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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1932
Page
1
The local American Legion post plans an employment relief program for ex-service men and women. Cecil Duncan, post commander, urged all to attend tonight at eight at the courthouse to discuss united effort, cost-free participation, and statewide precedents to reduce unemployment locally.
Iraan defeated Alpine High School 13 to 0 in a rough season opener. The Bucks endured a long trip and mud choked drives, while Staunch defense kept Iraan from scoring in the first half. Captain Buck Treadwell, Marvin Turney and Frank Matthews anchored a stiff line as Alpine prepared for a home game against Rankin High.
Bob Cone notes that the new Lone Star conference unites six Texas colleges for cheaper operations and improved football basketball and track. It evolves from the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association and Texas Conference, with Sul Ross currently a member. The TSA A loses members and may dissolve after this football season as remaining schools seek other 1983 affiliations.
Sheriff Hale traveled to Tucson to bring J. G. Martin back to Alpine to answer district court charges of swindling. Martin, using an alternate name, allegedly endorsed a $50 Jackson endorsement check in May for expense money while inspecting a ranch deal. Indicted by the August grand jury, he has been held in Tucson awaiting extradition.
Freshmen under Coach Graves dominated Marfa High in a 13 to 0 scrimmage at Marfa. The Lobos looked strong, with early eligibility for conference play anticipated as 40 players practiced, eyeing next Saturday's grudge match with the McMurry Indians.
A ten percent enrollment increase at Sul Ross College by October 3, stated by President J. W. Morelock, shows a wide draw from seventy counties and seven states. Brewster leads with seven enrollments, Pecos, Reeves, Uvalde and Presidio follow, while ex-students from Pabens Pecos Uvalde Rankin McCamey El Paso and Cameron contribute strongly. The senior classes are large, with many as specials, and Baptists and Methodists lead among religions represented. On October 18 McMurry fans visit Sul Ross to play the Lobos at Jackson Field in a promising test game for the season.
Fort Stockton, Sept 30 R M S E lis a wealthy Fort Stockton businessman who had been missing since Wednesday with a $1000 reward for his return. He was found today between Pecos and Port Stockton, his automobile bogged in mud. An airplane search spotted his car. He is in good health and mood after walking to a nearby ranch house without phone service. He had last been seen in Pecos after a federal court session.
Delays in drilling a test well for the McIntyre ranch eight miles south of Alpine were resolved after straightening a hole. Drilling at about 400 feet depth resumed on Sec. 31, block 382, W. J. Mitchell survey, by M. Joiner of East Tex as of field fame and associates.
The listing shows players from Terrell Spiro Oh halt Hatch Lorena Tex end Bost Royse City and Sabinal Tex with Williams Borarth and Roby Lorena plus Ballinger teammates Mill S Robinson Frost and Sharp Lorena fullback Adams Hollis Ok and other guards Connally Mena Ark Porter Colorado Monroe Rankin hal with various positions and clubs noted for .
Alpine bidder Margaret Gibbons wins grand championship at the Southwestern Baby Beef and Hoy Show in El Paso. The Mitchell herd calf weighed about 1000 pounds and sold for 20 cents a pound to Harry Mitchell of the Mint cafe Juarez, netting roughly 200 dollars. Margaret is daughter of Ernest Gibbons, Tri County Agent.
Heavy rain over two days added about three inches to the Alpine region and surrounding counties. Observers recorded 2.98 inches in two days with more since. floods and washouts disrupted train and auto traffic, isolating Limpin canyon and delaying Pecos bound service until midweek. Rains were widespread across the Big Bend and trans Pecos, with the Devil’s River and Nueces rising. An Alpine postoffice bid advertisement announced October 26 as bid opening for a five or ten year lease, with locations to be chosen from two or three under consideration.
Dr L Monk opens offices in the Hord building Alpine to practice medicine focusing on diseases of the eye ear nose and throat and eye glass fitting. He comes from Sweetwater where he has practiced twelve years. He and Mrs Monk and their eight year old daughter reside with Mrs Lula Murphy.
The first norther of the season swept the highhand area with cold damp wind, fading by night. A Tuesday frost caused minor plant damage but ranchers report no harm to grass and expect continued growth if frost stays light. Sun returned Wednesday with bright, warm weather and prompt tile work noted.
A discussion by Home Demonstration Agent Nette Shultz urges households to conserve and plan meals to aid families during shortages. Dr Jessie Whitacre from the Texas Experiment Station outlines daily nutrient needs, recommending milk, butter, whole cereal, and leafy vegetables with servings per person, noting six months of the year for continued guidance.
A gasoline stove on East College avenue sparked when the feed line leaked last Friday afternoon. The blaze was smothered with bed clothing before firefighters arrived, causing no major damage to any room and only minor clothing loss for the occupant.
The 5th annual Highland Fair concluded with rodeo events including bronc riding and roping, a free barbecue on both days, and dances at El Paisano hotel. Despite not staging a formal fair this year, organizers plan a bigger event next year in the cattle country of the west.
A canning demonstration was held Monday at the G H Yates ranch near town under Miss Nette Schultz social home demonstration agent recently assigned to Highlands by the Texas A and M extension service. Ten cans of chicken and broth and two cans of corn were prepared. Sixteen women and one child attended. Schultz said strong interest was shown and more demonstrations will be held by the economist at Highlands centers during her stay.
Lynn Massachusetts society women, dubbed the “chie in sport” tags, gather daily along Lynn Shore Drive for a new roller skating pastime. The wives of several wealthy men have been seen on rollers on the broad sidewalls in a public display of leisure.
Senator Benjamin F. Berkeley announced definite plans to seek the lieutenant governor’s job, saying he is preparing to enter the race. He urged recognition for West Texas and Austin, noting his eight years of service in the Senate and intent to wage an active campaign when the Democratic race opens two years hence.
Fort Davis plans a Musquiz Creek bridge and a sixteen and a half mile road improvement toward the Brewster county line. Federal aid and a surveyed route aim to remove dangerous curves and grades, with L F Wood leading surveys and a three to four month project timeline starting soon.
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