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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1927
Page
4
In Browste County Alpine rebuilding efforts are outlined, with emphasis on local and state guidance. The notice discusses subscription rules, penalties, and postage regulations for periodicals, including definitions of legitimate subscribers and renewal terms.
The Alpine Sunday schools report attendance surpassing 500 with Baptists leading at 186 prewar total. Methodist and Presbyterian follow, while storms and weather impacted Sunday activities across Alpine Texas. Official notes from local church officers say efforts will continue as attendance nears double last year. The Alpine Avalanche notes ownership details per the 1912 act.
The OM well on the McIntyre ranch near Alpine will be spadded in by week’s start. Equipment and preparations are on site for spading the new well drilled by McPhail-Kamper O11 Co of Fort Worth, block 262 Vernon McIntyre ranch.
Wall Colquitt, a well known Marfa rancher and son in law of Captain JB Gtttt, died Wednesday night in El Paso after an appendicitis attack. He was a leading figure in the Highland area.
Six cars of yearling cattle shipped to a Kansas buyer were loaded Wednesday for placement at the McIntyre range south of Alpine. Three loads came from the Cotter ranch and three from the Wilson ranch. W. J. McIntyre bought 619 head from the Skinner ranch near Marathon last week, delivered Saturday. Cattle were branded and dehorned while awaiting range placement.
Governor Almeida of Chilua and two brothers with a secretary arrived in Alpine after a week. They discard foreign attire worn from Mexico and wore common apparel during the outing. Forheim e says the party bought outfits at a local store. The West Texas Historical Society received antiques and relics, including a peso from 1805.
A Sunday trash pile at the rear of Merkeley Hall caught fire, sending embers aloft and creating a brief scare. Firefighters extinguished the blaze with a garden hose before it caused further damage, and a second alarm was rung, bringing a fire truck to the scene.
Announcement says spring term courses begin April 25 with registration for late spring and mid-spring sessions. Students urged to sign up for eligible classes and complete area requirements.
Maryland paper reflects on Joshua L Smith last surviving member of the Smith family. The piece recalls national pride, old biases, and evolving identity as the community notes heavy thoughts about equality and tradition amid a changing nation.
New York Mercury reports Jim Harden fatally shot himself during a hunting trip. Friends mourn as authorities investigate the accident and clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A fragmentary newspaper reading blends a dinner table scene with noodles and a mother noting only soup on the plate. A playful exchange follows about catching the noodles and patriotic songs, ending with a gag about a store motto and a customer quip on target practice.
A fragment shows a husband and wife exchange about a baby and a book titled The Outline of History appearing in The American Legion Monthly. The tone hints at a domestic moment and a light observation about reading and mess.
The Post-Dispatch asks readers to secure photographs of the Del Carmen canyon area in Alpine-Davis Mountains. Pete Crawford will hire a photographer immediately to capture images for use in the Sunday rotogravure section. Mrs. Hamilton says Crawford will arrange the shoot at once.
We express heartfelt appreciation to Alpine residents who ministered to our beloved daughter and sister and for the many expressions of kindness and floral offerings. God bless you. Mrs. Bessie Jordan, Henry Walter Jordan.
The Palace Pharmacy announces the appointment of We KF Tarver of San Antonio as a registered pharmacist in their pre prescription department and invites patients to familiarize themselves with Mr Tarver.
Notice states election for three trustees of Alpine Independent School District to be held May 7, 1927, at the County Courthouse Alpine Texas. Polls open from by 7 p.m. under order of Board of Trustees FP. B. Gillett presiding LPRED A. Newell
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