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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1928

Page

5

P A Members Enjoy Play And Music Numbers

Fathers night of the P T A was attended last Monday evening Mrs Head delighted everyone by presenting the second grade again in the tile play A Box of Japanese Dolls Miss Fern Pugh treated the members to the state P T A song and a pretty encore with Miss Fleetwood as accompanist. The Rotary quartet with Miss Batey at the piano sang old favorites. Mr Cottle gave an illustrated lecture on Wild Flowers of the Western States. Mrs Skevington conducted a short business session and officers were elected for the coming year. Since May 21st school has closed, meeting moved to May 14th. Miss Billingsty announced a program for April 26 at 8:20 in the public school auditorium. The reports of the district meeting at Big Spring were postponed. The second grade won the picture again this month with a social hour in the domestic science rooms. Hostesses served sandwiches and tea.

P.T. A Skevinton Homer Pers Frank ‘Skevington Fritz Weyerts Vic Ray Spence Mer C. Coleman Big Spring George Benson Garrett, Lewis and Banks

Faithful Scout Gay Miller Dies in Alpine Obit

Gay Miller died in Alpine at age 25. He was a Sub-College student at Sul Ross, active scout and church member. Born Brady Texas October 30, 1910, he loved the outdoors and Indian relic hunting, served as a Scout and Attended Baptist services. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Hoss Miller and brother Laurie. Funeral Thursday at 10 from home. Reverend Buren Sparks officiated. pallbearers included Marshall Sparks and Billy Boyd.

Florent Gay Miller Ely Sul Ross Hite Robinson Carch The Baptist Church Brady Texas Seitling Brewster County Pasly Buren Sparks A. F Robinson Marshall Sparks Billy Boyd Harper Sparks Roy May Miller Treadwell Alpine Gay Hoss Miller Laurie

Notice to taxpayers of Brewster County

Thomas J Miller tax assessor requests overdue tax renders before the May deadline as books close and urges residents to visit his office. The message notes unrendered rolls increase costs. Also a thank you note from Mr and Mrs Hoss Miller expresses gratitude for condolences and floral offerings after their son’s passing, mentioning Scoutmaster F Robinson and Boy Scouts.

D Hines F. Robinson

Hinson Open House Marks New Building Inauguration

The article notes a formal opening of Hinson's new building with a Saturday event. A dance accompanies the celebration and guests including Alpine residents attend. Taxidermist Reece provides a decorative display of deer heads and other pieces, adding a novel feature to the occasion. The new building is described as a creditable addition to the area.

Hinson Timon Hin‘con Reece

Brick and tile building described for auto district use

A section of the business district features a substantially brick and tile structure with a varnishing shop at the front right of the entrance and office space on the left. The rear is planned for car storage and related facilities.

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Miller Seeks Election for County Assessor

Thomas J. Miller, recently appointed to fill the unexpired term of J. W. Phelps as county assessor after Pink Phelps resignation, announces his candidacy for the office at the upcoming July primaries. A Brewster County resident long familiar with land values and titles, he asks voters for support and notes he will appreciate the vote and influence friends.

Thomas J. Miller J. W. Phelps Pink Phelps Avalanche Miller Brewster County

Lavoptik Eye Comfort Advertises Mild Relief

A fragmented advertisement promotes Lavoptik as a mild soothing remedy for eye catarrh and irritation. It claims refreshment for tired eyes, relief from pain and inflammation, and suggests regular use for stronger eyes. The copy mentions M Brandt and Alpine DrU as sources or endorsers.

Lavoptik M. Brandt

Memorial service of Alpine Chapter No 182 East ern Star

The Alpine Chapter No 182 of the Order East ern Star held a memorial service in the Masonic temple Tuesday evening. Attendees reported a record attendance as the lodge and social rooms were beautifully decorated for the occasion.

Order Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Alpine clubwomen lead Monday chamber luncheon drive Keep Alpine Clean campaign

Alpine womans clubs led Monday’s chamber of commerce luncheon with Mrs G W Martin directing. The group adopted the slogan Keep Alpine Clean and urged each city club to adopt the same. Discussions covered milk sanitation, with leaders from Parent-Teacher Association Civic League Alpine Study Club and Scout master A F Robinson outlining progress. Senator Berkeley announced eight more Sul Ross cottages being financed, seeking additional support. Seventy three people attended, including many Indies from local clubs.

Alpines Chamber of Commerce G. W. Martin H.W. Ferguson Parent-Teacher Association N. 8. Murphy Civic League W. B. Hancock Alpine Study Club

For Sale List 1217 Five Acres of Rich Cultivation

Brush with multiple property listings from Alpine showing five acres in cultivation, dwelling with seven rooms, outbuildings, two wells with wind mills, and proximity to paved highways. Prices range from 2750 to 1325 and note several building lots and near High School, College campus, and business center. Listings emphasize investment value and easy terms.

Alpine Zoo Sonse

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P. A Alpine Hardware Co Holland Hotel Garnett’s Confectionery Hassen Company Bill Ding Pink Mr. Phelps Mr. and Mrs Hoss Miller John Hagelstein San Angelo Alpine Drug Store Clubwomen C. C Alpine Transfer J. A. Whitfield Conscien Miling Mear College Ave Otis Turner
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