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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1926
Page
4
Alpine Texas items reflect a mix of notices, social news, and community concerns. The text cites subscription details, tax likely costs, and a proposed West Texas school move, plus personal party reports and birthdays. Local groups like the Rebekahs and Parent Teacher associations are noted for fundraising results.
The El Paso Times notes officials consider moving Sul Ross Normal to another district citing cost and attendance. Proponents argue the campus shows growth, strong Alpine support, and deep local backing. Critics warn removal disrupts enrollment and momentum.
The El Paso Herald reports West Texas protests over state funding and tax distribution. East Texas counties appear to gain less property value, while West Texas faces acute school tax pressure on El Paso schools. A legislative equalization plan is seen as the only path, despite revenue swaps. A survey by A. I Mahew of Uvalde and Homey Pautus of Yoakum may shape next moves.
Mrs Anja Wilson hosted a bridge party on Wednesday evening April 14 with assistance from Mr and Mrs W H Terry. A two course supper followed at 10:30. High score for men went to Welle Melmyre, consolation prize a fountain pen to Anja Wilson. Mrs Ford Jackson won ladies high, pottery bell prize also for ladies. Guests included Zeb Wiede Nirw Berta Perr J I McCoot Bent Melnyre Shirley Seates and many Fort Davis residents and visitors.
Mrs Anja Wilson entertained with a bridge party Friday afternoon, April sixteenth, in honor of Mrs McCool. The event featured cards and polite refreshments as guests joined the host in a social gathering.
Alpine ball team hosted two visiting clubs Sunday winning 6 to 5 in seven innings against Sanderson with Weakley and Kell behind the plate. In the afternoon Ft Stockton won 10 to 3 as Hill struck out 16 Alpine batters. Johnson caught for the visitors with Kell, Cross, Wonkley and Ford in Alpine’s battery. Large crowds from Ft Stockton and Sanderson attended both games, and a return game at Sanderson is planned next Sunday per Manager Smïth.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at party names and locations with garbled phrases. Reads like a clipped historical note mentioning dates and places but lacks clear subjects or outcomes to confirm.
The Rebekah lodge staged a home agent play to support the lodge’s benevolent fund. The benefit event drew local residents and produced a notable amount for the charity, reflecting community support and lodge activity.
Mr and Mrs J W Fraser and daughter Dorothy Ligon are due in Alpine this week from Deerfield Florida where they have stayed four months Frazer will return to his former post with Mitchell Lett Co as manager of the men s department per Miss Margaret Linn
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