. Paul Propst offers a one room guest house for sale that can be joined to an existing house and used as living space. An earlier misprint claimed it was available to rent by the Avalanche. the correction notes it is a private sale and suitable as an addition to a home with little rebuilding.
Mr and Mrs Jack Cross visited their daughter Mrs Joe Luckett and family in Midland last weekend and attended the Sul Ross McMurry game in Monahans.
Thanksgiving day services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday November 24 at 8 a m. The Reverend Austin H Dillon of First Methodist Church will deliver the sermon and Rev Fred S Rogers will preside. A general invitation is extended to the public.
Wilson Feed & Supply Co. sells a controlling interest to L. W. Fenstermaker of Fort Davis. M. Fenstermaker will manage the business and assume charge this week, while W. A. Wilson Jr. returns to ranching. The firm continues operation under the same name.
Tragedy in the Trans Pecos deer region as Clyde Burns of Fort Worth is found dead with a bullet wound near Toyahvale. Early Monday shooting followed by late discovery. season sees multiple hunting accidents and a smaller deer kill reported in Brewster county. Weather described as excellent with moonlit nights affecting deer activity.
Eighteen Abilene Christian College students joined student rangers and ecologists in Big Bend National Park. Under Francis Churchill guidance they studied range work, collected vegetation samples, and observed desert to forest transitions before returning to classes in Abilene.
Mrs. David Brown Long, mother of Mrs. Robert A. Bow of Alpine, dies at 87 in Alpine. Survived by six children including J. Max Long Payette Idaho and Mrs. Nipkow New York. Funeral at First Baptist Alpine at 10:30 a.m. today with Dr. Dutton officiating. interment Forest Lawn Glendale California.
The city water test near Kokernot field shows No 4 well down to 358 feet with no new water since the 90 foot level. No 4 well on South Hill is being cleaned and pumps overhauled. it has long been a top producer at about 500 gallons per minute.
Mr and Mrs L M Hunt and their children of Houston were guests of Mrs Jack Stovell and family the past weekend visiting relatives and enjoying time together.
Sul Ross Lobos prepare for a November 12 afternoon game against New Mexico Western Mustangs in Silver City. The Lobos are unbeaten in conference play but hold three non conference losses. key players include Ted Scown and Hal Battle with a projected starting lineup listed.
In Brewster County only 284 votes were tallied from Alpine and Marathon boxes with No. 7 pending. Amendment results show 9 of 10 amendments defeated or narrowly passed, including A H Dennison defeating Heinie Rosch 95 to 76 for State School board member.
The current Cattleman magazine carries a Cas Edwards story on the Alpine Cowboys baseball club with photos of the field senior and junior teams and the bronze plaque. It highlights sponsor Herbert Kokernot Jr. and Ray McNeill, team manager, plus the Southwestern Semi pro trophy wins at El Paso and the No 1 sponsor honor from George Sisler.
Harry J. Hill of Fort Stockton died at his home after a long heart illness. He was 58 and had been hospitalized in Alpine briefly before being sent home. A well known West Texas resident, he and his wife lived in Alpine more than two years. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Fort Stockton with the Masonic lodge conducting graveside rites.
First Christian church invites all members to attend Sunday at 11 o clock for a special business meeting about calling a pastor. The regular communion service will precede, with the business session to follow, per a spokesman after Wednesday night’s gathering.
Word from Fred Dumas Jr. that he is in a naval hospital in Jacksonville Florida with a broken ankle suffered on a kickoff. He reportedly broke the ankle Saturday afternoon but ran 70 yards for a touchdown afterwards. Dumas graduated Alpine High in 1947.
Billy Fielder of Pecos and his father Mr. W G Fielder spend part of a vacation week on a hunting trip with Mrs Fielder and her sister Mrs Elmer McMillan visiting relatives, Mr and Mrs Guy B Crawford, during the trip.
The report notes 1080 yards gained by one side while opponents have punted 43 times for 1535 yards, reflecting a mismatch in yardage and punting volume during the period.
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