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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1921
Page
5
Geologist L G Knipe reports Wilson No. 2 well encountered an eighteen inch sand followed by a six inch hard shell and a four foot sand zone heavily impregnated with oil. Output noted as now drilling continues.
J. C. Bird travels to Merkel on business. Mrs. James Casner hosts Miss Helen Mitchell of Marfa and others, with several visits and social calls in Alpine and Marfa. Names include Mrs. Riggs, Miss Emma Buckelew, Miss Lucille Rivers, Miss Margaret Livingston, Christine Bigsby, Maurine McDonald, Mrs. J. W. Rixon, and many local residents. Various notices include sales ads, watches and jewelry repairs, court business trips, and upcoming Mother’s Day observance.
Geologist LG Knipe reports Wilson well No 2 cut 18 inches of sand then a 6 inch hard shell then 4 feet of sand rich in oil and is now drilling into another hard shell with potential for exciting results but true production lies at least 200 feet below.
The Odd Fellows and guests including church ministers and Sul city school faculty host a barbecue at Tippett's ranch 12 miles northwest of town. Judge John Martin gives the welcome and speaks on order history while Mrs. Miles of Kansas City discusses the Rebekah auxiliary. A large crowd attends the event at the Tippett orchard.
A reader recalls long rat infestations and their dog near danger before discovering RatSnap. The ad cites RatSnap as effective and pet safe, with prices listed as 8.6e and 1.75 plus subscriptions and guaranteed by Palace Pharmacy and Alpine Mercantile.
Leader Miss Gillelland directs an Epworth League program featuring Miss Rosamond Allen and Evelyn Swift with high school talents. Plans include song announcements introductions, Bible characters Daniel Moses Samuel Paul, a one minute discussion, explanation of College Club by Miss Lancaster, followed by quartet song prayer and benediction.
At a meeting of the Alpine public school board on a Wednesday A. J. Koenig was re elected. The thoroughness of the school work and the fine discipline during the term have made Mr Koenig popular with the school patrons.
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