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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1925
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche notes the upcoming convention week for the ladies as Alpine invites officers delegates and visitors to enjoy Alpine's fine spirit. The paper urges readers to take part in this splendid opportunity to meet local people and get acquainted with the community during the next seven to eight days.
A student reflection argues that enjoying life at a college hinges on mindset rather than circumstance. It notes distance heightening appeal, suggests social participation boosts school spirit, and claims complaint lowers morale, urging positive outlook to foster loyalty.
On last Friday evening at Ma wonie Hall Alpine Chapter No 142 O KE conducted memorial services for WC Livingston and JOC Bind prominent Masons and Eastern Star members. J W Chisholm delivered the address "Crowning the Hat" with a fine female trio. The funeral decorations were described as very beautiful.
The high school announced entrants for the Alpine Declamation contest during the Interchool League. Mian Plame te Cotter won the center prize, Mrs Louise Scott will represent the Junior Alpine girls, with Senior boys Walter Garnett and Junior boy Ridward Tayideen also chosen. Superintendent SM Melton said contestants are ready for keen competition.
Alpine with county aid approves deed of preowned land for a garage and shop to serve Highway Department District 6. Building cost around 2500 dollars donated by the county. three court house offices to be used for highway HQ. All county commissioners present at the regular meeting led by Judge Burke. Lawrence C. Dilley opens wind and percussion studio in Alpine. Whitely to organize a local band with prior success in Oregon and California locations.
A Alpine meeting drew John Perkins and J J Jackson plus other speakers for nine talks during a hot mile tour. The crowd in each town was large with good reception and expected benefits from advertising for Sul Mer. A committee of Berkeley and Clay Kelland arranged Alpine events and flags were planned to honor visitors from across the state.
The Building Committee reports the new Methodist Church will be completed and turned over by the 25th. All obligations to date are met but about 2000 unpledged funds must be raised locally within ten days. The Spanish mission architecture is praised and contractor W. A. Catnan is commended for the fine construction.
Public invited to view the Exhibit of the Domestic Science and Drawing departments set for April 22 23 and 24 from 9 AM to 6 30 PM in rooms 214 219 and 27 of the college building Visitors will tour the displays across the three days showcasing student work and seasonal projects.
A sixteen year old immigrant rises from humble poverty to wealth as a real estate operator on New York's East Side. He cannot read or write, yet he builds a fortune and receives a loan offer from a bank after explaining his literacy limits. The bank manager admires his success.
Joseph Heatrecard Irving known as Joe Irving dies in a El Paso hospital on April 16. Alpine residents recall him as a leading West Texas rancher and businessman who helped develop the Big Bend area. Born in Attala County Mississippi May 39 185% he moved to Texas in 1967, later ranching in Brewster County and owning the X Far Ranch now part of Merriwether Ranch. He supported the Alpine Presbyterian Church and was married to Meeta King in 1884 with surviving siblings and relatives listed.
Work began Tuesday on an addition to the Caldwell warehouse. The new space will house W. K. Caldwell offices and torn room once finished. The old portion is leased to Waples-Platter Grocery Co for one year with a one year option. W. A. Gatman holds the contract.
Stonie Brown of Elida New Mexico is visiting his nephew Sam Coffey in Alpine this week. He arrived Monday from Fort Stockton where he had visited relatives. He may move here in the future.
Governor Ferguson issued a proclamation restricting cattle from 12 New Mexico counties with scabies. Infected cattle must have a certificate from a United States Department of Agriculture inspector. A B Anderson of Marathon reported Alpine business and notes a rain-soaked 106 mile range aiding early honey production with spring honey due May 1.
Lee Bivens, noted Panhandle cattleman, wins Amarillo mayoral race by two to one. He leased Kansas grazing land for 8000 of his cattle days before the election to conserve Texas grass. Will Harral protests daily routine and acquires 6000 acres from A G Anderson estate paying 25920 dollars for a hosel pasture, expanding the Harral ranch to about 27000 acres.
On April 27 at 11:50 a m CST Bour les Livestock Commission of Chicago and Kansas City will start daily and Sunday radio broadcasts from WHT at Union Stock Yards Chicago. The service will cover market conditions receipts price quotes and livestock news for cattlemen. H L Kokernot Sr of San Antonio and Alpine spoke to the Alpine Chamber of Commerce outlining cattle industry finance and marketing. He was re elected president of the Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association at a San Antonio convention.
The State Association of Pioneers of Texas will hold its sixth annual meeting at the Gunter Hotel on April 20 where officers will be elected and committees named. The group aims to perpetuate Texas traditions and foster relations among pioneers and descendants. Dr. Frank Paschal Sr. serves as president and Miss Emma Bell as secretary.
On Saturday afternoon little Miss Katherine Lillian Keefer hosted an Easter egg party for friends on the court house lawn. After the hunt refreshments were served at the Kandy Kitchen to a list of attendees including Keene Yarbro Baines Blake ly Blakely Bless Johnson McKay Scales Kokernot Kokernot Cotter Sandifer Sandifer Penrod Keene Keene.
Victor J. Smith says 400 to 600 guests will visit Alpine for the two day Interscholastic League Meet on April 17 and 18. Sul Ross faculty voted to dismiss classes so students can attend and help entertain visitors.
Alpine Civic League president Murphy asks residents who had a locust tree die in the last year to report it by phone to gauge how well such trees thrive in the area.
Sunday evening event at the Wheat church invites all interested in school and college athletics. Sermon on Praying To the Galleries with a special orchestra program and a morning service at 11 o'clock examining The Valuations of Jesus from a Jewish perspective. Church school gathers at 10 a.m. J A McMillan minister.
The Good Will delegation from Sul Ross College returned to Alpine late Saturday night after a 500 mile trip visiting towns. They received cordial receptions with lunches and banquets and large audiences. Clay Holland of the Chamber of Commerce praised Alpine and Sal Ross on the map. President J K Casner lauded the trip and expects new students this summer. Senators and colonels spoke at meetings including H W Morelock and J D Jackson.
Improvements underway at Hotel Limpia in Fort Davis, the Mile High Town of Texas, with a new annex of 11 private rooms and a 110 volt light plant. The expansion aims for completion by summer to accommodate summer tourist crowds.
In a hotly contested game at the city ball park Marfa beat Alpine 8 to 6 after nine innings. Umpires were McKengie for Marfa and Blakely for Alpine. Manager Smith announces another game next Sunday at 3 o'clock, inviting the public.
Congressman Claude Hudspeth assures constituents his Washington office remains open during the recess through December. He urges letters wires or in person visits for immediate attention and prompt execution of commissions, asking local editors to publicize the service.
Notice of election in Brewster County Texas on May 2 1925 at Alpine Court House to elect three trustees. Polls open from morning until 7 PM per Board of Trustees order. EB Gillett president and Alfred Newell secretary sign. The Avalanche subscription ad follows.
Sunday April 19 marks the steen shadsedth anniversary of the Comes of Niece as Delber W Clark announces an Evensong at St James. The talk will cover Modernist and Fundamentalist debates on the divinity of Christ and the origin of representative government. Service at 7 45 p m.
The Presbytery of El Paso met in Fort Davis this week with Alpine Presbyterian Church affiliated. Alpine delegates Rev J A McMillan and C A Brown attended, along with Mrs C D Wood Mrs R A McMurry and Mrs J A McMillan joining the Presbyterial and the women’s missionary organization in Fort Davis.
The notice states that in Brewster County Texas the sheriff will sell 40 acres from survey No 13 abstract 1365 south of Alpine. The sale is by public auction for cash on the first Tuesday of May 1925 between 10 am and 4 pm at the Alpine courthouse door.
The Baptist Church invites all to a Sunday gathering at Paisano Grounds with Sunday School and morning preaching by Brother Powell of San Marcos. Cars depart the church by 9 am. bring dinners as the filling station will be closed. Evening service at 8 pm.
The Catholic church in the southern part of town lists services led by Rev. S. M. Giran. Masses at 8:30 a m in English, 10:00 a m in Spanish, 3:00 p m Sunday School, 7:00 p m Evening Prayers and sermons. Non Catholics welcome.
Morning Bible School at 10, Communion 11 20, Sermon 11 30. Evening service at 7 15 with Christian Endeavor and 8 preaching. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8. All welcome. S R McClure pastor.
The Church of Christ meets Sundays at 10 a.m. in the Justice's Room of the Court House for Bible study and communion. All are invited to attend.
The church announces a sermon titled The Reward of a Persistent Effort next Sunday morning. Services include 9:45 Sunday School 11 preaching 7:15 Senior Epworth League 8 evening service. Bible study Wednesday 8 and choir practice Friday 8. Visitors welcome. John W. Chisholm pastor.
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