Local Notes and Visitors Around Marfa Alpine Area
Local brief with multiple items. Mr and Mrs Will Young visited Mrs Jim Evans in Marfa. Bob Evans of Marfa on business. Easter visit by Mr and Mrs E R Hudson. Hord Motor Company sale of Studebaker to Marathon customer. Knights Templar service attendance. Alpine Transfer Co ad. funeral for Joe Irving attended by Everett Seaman and Orr Kerr. Dr F K Turney to Temple for medical treatment. various visits from Marfa, Sierra Blanca, Waterloo, Dallas. real estate oil leases in Green Valley. A M Turney note. Miss Ada Blocker El Paso visiting. many local travel and social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Seaman
Orr Kerr
Marfa
Joe Irving
Sul Ross Vames Entertained
Women hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering in the College Rest Room. Mrs. McKay and Mrs. J. A. Whitfield read poems by Rabindranath Tagore, held an observation contest, and awarded a mechanical crow prize to Mrs. Garrett. Refreshments were served to a large group including Miss Eva Sweet and several guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
McKay
J. A. Whit
Eva Sweet
Rabindranath Fagoris
Hon. Garrett
Garrett
Morelock
Studhalter
Blakely
Coleman
Walter Smith
Charley Jones
Alien
Prude
Bell
H. N. Garrett
J. A. Whitfield
Evan Sweet
Anne D. Linn
Bilingsly
Redell
Morejock
Allen
Coleman and Whitfield
Delegates Selected for Davis Mountains Club Meeting
At the Alpine Civic League special meeting ten delegates were chosen to attend the Davis Mountains Federation of Clubs convention at Fort Stockton on April 30. Miss Margaret Linn, Mrs. J B Casner, and Miss Anna D fina will attend. Linn serves as secretary-treasurer and will report. The league finalized plans for its part of the Sixth District Federation of Women's Clubs entertainment in Alpine, with activities noting district president roses and park arbors getting a fresh coat of paint for convention week. The Sixth District PTA meets in Alpine on April 24 and 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Civic League
Davis Mountains Federated Clubs
Fort Stockton
Margaret Linn
J. B. Casner
Anna D. Fina
Margaret
Civil League
Federation of Women's Clubs
Alpine
J. E. Casner
William Resgan
Civic League
City
Parent- Teacher Association
Knights Templar Easter Service at Presbyterian Church
The Alpine Commandery Knights Templar held a solemn Easter service at the Presbyterian Church. After the congregation gathered, they entered as the choir played Onward Christian Soldiers, with Prelate C B Gilley leading prayers and readings. Sir Knight R L Irving of Fort Davis gave a Resurrection address on Christ's divinity to a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight Templar
Alpine
Presbyterian Church Sunde
C. B. Gilley
Knight R. L. Irving
Fort Davis
Christ
Jesus Christ
Ford Display At West Texas Motor Draws Small Town Crowd
The Ford exhibit at West Texas Motor Company ran from noon Saturday to 12:01 Sunday morning. Raney Caster hosted a dance at night drawing young people from Marathon Ft Davis Marfa Sanderson and nearby towns. The patriotic decorations featured flags and bunting as cars lined surrounding blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
West Texas Motor Company
Raney Caster
Marathon
Ft Davis
Marfa
Sanderson
United States
Holland Japanese Tea Room Opens to Public
Mire J L Walters has opened a Japanese Tea Room in connection with the Holland Hotel Culinary Department. The room will host private receptions bridge parties and other social entertainments. It features Japanese lanterns umbrellas palms and other decorations with flowers and vibrant butterflies enhancing a Japan atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
J. L. Walters
Hotel Holland Culinary Department
Japan
FASTER SUNBEAM BAND PARTY AT FIRST BAPTIST SCHOOL
Monday afternoon the Sunbeam Band of First Baptist Sunday School held a party at the home of Mrs. Walter Matthews guided by sponsors Mrs. Matthews Mrs. Tyler and Mrs. Hector. Guests enjoyed lawn games and an Easter egg hunt with attendees including Truett Matthews Weldon Hector John Matthews John L Sublett Christine Russell Evelyn Davis Lottie Russell Mary Lee Hector Margaret McKay Louise Adele Perkins Alice Overstreet Dorothy Ann Perkins Clifton James Roark John Hamilton Saymond Sublett Jr James Cotter Merle Bennett Geneva McCarty Velma Taylor Lucy Mae Culpepper Iris Culpepper Myrtle Matthews Frances Cotter Gladys McCarty Kirby McCarty Ray Matthews Mildred Matthews Dorris Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeam Band
First Baptist Sunday Shool
Walter Matthews
Matthews
Tyler
Hector
Truett Matthews
Weldon Hector
John Matthews
John L. Sublett
Christine Russell
Evelyn Davis
Lottie Russell
Mary Lee Hector
Margaret McKay
Louise Adele Perkins
Alice Overstreet
Dorothy Ann Perkins
Clifton James Roark
John Hamilton
Saymond Sublett, Jr
James Cotter
Merle Bennett
Geneva McCarty
Velma Taylor
Lucy Mae Culpepper
Iris Culpepper
Myrtle Matthews
Frances Cotter
Gladys McCarty
Kirby McCarty
Ray Matthews
Mildred Matthews
Dorris Johnson
Picnic at Ranger Canyon for Cartwrights and guests
Miss Clemmia Billingslea of Sul Ross State Youchers College hosted a Monday picnic at Rain Canyon south of Alpine. The outing featured scenic views from Lizard Peak and Twin Sisters Mountains, a dainty lunch, and sunset dinner with peppers meat loaf corn tomatoes buns salad coffee strawberry ice cream and angel cake. Guests included Mr and Mrs Cartwright Homer Ferguson Lucille Ferguson Coleman and family E T Smith Hamilton Smith Murray and Cartwrights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemmia Billingslea
Sul Ross
Cartwright
Packard Car Won in Mojave Theatre Contest
Master Charles Ornes Jr held ticket 132 and Dorothy Davis drew the winning number for a child’s Packard car costing 182.32 dollars. The prize, sponsored by Alpine Jewelry and Mojave Theatre, was given after the evening showing as 50 cent ticket entries accumulated over three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ornes, Jr
Mojave Theatre
Alpine Jewelry Company
Dorothy Davis
Charles Jones, Jr
The Doctor and the Phone
The February Texas State Journal of Medicine discusses doctor patient relations in the telephone era. It praises Southwestern Bell guidance on conserving doctor time and outlines practical tips for calling the doctor, emphasizing office hours and patient thoughtfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiessenger
Texas State Journal of Medicine
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Alpine Telephone Exchange Increases Rates In 1925
City Commission approves higher local telephone charges effective May 1 1925 Wall residence rates rise from 2 to 250 Wall business from 3 to 850 Ranch lines go from 1 to 150 per month Desk phones price 25 cents higher than wall models Alpine Telephone Exchange manager H G Smith sends thanks to patrons and invites visits to view improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Residence
Alpine Visitors and Local Appointments Reported
Fort Davis resident Mrs Mauler and her son visited the city on Thursday. L Stone from a ranch north west of Hovey visited Alpine Monday. Anderson bought 10 cars of cattle from E L Cattle Company shipped from Hovey. Mrs Nixon of Alpine passed through Hovey Monday en route to Belding to visit her daughter Mrs Wilson Mc Colipin. Miss Brookie Cook hosted a Faster hunt for schoolchildren Saturday afternoon. Mrs Sam Luedicke and children were in Howey Saturday. Henry Moore of Kennedy Ranch arrived from Alpine heading to a ranch near Chancellor. Mr and Mrs John Boyd and children spent Sunday in Alpine with Mrs Boyd’s parents Mr and Mrs J Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Or. Anderson
E. L. Cattle Company
Hovey
Nixon
Alpine
Belding
Wilson McColipin
Sam Luedicke
Howey
Jeonry Moore
Kennedy Ranch
Chancellor,Jr
Notice to Creditors of J C Bird Estate in Brewster County
America Bird administratrix of J C Bird deceased calls all creditors to present claims and all with disputes to file within legal time at Alpine Texas residence. Published notice includes court appointment March 1 1625 and clerk details with address and dates. Also references to Singer sewing machine sale and Palace Pharmacy promotions in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
J. C. Bird
Brewster County
Texas
Jas. A. Horke
Old County
Jereby
Seid
Alpine
A. D
America Bird
Morelock Attends Presidents Meeting in West Texas
President H W Morelock of Sul Ross State Teachers College joined Chamber of Commerce boosters on a goodwill trip through Ft Stockton Pecos Barstow Odessa Midland and Big Spring late last week. After a final meeting with Big Spring citizens on Saturday he headed to Sweetwater for a Monday presidents of the state teachers colleges session and plans to return to Alpine by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Morelock
Sul Ross
For Rent Office Building Vacated by Dr Bechtel
Vacant office space available after Dr Bechtel leaves. Contact Mrs Darling at phone 58 for details and showing arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bechtel
Mrs. Darling
Also Mentioned on This Page
Howell Lumber Co
Will Young
Jim Evans
Bob Evans
E. R. Hudson
W. G. Fielder
P. M. Penrod
R. L. Irving
A. G. Prude
Singer Sewing Machines
W. E. Caldwell
R. E. Mead of
Knights Templar
Alpine Transfer Co
F. K. Turney
Temple
Singer
W. BE. Caldwell
Pat Lindsay
Hord Motor Company
Studebaker
H. L. Hord of
Presbyterian Church
G. H. Moorefield
Georgia
Ned
Sierra Blanca
J. A. Stewart
J. T. George
Waterloo
Iowa
M. L. Turney
Will Foley
D. J. Davis
Dallas
H. F. Jenkins
McGregor Texas
Our City
Jenkins
Border Hills Country
A. M.C
Palace Pharmacy
Ada Blocker
el Paso
W. P. Brown
Green Valley
A. M. Turney
W. W. Garnett
del Rio
Artie Moe Sandifer
Mre. Meyers
Abilene
Marth
J. Roy Spence
F. EB. Russell
Romero
J. B. Irving
J. A. Simpson
Corona, NM
Dr. Yates
George H. Yates
P. C. Coulson
Measday Dairy
Sul Ross Vames
Davis Mountains F. C
Presbyteria
West Texas Motor
Olland Japanese Tea Room
Sunbeam
Band OF Baptist Sunday School
Ranger Canyon
Packard
Dr. Blank
G. Smith
Alpine Telephone Exchange
Misa Brookie Cook
Hildren
Ternoon
State OF Texas
W. J Caldwell
The
Sweetwater
Avalanche
G. H. West
Coast
ELGIN
Alpine Jewelry Co
Holland
DR. Monroe Slack
Quality Stores, Inc
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