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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1937
Page
1
A fragmented notice announces the Highland Fair catalog sale dates October 1 to 6 and 8. It urges Highland county residents to support the event held in the village despite unclear details and mentions safety concerns near school routes and a recent fire destruction nearby.
A fragment from a Harmony item notes a dollar deal or settlement not proving highly advantageous. Limited readable context omits key parties, dates, and exact terms, leaving uncertainty about scope or impact.
Alpine schools opened with 657 pupils enrolled across four divisions as Mexican child arrivals and higher high school attendance push totals up. Meriwether ranch north of Alpine, a 14 000 acre property, has been leased to Yeager and Bledsoe of Brownwood for operation starting November 1, with Meriwether family retaining residence and livestock details undisclosed.
A country weekly editor comments on preferring plain old make-up over modern streamlined layouts and dash usage, lamenting the loss of traditional newspaper style in today’s issues. The piece defends familiar, rustic editing and signals a fondness for the old format.
Registration for the term at Lath County College is underway as President Elsam Morelock notes the first-day enrollments are the largest since inception. Many returning students have yet to register while officials predict a record season. a trip to McDonald Observatory and a barbecue at Koerner Park are planned for students tomorrow.
The Parent-Teacher Association will hold the first meeting of the school year at the Junior High building next Monday at 2 30 p m Announced this week a membership drive will be launched at this meeting and attendance of patrons and others interested urged The section of Keste Baty inten M0 1 rebond ot 90 000
Fort Davis September 16 A telegram to W B Mitchell president of the Highland Hereford Breeders association reports calves from Highland County won the grand champion in the feeder class at the Ohio State Fair. The Fort Devi cattle weighed 308 pounds at sale and 909 pounds at the fair, selling for 3 50 per pound after gaining 23 pounds during feeding. Steiner Son of Kenton Ohio owned the cattle at Marfa auction and exhibited them at the fair.
Forty six men reported for practice this week following the opening of Sul Ross football camp last Friday. The squad includes freshmen and veterans, with Co-Captains Tipps and N Tipps leading, and a practice game against Kelly Field Flyers slated for October 2 at Highland fair in Marfa.
The tenth Highland fair returns October 7-8 in Marfa with a larger turnout expected. George Jones, president of the fair association, cites a strong calf crop and high prices as building confidence. Highlights include a free barbecue, a world open western rodeo, dances, and the Highland feeder sale. Sul Rows College plays Texas A. and L. of Kingsville Saturday afternoon.
Alpine Mexican Expinosa attempted to jump from a moving freight train at Marfa around midnight Tuesday while en route from Alpine to Valentine seeking work. His right leg was mangled and amputated above the knee at Peterson Hospital in Marfa after he was run over.
Heavy rain across the Big Bend region was report edly widespread with 8 to 10 inch totals on some ranches. The Jim P Wilson and O2 areas saw the heaviest falls while McElroy’s adobe structures were washed away. Bridges were washed out south of Marathon delaying traffic as showers extended from Alpine to Fort Stockton.
W C Mahan president of the Ft Worth Typographical Union visits Alpine with his wife and daughter to promote fundraising for a national park in the Big Bend region. He lauds the area’s peaks and canyons and urges Texans to contribute toward acquiring the land for a major recreational site. County and state chambers back the effort as a means to attract tourism and compete with other Southwest states.
Fort Davis scene shows strong local backing for the Big Bend park movement with chamber of commerce leaders and residents pledging donations to buy acres. Alpine is praised for initiating the effort as Dr. C Raton notes the park will benefit Fort Davis and many Texas towns, including Alpine Marfa and Pecos.
Mayor Scarborough of Coleman argues Big Bend country is not ideal for hunting citing scenery as a drawback yet admits trips there inspired support for establishing a national party in the area. He supports a park takeover by National Park Service and notes Coleman’s highway location could benefit from increased traffic.
A brief regional note emphasizes appreciation for newspapers and state media in advancing local matters. It mentions collaboration with industry leaders and all regional residents as efforts continue across the region.
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