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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1940
Page
3
Last Wednesday the Gage c rate shipped 18 car loads of cattle. Friday Mr. L L Hess shipped 12 cars and on Saturday and Sunday the Combs Cattle Co shipped 24 cars.
Mr and Mrs W L Babb and their baby have returned to settle and establish their future home in the area.
Mr and Mrs Elmo Weston of San Angelo are now living on the Mabel Arnold ranch which they have leased and stocked for use.
Ance Moorfield returns to the Gulf station for the winter due to his mother's illness. He has not lived in the area for several years and has now taken a position there.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Whistler and baby of Sanderson visited this week as guests of Mrs. T. M. Shely. Mr. Guy Combs returned to San Antonio after a busy week arranging cattle shipments. Recent rains uplifted spirits of ranchers. flowers bloom in the county with no heavy frost yet and the seneca is in full bloom.
Mrs. Margaret Trappy, longtime resident here and nurse for Mr. C. W. Hess, departed last Wednesday to establish a future home in California. Miss Ramona Grive has accepted the position left by Mrs. Trappy.
Mrs. J. D. Yarbro has come back from a lengthy stay with relatives in Los Angeles. She visited her sister and brother in law the Birchmores and Hamon O. Loutterboch family, Beulah Kendrick and Beulahs former names appear, plus Mr. and Mrs. Busminger and other kin. She reported a lovely visit.
The Study club met Wednesday with Mrs. Guy Crawford leading the program on Louisiana, assisted by Mrs. L C Ritchey, Mrs. Buttrill, Mrs. Press Chambers and Mrs. Worthington. Hostess Mrs. Alice Adams served refreshments to Mesdames Worthington, Adams, Press Chambers, Sansom, Guy Crawford, Geo Hargus, Wedin and guest Beulah Van Deman.
A loud disturbance heard throughout Marathon on Monday was described as not signaling a new European war. Residents reported the boom amid early reports and rumors circulated by locals.
The Study club hosts an annual turkey shoot with expert shooting and high scores drawing a large crowd. Winners include Ze nas Decie, Jack Roberts, W. G. Fielder, Tom Henderson, Bruce Duncan, Walter Diggs, Mrs. J. J. Roberts, Mr. Span, Dr. Worthington, Eldon McGonagill, Dink Wardlaw, Travis Roberts, and Louie Granger. About $70 net profit was realized for the club.
Mr and Mrs Henry Richburg and daughters Hallie Doris Mary Henry and Glen of Mertzon were visitors with Mrs Guy Crawford during the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Skinner and their baby son arrive to establish their future home. They own stock on the Tot Grimmer property and will reside there. Mrs Skinner is also known as La Nell Sansom.
Improving property in Marathon brings a new town look. Mrs. Mabel Arnold moves into a remodeled white home with a red tile roof. Jake Hargus is nearing completion of interior and exterior renovations. Rockwork, stucco, and new roofs adorn several houses. Depot and pumper's house receive new roofs and local homes like W. W. Crawford, Geo. Hargus, and Chas. Treadwell are painted white. Blue Bonnet restaurant redecorates inside.
Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Arnold of Pearsall visited here Saturday with the W. W. Crawfords and the Allie Davises.
A large water tank supplying the Gage hotel and the Allie Davis home was wrecked Saturday. No witnesses. theories vary from dynamite to collapse.
An abandoned bridge between Angelina and Trinity counties on the Neches River remains in use by squirrels. They traverse the river by moving along the iron framework of the defunct crossing, even after a new highway replaced it for vehicles and pedestrians.
Gerhard Deyman of Teutopolis Illinois crafts wooden footwear for local trade, producing each pair by hand and serving his small community with traditional shoemaking.
Julia Vasquez and Guadalupe Chavez announce their engagement in Terlingua. The wedding is planned for late this month at St. Agnes Church in Terlingua. The bride elect works at the Chisos Hotel and the groom elect is employed by Chisos Mining Co. Carols will be sung in the play.
Narciso Quistano leads a pastorate presented by the Mexican people tracing its 13th century origin. Some credit St. Francis with the author. In the New World Spanish Fathers possibly used this play to teach Indians the birth of Christ. Cast includes Jesusita Hernandez as Gila and Ponceano Castro as Chaharon with Alberta Hernandez Jr. as Angel.
Beatrice Jacquez and Alfredo Molinar of Terlingua are to marry tomorrow at the Church of St. Agnes. Both are well known in the area. Bridesmaids and ushers include Josefina Granada, Benigna Gonzales, Eulalia Molinar, Barbara Vega, Manuel Molinar, Pepe Chacon Jr., Isidro Canas, and Anastacio Sanchez.
Alvin Rausch of Madison, Wisconsin awoke in his yard twenty feet below his window with a broken back after dreaming his plane was being forced down and bailing out.
Austin exhibition showcases a 400 year old Chaucer omnibus in the University of Texas rare books room. The display includes a 1478 Canterbury Tales leaf printed by William Caxton, with copies dating to 1526 and 1602.
Raccoons in Motley County helped coyotes reach a wild turkey roost by forcing turkeys from tall cottonwood trees. After the disturbance, turkeys flew and at least two were captured by coyotes. Biologists urge controlling raccoon numbers to protect wildlife balance.
The Texas State Director of Selective Service General J Watt Page announced a 33213 trainee quota for the fiscal year ending June 30 1941 with 16959 estimated through February 28 1941. Local boards will prorate quotas by county and calls span November through February to staff new camps and housing.
A fisherman hauled 75 pounds of fish in two illegal traps at Eagle Mountain Lake and was fined $100. The Fort Worth warden noted the traps are illegal though some nets are legal. Citizens are urged to report illegal traps to the nearest game warden to protect fisheries.
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