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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1933
Page
1
The Pioneer reports Fort Stockton fights over railroad crossings as the city council wins approval to block track actions. An injunction stalls Santa Fe attempts while a state highway project proceeds to widen roads and build an underpass, aiming to connect Fort Stockton with neighboring routes.
The Big Bend section sees a flood of hunters with Alpine serving as a gateway to hunting ranges opened by locals. About 1350 hunters camped on Kokernot properties north of Alpine, seeking big blacktail deer as the two week season opens. Separate notes report a Pecos area accident and a newborn in Pyute during the period. A separate farm aid program distributes 500000 in pink bollworm control funds under state Agriculture supervision with fast, uniform payouts planned
A Pin AA fire in a Marfa community building caused about 81 00 in damage after a party hosted by PT A. The blaze is believed to have started in the fireplace of the assembly room. Frost reports and local legends fill a wide river of regional notes in this Trans-Pecos feature.
Lee Kokernot, manager of the W. H. Kokernot ranch south of Alpine, shot a big bear yesterday afternoon. The animal weighed about 250 pounds and was killed on the ranch south of town.
A contract to finish the 26 mile stretch of U S 90 from Paisano to the Brewster county line at the Murray ranch house was let Monday to Allhands & Davis of Dallas for 47 944. The award includes concrete paving for the underpass at the Santa Fe railroad and topping of the road from Alpine to Marfa is planned soon. Trading and drainage structures have been completed for months.
Rev Buren Sparks announces Family Day at the Baptist church with all families seated together. A special musical program is planned and the largest family group present will receive honors during the morning service.
Del Rio reports progress on the Devil's River bridge nine miles northwest of town on U S 90. The Virginia Bridge and Steel Works contract covers six steel spans two approaches and the flooring. About 25 workers are erecting steel while concrete work on seven piers and two abutments is complete. Contract price was 85701 dollars and 44 cents with concrete cost near 40000 dollars.
About 200 men on relief were assigned to 3 hour workweeks at 40 cents per hour, tipped to raise around 10,000 dollars monthly for the Jetty and county payroll. Projects include Jackson Pineck fence completion and a city-wide cleanup. Additional similar jobs may follow under President plan provisions.
Alpine High School defeats Fort Davis High School 34 to 12 as key players shine. It was a strong season for several players, with 2 or 3 beginning to show notable contributions and momentum for the program ahead.
Sul Ross Lobos produced a listless display as the College of Mines Miners rolled to an 8 point victory in El Paso last Saturday. The Miners opened with a quick aerial attack and scored early, while Sul Ross backs struggled to function. About 125 students and Alpine townspeople traveled to witness the game, with Red Peppers providing pep. Continued on Last Page.
The Lobos depart for San Antonio where Rawenians face Westmoorland College under the lights. Coach Graves cites training violations for dismissals including captain Blondie Williams and Blue Robinson, with twenty players traveling and plans for a strong lineup to counter San Antonio's top high school talent.
Authentic World War pictures from the Signal Corps will be shown at Granada theatre Monday afternoon with two shows starting at 3 30. Big Bend Post No 18 American Legion sponsors the event free admission. Main feature covers the St Mihiel drive with Meuse Argonne segments. Brower county boys in active service are among participants. City schools will dismiss early and students may march to the theatre.
In PORT DAVIS Jim Espy drove between Fort Davis and Alpine Saturday night when he swerved to miss a cow. The car rolled several times, leaving Espy with a badly bruised arm and Miss Isdore Hurley of Marfa with a back injury and brief unconsciousness. Miss Jeanne Stewart of Fort Davis was uninjured and flagged a passing car to summon help. The injured were taken to Alpine for medical aid.
Spetters report strong response to Armistice Day Red Cross Roll Call. Alpine led with 85 memberships as Marathon and Terlingua await reports, county total near 250. Rev. L. W. Bridges urges $1 memberships, praising Red Cross aid such as flour sacks and warm garments for needy families.
Marathon, Nov. 18 Our rancher Henry C. Newman says Brewster County's ads claim an abundance of wild beasts from bear to panther. He fears stock loss before winter and envisions jaguars prowling at night, locking doors to stay safe.
Fort Davis Texas plans a five mile road realignment through the Marquiz canyon between Fort Davis and Alpine. L E Wood describes a route from the current end, with short curves, crossing to the old King ranch area, a concrete bridge, hillside sections, and Musquiz Creek, finishing a half mile beyond the present boundary.
Alpine football volunteers, many with prior college and local team experience, form a club eager to prove the game can be played at school or out. Ex Sul Ross and Alpine High players join the effort, with tentative games set against Marfa and Fort Stockton town teams this month.
Work started Monday to excavate and lay 600 tons of concrete for the McDonald observatory foundation on Mount Locke ten miles northwest of Fort Davis. The project includes piers for a 2 ton telescope, with Warner & Swasey overseeing the contract and San Antonio subcontractors Bart Moore Co. and H. J. von Rosenberg. Directors and Texas reps from Warner-Swasey are on site as steel dome construction is planned for next summer amid potential winter freezes.
Ella Buchanan Crawford, 64, died suddenly at her Alpine home last Saturday afternoon. Services were held at the Christian church with the Christian Scientists in charge at the grave. She had lived in Alpine since 1914 with her ill brother W. A. Buchanan. Widowed in 1893 after marrying B. B. Crawford, two children died in infancy. Surviving relative: her husband and brother. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
Parents Teacher Association to hold Fathers Night at the Junior High School auditorium next Monday at 7 30 p m A special program has been arranged and a good attendance is desired.
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