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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1932

Page

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Lobos Triumph 12 0 as Bridges Races in Win over Daniel Baker

In a slow game on Jackson field the Lobos shut out the Daniel Baker 'HIM Billies 12 to 0. Tom Bridges scored two touchdowns one in the second period and another late in the game. Sul Ross held an edge in first downs with 15 to Baker's 6. Key players included Bridges Porter A Connally and Smith on offense and Robinson and Williams on defense. The contest featured frequent punting and penalties with Lobos prevailing after a tense finish. Later a Thanksgiving musical program at the Baptist church was announced under Mrs. Frank Young with cantata Praise and Thanksgiving and various solos and choruses led by local singers and pianists.

Lobos Daniel Baker Jackson Field Tom Bridges Lobo Lobo Pake HN Billies Hill Billies Sul Ross Linkenhofer Wren Smith Sul Raw Hi; Robinson Williams Bridges Porter A. Connally Sharp Baker Hill Weaver Robinson Hatch Hhe Bost Sal Ross Ross Adams Baptist Church Frank Young Baptist Singers Russell Duncan Texas A. & T Sal Reing Sam House Twachers College Lone Star Fenee A. & T. Javelinas Hogs Javelinas Javelinas Wave McMurry Corpus Thristi Indians Jefferson University of Dallas

Must Pay First Fall Taxes Now

Tax records urge early payment of the first half of county and state taxes by November 30 to qualify for the split payment option. Tax collector W. O. Hale notes that those paying full year taxes at once may do so any time before January 31, 1983, but half payments require the first installment by month’s end. Second half payments are due by June 30, 1093.

W. O. Hale

Alpine City Honors Roll List For Central Ward Schools

The honor roll for the second month of Alpine city schools was announced by superintendent D. M. Major. It covers the central Ward and Junior High. high school list to follow. Names include Ruth Slight, John Niteride, Harold Nichols, Ceil Duncan in third and Betty Jane Buress, Barbara Beard, Eris Binion, Mary Ethel Crawford, Jimmie Moonay in fourth, Pink Walker, Jimmy Nail, John Major, Mary Bess Hamilton, Jean Engle, Constance Dun Jean, Mary Frances Duncan in fifth, Jack Hord, Margaret Adams, Lucyle Ferguson, Virginia Holland in sixth, and Guy Salisbury, Bob Major, John Holland in seventh.

Alpine City Schools D. M. Major Ruth Slight John Niteride Harold Nichols Ce Eil [Duncan Bettie Jane Buress Barbara Beard Eris Binion Mary Ethel Crawford Jimmie Mooay Pink Walker

Alpine Legion Dues Drive Sees Notable Progress

The Big Bend post of the American Legion led by service officer Joe Harmon is pushing a dues collection campaign that has gained considerable success to date. A benefit dance held last night aided in paying national dues for local veterans unable to meet payments, with a nice sum reportedly realized.

Big Bend The American Legion Joe Harmon Legion

Cattle Shipments Drive Busy Big Bend Market

Cattle shipments and sales remain brisk in the Big Bend as feeders head to the corn belt and producers in Kansas City receive steers. Parker d Ferguson and Gorge A. Brown join several loads to the Producers operation, while Merits shipments from the Marathon area and Bird herd calves move to northern feed lots and ranches. A Maria unload of cows and calves heads south to Alpine area ranches, and Gene Benson sells cow ponies to the Panhandle at about twenty dollars per head.

Big Bend Corn Parker d Ferguson Gorge A. Brown Kansas Cty MA Rokr & Son Peyton Packing Company Its Paso Gage Marathon J. A. Anderson Yealves Maria Alpine New Mexico Gene Benson Panhandle

Alpine Bucks Close Season in 33 0 Victory over Marfa Shorthorns

Alpine high School Bucks wrapped a successful season with a 33 0 win against ancient rivals Marfa Shorthorns. Captain Buck Treadwell and running back Albert Murray were standout seniors, set to graduate, as coach Drury Wood lauded the team’s overall performance despite a mixed season including a 32 12 loss to Rankin and a 13 0 win over Del Rio.

Alpine High School Bucks Marfa Shorthorns Bucks Buck Treadwell Albert Murray Drury Wood del Rio I Traan Alpine Rankin Fort Stockton

Singing Meet at Marfa Sunday

The Big Bend Singing convention will hold its regular monthly meeting Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Baptist church in Marfa. Singings have drawn crowds from Fort Davis Alpine Marathon and nearby towns with increased attendance each meeting. Congregational singing will also be featured and the public is invited.

Big Bend

Annual Red Crows Roll Call Sees UNITED States Quota Nears

Rev L W Bridges reports 200 memberships in the Red Crows Roll Call with a county quota of 250. Alpine and Terlingua areas yet to report, Marathon praised for strong show, Medean residents noted for turnout as drive nears end.

L. W. Bridges Alpine Bridges Bria i Bridgesend Medean Alpine Bevesty Etuatam Oameas Pete Aie Pateacheni Ieee Oust Paamae Eise Aieeal Ivan Laee Ae Eer Bridges Caasvisey Ems Sonus

Editor Faces Winding Road From Birth To Wedding Honor

In a playful column the editor is portrayed as central to town life from his child’s birth to a wedding notice. The piece chronicles his handling of announcements, notices, and poems while the city taxes loom, urging timely payment to avoid penalties as the deadline nears. City Tax collections are highlighted with a warning to taxpayers to act by the mid month to avoid interest.

Sharon M. H. Moorman

Passing of John Young, Pioneer of Western Texas

Oldtime cowmen and neighbors recall John Young, a Brewster County pioneer, who died at his Alpine home. The burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery after funeral services led by Rev. Buren Sparks. Born 1896 in Lockhart, Young helped settle Sutton and Crockett counties, built a land business, and influenced West Texas development.

The Tate John Young East College Elm Grove Cemetery Buren Sparks Sparks Mr. Young West Texas John Oung Chip Destiny Lone Star State Brush Country Lockhart L. D Louisa (Duncan) Young Tennessee Southwest Nebraska Panhandle Mebullen County Sutton County Crockett County Brewster County Alpine Young Lizzie Drake McMullen County Sir Francis

Observatory bids open for McDonald observatory project

Dr Otto Struve of Yerkes and co rector of UTs McDonald observatory visited Austin to discuss equipment with UT President Benedict and regents. The lowest bid for construction and equipment was 376000 dollars, not including power plant or access roads, with a candidate site in the Davis mountains. Regents considered delaying construction or rebidding to fit funds, proposing site near a town or smaller telescope as alternatives.

Austin Otto Struve Yerkes Observatory University of Chicago W. J. McDonald Observatory University of Texas Texas Regents Struve

Newlywed Couple Find Live Baby Hidden in Basket at Warsaw Church

A newly married couple leaving a Warsaw church were handed a basket at the wedding breakfast. The basket was opened to reveal a live baby inside. Police and authorities are investigating the incident as a possible baby abandonment. A woman who handed the basket has been questioned.

Warsaw Poland

Lobos Awarded Canyon Game In Buff Contest

Officials awarded the Canyon game to Sul Ross as a 7 7 tie with five extra minutes in the first half sparked protest by Sul Ross coach Graves. The decision awaits TI AA committee approval, with next month’s officials meeting likely to settle the matter.

Sul Ross-West Texas Teachers Game Lobos B. €Raves Sul Ross Graves Fiesol

Impressive Thanks Service Held Here

A union Thanksgiving service at the Baptist church Wednesday evening drew the largest attendance in years. Rev Buren Sparks delivered the sermon and a fine music program pleased all in attendance. City pastors participated and members from all congregations attended. A sixth grade Thanksgiving song from Central ward school directed by Mrs Frank Young highlighted the program.

Union Baptist Church Buren Sparks Rade Central Ward School Prank Young

Public Demonstration At Alpine Ranch Next Tuesday

Alpine residents and nearby areas are invited to a 1 30 pm demonstration at the ipplt ranch north of Alpine in Weber Davis county. Miss Inex Derryberry of Texas A&M extension will discuss landscape principles and perform doorstep planting. She will trim shrubs and create a cutting bed from prunings. Derryberry will meet May Nette Shults, Highland county home demonstration agent, for seven work. The public is urged to attend.

Alpine Ipplt Ranch Weff Davis County Inex Derryberry Spedalist A. & M. College Derryberry May Nette Shults Highland Coun

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