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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1950
Page
1
A writer warns that in a representative republic the right to vote can cause clashes when few dictate what is right. The piece condemns a distant newspaper for meddling in local affairs and notes a full discussion will wait for a less crowded issue.
Sul Ross College Symphony presents its first concert of 1950 51 in the college auditorium Sunday afternoon November 19 at 4 oclock. Free admission. Bach Memorial program features Bach works marking the 200th death anniversary with Overture No Song No Supper Beethoven Symphony No 1 in C major Bach Double Concerto with Joseph Castle and Billie Harrell as soloists. Castle Austin native, concertmaster and first violinist. Harrell Dallas native, principal second violin. Next concert date not set but will feature Mozart works including Hattner Symphony a flute concerto and a clarinet concerto. Presented by Sul Ross Music Department Fine Arts.
On December 7 the 777 American Legion posts in Texas launched Operation Democracy to promote civic involvement against complacency. Commander W B Dorris of Big Bend Post No 19 named Hank Finger general chairman and John Ben Sheppard of Gladewater statewide overall chairman, with Sheppard a former Junior Chamber president. The second anniversary aims to mobilize churches schools and civic groups to show democracy can beat communism, following the Gladewater Plan from 1949.
County Judge Felix McGaughy starts the Brewster County Christmas Seal sale with Girl Scout reps Shirley Parker Ann Bounds and Carolyn Smith. Sale runs Monday November 20 with mail delivery and a December 9 countywide walk sale in Marathon and Alpine. Seal Bond drive begins the week of November 20 and school pin distributions start December 4 for Double Barred Cross week. Boy Scouts to post posters and angels to local businesses November 18. County chairman invites broad cooperation to make it the most successful TB drive yet.
Funeral services for Dr Glover W Worthington were held at Marathon Methodist Church with Masons in charge of graveside rites. Born June 8 1874 in Lovelady Texas he studied at Tulane and earned his medical degree in 1902. He practiced in Creek and Linem La before returning to Lovelady then moved to Marathon in 1910 where he resided for four years.
Dr Epperson announces opening offices this week in the Jones building on North Sixth Street for general osteopathy medicine and minor surgery. A Texas University BA graduate 1943, he served in the Marines in World War II and studied post graduate chemistry physiology and biology at Texas University. After Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery he interned in medicine and surgery with obstetrics and endocrinology focus. Son of Judge J C Epperson and Mrs Epperson of Alpine, he is well known locally.
Joseph Forrest Rogers 27 longtime Alpine resident and World War II veteran died at home last Friday from a heart ailment of several months. Born May 15 1923 at Rankin he served in the Fourth Infantry Division from December 2 1943 to March 9 1946 receiving a Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster and other honors. Funeral services were held at First Methodist Church with interment in Elm Grove cemetery.
At a Marfa meeting Tuesday new officers were elected for the Hy 67 Association. Officers include J. Lambert Lain president and Jack Proctor secretary treasurer, with CC Meadows and Maurice Bullock as vice presidents. Directors are S. Capitanachi, C. W. Davis, and L. C. Line, while others present heard Dr. Ross Maxwell discuss Big Bend park growth from 2,500 visitors in 1945 to about 70,000 this year.
The Avalanche will be printed one day earlier next week so workers can spend Thanksgiving with their families. Correspondents and advertisers are urged to have their material ready accordingly.
Jeff Davis county commissioners took no action to call a special election to fill the late nominee Dr. C Eaton as county judge. An attorney general opinion said a special election would have no legal authority, so the post remains vacant until January 8, 1951 when a judge may be appointed. One application, from Ben R. Taylor, was filed as the filing period opened.
Lt. JG Eadie O. Phillips former Alpine High School principal was killed in a navy two engine plane crash near Rich Mountain in the Ouachita National Forest. The incident occurred Tuesday night in heavy fog as the aircraft, in sight from Lincoln Nebraska and Barksdale Field, burned atop the mountain. Phillips resigned his Alpine post in 1941 to join the navy as an instructor. He lived in Shreveport at death and is survived by his widow. No arrangements or crash details were available at press time.
Mayor John W. Gillett proclaims November 23, 1950 as Alpine city Thanksgiving Day. City Secretary John Stovell witnesses the official act with city seal on November 1, 1950.
Mrs Frank Garland Trau, state regent, helped plant a Washington Elm at the American Legion park last Friday afternoon. Trau placed a trowel of Yorktown dirt around the tree. Big Bend chapter regent Mrs W T Millington stands at the left with other chapter members identified in the chain of names shown in the photo.
Alpine moves to avert a water shortage by boosting supply for peak summer use. The council tests the McIntyre well at 450 feet after a 230 foot test, and plans a second test on the golf course site at 360 feet. A half block well near a former irrigated garden will be cleaned and deepened, a warehouse may be erected, and additional rationing and pumping measures aim to lift peak capacity.
The Alpine Ministerial Alliance announces the annual Thanksgiving service next Thursday at 9 a.m. at First Christian church. Dr George Thomason of Sul Ross Baptist Student union will deliver the message, with Glenn Davis of Sul Ross music department singing. Alpine residents and visitors are urged to attend.
Sale of the Alpine Flower and Gift shop on North Fifth street by CH Suits to Mrs BB Bounds was announced this week. Mrs Bounds has worked at the shop for three years and will continue to operate it under the same name. Mr Suits plans to move to El Paso to enter another business. Mrs Katie Freund of Fresno California leaves for home after visiting her mother Mrs Kate Mosley and relatives, driving a new Pontiac purchased from the local dealer.
Mrs Anna Floyd Vance wife of W C Kelly Vance died Monday after a several months illness at the First Baptist church service was held Tuesday at 5 pm Rev Glenn Bales officiated she was born October 1 1900 in Oakton Kentucky and married in Hickman Kentucky January 1 1983 the family moved here four years ago body returned to Oakwood Cemetery Kentucky for interment Mr Vance and two children left for the funeral and will return to this area to resume residence
Alpine marks opening day for the Christmas season with Santa Claus and his reindeer outside the chamber of commerce, plus a merchants treasure hunt. Windows and interiors will be lit until 6 p.m. Treasure hunt entries cap at 9 p.m. First complete list wins, with tie rules. Open to all residents and families visiting the event.
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