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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1920

Page

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Utes on the Alpine School

The Alpine School census rises by 138 to 570 students served this term. J Koenig to be Superintendent for 1920-21, bringing UTUT University background. Kathryn Williams heads Languages, Flora Grammer leads High School, Helen Davie to head Seventh Grade, with staff assignments for grades one through six.

Ward J. Koenig Printhe Alpine High Kathryn Williams Apine Flora 1 the Grammer Setthe High School Helen Davie Jane Miss Carr O. S. Anders Hamilton English

Start New Store The Rio Grande Opens Plans

San Angelo reports an Alpine visitor, Mr Jones, who owns property in Brewster County and plans a merchantile business at St Helena Port on the Rio Grande. The Avalanche predicts success as he undertakes this venture, with weekly visits and good crowd support.

San Angelo Alpine Jones Brewster County St Halena Port Rio Grande Avalanche

Marathon rally organizes front to boost town

A large crowd gathered at the Community Hall in Marathon for a wartime style rally to unite the town. Temporary Chairman W A Weakley led the session with M H Wegwart urging a united front to advance Marathon’s interests, with a Commercial Club formed and a full officer report promised in next week’s Avalanche.

Marathon W. A. Weakley U.S

Brewster County Oil Wells Progress At No 1 Well

Promoters C Grant Jones and W G De Voe of Tempe Arizona report progress on Wilson No 1 in Brewster County. The well reaches 1740 feet with a boiler push and strong signs of potential success as observers await further developments and outcomes.

Messrs C. Grant Jones W. G. de Voe Tempe Arizona Wilson No. 1

Wells and musical night at the School House

The seven wells including Hargus No. 1 inner Montgomery Gaye No. Land 2 and the Koker 1 down are all busy. The Coons will entertain Friday night at the School House under the direction of the Expression Dep t and the Girls Glee Club.

Hargus No Inner Montgomery Gaye No. Land Koker Dep't Girls Glee Club

Baptist Church Social Friday May 1 1920 at 7 30 p m

A church social at the Baptist Church invites all to a Ruth study followed by a general get together and fellowship. Read the book of Ruth, bring someone, and enjoy an evening of companionship and activities.

Scholastic meet results corrected in Avalanche notice

The Avalanche regrets a serious error in last week’s write up of the Scholastic meet results. Dorothy Austin, winner of First Place in the Junior Girl Declamation Contest, was omitted. The paper apologizes and offers to amend the record.

Dorothy Austin

Dallas prepared to entertain C E convention

Reports from the hy letter and daily press say Christian Endeavors of Dallas will host a state convention inviting delegates with lodging provided. The program promises top Endeavor workers, a strong recreational program including a parade led by the Western District, and a June 20 start with Alpine already registered.

Daily Press Dalning Alpine Led Ind

Wicksilver and Mineral Development Prospect in Big Bend Area

The Avataneh notes ongoing testing and potential production of quicksilver in the Big Bend border region. It claims soils are residual and oil-bearing formations exist deeper, but no large gas quantities are proven yet. Deep wells may reveal more, urging readers to stay informed with subscriptions and printing services.

Texas Waldron Quicksilver and Maerial Development Company Avataneh

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Alpine State Bank W. van Sicki Ferguson Cashier Spine Mercantile Company John John Young Land Co Alamo Lumber Co J. M. Gallego Alpine, Texas UTES The Warathon the Baptist Church Watch Dallas C. E By F. A. Waldron First National Bank Auline, Texas A Brown J. L. Kokernot Geo. W. Raines Js Cahier VB. Hancock HL Hord Awe Chandler and Dixie Flyer Old Dean Court Ales Casner Motor CO Maria J. E. Casner Mgr Ofer Mitchell Gillett Co
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