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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1939

Page

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Lobo Ram clash ends in 14 14 tie at Mona han Field

An open high scoring game between the Lobos and Texas Western College ended 14-14 at Mona hans Field in Fort Worth. Scott connected for a Lobos touchdown, Lochausen kicked extra points, and both teams traded scoring plays with early lead changes and strong passing. The Rams outgained in rushing while the Lobos surpassed them in passing, as spectators saw a lively, well contested oil field town matchup.

Lobo Loning Abilene Christian College Texas A. & I Tenas Weeleyan Fort Worth Om ‘Sealey Field Monahans Sul Ross Scott McCaleb Graves Lachausen Gus Miller Ram Hunter Rams McCauley Turner Wilkins Lobos Lochausen Pases T. W.C Rossonians Alpinettes Monahans-Wick Tt School Athletic Council Rust

Alpine Area First Frost of the Season Noted

Frost touched the Alpine area last Friday morning with minor impact as cool nights and lingering drought conditions continue. Ranchers seek rain amid light showers since August while heavy clouds teased moisture but failed to deliver. Several frost spots appeared around Fort Davis on the night of October 13, with no extensive damage and local weather described as brisk.

Ft. Davis Fort Davis C. H. Bird Getty

Teachers From West Texas To Visit Alpine Friday

West of the Pecos teachers from Presidio Terrell Brewster Jeff Davis and Pecos counties will attend a Delta Kappa Gamma gathering at Kokernot Lodge Bal Ross State College tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. Mrs Alma Thomas of Midland will speak and be honored at a reception. She is a past president of Midland Theta Kappa and attended international conferences in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo.

Presidio Terrell Brewster Jeff Davis Pecos Counties Delta Kappa Gamma Kokernot Lodge Bal’ Ross State College Alma ‘Thomas Midland Midland Theta Kappa Thomas Rio de Janeiro Tokyo Beta Tota Big Bend Irma Batey Sal Ross Rhoda Kelley Fort Stockton Mise Myrtle Whiteside Alpine Dessie Burnham Marathon Mise Velma Owens Fay Hamilton Allie R. McIntyre Shafter

Activities of Local FFA Unit Reviewed In Texas Outlook

In the Texas Outlook issue the Alpine chapter of Future Farmers of America is featured over two pages under First Aid, directed by E L Bailey. Alpine schools trainees have taught First Aid to Border Patrol and Texas Highway Department workers locally for four years.

Texas Outlook Isue Texas Teachers Cooperation Future Farmer of America E. L. Bailey Border Patrol Texas Highway Department

Lobos and Rattlers Clash In Alamo Conference Game

The Sul Bow Lovers travel to San Antonio for a 2:30 PM kickoff against St Marys Rattlers in the Alamo Conference. Injuries have hit Lobos with several key players sidelined since the A C C opener, while St Marys aims for revenge after last year 9 4 defeat.

San Antonio St Mary's University Rattlers Johnny Auten A.C.C Tom Fowler Conkrite Brandon Monahans St. Mary's Rattlers Lobos Rossonians Cere Pretahy

Alpine Juniors Fall to Marfa in First Loss of Season

Alpine Junior High was defeated by Marfa Yearlings 10 0 on Friday at Martin Field. Chappo DeVolin stood out for Alpine, nearly returning the opening kickoff for a TD before a teammate clipped him. Marfa scored on two runs and a reverse, while Alpine failed to threaten again as officials Wheat, Slack, and Subiett presided. The 110 pound weight limit applied. a rematch is set for this afternoon at Alpine Junior High Dust Bowl at 3:40.

Alpine Martin Field Marfa Chappo DeVolin Chappo Offeials Raymond Wheat Ceferee Monroe Slack Headlineswan John L. Subiett United States

Christian Science Group Opens Debt Free Church on East Ave

Otis Turner of the local Christian Science congregation announced their new church on East Ave E is completed and entirely debt free. The small 26 member group moved the building from its South Hill site and renovated it, with grounds to be beautified next spring.

Christian Science Tuse Otis ‘Turmer East Ave Safeway R. 8. Carnes Turner Hill Mr. Turner

Fallis Named New Patrol Head For Alpine Subdistrict

Earl Fallis is the new chief patrol inspector for the Alpine sub district Border Patrol succeeding G J McBee who transferred to the Tucson Arizona district. Fallis previously held a similar post at Tucson and has years in the Border Patrol with assignments in Marfa and El Paso. A former Marathon resident.

Earl Fallis Alpine Border Patrol G. J. McBee Tucson Arizona Mr. Fallis Marfa el Pa- 10 Marathon

New Auto Ownership Law Now Effective In Texas

Provisions of the Certificate of Title Act, from the 46th Texas Legislature, take effect October 1. It becomes illegal to sell or encumber a vehicle without a manufacturer or importer certificate. Buyers apply to the county tax collector, who forwards to Austin and issues a 25 cent receipt valid for ten days.

State of Texas Texas Austin

A J ie Dies at Temple Hospital in West Texas

A J ie Tippit aged 76 longtime Jeff Davis County resident died in a Temple hospital Monday. Born November 16 1886 in Louisiana he came to Texas in youth and taught at Fort McKavett later moving to Alpine in 1911 and developing the Mitre Peak ranch now famed as a beauty spot. He was a deacon in the local Baptist church and active in civic groups. Survived by his widow two sons Ray and Ralph a daughter Mrs Guy Caldwell and two grandsons. Funeral held Wednesday at the Baptist church with deacons and Odd Fellows in attendance.

Tippit Jeft Davis County Temple Hospital Temple Louisiana Texas Old Fort McKavett Mary Lee Laptist Oddfellows Todge Sivic Alpine Secion Dom Adams Baptist Church M. M. Ful‘ner The Oddfellows Fraternity Ray San Antonio Ralph Guy Caldwell Albany Jeannette Clifton Lee

Cowboys Beat the Bucks Here 34-14

Alpine High School Bucks fall 34 to 14 against Grandfalls Roy alty, with Weston racing 60 yards for the opening score. The Bucks play six man football next, facing Imperial Buena Vista at 8 pm, ticket policy unchanged.

Alpine High School Bucks Grandfalls Royalty Crew Butch) Crawford Butch Bucks Webb Imperial Buena Vista Crew Bo Graham Lobo Maria

Mountain Peaks and Small Town Ties Across the Big Bend

San Angelo business leaders urged cooperation with Alpine to advance the Big Bend National Park and highway 612. The piece cites traffic safety stats, notes on local rainfalls, a new 9500 field house at Pecos, and Pecos County’s liquor ordinance in football venues, highlighting regional ties and safety efforts.

San Angelo Alpine San' Angelo Big Bend National Park Sanderson Times Uvalde Cay Casas Pecos County Lth

Civilian Pilot Training School Planned at Sul Ross

The Civil Aeronautics Authority authorizes a civilian pilot training program at Sul Ross College with ground and flight instruction for 18 to 25 year old students. The plan includes 72 hours of classroom work and 35 to 50 hours of flight training under a qualified operator, with $40 total course fee covering medical exams and insurance.

National Youth Administration J. T. Williamson NYA Sul Rowe College Harry Hefenbrock John Robinson Kirk Newman Sul Ren State College H. W. Morelock Civil Aeronautics Authority U. S Robert HH. Hinckley Washington Oklahoma Sul Ross Sooner Air College of Oklahoma City Civ=iM Aeronautics Authority Oklaoma City Aeronautics Office Avice Civil ‘Aeronautics Authority

Cavalry Ends First Phase of Maneuvers in Balmorhea

Balmorhea October 17. Troopers of the U S army First Cavalry Division concluded the first phase of maneuvers after an organized withdrawal. About 3 500 mounted men formed the advance force of the Blue and Blass units and engaged reinforced enemy positions. An eight platoon mechanized attack against the Second Brigade on the left and a four platoon push against the Blue First Brigade were frustrated by heavy artillery and concentrated fire. Umpires ruled the Whites attack unsuccessful.

Balmorhea U.S Thy

Stock Shipments Swing Into High

One hundred twenty one cars of livestock left the Alpine shipping pene last week as the fall movement from this area began. Of the shipments reported 89 cars were sheep, all to Kansas City, and 32 cars were cattle to various points from the West Coast to Illinois and Virginia. Notable consignments include E. J. Benson to Fort Worth and Weston Bros sending two cars of sheep to Fort Worth.

Kansas City Ilinois Virginia E. J. Benson Fort Worth Bob Turner Weston Bros Ft Worth HLL Kobernot & Son Ft. Worth Rush Creek Cattle Co Eads Cole Foy Proctor Danville Liblerty Clayton Ind F.C. Letts Letts Jows W. B. Mitchell & Sons

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Monte Carlo Karl Rettinch West Morelock Sue B. Mann Kelley Batey Anna D. Linn Isabel Winter Alice Cowan Iris Bounds Comer Midland Sul Rose Women’s Residence Hall Siryliners Club ST. May's U Alpine Juniors Fallis A.J. Ie Meral Promine Cowboys Servne Hitler Rotary Pecos van Horn Sierra Blanca Balmorbea C.A.A Buffalo Jane Gillen
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