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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1922
Page
5
Marfa visitors include W. J. Yates and Ad Harvick. Alpine guests Mrs. Harper McFarland and others. Fresh fish and oysters at The Packaway. various rentals and houses for sale. Palace Pharmacy ad promotes Tanlac and remedies. Community notices cover visits, farming, auctions, and local theater at Big Bend Theatre.
The Avalanche reprints the obituary of Logan Stroud on another page due to an erroneous death date in the earlier copy. The notice appears again to correct the record and ensure accurate death details are published.
A letter announces the March 23 death of H W McQuirk of Deming New Mexico. Known as Mack he spent twenty years as a Persidio County stockman and later lived in Brewster County before moving with his family to Deming. He had roots in Presidio County during the wild days and left many sincere friends.
The Alpine city elected its existing slate of officers for another term with minimal turnout. Mayor Benjamin W F Berkeley and commissioners F E Gillett and George Baines faced no organized opposition as public works continued under the current administration and fewer than 200 votes were cast.
Miss Head, a trained nurse, has returned to El Paso after special work at the Alpine hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts went home to Marathon last Saturday. their daughter was operated on and joined them. Mrs. McMillan, wife of Alpine's Presbyterian minister, returned home after a week in hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers of Sanderson stayed for several days of special treatment as the hospital grows in popularity for care.
Invitation to attend the Paramount Special Heliotrope on Wednesday and Thursday nights next week at Bee Bend Theatre. Arrive early for seating and share your value opinion of the picture after the show. Attendance has no obligation.
Tomorrow afternoon at 30 o clock the corner stone for the new Episcopal Mission church will be laid with ceremony. The program is under the auspices of Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of Texas with the local lodge invited.
A correction notes the Retail Merchants Association set 6:30 PM as closing time for Alpine stores, not 6:00 PM as previously reported, with the change effective starting April 1.
Graduating students are asked to visit the Avalanche office to inspect a display of sample commencement and graduating cards and programs. Come in early to make selections and avoid disappointment, as samples cannot be taken from the office.
J D McCutcheon announces his bid for Brewster County sheriff and tax collector. A 15 year county resident and rancher with Jackson & Harmon, he now co-owns Cash Meat Market south of the S P tracks. His supporters call him competent, energetic, and ready to serve.
Herbert B. Pruett announces his candidacy for constable in Brewster County Precincts 1 and 2 for the July primaries. Supporters praise his qualifications and character, noting Alpine city-wide responsibilities and the duties of a peace officer.
The Alpine meeting of the Presbytery of El Paso convened at the Fort Davis Presbyterian church on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Women's Missionary Society met at the Methodist church. Delegates from El Paso included Elder C A Brown and Rev J A McMillan. Rev McMillan elected Moderator for 1922-3.
Deputy Sheriff Morgan arrested One Thos Pres sler on Alpine streets holding him for the El Paso sheriff. A Mexwell car matching the description led to the capture on Main Street. El Paso deputies later transported the prisoner to jail after returning from Alpine.
Hon W A Black longtime Sul Ross ally and college measure advocate will speak to Alpine residents at the Normal auditorium at 10 o clock Saturday morning and will be glad to meet Alpine citizens.
Alpine Society notes the Sunset Sewing Club met at Mrs. A M Turney home with officer elections. Little Miss Adrian Turney elected President and Josephine Cotter secretary. Members and guests enjoyed sewing games and cake and punch. Admission for a campus screening is 30 cents with no reserve seats.
Misses Carmack invited a small group for a Friday evening at home. Guests included Miss Louisa Montgomery Miss Edith Bessie Opal Burford A V Robinson Ruskin Dowdy and Welborn McKay.
Dr and Mrs J R Middlebrook with Miss Ethel Waters entertained many friends last Friday March 31 with a 42 game at their home. Five tables featured divinity and fudge and a salad course was served to couples including Mr and Mrs Clay Holland Mr and Mrs W Baines Mr and Mrs Stigler Mr and Mrs Ferguson Mr and Mrs Casner Mr and Mrs Hord Mr and Mrs Gentry Mrs Roy Spence of Maria Miss Jettie Carr Miss Bess Newton and others.
Mr and Mrs C F E McCool chaperoned a group of young people on a weekend frolic to the George A Brown ranch, noted for its beauty and kind hosts. Guests included Miss Ina Evans Grace Vandiver Lice Wood Day Baker Mirian Webb and Messrs Charles Brown Jr D B Burrth J Hord Ernest Kring.
A strenous life merrily presented as a college farce by student members. The production promises lighthearted interludes and playful scenes characteristic of campus theater.
Winners in the declamation contest held last Thursday in the high school auditorium include Blanche Cotter Dorothy Austin and Georgia Lee Smithers in first to third places among junior girls. Walter Garnett led among the Charles Coleman group with Dodd and Metcalf following. Miss Minerva Jones of Presidio visited her sister Mrs C A Brown last weekend. Miss Lancaster of the S L Ros Normal College plans to organize Girl Scouts. girls 10 to 15 may join with written parental consent.
Alpine Hospital announces readiness to admit patients needing rest personal attention or operations. Features include comfortable ventilated rooms well equipped operating room and trained nurses on call day or night. For inquiries contact Mrs O V Nettleton Alpine Texas via phone.
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