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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1930

Page

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Javelinas Open End-Season Tilt With Sul Ross

Sul Ross College faces Kingsville Javelinas in a late scheduled conference game as both teams chase a final push in the TI A A. Kingsville has shown growth this season, beating Schreiner by one point and losing tight to rival foes. The Lobos and Buffaloes clash here as McCall’s squad aims to extend a slim TI A A edge.

B.C. Graves Young Sul Ros Sevon Kingsville Javelinas Kingsville Alpine Schreiner Sul Ross Baker Boys Lobos Bullbillies Javelinas McMurry San Marcos Schrei San Angelo

Admission to League Asked for Alpine Bucks

D M Major and Horace Oliver traveled to Houston to plead Alpine Bucks basketball eligibility before league officials at a social breakfast. They hope to challenge El Paso champs in the district cage race, backed by a veteran lineup and two all district players. Status of the plea remains unclear as no Houston reports arrived.

Alpine Bucks D. M. Major Horace Oliver Houston Bucks Austin Major Oliver el Paso

Parent-Teachers Hold Interesting November Meet

The Parent-Teacher association held its regular November meeting at the Junior High, focusing on spiritual training of children. D. M. Major led the first program segment, followed by Mrs. Wells McIntyre, with Rev. J. Z. Redman stressing that children naturally express the Christ spirit. The group praised supporters who funded the Hallowe’en carnival, and Mrs. George Baines reported on the San Angelo state convention.

D. M. Major Wells McIntyre J. Z. Redman J.B Wright George Baines San Angelo Madera Madera Tard School; Two Numbers By the Mexican Orchestra: Solo, “In Old Monterey Louise Adele Perkins Darlin D. Hill Major Reading J.C. Cole

Dr Webb to Speak Here on Dry Law

Dr Atticus Webb of Dallas, Texas, head of the Anti Saloon League and editor of Home and State, will speak Sunday at 11 o'clock at the First Methodist church in Alpine on The Intolerable Conditions Under Prohibition. Webb has four decades of campaign work for dry laws and is a noted Texas speaker.

Atticus Webb Dalla Anti- Saloon League of Texas First Methodist Church Al‘pine Webb Fort T Marathon Arives

Roll Call Totals Tap County Wide Red Cross Drive

County roll call chief Rev I W Bridges reports Alpine totals exceeded expectations as four outlying districts Terlingua Study Butte and Marathon await figures. Estimates project Alpine memberships around 170 with Study Butte and Terlingua adding modest amounts next week. Local funds hold half dues while funding covers nurse services for children and parents in the county.

Red Cross I. W. Bridges Ehateeman Alpine Study Butte Marathon W. W. Jenkins Butte W. D. Burcham D. M. Hopper G. W. Worthington Lala Krueger

Miners Triumph on Turkey Day in El Paso Showdown

The Mines Cop Chicks edged the Lobos 26 to 7 in a Turkey Day clash at El Paso, matching strength in running and passing as the scarlet and gray rallied. Old rivalries aside, the Muckers offense, aided by top passing schemes, secured their first win over the Lobos since 1924 amid a 2,600-strong crowd. The report also notes planning for Highland Poultry show events, with J Wright leading arrangements and talks of judging by Walter Burnton of Dallas, plus venue considerations in Alpine and Wise County.

Lobos Miners Aloss el Paso Mucker Oredigger Gray Muckers Sul Bows Cortinuad Highland Poultry Association J. Wright al Tellatey Westbenemem Tricounty Heneat Gibbens J.M. Ver el Paco Geveral Intervesting Ceversl Fuller Teenie Etee Wright Walter Burnton Dallas Besnase Ettielal Joege West Texae Brewster Pree “Dio Jeff Davis Oscar Salenal

Nurse Tests 723 Children in Alpine Schools

County health nurse Mrs. Lala Krueger completed preliminary exams in Alpine six schools and will visit parents to advise corrective measures. She documented defects across Madera ward, Sacred Heart, and local Mexican and Negro populations, with low smallpox vaccination rates noted. She plans home visits to test infants and pre‑schoolers and even advise expectant mothers.

Alpine Lala Krueger Krueger Madera Ward School Ub-College Sacred Heart Sacred Hearth Sign Sumpter Mra Pter

Alpine reports multiple thefts as sheriff watches amid hunger

Several robberies and theft attempts have been reported to the sheriff in the past week as alleged by local residents, with the Livingston Brothers store burglary in Marfa cited as the largest. In Alpine, police remain vigilant while residents discuss installing alley lights to deter hobos and thieves. Citizens from Colorado Texas and White Deer visited Moody residents for the weekend, and August Waullan of Steel South Dakota fired at guests who did not eat enough watermelon.

Sheriff's Office Alpine Marfa Livingston Brothers H.C. LaBett Gargae LaBeff

Stanton to Play Marfa Tomorrow For Dist Title

District Eight contest set for Marfa Saturday at two pm at the baseball park. Stanton Buffaloes clash with Marfa Shorthorns to decide the district crown after Midland forfeited to Stanton boosting northern champs to the final. The season has seen strong Buffaloes defense and Marfa’s south champs seeking third straight district title.

Stanton Marfa Marfa High School Shorthorns Stanton Batfaloes Marta Elreh Southern Midland Stanton Buffaloes Buffaloes Havng Fund Marta Shorthorns Bucks and Shorthorns Herd

Identification of Whitene d Bones Found Near Fort Davis

Whitene d bones and torn clothing found near Musquer canyon on Muthern ranch land are identified as those of Homer D. Black formerly a jailer in Wink. The decedent wore two pairs of pants three shirts a coat and heavy boots suggesting cold exposure. Letters in clothing link remains to Black and reveal mother’s Christmas gift letters dated 1929. The case remains unsolved with no cause of death evident.

Fort Davis Here Bob Mulhern Musquer Canyon Muthern Homer D. Black Wink William Granger B. Eaton Justice of the Peace Nick Merafelder Mulhern Kaf Moran Shackelford Janet Charles Moran Courthous Black Land

Short County Court session closes with notable judgments

The November term of the county court closed after a brief session. Four civil suits received judgments and four criminal cases were decided, many criminal matters continued to February or disposed of by agreement. Rafael Acosta was found guilty of carrying a pistol. Two boys were fined one dollar and costs for stealing gasoline, and others faced minor penalties for aggravated assault and passing bad checks.

Rafael Acosta

Buck footballists honored for fine season across district

Oliver Horace Oliver coaches the Fifteen Alps Bucks to a strong season from Del Rio to El Paso. Twelve players end their high school grid careers as the squad loses only to Pecos League powers by small margins. Notable honorees include Weyerts, Davidson, Hord, Cook, Behrens, Stack, Jack Brien, Carll, Lysle O’Brien, Wooden, Treadwell, Dees, Cresap, Ray LaBett, Basil Mathews, with transfers from Rankin and Fabens among the list.

Stronge del Rio el Paso Horace Oliver Bucks Pecos Eague Ettoms el Paso Tigers Del Rio Wild + east Marfa Shorthorns Umaps Austin Ves Paso Pyote Traan Ysle Maria Weyerts Davidson Hord Cook Behrens

Union Thanks Service Held at Alpine Presbyterian Church

All Alpine congregations gathered for an annual thanks service at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. D. J. Murray. A special offering for the Alpine Belief association aided needy residents this winter. Rev. L. W. Bridges of the Christian church preached on Thanksgiving Day and National Prosperity, urging repentance and prayer amid national crisis.

Alpine Presbyterian Church D. J. Murray Alpine Belief Association L. W. Bridges The Christian Church Bridges Hoover J. 8. Ratey D. Wood Frank Young Phyllis Burnton

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