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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1927
Page
2
At the regular monthly meeting of the county commissioners on Monday routine business was transacted. Judge James A. Burke chaired with Commissioners Hord Anderson Fourland Boreham present. Reports of J. K. Center J.P. Marathon W. H. Hagin J. Pat Alpine were approved along with the tax collector's report for March and other county ties for March 91.
A trash burn behind the Masonic Temple nearly ignited the rear of the Packaway grocery as high winds fanned the flames. The blaze threatened embers but was extinguished before the fire department arrived, and responders acted promptly.
In a disputed shipment, Ovta ssa and Company report delivering a third order of material to a St Louis buyer named Miss Abses fashown of St Santa. Mr Robinson confirms the third shipment and a party named Mes Jacoboen Ie u Med Crom.warve and Dought secured some material last Pall. The buyer says the material could not be obtained by the Mi careft Be one of the 500 at Sunday School Sunday.
Pete Crawford, a Big Bend guide, returned from a weeklong pack train trip with Harvey Ferguson, a distinguished writer who contributes to the Red Book. Ferguson wanted to see remote terrain, and Crawford guided him through the Dead Horse mountains and Chisos area, with Ferguson hinting at a return trip after leaving California.
The Alpine Texas firm reveals rental and sales listings for Mojave Theatre and surrounding properties. The notice notes waived charges for houses listed with the agency as it handles real estate leases and mining property ventures in the area.
The Marfa lodge degree team conferred the initiatory degree for the Alpine Oddfellows Monday night. Twelve or fifteen Marfa men attended, and a large crowd was present. Refreshments were served.
Col John Perkins, runner up for the El Mazda ring at the ceremonial in El Paso, received a diamond studded Latin Shrine pin this week. George W Davice acted as messenger in the presentation, with Alpine Ma participating. Mrs Perkins received a Shrine ring and a dainty ring for John, son of Mr. and Mrs. Perkins.
Miss Ora Jordan died Sunday night after collapsing Sunday morning from internal hemorrhage. Born in Alpine in March 1962, she spent most of her life there and joined Hopitat church in 1942. Funeral at Mrs. W. Hi Lease home with Rev. Buren Sparks officiating, many relatives and friends attending. Her mother Mrs. Tessie Jordan of Venice California and brothers Henry Walter and another listed sibling survive.
A note on the Chamber of Commerce changing the luncheon time is recorded. A soil survey plans by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station are discussed with free quarters for survey headquarters offered. Senator Berkeley praises Alpine citizens for building cottages and urges continued cooperation for town progress.
Alpine pool scene details suggest preparations for a busy season with facilities upgraded. References to training rooms, baths, and contractor work hint at improvements. Mentioned date implies potential Saturday opening for the upgraded facility.
The Toronto crusher stood in operation for several months and supported a large section of the 8 B, with this plant furnishing the necessary section.
The Mojave theater presents Sorrows of Satan on Friday and Saturday April 22 and 23 adapted from Marie Corelli. Brooklyn Eagle hails the film as top entertainment and praises Griffith for sharp direction and camera work.
Mr and Mrs J B Cade test this week for their home at San Antonio while dismantling the Southern Pacific rock crusher at Toronto five miles west of Alpine. Cade represents Charles M Schoenfeld of San Antonio who held the contract to tear down the plant. All material and machinery will be shipped to a point near San Antonio for a new crusher.
The Alpine Independent School District will hold an election on Saturday May 7 1927 at the County Court House in Alpine Texas to elect three Trustees. The polls open at 9 a m and close at 7 p.m. as directed by the Board of Trustees. F E Gillett President and Alfred A Newell Secretary announce the notice.
Classified note advertising household goods for sale from Alpine Motor Co with reference to Car Advertising in the Avi Moore and a circulation backing.
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