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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1930
Page
7
A preacher reflects on Mark’s demon possession story noting Christ’s authority over evil spirits. He warns that modern evils like violence and vice enslave people, yet Christ can transform the bad into citizens of faith. The tale ends with townsfolk preferring their “hogs” to Jesus and rejecting Him when He is unwanted.
W E Miller, famed for a lush Alpine lawn, urges planting blue grass no earlier than May 1. If sown now or shortly after, with proper watering, growth appears in seven to eight days. Congress probes Musi c Shoals as public interest shifts to radio letter fame.
N Fletcher father of Henry T Fletcher of Alpine died in a Dallas hospital last week from heart failure. He was born in 1854 in Memphis and lived 55 years in Marshall, Texas. A contractor and interior decorator, he was active in church and school work and is survived by his wife May Turney, two sons Henry and C M Fletcher, and a daughter Mrs W A Nunley.
Dayton factories are hiring more workers than ever for this season and first quarter 1920 production records were surpassed. Frigidaire leader J H Cromwell notes Frigidaire units dominate the market due to value and the GM guarantee. Features include a porcelain-on-tree finish, bottom-mounted motor, elevated shelves, cold control, acid-proof hydrator, and rust resistance.
Geo H Walker will open a photograph shop in a building on East Holland avenue. The shop, to be named The Fire Shop, will focus on cameras and Kodak supplies. Walker is a well known photographer in the Big Bend area with years of experience.
The County Court of Brewster County Texas orders all persons interested in the estate of A T Emison deceased to appear at the next term in Alpine on the third Monday in May 1926 to contest the application of William J Stark filed April 16 1930 for letters testamentary. Fail not. The writ was issued by J W Frazer county clerk with seal and officers to execute and return.
Notice is given that the will of George C Miller deceased has been admitted to Probate in Brewster County Texas Emma J Meyer executrix appointed April 9 1930 qualified All claims must be presented at 512 South Main Street Delton Texas by law Deadline stated in notice and safe to assume prior to governing statute See The Avalanche for print details
Marathon correspondent reports on community items and personals. Ft Stockton beat Marathon 10 to 9 in a spirited Sunday baseball game. Hess Leonard and Sgt Adams left for San Antonio. Adams to seek medical care. Mrs Roy Stillwell and Mrs J F Buttritt visited Alpine. Mrs A R Davie sent a cactus display to Pasadena for a Shakespeare Club show and received a special prize ribbon. Daughters and Mrs Roberts, Mrs Scott, and Mrs Jones appear in local notices and gatherings with teachers honored at a 6 pm dinner.
Joe setintey Mises Joseph Dattot Martha Gore and Cost Daven. Miss Marie Simpson and Mrs Witton Youngblood drove to Marta Tuesday. In Alpine, ty operator spent last weekend with her mother Mrs M H Jones. Dr W Roundtree of Austin visited last week setting salt factory started. Mrs and Mrs Zeb Decte of Alpine were guests Sunday on the Decte ranch. Feron Ritchey left Friday for Memphis Tenn to accompany her sister Dr Maude Hord home. Dr Hord has been ill for months.
W H Ragin announces in the Avalanche his candidacy for re election to the office of justice of the peace in precinct No 1 which he has held for several years He asks the paper to state that he is a candidate for another term and lists his intent to serve again in the same office.
The text notes that women occupy a wider sphere than formerly and mentions Democratic primaries in July, but the wording is unclear and partial. The readable fragment suggests participation in local Democratic primaries and expanding civic roles for women.
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