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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1930
Page
4
Construction of the new library advances with eleven bricklayers, aiming to finish brick work in five to six weeks. The top floor and roof rise as the auditorium and balcony take shape, with the projection booth and ornate beam decorations planned. Cast stone trim has arrived and will define the belt course around the structure as Sul Ross prepares for a significant civic project.
A chaotic mix of recipe fragments and poultry ads from the Alpine Avalanche. Includes scrambled steps for ham and mushroom sauce, carrot ring mold, and sandwich fillings, plus a plug for Hightane Hatcheries and notice of the Twelfth Annual Come lon of the W. C. C. in Abilene May 29 to 31.
Alpine Democrats held a luncheon at the Holland hotel to mark Thomas Jefferson’s birthday with speeches by J.D. Jackson county chair and John Perkins on property rights. Senator Benjamin F Berkeley reviewed the Jefferson site at the Christian church as part of the event.
Fragmentary text shows a veterinary graduation event tied to a person named Dr Vetleg and a place possibly Calientes. The readable bits mention graduates and teaching, with scattered words about care and a heater term. Use caution due to garbled OCR.
A quirky account from a local veterinary observer describes Mrs Newlywed reporting a contagious feather molt among hens on her street. Experts note many birds shed feathers seasonally, with some debate over impact on egg production and timing, while authorities caution against sensational conclusions.
J Turney Terrell of Del Po seeks a second term in the state legislature after a recent special election win for the 17th district. In a letter to the Avalanche he asks constituents to re elect him in July primaries and vows to serve to the best of his ability if returned. He plans to visit nearby areas before the primaries to discuss his candidacy.
Brewster county invites sealed bids for bridge crossing and culverts on Kokernot Park road in Precinct 1. Bids due May 12 at 10 am with 5 percent certified check. Plans at County Judge's office. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Also notes Medal of Honor hero Lieutenant Monten recalled for gallant action aboard battleship Missouri in 1904.
A lively Tuesday social at Mire Roy Spence’s home featured a program on The Social Character and Mission of the Christian Life led by A. F. Robinson. Scripture readings from Matthew and Luke framed practical day to day applications, followed by a home mission schools discussion led by M. L. Turney Tavideon and J. P. Parker. Mrs Felix Mc Gaughy hosted the Lucky 13 Bridge Club with a spring themed refreshment, honoring a Rainbow Easter basket.
A pleasant social feature of the Presbyterial Society meeting this week was a tuncheon hosted Tuesday by Mrs. Joe Hord and Mrs. Douglas McMurry at the McMurry home. Women from out of town attended, about twenty three guests were present.
A brief dispatch notes binders for ledger and top oat at Avalanche offices, with call number 5. The item reflects archival shelving details and cataloging identifiers for retrieval. No further actions or dates provided.
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