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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
2
Alpine officials praise local schools and pledge effort to maintain high standards. They anticipate no tax rate increase if valuations readjustment suffices, while acknowledging higher living costs require higher teacher salaries. Some opponents doubt plans to engage church groups in social events to boost attendance.
The High School launches a fund drive to build toilets, citing exposure to weather and sewer connections required by city law. Existing funds are insufficient for current expenses, so district property reassessment and higher taxes are proposed to cover costs. As of press time, contributions exceed $600 with many pledges pledged and receipts to be published.
The Christian Endeavor societies held very good meetings yesterday afternoon. It is hoped numbers will grow weekly and locations may be changed. Campbell of Terlingua was a business visitor in Alpine Saturday.
Leola Lucey, a Broadway cabaret star, will perform in Alpine on April 12. Her life story traces from a New York chorus role to understudy then star, driven by ambition and perseverance, with her concert billed as an invitation affair in Alpine.
Howard Der and another passenger were riding a jitney down Front Street when the steering gear jammed during a turn at Mitchell Gillett's corner causing the car to overturn. Johnson sustained severe hand cuts and other injuries, while Derrick was bruised and cut.
The Presbyterian Church invites worship with Bible school at 10 a.m. and Communion at 11 a.m. Easter Sunday will honor the Risen Lord with services at 10 a.m. and 7:13 p.m. Pastor H. J. Reemtsma extends a cordial welcome to all.
The Methodist Church invites worshipers to attend Sunday events starting at 9 a.m. with a preaching service, 11 a.m. church hour, 6 p.m. Fpworth League, and an evening service at 7:15 p.m. The morning Easter service will conclude with the Sacrament.
Sunday preaching by JH Walker on Where Baptists and the Interchurch World Movement and a 4 PM sermon topic Rich but Sad Home. Episcopal, Presbyterian, and young people's meetings listed with leaders and program topics, including Easter themes, devotionals, scripture readings, elections of officers, and closing song services. All welcome to attend.
An official notice announces that starting at 4 o clock this afternoon April 1 1920 authorities will arrest any person driving an automobile with an open snuffbox or other tobacco in sight within the city limits of Maine. A separate line notes examinations for teachers and surveyors certificates will be held at the high school next Friday and Saturday.
Contests are slated at the high school with the junior division on Monday evening April Sth and the senior division on Tuesday evening April 6. The events begin at 7 30 p m with participants from the community invited to attend and support the speakers.
Casner Motor Company received a carload of Buicks last week, including three touring cars and one roadster. The delivery marked a significant business milestone for a few days.
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