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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1937
Page
1
A Granada screening offers a free home economics course presented as a cooking class. The program showcases modern kitchens, practical demonstrations, and celebrity-style filming to teach measurements, recipes, and time-saving kitchen hacks.
Rotarians of Midland promoted a national park project visiting Big Bend with 18 members and guests. They donated per capita funds and pledged further gifts, praising Alpine Rotary hosts and the park’s prospects. Readers note the article continues on the last page with additional local events.
Two state highway patrolmen will be stationed in Alpine with headquarters here. Patrolman Miles Ford has arrived with his family. a second officer is due soon. Strict enforcement of motor vehicle laws will apply including headlights taillights brakes and license plates. Speed limit in towns is 20 mph and stop signs must be observed. cooperation with the sheriff's department city police and motorists is urged.
Early week rains drenched the Trans-Pecos region extending 100 miles from Alpine. Alpine totals reached 1.24 inches with daily breakdowns of 0.21, 0.58, and 0.45 inches. others reported 1.25 to 3.4 inches. Ranchers hope for a later frost to let grass grow. weeds will also benefit from the moisture.
A splendid attendance filled the college auditorium last Sunday evening for the 150th anniversary of the U S constitution. The well prepared program was well received and sponsored by Al ine Masons with city churches cooperating. Dr B F Berkeley served as general chairman guiding the affair with several out town residents in attendance.
The Weston brothers leased the Tippit Mitre Peak ranch north of Alpine, reserving the home place near a famed Texas orchard and Mitre Peak resort. They reportedly bought about 300 cattle and also acquired the old Mulhern ranch near Fort Davis from J W McIlroy, plus stocking the Gene Parr ranch with about 3000 ewe lambs.
Coach B.C. Graves announces rigorous practice to restore the Lobos before tomorrow’s 2:30 game with Texas Wesleyan Rams at Jackson Field. After an 18 7 loss to Texas A and I, the squad works on defense with two full teams available though Red Tipps remains sidelined by an ankle injury.
Marfa Texas October auction draws bidders from 10 states and Old Mexico. Col. Karl Gartin sets a time record as the grand champion calf sells for 15 per 100 pounds. Herefords and yearlings fetch notable sums amid a cooperative, optimistic turnout among breeders, feeders, and rail interests.
Midland Rotary club members completed a two day bus trip to the Big Bend area praising its scenery and urging others to back the proposed Big Bend International Park. The delegation toured Persimmon Gap, CCC camps, and Santa Helena Canyon, heard lectures by park officials, and donated 50 dollars to the park fund.
Report says straight reaming at the Dodson- Means test reached the bottom of the hole at 6,000 feet this week and drilling continues. Casing is expected to be set at the bottom within a few days. The G H Storey test in Green Valley south of here remains shut down.
Alpine exhibitor at the Hiland Fair last week presented a crocheted bedspread and related items. Awards were announced but a complete list was not available.
The Sul Ross Lobos trailed the Texas A I Javelinas most of the game and were outplayed after a tense second half. A I gained the opening touchdown as Fry scored and Rees added the early lead. Graham and Butler anchored the Javelinas’ late surge with a second score and a successful trick pass. Kingeville closed the scoring in the final period.
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