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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1924
Page
2
In its 32nd year the Alpine Avalanche is described as a nonofficial county and city paper and the only newspaper printed in Brewster County. The snippet notes the publication is issued weekly by The Alpine Publishing Company.
Clay Holland proposes a $1000 venture to develop a camp site and amusement park near Alpine. He argues for natural beauty, artificial lakes, boating, fishing, camping facilities, and boosted tourism to draw visitors from San Angelo, El Paso, and beyond, while noting improving roads and regional interest. He also comments on Texas politics and supports an uninstructed delegation favoring Pat Neff.
Texas faces a rift over the approach to the 1924 Democratic convention with Governor Neff opposing an instructed delegation tied to a single candidate. McAdoo backers press for instructed delegates while Neff favors a free delegation that could back an unnamed candidate. The dispute centers on Texas alignment versus independent choice at the national convention.
Four hundred or more students expected for the summer term at Sul Ross. President Morelock announces ambitious plans. The college gains attention as the Men’s Glee Club tours Central West Texas and education officials schedule visits and lectures.
Jim P Wilson sold his yearling crop to A S Gage of San Antonio with deliveries planned at the Gage ranch west of Marathon by May 1 and at the Wilson ranch by May 15. Spring round-up begins around April 20, with a large number of yearlings to be delivered from both transactions.
Found within the last ten days a black leather card case contains five dollar bill and papers plus calling cards for Mra Thomas Philip Robinson. Finder to return to Avalanche Office for liberal reward.
The ladies of the First Christian Church plan a Week of Prayer concluding with a Sunrise Prayer Meeting on Easter morning. Everyone is invited to attend.
Faster Sunday begins with a 6 30 a m sunrise prayer meeting. Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by T A Beard includes an Easter program and children’s baptism. Members are welcomed for transfer of membership and offerings for the Superannuate Endowment Fund. Epworth League devotional at 7 15 followed by Easter musical program at the preaching hour.
Work began Monday on the foundations for Clay Hollands new residence on the block fronting the McCool property. Architect Major L. G. Knipe leads the project with a cost around 6000 dollars.
Students teachers and families from up to 200 miles attend the Alpine district meet at Sul Ross College official headquarters. Winners in literary and athletic events advance to the State Meet at Austin. Support the event by attending the exercises and games.
The Avalanche lists Democratic primary candidacies for 83rd District Attorney Brian Montague Brewster County Judge W B Hancock Jas A Burke A M Turney and for County and District Clerk W H Lease K E Townsend for County Attorney John Perkins W H Ragin M L Hopson and for County Commissioner Pre No A Anderson G A Brown Milk cows priced 60 to 75 dollars daily dairy deliveries by Measday Dairy plus sale notices three half Jersey cows for sale a new sewing machine and a warning from Mrs Kate Nevill about law enforcement on her lands.
A rumor claims the Alamo Lumber Co yards in Alpine and Marfa were sold to Marfa Lumber Co. Manager A. J. Hanna Jr. declines to confirm, saying he heard the report on the streets and has no details available.
Julian Gonzales aged 85 died at his home in the Mexican part of town on Monday April 14. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at the Catholic Church officiated by the Rev. Mr. Giran. He is survived by his wife and seven children.
Twelve yearling Hereford bulls of good growth offered for sale by W A Daugherty at the City Office. Buy individually or take the whole lot at a bargain, four miles from town and easy to show. 16-17-11.
The regular business session of the Woman's Missionary Society met at the M and parsonage with Mrs. W E Anderson presiding. Reports were satisfactory. Mrs. Van Sickle was elected delegate to the annual convention at El Paso May 14 to 16 with Mrs. Anderson as alternate.
The Avalanche offers writing paper and envelopes with a package of 800 sheets priced at 1.28 dollars.
Easter Sunday will be observed with a special program by a picked choir directed by Miss Jessie M Kline of Sul Ross college. Mrs J P Kennedy will take part in the musical program. An Easter sermon titled If a Man Die Shall He Live Again will be delivered by the pastor J A McMillan urges attendance and notes the Sunday school drive ends Easter Sunday.
Rev Delber W Clark missionary to the Big Bend conducts Easter Eve Evensong and address on April 19 at 8 p m and Easter Day services April 20 with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and Evensong and sermon at 8 p m
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