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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1937
Page
1
The Alpine based Avalanche marks its Golden Anniversary edition after four weeks of intensive preparation by the staff. Editor notes long hours and thanks contributors including Barry Scobee and Walter Davenport while joking about name spellings and future editorial longevity.
Hon. R. E. Thomason, representative of the 16th district, sends a message to The Alpine Avalanche on its fifty years in publication. He praises Alpine’s growth and the paper’s service to the community and nation, noting reader interest and the paper’s role in connecting Alpine and the Big Bend.
Oil test by Gordon and Dewey in Block G-4 Sec 213 seven miles northeast of Terlingua Brewster County shows silver at 60 to 85 feet with traces of gold at the same level and at 763 feet. Dark sand with oil shows from 787 to 700 feet and 807 to 808 feet. Only active county test. Storey and associates plan a new location in Green Valley.
The hunting season in the Davis Mountain Big Bend region is active with many hunters pursuing black tail deer. Open last Saturday and runs to November 30. Warden Ray Williams notes fewer hunters but expect similar overall kill as last year. Deer average about 130 to 180 pounds. About 150 deer checked via autos and trucks by Wednesday, with storage numbers normal. A hunter took a bear on W T Henderson & Sons ranch north of Alpine. Rex Ivey Jr operates the hunting preserve on that ranch again this year. Most hunters seem bound for Big Bend country in the southern county.
Alpine High's Bucks drop their final game to Marfa Herefords 21 to 7. Coach Webb cites poor fundamentals and lack of reserves due to illness and injuries as key factors. Alpine finishes in a three way tie for second with five wins and three losses. nine of 15 lettermen return for next season.
The Avalanche dedicates its Golden Anniversary edition to longtime county residents linked to historic events. It lists many honorees such as Mrs J C Bird and James Cotter, noting difficulties in accuracy from old-timers memories. The editor thanks contributors and invites corrections for those who may have been overlooked.
Jimmie Kidd and Robert La farelle of Alpine, the county's first draftees, depart for Fort Bliss for training. If either is rejected, Eduardo Valenzuela Cruz Portillo and Henry Fierro will be called next to fill the quota. Other volunteers include Bernardo Polanco Wally Ramirez Salvador Natera Henry Fierro Cruz Portillo Eduardo Valenzuela Inez Escareno Moises Arriola Eufracio Hernandez Elpidio Ramos Ruperto Garcia. Several Brewster boys already in service are listed with assignments at aviation schools and naval bases. Alfalfa is also known as lucern.
Texas oil man and Alpine ranch owner A H Richardson died last Friday after a heart attack at 51. Born January 29 1889 in Richmond he built Texas holdings and ranches and married Pansy Elizabeth Ward on January 10 1923. Survivors include his widow daughter Mary Jo and siblings in Houston and other cities.
A small regular force maintains Ava lanche operations and handles standard duties within four weeks without delaying service to customers.
Douglas Bennett student at Texas Military Institute in San Antonio was cut under an eye with minor bruises when he and other cadets were hitching a ride into town for a football game. He was taken to a hospital for a checkup and treated then allowed to return to school the next day.
City offices stated casing work will set at the city water well to 1420 feet this week. Little change is reported in the underground formation.
The annual Red Cross Roll Call opened Wednesday with a hearty response led by chairman John W. Kokernot. First day contributions totaled 225 dollars and the drive continues through the week with volunteers urging unsubscribed residents to donate. A Marathon and Turlingua campaign also underway.
The assessment rolls show 4,010,508 acres of land valued at 3,817,240 with railroads at 1,256,061. Total state tax 50,210.04 and county plus school taxes amount to 110,? numbers indicate comprehensive property values and taxes across land, town real estate, livestock, machinery, banks, and utilities with a final total tax figure of 7,734,671.
Mrs Wm Daugherty aged 83 longtime Alpine resident died last Thursday afternoon at home in North Alpine after a brief illness. Born Oct 5 1857 near San Antonio she married Nov 6 1877. Survived by three sons and five daughters with grandchildren. Funeral at family home Saturday at 4 pm with ministers E B Isaacks and Ray B McGrew. interment Elm Grove Cemetery.
Alpine becomes headquarters for a Texas State Rangers detachment with four men assigned to serve the area west of the Pecos river. Captain S. O. Hamm leads Joe Bridge Leo Bishop Earl Mc Williams and Pete Crawford who will move his family from Del Rio after school ends in May.
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