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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1924
Page
3
Mrs. E. S. Cross and Mrs. Sam Martin advertise ladies coats at reduced prices. Local items note visits, sales, and travels among Marfa, Alpine, Balmorhea, and Sanderson people. Mariners include J. E. Wheeler in Sanderson and Geo W Martin in El Paso. A variety of notices cover lost items, real estate, and community events.
President H W Morelock returned from Austin where he attended a meeting of State Teachers College Presidents. He then joined a Southwest Texas school superintendents meeting in San Antonio and spoke at Uvalde High School. Uvalde counted forty graduates this year and Morelock praised Sul Ross ties to future graduates.
Alpine swept the county meet with Marathon winning only the high jump while Henry Lease of Alpine took first in the other four events. Louise Scott and Scottie Kelly were chosen to represent Brewster County at the District meet April 18 and 19.
The Parent-Teachers Association schedules a meeting Friday afternoon April 11 at 3 30. District Interscholastic League shifts the date. A Chautauqua benefit runs April 30 to May 3 with Alpine and school supporters urged to cooperate and buy season tickets.
The Study Club met at Mrs. Hancock's home with Mrs. Gillett as joint hostess. Mrs. George W. Baines was elected delegate to the Sixth District Federation of Women's Clubs and the group joined the city Chamber of Commerce clean-up effort.
The Christian Church outlines Bible School at 10 o clock with room for more attendees. Morning sermon at 11 o clock titled The Supreme Quest of the Soul and an evening service at 7 45 with What Shall I Do With Jesus. Public cordially invited. Services continue next week under Pastor L Weil.
Rev Delber W Clark preaches at all evening services during Holy Week from Palm Sunday April 13 to Easter Sunday April 20. Services include Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and Evening Prayer with sermons. a question box at the door will provide frank, direct answers.
The Chamber of Commerce and City Commission back a citywide Clean City Campaign from April 9 to May 1. Five districts will organize through district leaders and captains, with weekly pep meetings and door pledges. The goal is a consistently clean town to attract students and homeseekers to Texas’ Alpine.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Crawford and daughters from Bisbee Arizona visit their daughter Mrs Roy Stillwell and may settle in Marathon. Local families report ill children in the Roy Wyatt household while L L Hess and Mrs Ben Taylor drive to San Antonio. Reverend Clark from Alpine leads service at Baptist church as seniors take state exams in Alpine. Marathon Ladies Social Club hosts Mah Jongy with guests Lora Martin and Arlene Beck. Thelma George Ferris marks her fifth birthday with a large group of friends and relatives.
Mr. H. C. Reed left Monday for his old home in Florida where he has accepted employment. A longtime Alpine citizen and former Winkler business manager, he and his family will be missed after school closes by Highland friends who extend best wishes.
City tax renditions close this week and residents are urged to file promptly with the City Tax Assessor. Call the City Office to complete renditions at once and avoid penalties.
Sul Ross State Teachers College announces a public Home Economics display on Thursday April 17 from 2 to 6 PM in the Home Economics rooms. Everyone is invited to view the exhibits and demonstrations.
Classified item noting a new sewing machine offered cheaply with inquiries directed to the Ritchey Hotel during dates 11 to 13. Local reader competition or sale context implied with brief, direct notice.
Mr. S A Arett of Marble Mountain Company Los Angeles arrived to start testing and development of marble resources. The firm, incorporated with a Los Angeles home office, plans a local camp and road repairs and aims to ship marble to Los Angeles within days. John Young of the area championed the revival and foresees future plants and local processing if demand proves viable.
E. E. Townsend announces he seeks the Brewster County and District Clerk post. He pledges careful personal attention and impartial service if elected. Townsend notes he cannot extend his sheriff and tax collector term due to business, but thanks voters for support.
A local listing highlights the Palace Pharmacy offering a complete line of notions and a finest selection of toilet articles for customers seeking daily essentials.
The Southern Pacific Special arrived Tuesday bearing Barbara La Marr and her party including Southern California chamber representatives. Mayor Berkeley and Alpine Chamber of Commerce officials greeted the star on the depot platform as crowds cheered and leaflets promoting Southern California circulated.
Miss Grace Bedell announces a display of work by the Home Economics Department on April 17 from 2 to 6 in the Home Economics rooms at the College. Everyone is invited to attend.
The church reports completing its yearly budget by March 31 with benevolent quota paid in full and a surplus. It invites members and visitors to attend the Presbytery of El Paso spring meeting on April 15 and 16, urging regular and prompt giving in the new year.
Mrs. Pearl Pulliam hosted a birthday dinner Sunday in honor of her father Sisti. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Allen, Mr. H. Palmer and Mr. W. Moore. Well wishes were extended for continued health and happiness as the years go by.
Cash or terms sale of two lots in North Addition and six in Shipman Addition. Will sell separately. Respond with address box 78 Austin Texas. 13-3 t.
An old style house cleaning becomes quicker and more thorough with a full range of specialized Fuller Brushes. The Fuller Man will demonstrate use, provide care tips, and call on homes to showcase guarantees against defects.
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