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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1939
Page
6
Drilling reported at H. D. Wilcox Kokernot No. 2 in Sec 23 BC J V Massey survey, about 40 miles south of Alpine. The well neared 700 feet depth yesterday as operations continued.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kearns left Monday for Wichita Falls to attend the Christian churches convention held in that city earlier in the week.
Mrs Mary Earl of Petersboro aged over 100 says with a smile I am happy I have two teeth and they meet reflecting a long life and resilient spirit in a brief local notice.
Alpine pastors and Rotary volunteers announce Boys and Girls Day during National Youth Week. Sunday features 10:50 am sermon by J. R. Sloan with local helpers and solos, 8:00 pm service with hymn and rhythm band, junior and intermediate acts, a five girl discussion on witnessing for Christ, readings and choir pieces, and evening benediction.
William Schultz a Sul Ross student will lead the opening program Sunday and young people will also handle the communion service. The church cooperates with National Youth Week and hopes for strong youth attendance Sunday.
Youth will be visible in all church activities at the Baptist church Sunday. Junior pastors speak at morning and evening services while a junior board of deacons meets with seniors in the afternoon. Youth leaders include pastors Charles Stephens Norris Smith and others with duties across Sunday school training union and choir.
9 45 Sunday school 11 Morning worship Special observance of Boys and Girls Week Congregational meeting after morning service 6 30 Christian Endeavor at the Methodist church 8 Evening service sermon by the minister You are cordial invited to worship with us J T MORROW Minister
Health Week proclaimed by the President and Congress emphasizes child welfare. Alpine lines up a series of events from April 30 church sermons to May Day health activities including a Parent-Teacher program, talks on safeguarding teeth and eyes, a health play, a May pole event, and a May 4 round-up for new school entrants. Public invited to attend.
This week's honor roll lists subscribers who renewed or joined readers. A. R. Davis of Marathon C. W. Ellison of Marathon Oscar Peters of Alice Mrs Irene Peters of Alpine George Peters of Prescott Ariz new reader Mrs J L McBride of Baird Tex Mrs W H Terry Jr of Alpine Russell Pinkerton of Alpine.
A fragment mentions old Le Figaro issues found with Paris and Dallas papers, plus a Fort Davis military trial report. It also lists regional track and field records, tennis results, and a May 6 dance at Sul Ross with Miss Goering chosen as college beauty and coronation details.
The Sanderson Times notes a stray peacock appears at Joe Chandler's ranch after a severe windstorm. The bird's appearance follows the gusts that swept the area, while Balmorhea State Park prepares to open its famed outdoor pool on May 1 barring snow.
P C Newton age 57 agent for the Santa Fe railroad at Presidio died suddenly of a heart attack while driving his car last week. He had 25 years in railroading and lived in Presidio six years of that span. The Highlands Fair Assn Marfa paid 1000 toward its note principal last year leaving 1300 debt. The Southwestern Rodeo Assn May meeting will be in Pecos on the 13th with 50 to 100 delegates expected.
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