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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1949
Page
2
News from Ante lope lodge reports a campaign promoting Alpine scenery and climate in Fast Texas. The mayor hints that Sunday Houston newspaper ads generate inquiries and lure Glen McCarthy followers to visit. The piece notes Alpine’s appeal compared with Houston’s flat horizon and heat.
The note disputes any immediate public works funds for a $350,000 immigration station, noting no money is available now and the border patrol site move from Alpine remains unlikely. The editor thanks the Texas Highway Department for adding flora to a North Fifth Street triangle project and jokes about borrowing garden tools.
A fragment references printing supplies including sulphite beads rag content bonds onion skin mimeograph papers and ditto paper alongside the Ava lanche listing.
In Alpine community pages, readers discuss local programs by Hugh Akin and Alpine service clubs planning unified projects, the Wilfred family’s declamation talents, and remarks on politics and current events. Also noted are the water bond election in Alpine, ballgame season wrap, and John Carrico bringing in outside musical groups to Sul Ross College.
The Avalanche notes items for sale including typewriter ribbons, paper, car bonnets and second sheets as part of a local listing.
In the notice the speaker states all classified advertising must be paid in advance with no exceptions for regular monthly account holders. The message also expresses frustration about being reminded of their better mood when not feeling bad.
Beta Iota Delta Kappa Gamma and Alpine Classroom Teachers Association held a joint meeting at the Methodist church parlor. Miss Lois Gray of Fort Worth spoke on Texas education legislation as about one hundred members and guests attended in formal attire.
A sequence of bridge parties is recounted with hostesses Mrs. Clay Holland and Mrs. J W Frazer hosting luncheon and home games. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Benson Mrs Sohl and Mrs Allen and later to Mrs Newsom and Mrs McIntyre.
Mrs. Dave Sublett was honored at a Monday bridge party for Mrs. John L. Sublett of San Angelo with guests including Mesdames Sohl Newsom Young Ill Holman and Moss. Prizes went to Mrs. Sublett, Mrs. Sohl, and Mrs. Holman. A benefit bridge at J. E. Burgess home drew eight tables. prizes to Mrs. Winter and Mrs. Logan. Mrs. Breshears hosted a dessert bridge March 23 honoring a bride Mrs. Tom Stovell with decorations by Theda LaBeff and pink wedding bell motifs on tables and score cards.
Fifteen members of the Presbyterian choir were guests of the Women’s Council and the Ora Hart Circle at a Monday night supper in the Hospitality room. More society news on Page 5.
Hap questions a woman about her English speaking, challenging her language and prompting a tense exchange. The dialogue centers on language ability and acceptance.
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