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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1950
Page
1
The writer defers renewal of the horned toad blood spitting controversy awaiting D M Bennett in Alpine. Witnesses Paul Red Pierce Peyton Cain recall a blood spitting incident. He vows no Sunday work due to printing delays and promises a serious Alpine water problem follow up next week.
Sul Ross fans ride high after a 21 12 defeat of Texas Lobo's conference win momentum but worry over the non conference clash with Trinity University at Alpine on Saturday night. Trinity leads Gulf Coast with a 20 16 win over Houston and seeks to topple Sul Ross whose standout Ted Scown out with an ankle injury. Dickie Street may fill in as fullback as Charlie Boyles leads Lobos offense with 242 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
Sul Ross College hosts Homecoming with Sen Hill Hu Pecos Texas address at 10 a.m. Saturday October 21. Sul Ross Lobos face University of Corpus Christi Farcons at Jackson Field Saturday night. Ex-Students president Mrs Kirby Dawkins leads meetings and luncheon. Bonfire Friday night. Ex-Student registrations Saturday morning. Open House 3 30 to 5 30 p m. campus visits 2 to 4 p m. morning assembly includes Rev Troy Hickman invocation and choristers.
In Alpine this week Girl Scouts and leaders hosted lunch at the Lions Club and attended a Rotary lab meeting. A financial drive is set for Saturday Oct 14 starting with a 7 30 am breakfast at the Holland hotel. Parents are urged to attend and help boost the program benefiting the community and youth through better citizenship.
Trinity University Texas president, Dr Thomas, and President Emeritus Monroe Everett with Mrs Everett, will speak at the Presbyterians Shared Sunday on Oct 15 at 11. The Sul Ross Trinity football game occurs Saturday night in Alpine. The choir directed by Glenn F. Davis will sing a special anthem.
Lake Bond proponents urge a big turnout for October 21 voting on Marathon park project west of the Pecos. The proposed park would include playgrounds and recreation areas to keep children safe and engaged, funded by a donor pledge contingent on county development.
Alpine High School’s Bucks blanked Fort Hancock 25 to 0 in their 9-B conference opener last Friday. The crew amassed 223 rushing yards while limiting Fort Hancock to zero points. Cowboys tailback Marlin led with multiple carries in a dominant run game as Alpine secured the decisive victory.
Trinity alumni from Texas gather in Alpine for a pre game dinner October 14 at the Holland hotel at 6 p m in preparation for the Trinity Sul Ross football clash. Dr Bruce Thom acting university president will speak on the state of the university. Miss Mildred Guinn and Mrs Frances Williams will address alumni. Reservations via Mia Beanland P O Box 745 Texas.
Rev J T DeLoach of Texas Ave Baptist Houston will lead daily services at First Baptist Al Dine from Oct 18 to 29 under Rev Glenn Bales. Meeting directed by Hoy Mutkey of Southwestern Theological Seminary. Pineal details note DeLoach’s 1080 member home church and Mutkey’s seminary studies.
Ra Norman of Marfa spoke to the Mile High club detailing Fort Davis power growth from a 12 kilowatt generator to a 2200 kilowatt high line. He recalled 1927 plant beginnings with Kesey Miller, 1930 high line upgrades, and current manager Howard Tarvin coordinating with Marfa. The utility covers Red River to Rio Grande with 2983 miles of line serving 89,000 customers and rates down to 3.46 cents per kilowatt hour. A Boy Scout Indian pageant from Odessa Friday night at 7:20 was announced, with Tyrone T. Kelly noting the event and supper committee.
Rose Anna Smilh of Alpine is listed among 1850 students registered for the fall term at Southwest Texas State Teachers College. Dr J Lloyd Read, college registrar, announced the enrollment figures.
Volunteer firemen from the Permian Basin area gather in Alpine for the annual meeting with registration at 9 a.m. at the city office. The business session runs 10 to 4 p.m. in Mish School Auditorium chaired by J. C. Cooley. Welcoming address by Mayor J. W. Gillett. Afternoon program includes speakers Olin Culberson H. R. Brayton and Frank Williams followed by races and prizes at the High School gym.
The Alpine PTA meets Monday in the high school auditorium to plan the Halloween program led by the fifth grade in a Juvenile Jury format. The group emphasizes expanding school libraries and invites every parent to bring books. The PTA earned a State Grade A previously and aims to reach it again. The third grades will host portions of the event.
The Big Bend district held a scout leaders roundtable in Marfa with District missioner Harry Langland and RH Brooks presiding. Leaders from Alpine Fort Davis Presidio and Marfa discussed program methods and planned a Scouters Field Day at San Esteban Lake in Marfa on November 5th for all adult leaders.
The 82 inch mirror of the McDonald Observatory telescope underwent an iron lung process to renew its aluminum coating and boost reflectivity. Under Dr W A Hiltner's direction, two to three days of work by six men lifted the 4,400 pound mirror from its frame, lowered it into a tank, and prepared a new coating to improve brightening of the heavens.
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