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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1925
Page
2
The Alpine audience discusses the city’s lighting needs amid Yesterday’s All Perko Day activities. The editorial questions Senator Berkeley’s influence on El Paso interests and urges citizens to evaluate local advocacy without bias.
The town urges advertisement of Alpine and Davie Mountains as a summer educational and scenic attraction. Officials pledge cooperation with the railroad to honor special rates and draw Texan visitors to Brewster and surrounding areas for recreation and study this season.
Senator Dentimin Derkeley praised Alpine for its cleanliness and order as he returned from a trip. He highlighted the contrast with nearby towns and urged residents to maintain the standard. Clean-up Week runs April 21, tying Alpine’s effort to hosting the Sixth District Federation convention and visiting prominent women guests.
In Alpine Dr. Benjamin Po Berkeley faces accusation from El Paso residents that he pushed the plan to move Highway District No. 6 headquarters from El Paso to Alpine. The senator’s reply to the charge is awaited.
Fred erick J. Haskin notes in the Paso Herald that five engineers started the first labor bank in Chewelah while 29 more banks have formed, seven more underway, and 60 others in planning stages. He cites that banks aim to safeguard deposits and operate like businesses under law, countering fears of radical misuse amid labor-capital parallels.
Senator Benjamin F. Berkeley states he did not seek or influence a relocation of Highway Headquarters from Fort Faas to Alpine. He explains the decision was by the State Highway Commission and that he cannot protest a move to any location serving the district. The letter to Mr. Burkett calls for full disclosure of the facts for El Paso readers.
Willie J Matthews was born in Montana on June 14 190% and died in Alpine Texas on March 26 me25 after a life moving from Montana to Washington then Alpine. He worked as a messenger for Western Union and telegraph operator then moved to Snyder Texas before returning home to Alpine where he passed away after a long illness. He leaves a father, mother, three brothers and a sister and his friends are thanked for flowers and kindnesses during his sickness.
Two American visitors in a Malaia cafe rely on a waiter and a local artist to improvise a drawing. A political figure uses the scene to mock their failed prank as onlookers react with quiet amusement and a foretold plan unfolds.
A fragmented text describes a crowded event at a New York suburb venue with a performer delaying his act while attendees await. The parish priest urges the showman to proceed, citing long waits and a large audience eager for the act.
Readers are invited to form as many words as possible from the letters in TOILET NECESSITIES for a grand cash prize fund of 83000. Send a stamped self addressed envelope for the circular and rules to Sheffield Laboratories Department 12 Aurora.
State Superintendent S. M. N. Marrs outlines per capita apportionments for 1924-25 and estimates for 1925-26 and 1926-27. The letter notes $4 per capita payments, bond status of counties, and pending legislative actions affecting school funds and budgets.
Palm Sunday April 5 with Church School at 10 a m Evening Prayer and Sermon at 7 45 p m Holy Week follows April 6 7 8 with 7 p m Holy Communion brief service and address led by DELBER W CLARK
The W A A of Sul Ross entertained Alpine, Maria and Valentine volleyball squads in Alpine March 7 as district championship contenders. Miss Britt welcomed guests in the dim Girls Gymnasium and extended Sul Ross hospitality. District ILA director V J Smith spoke and Hub Hest sang. council members served.
Box 877 El Paso Texas 13 26 41 presents a concise argument on biblical sufficiency for faith. It asserts scripture guides belief and practice, highlighting its complete counsel for life, doctrine, and conduct without extra revelation.
The Church of Christ holds Sunday services at 10 a.m. in the Justice's Room at the Court House for Bible study and communion. All are invited to attend.
Next Sunday morning the sermon will be The Nurture of the Child. No evening service due to revival at the Christian Church. Evening service at 8 o clock, Wednesday prayer meeting at 6, Senior Epworth League at 7 15, choir practice at 8 Friday.
The Presbyterian Church will observe the Lord's Supper Sunday at 11 o clock with new members received. A special sermon titled The Three Groups of Calvary will be part of the program. Members and visitors are urged to attend. The school of religious training meets at 10 a.m. Evening service is canceled for Christian Church events.
Lord's Day services begin with Bible School at 10 a.m. Communion at 11:20 a.m. Sermon at 11:30 a.m. Evening program includes Junior C E at 3 p.m. and preaching at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor S. R. McClure extends cordial invitation to the public.
Sunday School led by Prof H E Allen at 9 45 morning preaching at 11 00 Sunbeams led by Della Tyler at 3 00 Intermediate and Senior Bly P U at 7 00 evening preaching at 7 45 Prayer Meeting on Wednesday at 7 45 W M U meets Tuesday at 3 00 First Wednesday monthly is regular conference Teachers Meeting and Sunday School Conference at last half hour of Wednesday service Pastor C Bowles oversees the programs.
The Summer Bulletin proof went to the printer and copies are expected soon. Catalog and Schedule Committee notes the bulletin will resemble last summer with added pictorials. The session is split into two six week halves with classes meeting six times weekly so students can complete two courses.
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