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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1951
Page
1
The piece blends frontline questions about rules of engagement in Korea with Christmas thoughts and quotes from readers. It includes critique of editorial views and mentions public health notes on horses and manure, plus reflections on home, gifts, and hope during wartime.
Alpine residents will welcome Santa Claus and his reindeer in a 12 block parade starting at 7 PM from Brewster County Motors. Route progresses west to Alpine Drug, north to Rose Cafe, east to Sth street, then south to J C Penney and west on Holland Ave to Cannery Motor. Town officials urge ballots and entry blanks for a store window display contest.
Fort Davis faces a stalled plan to obtain a doctor as a local committee weighs facilities. A visiting physician expressed willingness to practice here but cited a moral obligation to his current hospital. If he comes, community funding for space and equipment, not a hospital, may be required.
An editorial notes the Federation of Women’s Clubs sponsor a driver education clinic in Alpine with local clubs Sul Ross State College and El Progreso joining D J Pollock and R W Johnson to lead a two day program at the high school. It urges public participation to reduce accidents and stresses that Alpine can host a successful clinic with trained instructors.
Community notices list recurring meetings including Lions Club every Tuesday at noon, VFW Post 7207 on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Presbyterian church hospitality room 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m., Leaders roundtable end of each month, and Scouts and district committee gatherings on listed Tuesdays. Also notes officers to call in event details and church-going reminder.
Alpine to host a district fund drive next week to raise 7000 for Scouting operations. A breakfast starts Tuesday at 7 in the Holland hotel dining room under Don Littleton. District includes Marathon Alpine Fort Davis Marfa Van Horn Presidio and Bedford.
Lloyd Moylan opens a solo exhibit Monday afternoon December 3 in Sul Ross State College Fine Arts building. The Minnesota native, long active in New Mexico and Colorado Springs, shows watercolors of Indian subjects and murals, including works inspired by Old Mexico and Ute Theatre commissions. The exhibit spans landscapes and abstract trends, with notable pieces like Planning Song and Creation Story.
Alpine and El Regreso Study clubs report $327 raised by volunteers. Mrs. Joel Wright sent the funds to CARE in New York. Packages purchased with the money will reach Korean refugees between November 24 and Christmas.
Mrs. W. T. Wade mother of Mrs. F. S. Breshears died Wednesday morning November 28 in Phoenix Arizona at age 75. She had been ill for some time. Survived by husband Churchill Wade and son Preston P. Wade of Houston daughter Mrs Breshears and two grandchildren Frank and Son.
Navy colored lights to be placed on main streets of Alpine this week. Wells Electric workers to switch on the display when Santa visits next Wednesday, December 5, creating a bright holiday scene for residents.
The undefeated Sanderson Eagles host Hermleigh for a bi-district football game at Sanderson tonight at 7 30. Coach C W Snowden leads Sanderson, district 6B champions, against Hermleigh, district 5B champions, in a high stakes playoff tilt expected to draw area fans.
Alpine welcomes Mrs. Crystabelle Bryananuad Mudd wife of Sul Ross College assistant professor Charles Mudd as she opens a vocal studio. A lyric soprano and LSU alumna who studied in Los Angeles and New York she plans a recital in February.
A Dallas hunting party led by Col J D Latsley and Rutherford Parker, with Cecil Trigg and a Mr Bolt, hunted near Fort Davis on the Prude and Sproul ranches and all nine hunters reportedly killed their deer. Johnny Prude killed a 16 point buck and Elisabeth Pride took a 10 pointer on the same outing. Elisabeth is a Sul Ross public service department student.
Plans are set for a joint meeting of the chamber of commerce Lions club Rotary and Sul Ross College faculty and students. Congressman Regan will report on the recent session of Congress and speak at 10 a.m. in the Sul Ross assembly. At 7:30 p.m. he will address the combined organizations in the new Sul Ross cafeteria with tickets for the banquet at 1.00 per plate.
The Sul Ross Lobos meet East Texas State at Jackson Field tomorrow at 2 30 in the last Lone Star Conference game for both teams. East Texas already has the conference title. Sul Ross aims to avoid last place with Lamar Tech and will try to upset the Lions’ hold on offense led by Charles Laffoon.
Alpine plus Ralph Pauley from Marathon and Marta director Raymond Wheat at Sul Ross Band Day during the Lobo Lions game on December 1 at Jackson Field. Fort Stockton Charlee Pell, McCamey Charles Wick, Lakeview High School, and others perform in the mass band show.
Alpine residents are urged to attend a two day series of practical demonstrations on driving safety next Monday and Tuesday near the high school. The event includes a river's clinic, exhibits and contests at automobile dealers show rooms and service stations, with prizes for demonstrations. Local groups sponsor the Alpine Traffic Safety Council along with the Alpine Study Club and El Progreso Club.
Mrs James A Hill longtime Houston resident and wife of Dr James A Hill, prominent local physician, died after a brief illness at 5 am Thursday November 24. She was aunt of Dr M V Hill of Alpine. Services were held at Christ Church Cathedral and burial in Glenwood Cemetery. Dr and Mrs T C Selvig visited El Paso this week. Angelo, C F Jones, Sanderson, B Jacobs, Pecos, Bill Carrico and Sal Ross attended under Joseph L Bellamah.
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