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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1941
Page
1
The Hillbilly Heckler column mocks rival readers and threats while noting 52 guaranteed readers including Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Brown from Jerome Arizona. It reports Apple harvests in Fort Davis and TDG guard duty by Stayer A J Owens in Fort Hancock during maneuvers.
Alpine public schools will open Monday for the 1941 42 term under a 12 grade system. Supt R M Bankhead notes shifts include high school grades 10 11 12, junior high grades 7 8 9, and new registration times for seniors juniors sophomores and new students.
Rev. R. L. Wittner of San Antonio accepts the Alpine Baptist church call and will begin his pastorate September 14. He preached to Alpine on August 26 and the unanimous call followed a pulpit committee recommendation. A deacons meeting confirmed his decision and outlined his work plans. Paul Forchheimer of Austin visited his parents here last weekend.
Barry Scobee reports on the Reynolds cattle company buffalo herd at the Jeff Davis Culberson county border. More than 40 animals graze across a 75 square mile pasture near Rockpile country, living largely undisturbed while tourists photograph them. The herd began in 1915 with five from the Goodnight herd, growing slowly and possibly reaching about 10 more in five years. The ranch contemplates disposal to Big Bend National Park as numbers rise. The flesh is beeflike but darker. a Goodnight tale says buffalo cows bear calves late in life.
Sul Ross prepares for the fall term with a joint effort by faculty and upperclassmen to guide hesitant freshmen. Church Day on September 21 involves Alpine churches, Freshman Friends greet newcomers, and the tradition of painting the Bar-SR-Bar on College Hill begins with roll call on September 20 followed by a campus wide sophered supper at Kokernot Park.
Lykes Bros of Florida and Cuba fame contract to buy the O2 ranch of about 270000 acres south of Alpine in Brewster and Presidio counties from Aetna Life Insurance. The well fenced property will be stocked with 7000 to 8000 cattle and sold for 3 per acre in a cash deal. Former owner was W W Turney of El Paso with parts leased to M G Michaelis Jr. and family from El Paso and Fort Worth.
About 125 members from Texas Defense Guard Companies A B and C based in Alpine Marathon and Terlingua are set to take part in the first field maneuvers at the Richardson ranch just south of Strobel east of Alpine. Major A E Owens of the 3rd battalion will direct the operation with Lt J W Koker Lt W B Dorris Lt C B Griggs and Capt George Pugh in key roles. Capt Duncan acts as adjutant. Capt J T Godsey Sr is ill. Shafter Presidio company of the 3rd battalion cannot attend due to mine operations. Company B of the 46th battalion at Fort Davis and Valentine is invited.
The application of GR Gree to sell beer at Buckhorn cafe on East Holland avenue was denied by County Judge R B Light after a Texas Liquor Control Board hearing Tuesday morning. A second hearing for Herman Gonzales to sell beer at Romans cafe south of the railroad is set for September 9.
City schools announce a faculty meeting to be held Monday evening at 8 15 in the senior high auditorium. A short program will be offered for patrons before individual meetings of each school's faculty to discuss plans for the coming term. Patrons are invited to attend to meet the faculty members personally.
Frank D. Quinn secretary of the State Parks board announces an imminent land-buying drive for Big Bend tourist facilities. An Alpine aide and a team of purveyors, appraisers, clerks, and lawyers are being mobilized in the Hord building to execute the plan.
Amon Carter says immediate steps will develop tourist facilities in the Big Bend park once land is acquired. M R Tillotson of Santa Fe National Park Service is asked to provide plans for Texas first national park. D A Bandeen notes need for adequate accommodations before Texas reaps economic benefits from the $1.5 million land investment. Frank D Quinn to open Alpine offices Sept 2 with E E Townsend assisting.
C Brite age 81 prominent ranchman and church benefactor of West Texas dies after an appendectomy operation performed last Saturday. He leaves a widow daughter and two granddaughters. Funeral set for three this afternoon at the Christian church in Marfa.
Barry Scobe reports that the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park are becoming an artists paradise as painters like Harry Anthony de Young and Fred Darge work on canvases amid the canyon and river country. The piece highlights past shows and the striking Mount Smory scene capturing dawn light and cobalt skies.
A week of heavy rain dropped 1.23 inches last Thursday and 0.18 inches the day before, lifting August total to 2.42 inches. Additions of 0.23 and 0.58 inches brought weekly and yearly totals to 2.3? and 21.04 inches as mild weather persisted. Widespread showers hit the Big Bend and Davis Mountains, with Alpine region noting significant rainfall. Jack and Phil Swatzell left Tuesday for Stephenville after visiting friends.
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