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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1930
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text shows notices on rates for headings and cards, editorial prose, and stray quotes. It mentions a post office matter, local subscription pricing, and references to Sul Rows Texas, education, and community commentary. Includes stray musings on opportunities, sports, and gender efficiency amid publishing notes.
The Clay Lumber Company plans a two story building in Pro Ajo for a border town lumber yard. Rufus Clay of Alpine directs operations at Presidio with Will iam Williams to run the yard formerly at Fens. Lumber arriving daily for the hardware and builders supplies venture.
The annual Easter sunrise service will be held Sunday at six in the morning at Brena Vieta canyon on the Marfa road beyond the Nichols home. Rev. Syerks Rev. Newell and others will lead prayers and songs. Abilene’s $150,000 Air Terminal will be dedicated during the W. T. C. C. convention May 29 30 and 31.
The piece condemns unsolicited merchandise mailed to potential customers. It notes firms flood households with items like neckties and cards, prompting annoyance and unneeded payments. It argues for stricter laws to curb these nuisance schemes and mentions the wider public impact.
Local opinion warns against smooth talking con artists who promise quick ad profits. A recent incident shows a district printer approached by a man offering to create ads and slogans fast, claiming $50 daily gains, while charging $2 to $10 for names printed on large card runs.
A Fort Davis bulletin details the Western Life Insurance Association activity with home offices in Fort Davis. R C Withers, secretary treasurer and general manager, outlines aims to reach 1,000 members and organize groups named Group A and Group Testa. A May 1 start with completion by September is targeted, with routes from Chicago to Chihuahua noted.
J Fuller of Marta and J Clark of Fort Davie lead the Western Ife Insurance Association with Tt. W Cottey and T. Mitchell as directors. The four year old company reports premiums and assessments totaling $29.20 per insured, with insurance wards payable from 160 to 2000 dollars. Under the new insurance law, all records must be inspected and audited at least twice a year, and a $5000 surety bond is required. The report is seen as favorable to policy holders and promising for continued good standing.
Oto Lechausen of Marathon announces candidacy for sheriff and tax collector of Brewster County. He is completing his first term as precinct No. 3 constable and has lived in Marathon for 32 years, currently operating the Case Hotel. He pledges strict law enforcement and asks voters for support.
Fragmentary text suggests a historical notice about dental or badge details, with illegible phrases and missing context. The readable portion hints at teeth, pins, and a reference to a place or event, but key names and actions are unreadable.
A public meeting of the P T A is announced for next Monday evening at the High school auditorium to discuss the policy of relations between city schools and Sul Ross College. A short program by the fifth grade will be directed by Miss Ligon. D A Bandeen will prepare a constructive program for the Twelfth Annual Convention in Abilene on May 29 to 31.
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