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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1928
Page
7
In Precinct No 2 Democratic primary voters are informed that N B H Moorefield announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace. He asks for community support and notes the primary date July 28, 1928.
Marathon topped Wester County rivals 170 points to Alpine 120 at the Friday meet held in the community. Event winners for Marathon included senior essay Bonnye Shoemake and ward school essay Bernice Carter, with multiple top finishes in spelling, declamation, tennis, track, and more. Alpine claimed several senior and junior events such as extemporaneous speaking, tennis, and spelling, while area clubs held missionary society activities and community birthday celebrations.
The Sunday school hosts an after program from 11 to 12 on Sunday morning. Revival services begin Sunday at 7 pm. Prof. J. D. Swaxerty of Atlanta will direct the choir and assist the pastor.
On Monday afternoon the Bridge club enjoyed several hours of cards with Mrs. Roy Stillwell as hostess. Mrs. D. W. Collins won the high score and Mrs. Ed Toddson placed second. Tea, cream, and cake were served to the participants.
A fragmented note about residents named Marat and a cleanup push mentions trash removal and uncertain wording. The readable bits point to a local initiative to clean streets but lack clear details on participants or dates.
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