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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1933
Page
1
Vivid colorings of mountains in Hot Springs country along the Rio Grande near Alpine are shown in paintings by Lois evil, a talented Alpine artist. Viewers are urged to visit the area to judge the hues themselves, especially the Del Carmen range across the river in Mexico.
Sul Ross Lobos battled Westmoorland College to a 0-0 tie in San Antonio last Friday night as Ransome connected to Carl on a 14 yard pass, Bowers and Blum added points, while Westmoorland answered with key drives and late standouts Buck and Carlan. An unrelated Pecos hunting tragedy report from Armistice Day recalls a 1990 disappearance, bones found in Guadalupe mountains, and details about Williams.
A rallying call urging immediate spending of capital to lift the economy, arguing that collective action and individual choices drive recovery. It cites bank reserves, NRA cooperation, and the idea that inflating confidence precedes currency, urging readers to Buy Something and Build Something.
Fort Davis report says Judge Ely of the state highway commission shot a fine buck while hunting in the Davis mountains at the Bopy Franzer canyon ranch. The carcass spoiled en route to his home due to warm weather, prompting local notice.
Fort Davis hosts visiting inspectors G. L. Nason and H. L. Denham who assess Kesey Canyon State Park. They commend the 1900 acre site, Skyline drive, lookout house, and approved Indian Village hotel plans. Work is progressing, with labor available, but full scope remains undecided. The report notes the park as a valuable asset and highlights ongoing construction plans.
A J 12 um of Monahans was fined ten dollars and about eleven dollars in costs after a Fort Davis court found him trapping out of season between Fort Davis and Alpine. State Game Warden T W Sammons filed the charge. The case ends with a modest total fine and court costs.
Alpine Independents lost 13 to 7 against Pecos last Sunday in a game where Alpine held the edge in yardage and first downs. Twelve players traveled with one substitute as Pecos capitalized on two second quarter scores including an interception return and a blocked punt behind the goal line. Players listed included Treadwell Doherty Cooper Dyer J Robinson Claude Dyer McNeans Murray Abe Shire Adams Watson and McNeal plus McNeal who filled in at guard and in the backfield.
Prominent Galveston figures Senator J. J. Holbrook Judge Hughes and Judge Lockhart traveled to the Big Bend in search of big game. The party reported success with three blacktail ducks in the Davis Mountains area. They stayed last weekend with Senator Benjamin P. Berkeley at his Rio Grande lodge and enjoyed the scenery.
Cracksmen raided the W A Buchanan plumbing shop on Pitt street breaking the safe open with a chisel and wrecking tools. The shop had been closed for weeks as owner Buchanan recovered at home and there was no money or valuables inside. Police believe amateurs did the work during a Monday night break in while the owner was recovering.
The 32nd district Lumbermen's Association of Texas adopted a fair practice code at a meeting here last week. R. Hyett led the session with A. M. McCabe, W. S. Miller, C. Douglas, and J. W. Gillett named county chairmen. Representatives from Marfa, Presidio, Port Davis, Marathon, Fort Stockton, Iraan, and Alpine attended. The code outlines policies on sales terms, discounts, exchanges, and deliveries.
Brewster County property owners may pay half of state county and senior taxes on or before November 30 under the split tax provision. Tax Collector W. N. Gourley announced that the first half must be paid before December 1 with the remaining portion due by May 1894 under the law.
Preparations for the final Red Cross Roll Call drive are discussed by Rev. I. W. Bridges. Even with good early response, membership gains have slowed and only 120 of 250 countywide memberships are reported, threatening a shortfall unless canvassing boost occurs next week or a forced plan is needed. Local workers stay determined to reach the target.
Sal Row college initiates an extensive improvement program funded with materials from the college and labor from the Civil Works Administration. Projects 1016-24 and 1015-BA include reworking campus stoves, finishing tennis courts, landscaping around the administration building and swimming pool, new walkways, fences, and lighting. A large outdoor heater and an historical pageant are planned, with President Morelock noting progress on Wilson Field and the surrounding grounds.
Alpine students and other fans attend a regional game as Bucks prepare to face Marfa Hi this afternoon amid expectations of a closely matched contest.
Bank officials from two Alpine banks adopted the bankers code of the NBA at a conference this week and put it into effect yesterday. Service charges under the agreement will be posted in batt bans.
County officials in Pecos report a Red Bluff civil works project starting January 1 employing about 600 men for 18 months. The effort includes road work from state highway 17 to the dam site, four nearby townsites, and construction in Red Bluff City. Local officials urge enlistment and note a governor ordered meeting in Austin to discuss funds distribution.
Austin reports the state department of education paid 1 on the 1932 33 scholastic per capita allotment leaving 1 50 due on the last fiscal year share Officials expect to pay the remaining 1 50 by December 15 and the 18 for 1999 84 by January 15
The Auxiliary of the American Legion will host a mixed dance at the courthouse on Thanksgiving night. Music will be provided by Thain’s Orchestra. Proceeds will aid charity.
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