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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1940
Page
1
Fifth Columnist Barry Scobee of Fort Davis explains a brain teaser in Mountain Peeks. He recalls a reader claiming the column mocked by a lady who wrote to Friend Bennett. Scobee jokes about daring witticisms and notes a Fort Davis burglar fears misidentification by women.
Dr. H W Morelock Irvine president of Highway 67 association notes the route’s dual value as a continental traffic corridor to Big Bend National Park and as a military highway supporting West Texas defense units. He cites gaps in the Texas segment and lack of rail service, urging Chambers of Commerce meeting in San Angelo.
Members gathered for the annual session of the Big Bend Baptist Association held in Fort with numerous attendees present to discuss church activities and cooperative programs.
Plans finalize for a district Masons gathering next Tuesday at Sul Rees auditorium at 8 pm. About 150 to 200 Masons from Alpine and nearby towns expected. M. F. Merrell hosts. A 6 pm barbecue at Kokernot park precedes a closed grand master address and short program.
Mr and Mrs Shellie Barnes left Wednesday for Carlsbad New Mexico where Mr Barnes has recently been transferred He has served with the Border Patrol here for three years with part of that time as acting assistant chief
The city of Alpine Texas proclaims October 16 1940 as a day of registration under the national act. Businesses within Alpine are asked to close from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with exceptions for drug stores cafes restaurants confectioneries and service stations to aid registration.
Dr. Morelock of Sul Ross College and Texas Big Bend Park Assn. vice president spoke on correlation between highways and the Big Bend National Park at a Levelland gathering of the National Parks Highway Assn. A large delegation attended the meeting with Nelson Lee and County Commissioners Bill Cotter and Joe Moss present.
Breeder W. A. Daugherty of Alpine reports sale of 99 registered Herefords from Brewster County ranches. Buyers include J. H. Snow of El Paso for New Mexico, Floyd Caldwell of Las Cruces, and C. C. Buxton of Oklahoma City who took 69 head plus 16 calves. Daugherty calls the Buxton purchase possibly Texas year’s largest Hereford sale.
Alpine saw its first moisture in over a month with light showers Wednesday night and Thursday morning. A strong wind accompanied the moisture, shattering a plate glass window in the Masonic building and causing minor roof damage while temperatures remained warm by day and cool at night.
The second annual Flower and Table show sponsored by the Alpine Garden club begins at 3 o clock this afternoon in the building beside Hudson's bakery, the former Western Auto site. Prizes from the Beautification contest will be awarded and announced. An admission fee applies.
Governor O Daniel named M L Hopson J W Gillett and City Secretary M H Moore as Brester County draft board members awaiting Roosevelt approval. They will attend a school of instruction in Paso tomorrow and begin classifying registrants after Oct 16.
The Avalanche plans a Nov 22 1940 Golden Anniversary edition marking 50 years serving Brewster county. Mrs Berta Clark Lassiter of Alpine and Barry Scobee of Fort Davis will help compile town history and elder citizen stories. Copies will cost 1 06 each and advance orders are requested.
Alpine Bucks defeated Marfa High 12 to 7 in a hard fought game at Marfa during the Highland fair. Alpine led 15 first downs to six and 225 rushing yards to 90, with the win decided in the final whistle. Carroll Weston was injured but expected to play next game against Grandfalls.
A Marfa district convention of Christian churches gathered Tuesday with state workers, prominent pastors, and laymen. Morning prayers covered statewide work. afternoon discussed district issues and church reports. A get-together followed with invited guests and a covered dish meal. Harriet Rogers, widow and mother of West Point graduates, served as hostess.
A 30 member Crane school party led by Superintendent and Mrs. Leland E. Martin spent Friday night in Alpine as part of a weekend sightseeing trip through Fort Davis the observatory and Balmorhea. Clinton Carroll and Miss Glenyth Herring former Alpine residents now with Crane faculty joined the group. Local residents included Mrs. Edna H. Maxey Mrs. A. E. Owens Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Chandley and Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Bennett.
The Marfa Highland Fair drew hundreds from across the state and beyond for a three day event with a parade featuring Sul Ross Pecos and Marfa high schools. Miss Mary Virginia McIntyre of Alpine was crowned Highland Fair Queen. Feeder sale set a top price of 16 cents a pound for steer calves sold to William McCredie of St Charles.
County Clerk J W Fraser announces a statewide effort to register men aged 21 to 35 in Brewster County with registrar supervisors and registrars for each voting box named. Meetings set for Oct 12 and Oct 14 to receive supplies and instructions, oath taking on Oct 16, and merchants asked to close 9 AM to 4 PM.
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