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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1933
Page
2
A damaged archival newspaper fragment from Alpine Texas describes a second class matter designation and Brewster County publication notes. It includes garbled lines about the Alpine Avalanche and editor details, with a stray subscription price and phrases indicating local upbuilding and notices.
Parent-Teacher Association plans a Monday afternoon meeting at 9 20 in the Junior High auditorium. Dr A M Bampley will address on Bateguard Mental Health of the Child. Delegates' reports from the district conference in Van Horn will be heard. A good attendance is urged.
The Alpine community and many kind helpers are thanked for support during a recent bereavement. Family members Mrs Jack Holiday Mrs Mattie McNell Lata and Ray express gratitude for faithful search efforts and kindness that will not be forgotten.
Multiple congregations announce a Resurrection Day program with Sunday school at 9 45 and morning worship at 11, plus Easter cantata led by a choir, evening services, and midweek prayer. Pastors Bridges Davis Sparks invite all to attend gospel singing and services.
The St James Episcopal Church offers Holy Eucharist at 7 20 am and evening prayer with Rev Joseph Swift. A Christian Science lesson sermon for April 16 cites biblical texts from Timothy and Hebrews. Granada theater on Haw Street features matinee and night showings. Alpine Lumber Co Haw Dept advertises pocket and butcher knives.
An early health ad explains Cardus as a tonic to improve appetite and strength, aiding digestion and overall wellbeing. It warns that insufficient or poorly utilized nourishment can hinder the body’s work and promises relief from aches as vitality improves.
Dorothy Scannell and Mrs Dennis of Marfa hosted two parties at their home with Miss Georgia Bennon and Miss Merle Smith winning high scores in games. Lee Kokernot earned top score for men with a dressed hen prize. Attendees included J W Sheppard, Knox Reid, Garnett, Frank Young, and many more. A later afternoon gathering featured numerous guests and casual entertainment.
A club program featured readings including The House by the Side of the Road and The Last Rose of Summer. Mrs Stayes Bogel presented Show Rose Marin while Mrs D Wood accompanied. The State Federation topic was addressed with notes on Texas club districts and outstanding club accomplishments by local members.
The Wednesday Bridge Club met at Mrs. Shir ey Scales home on April 1. Attendees included Jesdaine Scvar Martin, W. H. Burress, John Gillett, C. Wells McIntyre, Ernest D. Wood, with Mrs. Holland as high for members and Mrs. Terry winning a guest prize. Each guest received a deck of cards and a salad and dessert course was served on decorated table trays.
Mrs. A P Robinson and Mrs. A Beard hosted the study club at Mrs. Beard's home. Bouquets of bridal wreath enhanced the reception. Mrs. Hancock presided and led the agenda with two parts. Part one featured a Home Demonstration program including a paper by Mrs. Hancock and readings by Mrs. Beard aligned to the topic The Breed.
Two nearly new furnished units near the college offering reasonable rent. Mrs. J. W. is the contact for details and appointments. Listings note a prompt response for inquiries and viewing.
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