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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1924
Page
3
Marathon area residents and guests appear in a string of notes, visits, and public notices. Local families travel to El Paso and Fort Davis while others attend presbytery and church services. Community actions urge dog licensing and a city cleanup initiative as measles cases rise modestly.
The El Paso Presbytery and Presbyterial held spring sessions in El Paso this week with representatives from Alpine Altura Bethany First Fort Davis Marfa and others. Officers and ministers were elected and new work outlined as committees reported growth in church activities.
Mrs. Phil Robinson hosted a refined luncheon in Fort Worth on Tuesday honoring Miss Estella Ray. Guests included Rev. L. Weil Mrs. W. B. Justice and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jackson.
Local visitors frequent Alpine and Sanderson as residents travel for visits and jobs. Notables include Zeb Decie taking a banking post in Alpine and W Phelps assessing taxes. The U S Gage Cattle Co sold 31 head to Dan Casement of Casement Kansas for feeding to market. The Easter Cantata is planned by the Methodist Choir in Sanderson with services Sunday morning and evening.
Assyrian foot peddlers arrive in town raising concerns after Mrs. A. A. Newell is referenced in a claim about buying linen goods worth 68 dollars. A sheriff's report leads to one peddler's arrest for lacking proper state and county licenses while the other disappeared. Mrs. Newell denies any connection to the jeweler’s wife investments. The piece urges buying locally and warns itinerant sellers may bring disease and should be dismissed.
Mr. G. K. Lange introduces the latest electric shoe repair machinery enabling on the spot repairs while customers wait. He continues to produce hand made boots for the Big Bend trade and will apply hand adjustments before finished shoes are passed to the machine for reshaping.
Mrs. Herbert Kokernot Jr entertained the Ace of Clubs with a Bridge Luncheon on April 12 at Casa del Monte. Twelve guests enjoyed a four course meal, five bridge games, and an ice course after viewing Easter themed decor. Mrs. Palmer Haynes won high score.
The Christian Church announces all services this Sunday at the church. Bible School ends at 10 o'clock with revival concluding that night. Morning sermon at 11 a.m. titled Thoughts on Easter. Evening service at 8 p.m. titled Victories Achieved Through the Resurrection. Public is invited.
The Mojave Theatre screens the twelve reel film THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME to raise funds for Alpine Fire Department. Lon Chaney stars in a acclaimed performance as Quasimodo with dramatic artistry. Evening shows 8:00 and 1.00 admission. matinee 2:30 at 75c and 50c. Proceeds go to local fire services.
Mrs. W. H. Terry hosted the April Woman's Missionary Society social in spring bloom filled rooms. Van Sickle led the Bible lesson on Stewardship with Delia Runyan reading prayers. Discussions covered Americanization and immigrant training with stories and music finishing with a chicken salad tea.
Mr. W. M. Daugherty of Alpine Planing Mill completed a reading table built from Texas mesquite and maple with a Texas ebony checkerboard center. The piece showcases natural colors and exceptional polish, reflecting both craftsmanship and artistic design. It may be shown at the college this week, illustrating Texas timber potential.
The District Interscholastic Meet will be held at Normal Friday and Saturday. Readers in literary events include Louise Scott Scottie Kelley Dwight Austin Walter Garnett Fannie May Duncan Scott Alden Harrison and others. Tennis players Mary Moss Audrey McSpadden Thomas Funk Henry Lease. Track participants Henry Lease Lee Smith Eldridge Church Kermit Allen Lester Dodd Elden Harrison Irby Harmen Edwin Daugherty. Brother Wesl spoke at chapel on Where Manhood Finds Its Ideal. Miss Ray was to sing but could not come.
The Rotary Club luncheon featured a spirited talk on salesmanship by L E B Diehl of LaSalle Extension University San Antonio district manager. C E Rhodes from GH S A Rail Way Company El Paso was a visitor and spoke briefly, as did traveler salesman Caldwell.
Mrs. Lucien A. Owen at Mrs. Pulliam's Tea Room invites gifts stamped goods and embroidery threads. Any hand-work accepted to support the fundraiser.
In a Public Square broadcast style complaint the community calls for action to stop dumping along the Marfa road and old grounds near the public school. Mrs. George W Baines reports joint efforts by the Chamber of Commerce and Clean City Campaign to halt nuisance dumping and urges city officials and county authorities to enforce rules.
The Orient Railway provided a special coach at no extra cost for Sul Ross University Fine Arts Department and Glee Club members traveling to San Angelo Ballinger and other Central West Texas points. Judge Van Sickle sought a special train but equipment was tied up. the railroad offered the convenient coach instead. Alpine praises the Orient for aiding Sul Ross and thanks Judge Van Sickle for the suggestion.
Sul Ross State Teachers College home economics department offers a public display on Thursday, April 17, from 2 to 6 PM in the home economics rooms. Everyone is invited to attend.
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