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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1930

Page

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Lobos Set to Beat St. Marys Here Tomorrow

The Lobos travel to Alpine to face St. Marys in a non conference clash on Jackson Field. St. Marys, led by coach Bones Irvin with a fast South Texas lineup, seeks to snap a long jinx against the Lobos who hold a 1927 edge and hope to extend their advantage. The Rattlers have a solid backfield and high school stars, while the Lobos counter with an experienced squad and strong line. Irvin warns of hard work to topple the Lobos, and Graven notes the game is practice for a tougher schedule ahead.

Graves Lobos Borarth Rattlers Bones Irvin Barnhart Brownsville Eagles Senuin Lutheran College Don Irvin St. Mary's Boys Graven

Marfa Bucks Fall 6 to 0 in Highland Fair Tilt

Alpine Bucks lost to the Shorthorns 6 to 0 in Marfa at the Highland fair. Cresap and Johnson stood out for Alpine while Son Hilton scored the lone touchdown in the second quarter and the Bucks defense stopped the extra point try. The game featured relentless backfield action and strong effort from both squads.

Alpine Bucks Marfa Shorthorns Cresap and Johnson West Texas Hilton Buck Oval

Deposits in Bank Show Big Loss In Past Three Months

Deposits in Brewster county banks show a large loss over the past quarter though on hand totals reach $640000. Ranchers expect a seasonal rise as cattle sales pick up and produce cash improves the balance when markets reopen.

Brewster County Anks

Alpine Band to Perform Before Football Game

The Alpine band will entertain fans at the local football game on Saturday. Italo Bene Detti, leader of the Lions band, said the group prepared several selections to keep spectators calm between halves while awaiting the teams’ arrival.

Fritermiajone Italo Benedetti Lions

Three Boulevards Traffic Plan For Alpine

Alpine city commissioners designate three through streets to curb speeding and improve safety. Stop signs will be installed at key intersections next week with enforcement to follow. Violators face fines starting at 5 dollars, doubling with each offense, under mayor's court actions. Rev W W Bell resigns as Wantuma Wis pastor to take janitor job at Oshkosh Wis church.

Alpine M. H. Moorman Justice College Avenue Camp“Tus Holland Avenue Seventh East Patth Street Holland N. Pifth N. Sifth Street Fifth and College Hit Pines W. W. Bell Wantuma Wis Oshkosh

West Texas voters eye amendment on taxing university lands

The proposed state constitution amendment to tax university lands is drawing strong interest ahead of the November 4 election. Voters in Brewster and surrounding counties expect a large turnout as county officials back the measure, while county offices focus on three major state posts. Madison Meany of Wantha, Wis., sues her father for 25,100 in damages alleging slander.

Uhat University West Texan Bendit Seeton County George Butte Wade Linn Madeline Meany Wantha Wis Ather

Civic League Hires Man To Clean Up City

Alpine will hire E. Buell to spend full time on a general clean up. He will sweep business district streets each morning and supervise garbage hauling from homes. The Civic league will fund the extra cost via subscriptions and increased city donation.

Alpine Civic League E. Buell

Brewster County Gains Rain Relief Rates for Ranchers

J D Jackson chairman of the Arout h relief committee announces Brewster county certified as needing fed eral reduced rates, saving ranchers around 100000 dollars. Rates take effect once the Western Trunk Line committee sets the tariff. County agents certify eligibility, 77 Texas counties now receive benefits, with Presidio and Jett Davis included in the latest list. The piece notes recent rains easing drought but calls for more moisture to sustain grazing and pasture growth. A theft report from St Joseph Missouri ends with the money recovered but the bill missing.

Brewster County J.D. Jackson Arouth Relief Committee Secretary of Agriculture el Paso Pecos Drouth Western Trunk Line Committee Chicago Jackson Chamber of Commerce Texas Presidio Jett Davis

Mullenix Returns to Manage Western Union

J T Mullenix local manager of Western Union returns to duties after four months in Tyler studying the Simplex machine and learning repair work. He will service Simplex telegraphs in Marfa and Fort Stockton in the future.

J.T. Mullenix Western Union Tyler Marfa Fort Stockton

Stores Close Two Hours For Fray Tomorrow

Planning to celebrate the Lobos victory over the Rattlers tomorrow in the first game of the season on the home field, all of the business houses have agreed to close as usual when the first whistle blows for the kick off at two thirty. The practice of rooting for the home team has been observed for many seasons and the business men are the firm supporters of the Lobos. Closing hours will be from 2:30 to 4:30, nearly every shop has signed up.

Lobos Rattlers

Plans for Santa Fe opening train excursion to Presidio and Chihuahua

Tour trains planned for November 1 will run from San Angelo to Presidio then Ojinaga and Chihuahua with Mexico City options. Organizers include Chihuahua and Presidio chambers of commerce and Rotary clubs. Officials from Armour & Company and local boards coordinate events, entertainment, and schedules for both routes.

Alpine Presidio Chihuahua City Mexico City Mexico Texas San Angelo Ojinaga Rio Grande Chihuahua Chambers of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Floyd H. Scott Fort Worth Scott McConnell Armour & Company

Hogg Leaves 25000 To Sul Ross College

Houston capitalist Will C Hogg left 25000 to Sul Ross State Teachers College for its loan fund to aid students. The will filed for probate may provide loans after three months, with administrators noting the gift as a major boost to student assistance and college finances.

Will C. Hogg Houston Capitalist Sul Ross Hogg Houston Sul Ross State Teachers College Associated Press Will Jim Texas Tech Texas Hie

Cars Collide At East Holland Intersection

Reported early collision on East Holland Avenue involved a sedan driven by Mrs Daugherty and another car driven by Mise Eric Patterson. Daugherty moving east while the other vehicle attempted a U turn. no injuries, both cars materially damaged, drivers shaken but unhurt after head-on impact.

Mise Eric Patterson Holland Avenue Daugherty Pird

Alpine College season grid tickets offer value for Lobos and Bucks

Alpine College announces season tickets at five dollars granting access to all four Lobos home games and three Bucks home games at reduced rates. If purchased individually the cost would exceed eight dollars, but the plan saves fans at least four dollars and encourages early commitment for the November 20 Wayland and December 5 Kingsville games among others.

Highland fair at Marfa draws crowd despite rain

The Highland fair in Marfa runs since Tuesday and ends with a sale of 2 000 highland calves to over 20 cattle buyers from the north. Alpine residents report strong livestock displays and agricultural exhibits from Presidio County farms and Fort Davis orchards. A barbecue daily, roping, riding, stock judging, a football game Marfa versus Alpine, plane displays, and cavalry horse shows from Fort D. A. Russell fill the grounds as the event closes.

Marfa Progres Presidio County Presidio Fort Davis Aire Fort D. A. Russell

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BUCKS Alpine Band Constantine Bonner Cincinnati St. Joseph Mullenix Rice East Holland Antire College Jackson Field Scarlet and Gray Tor Rattlers Lobo Daniel Baker Wayland Kingsville Javenas Nes Sea Iraan Ducks Ysleta Marta Shorthorns College Big Bend
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