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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1937
Page
1
A Mountain Peek column argues for privately built toll high speed corridors for commercial traffic to reduce truck and bus hazards on highways. It cites frequent trucking in weekend accident reports and endorses a national network, noting private capital backing and congressional attention.
Sheriff and judge investigated a death on the north side of the mountains as Albert Phillips aged sixty died by self inflicted gunshot. A note blamed no one and expressed he was tired of living. Phillips lived with brothers Lewis and Jim in Madero canyon country and was found behind the ranch house by Balmorhe residents.
Mrs W E Wheat escaped serious injury after her car was struck by a Southern Pacific train at the Fifth street crossing about 9:30 Wednesday night. She was returning to South Alpine when the accident occurred. her auto had been struck by a box car earlier but she survived with minor injuries and the car was badly damaged.
Burwell Boudreaux an Alpine boy was wounded in a hunting accident near Hovey Sunday during dove season opening. Jess Smith discharged a shotgun inside a car as Burwell stepped to open a gate. the shot hit his calf after glancing off a steel plate. He is recovering and expected to return to work next week.
Forty seven students are enrolled in two animal husbandry classes at Sul Ross College. About 25 Rambouillet and Delain sheep and 10 Hereford calves have been donated by prominent Texas breeders. Students will compete in livestock judging contests at Lubbock and Fort Worth next spring.
The published item incorrectly stated that residents of the county were exempt from license purchases. The corrected rule states no license is required for those under 17 or for hunters at their own residence who own or use land where they hunt.
An inscription honors benefactor W J McDonald of Paris Texas while a memorial room at the McDonald Observatory is prepared. The UT regents receive the W J McDonald Observatory Fund to aid building and equipping the observatory for astronomical study.
Lobos show up fine in daily workouts ahead of the season opener versus Texas A I at the Highland Fair in Marfa on October 8. Coach Graves and Robinson guide a varsity of about 24 from a larger squad of 40 plus players. Co captain Red Tipps and star RB Warnock are out. Barrow and Kellarman also depart. A game next weekend may feature Kelly Field Flyers or a freshman affair due to maneuvers, and Flyers may delay travel.
Alpine High school led by Red Allen dominated Balmorhea Yellowjackets 20 to 0 in the season opener. Red Stephens scored first with a five yard plunge, Sublett added a score, and Gentry tallied on a 30 yard run as the Bucks used nearly all players. They head to El Paso to face Valeta High under lights before hosting Van Ham High next Friday. Season tickets remain on sale at $1.20 per game.
Stockton Road and highway 67 from the U S 99 junction to the Pecos county line are to be completed and open to traffic within thirty days. A Buchmaier state highway resident engineer reports concrete work on bridges and culverts done by next weekend with only railing pours remaining about three weeks. The Brewster county project will finish the section from the U S 90 junction to the Santa Re railroad, with the last five miles near Pecos county already near topping.
Scattered rains and showers fell daily across the Big Bend Davis mountains area over the past week. Alpine saw only light showers. Marathon reported heavy rain midweek. Forecasters warn if moisture dries up in ten days to two weeks, Alpine grass could be very short.
The Modern Garage will occupy a new building with modern features including new lighting and neon signs. Van Binson, proprietor, says a hydraulic lift will equip the shop and the move from West College Avenue to the new site is expected about Oct. 1. Alpine Body Works will take over Binion’s old quarters on College Avenue.
Preliminary plans for the annual Red Cross Roll Call were discussed at a local chapter meeting last week. R. T. Bridge West Texas field representative attended. Shirley Scales was named Roll Call chairman for a drive starting Armistice Day and continuing through Thanksgiving. A follow up meeting to finalize plans will be held in late October.
Rev J Morrow pastor of the Presbyterian church was the featured speaker at the Marfa Rotary club meeting at Tenday noon. He spoke on Worship as a Community Service at the request of members. Accompanying him was Shirley Scales Alpine Rotary Community Service chair.
A Texas fund drive gains momentum to create a national park in the Big Bend region. Chicago visitors praised the area, Humboldt and local residents donated, and supporters from Alpine and Marathon echoed the push while artists and historians promote the project.
Affiliated National Hotels officials meeting in Fort Worth endorsed the plan to create Big Bend National Park, stating it would attract thousands of Texas tourists annually and boost state assets. Endorsers included John B. Miles of Galveston, Dallas F. Wales of Cactus Hotel San Angelo, Ray Cantrell of Galveston, Harold Elliott of Hotel Cortez El Paso, Chap Williams of Laguna Hotel Cisco, and W. O. Stewart of Brownwood and Southern Hotels.
San Angelo and El Paso began drives for the Big Bend park with San Angelo nearing 1300 in subscriptions while El Paso had about one third of its 10000 quota in the first days. Donors included several at 100 or more with some at 250.
Reagan County set a goal of 500 dollars for the Big Bend National Park fund. County Judge J. Wiley Taylor of Big Lake announced the campaign and named the committee including HL Puckett as vice chairman and secretary, Mayor R Theis, J P Ketrell of Big Lake State Bank, EW Le Fevre, Ed tam Kimsey, M R Williams, Mrs J Compton, Mrs H B Edens, Mrs W M Jackson, Mrs W Lofton and M A Wilson.
The El Progreso study club leads women's clubs in the region by subscribing 23 dollars to the Big Bend National Park fund, equating to 1 dollar per active member. The group, marking its tenth birthday, promotes the park through the Federation of Women's Clubs with president Mrs. Paul White. The drive urges each district member to buy an acre for the park. Members named include Mrs. Arledge, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Benson, Mrs. Brown, and others.
Hines Carries the Park Message to State campaign in Wichita Falls naming Hela Harry Hines as campaign committee chairman and Dr H W Morelock of Alpine directing efforts with A B Mayhew of Uvalde invited to lead appeals statewide to acquire the park for Texans.
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