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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1926
Page
4
A recent Attor ney Generals department ruling states that a person driving his own motor vehicle for hire in freight service is not a chauffeur within the law’s intent and not required to have a chauffeur license. Vehicle owners and operators are still required to hold a chauffeur license when driving for profit on another vehicle.
A severe storm caused window and roof damage across Pecos and surrounding farms. Strong winds tore through homes, shattered shingles, and uprooted trees, with heavy hail reported in several districts. Local farmers faced delayed work as power outages and debris disrupted daily routines. Community members, led by church groups, prepared to assist victims and assess continued risks.
A reader expresses thanks to Alpine Meat Market for continued service under the new management Pate and Ray. The note credits the market for maintaining business and pledges ongoing patronage despite recent changes.
Mrs George Martin and Mrs son hosted a Thursday meeting at Willa ther where an interesting paper on Willa Cather as Novelist was read by Mrs Morelock. Mrs Walks described My Antonia in a pleasing way and a salad course followed. One new member was welcomed. Attendees included James Van Sickle Moorman Wood Haynes Middlebrook Walker Morelock W J McIntyre Bowles Turney Hancock Caldwell Burke Anja Wilson and the hostesses.
The piece argues fear and cowardice in dogs and people arise from early punishment and trauma. It cites a fox terrier hiding from thunder after being whipped by a boy, then parallels with children and public speaking. It suggests early fright shapes future behavior and discussions of punishment versus understanding.
A stern judge sentences a speeding suspect while bystanders react in garbled dialogue. A Toledo page also mentions oysters and sea life, with townsfolk visiting a school and a plate of questions about Samson and the Philistines.
A fragmented 1925 era clippings mix of school composition tales, local town anecdotes, a promotional note about a hotel and hospitality philosophy, wartime service mentions, a political primary slate for Marathon area with candidates for County Clerk and Commissioner, and booster town enthusiasm.
Ev. RM Miller formerly of Al tut, now in Center, will travel Alpine Web route to Presidio to assist Rev. C Bowles in a revival beginning April 1. Miller, a seasoned evangelist, has led successful meetings in multiple towns. He has pastored in Houston and Goose Creek, growing church membership, and served as superintendent of the Star of Hope.
The Church of Christ meets at the Courthouse each Sunday at 10 a.m. for Bible study and communion. The public is invited to attend.
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