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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1927
Page
3
The Wottar campaign boosts The Avalanche circulation with strong backing and renewed support from local advertisers. The effort aims to expand reader access and grow regional engagement through targeted promotions and partnerships.
The Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 led by AL Jen, with a Business Men's Bible Class growing rapidly for men in the city. At 11 am Knights Templar will gather for Easter service with a sermon from the pastor. B P Ua meets at 645 pm. Evening evangelistic message at 745 pm.
James Episcopal Church will hold Holy Communion at 8 a.m. on Easter Sunday April 17 with Sunday School and mite box offering at 10 a.m. Evening service follows. Christian Science Odd Fellows new hall near Post Office hosts 11 a.m. Sunday gathering led by Father Old Eller, Priest-in-charge.
The Church of Christ holds weekly worship at the courthouse Sundays at 10 am with Bible study and communion. Midweek prayer is Tuesday at 8 pm. Christian Church plans Sunday school at the usual hour and urges large attendance to support a 500-member drive. Rev. M A Buhler of Marfa Christian Church preaches at 7 45 pm and invites the public.
Ozona will host the twelfth annual convention of the Sixth District Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs on May 3 4 5. Delegates from Alpine and other Davis Mountain clubs will attend. A very attractive program has been outlined. The Christian Missionary Society met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs F E Weyer's home with good attendance and interest.
The society voted funds for Ted Cross sowing and shifted to a devotional service this week. Various attendees shared poetry and readings while refreshments were served. Easter services, Sunday school, Epworth activities, and a public sermon were noted, with invitations extended for Miss Anne Sallee and Uber Lee Milliken’s Dallas wedding on April 22 at the First Baptist Church.
Miss Eddie Lee Garnett, daughter of Mrs Mary Garnett, married Mr Jack Crawford at Fort Davis on Monday March 28. Rev RL Ing Presbyterian minister officiated. The bride, raised in Alpine, is a popular Alpine High School alumna and works at the Alpine Meat Market where Crawford is employed. They reside in the Maugherty apartments in East Alpine as friends extend best wishes.
A Social Tuesday Evening at the Masonic Temple and next Tuesday's program honor the Newell family about to depart for an extended stay in California. Eastern Star auspices. Old fashioned games music readings and short speeches planned. Senior B Y P with guests enjoyed a Fern Canyon picnic at Tippit ranch north of town. Thirty youths joined by Rev Buren Sparks R J Ratliff Mrs A L Anthony and D M Bennett returned about 9 pm. Mountain climbing preceded a barbecue supper with trimmings generously provided by Mr Tippit.
Alpine Study Club met at the home of Mrs Walter Jenkins on April 7 with Mrs George Martin as co hostess. Spring flowers brightened the rooms and plans were announced for the Davis Mountain Federation meeting in Alpine in May. The month's program covered Ante Bellum Minor Poets Patriotic Songs led by Mrs Gillett.
Advertisement invites Alpine residents and West Texas travelers to use the Orndorff Hotel in El Paso as their headquarters. Describes every room as outside with bath and circulating ice water. Rates start at $2.60. Includes coffee shop, Spanish restaurant, barber and beauty shop in connection.
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