22 Nov 1935
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1935
Page
1
A Trans-Pecos column recalls tall deer season reports and random misprints in Alpine and Pecos papers. It notes fur trade chatter in Alpine, column-style jabs at local journalism, and Paul Patterson's border verse lamenting losses to deer rather than human conflict.
On opening day of the blacktail deer season, Anony. Williams, 73, of Edorado was killed by a stray bullet while hunting on Sheriff W. N. Gourley’s ranch 10 miles south of Alpine. Joe Weathered of Midland was wounded in the leg, perhaps by his own rifle, as the pair with three San Angelo men hunted in rough country. Williams died about two hours after being struck. Weathered received medical aid and was released that night. The inquest followed, body taken home to Duval. authorities believe Weathered’s wound was not life threatening.
County of Brewster witnesses limited turnout as four solicitors report totals. Terlingua leads with 28 dollars while Marathon and Alpine report little or nothing. Hopson urges broader participation as funds support Red Cross work nationally and locally. roll call ends on Thanksgiving Day with Brewster receiving half of proceeds.
City Secretary M. H. Moorman warns that penalties and interest on 1935 taxes accrue after November 30. Taxpayers can save 11 percent by paying before the first of next month.
The Alpics High School Bucks, in fresh uniforms, accepted an invitation to play the McCamey Badgers at hot field this afternoon. McCamey, rated a top contender, may advance to the Interscholastic League championship. The Bucks boast a strong season with few losses, aside from a recent 13 18 tie, setting up a likely high scoring clash.
A sparse report indicates AI drilling activity in the county is suspended with no work started at the Alpine site yet. Preparations continue at the Dotsor Meane location eighteen miles north of Alpine as crews await resumed operations. Nearby, drilling progress is noted west of Marfa near the Joece-Ceffie area.
The Big Bend Post No. 79 of Alpine received a first place community service diploma from the American Legion Texas headquarters in Austin. The award honors broad efforts in child welfare rehabilitation and local civic projects. Houston’s American Legion placed second. Alpine’s small territory drew high praise for competing and winning.
Notices have been mailed to out of town subscribers in arrears urging prompt payment and a revision of the subscription list. Local subscribers will be visited by Mrs. Irene Peters within a week to settle accounts. Several readers, including XK. M. Murphy and Mrs. CA. Brown, report having paid up and joined the honor roll.
Jim Camel and Carl Shuts of Alpice report bringing in the season's first blacktail buck seen on local streets. Disputed details say Jim shot it while Carl claims they spotted two men with three bucks in a car and warned them as game wardens. one buck allegedly was taken and the others fled. The eight point buck was considered fine eating, per hearsay.
Brewster county joins the Will Rogers Memorial fund campaign with Pres. H W Morelock of Sul Ross College named district chairman and Rev Buren Sparks tech deputy. Henry Fletcher represents cowboys as organizers direct donations through a Koray Kitchen post and First National Bank subscription points.
Gordon Ware, formerly of Sabinal, has leased the Elite Cafe from Mr and Mrs W H Punk and opened the Sunshine Cafe in Alpine last week. Mrs Ware is Lois Wheat of Alpine, and Ware previously ran a cafe in Sabinal.
Port Davis reports say hundreds of hunters crowded the Bix Bend-Davis mountains area for opening deer season last Saturday. Alpine hosted large groups with many bucks observed. blacktail season runs to month end and fagtail through December. A party of about twenty guests hunted with Joe and Jim Es in Limpia Canyon area.
Nouston announces a Thanksgiving service in Alpine with each church holding services on Sunday. Some pastors will be away on that date and the union service was canceled.
Readers praised an Alpine exhibit for its crafted sod and educational value. The display featured maps, economic concepts, and noted figures, drawing attention to local history and community effort.
Marvin Hunter and Miyor Moody plan to appeal to editors in the Highland area to host the 1996 Texas Editorial Association convention in Highlands of Texas. The gathering is seen as potentially worth thousands in publicity and could attract officials and newsmen, with prospects bright for next year.
Penney company officials hunted in the Big Bend this week. The party was accompanied by J. B. Arledge, manager of the local store, and included W. D. Nuffziger, district manager for South Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, W. Johnson, manager of the Houston store, Mitt Williams, manager of the Kingsville store, B. P. Glenn, manager of the Breckenridge store, Paul Nelson, manager of the Ranger store, and D. T. Bowles, Breckenridge attorney.
Alpine iris nave tewaing parts in You and I a Philip Barry play to be presented by Mask and Slipper tonight and tomorrow night in the college auditorium Bess Lee Moorman plays Veronica Duane Elimbeth Baines plays Nancy White Alijean Wright and Dean McCall are double cast for the role of Etta the maid Curtain rises at 830 The scene is Mr Maitland White s house near New York Joe Benaun or amis Viaveu sis parents Mr and Mrs George Ben von here this week
Governor Alfred and party lead a group of notable figures hunting in the Trans-Pecos after the deer season opened last Saturday. Also present were Geo. H. Sheppard state comptroller Coke Stevenson speaker of the Texas legislature District Judge Joe Montague of Fort Stockton and others not named in this report.
Honor roll lists released by Supt. Drury Wood show pupils across grades two to tenth named for achievement. Notable entries include Marilyn Moody Harriet Walker J.D. Whittle Jr Mina Sue Barser Ann Chastain Eva Jean Fergwon Charlotte Miller Kathleen Mor fan Evelyn Shaw and many others from Second to Eighth and beyond.
The Lobos host West Texas Teachers Buffaloes in a 2:30 p.m. Homecoming clash at Jackson Field. Both teams enter with solid records as Lobo backers anticipate two standout Buffalo players and a tough matchup against the resurgent Lobos. The Buffaloes rely on a deep lineup, while the Lobos seek a strong home crowd impact.
Notables from Texas and Chihuahua will attend Sul Ross College for a homecoming program tomorrow morning. Gov Allred will give the welcome and address at 10:20, followed by a college band concert and host luncheon with Chihuahua officials visiting local schools and a city tour in the afternoon.
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