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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
2
Alpine Publishing Company in Livingston lists editor subscription price and ad rates for second class mail. The notice references Pearce in Alpine and marks the date Thursday April 5 1917 with catalog details of the press and publication terms.
Weet Texas Motor Co, Ford agents, expanded and reorganized their salesroom in the Masonic building. Stock moved to rear for a 30 by 30 foot display area with cabinets and bins designed by Ford experts. The shop touts a vast parts inventory and aims to be among the best stocked Southwest Texas dealers. Also notice: Alpine Independent School District election set for May 5, 1917 to elect three trustees. Presiding Judge John Young. Judges E R Bentley and C C Dugat appointed. The official notice is dated March 31, 1917.
Cleanup efforts kicked off at Sul Ross Normal College in Alpine with volunteers from campus groups and local clubs rallying to spruce up grounds, paint facilities, and remove debris ahead of upcoming events and new term.
Notice forbids any hunting fishing camping on the premises under law. Do not trespass on private property. rubbish should be placed in convenient locations. Fly season urged to prevent disease. appeal to keep West Texas area clean starting April 11 12 and 13. Re. Taylor Wood and coal at Caldwells.
Governor Ferguson signs the Sul Ross Normal bill creating an Alpine college to educate teachers for Texas schools. The move is praised for aiding West Texas, expanding local schools, boosting Alpine’s growth, and supporting next generation teachers through state maintenance and community development. Notable supporters include J. D. Jackson, Dr. B. F. Berkeley, Senator Claude Hudspeth, and Representative M. M. McFarland.
First Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 10 a m and B Y P U at 4 p m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting choir practice and teachers meeting at 8 p m. Friday events listed with evening schedule.
The Star Theatre listing outlines a week of showings including Rest for a Lively night and Noh Chae seen by Dr. Dorsey Lap Diamonds. Wednesday features Rex The Melody of Death and Powers Giants of the American Forest. Thursday highlights Photoplay reels, with Friday and weekend offerings such as That Damgone Dog and Joker Out for the Dough. Animated Weekly No. 386.
The First Methodist Church offers Easter services at 11 with all other usual services held this Sunday. Everyone is invited to worship with us. Pastor J. H. Messer delivers the message.
Brewster County Sheriff J A Walton notes public sales of real estate in Alpine on the first Tuesday in May 1917. The listings include parcel owned by J H Bell and D L Musgrave with bids opening 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brewster County Courthouse. Notices appear in the Alpine Avalanche as required by law.
One State of Texas Brewster County justice issues alias execution and fee bill to collect $137.89 plus costs in favor of Lee Glasscock. Sheriff J A Walton levies on Estate Abstract No. 6590 Certificate 432 Survey 809 O W Bennett grant, 676 12 acres, in Brewster County. Property is seized for sale on first Tuesday in May 1917 at Brewster County Courthouse in Alpine between 10 am and 4 pm.
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