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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1940
Page
4
Marathon Health committee met in the school auditorium to discuss pest control and drainage. The session featured Mr C G Matthews, Miss McGuire, a state milk inspector visit, fly trap plans by manual training students, and a prize drive for eradicating flies.
The joint missionary meeting was held last Tuesday evening at Mrs. G. W. Worthingtons home with the Presbyterian and Baptist ladies presenting the program on Pauls Prayer to the Ephesians. Afterward a refreshment course was served to attendees including Mrs. R. R. Cook and Mrs. C. Mathews among others. The group later enjoyed Sunday dinner in town.
The excerpt includes a Brewster County bank affadavit sworn by cashier G B Crawford with a 1940 date, plus a long local notes section from Marathon describing birthdays travel to El Paso visits, residents relocating to Alpine, and social visits among local families.
A column quotes Ely Culbertson on courteous bridge play with tips for partners. It warns against sighing when viewing a hand and against overemphatic double signaling. It notes avoiding late or early doubles and adds a playful remark about minor spats and practical timing.
The game scene shows strong success with multiple slam attempts and ongoing bridge activity. Players tease a busy stretch ahead as the finals loom next week.
A local offer from The Avalanche gives a 25 percent discount on hotel bills in El Paso through purchasing scrip.
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