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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1930
Page
4
Alpine’s fire department reports three 15 percent reductions in fire insurance rates since 1928 due to the town’s good fire record. 1928 premiums were 17 272.70. 1929 premiums 24 269.60 with a credit of 2 620.47. The 1930 credit amounts to 94 28, benefiting Alpine residents while urging continued fire protection efforts.
A county health official warned this week that typhoid fever risk rises this season. Do patient J B Weight urged public caution and noted transmission mainly through contaminated water or food. He stressed vaccination involves three doses across two weeks to ensure protection.
A report notes plans to remove sharks from Cuban waters while criticizing lack of action against land-based shark threats. The piece highlights ongoing tension between marine safety efforts and terrestrial hazards.
Menu fragment lists Roast Beet Pie and Potato Fluff among dishes with notes on preparation. Mentions Baked Chicken, Creamed Sweet Pouple, and Spice Cakes. Describes assembling meat and potato dishes, oven times, and serving guidance, attributed to Alpine Avalanche.
Notice reports the death of D Lee a Georgetown schoolman aged 18. He was known in Alpine where he taught at Sale Bows college during summers. The brief loss describes his subject knowledge and notes his local ties.
Members of the Alpine Rotary club enjoyed a luncheon yesterday with Robert Jolly hosting at the encampment at Paisano. Dr. K Gates of San Antonio, guest and speaker, will preach during the encampment. He is slated to speak next Thursday on the topic of pod fishing.
A fragmented report mentions holes at Reek and uneven ground described as plentiful. Officials warn crews to address hazards while residents call for prompt repair and safety measures.
Hord barber shop on Fifth Street reports Joe Hord as former owner. Stack has acquired an interest and will be in charge again after a period with the Singer Sewing Machine company in this area.
Expert beauty services by a Sul Ross student with finger waves at 50¢ and proportional pricing. All work guaranteed. Located at Jemneyson house at end of North Second Street. Phone 249 for appointment up till 12:30 from 6 p.m.
Sheriff Hale expresses gratitude to friends for port in the recent Saturday primary. He promises they will be remembered and signs respectfully. Mrs McCormick is reported to have sold a bull for 3000 dollars and most fees are not charged.
Laughter and song anchor the May edition of ministrel ay adaptation with Lois Moran Louise Dressler Lowell Sherman Noah Beery Hobart Bosworth and Tully Marshall among the cast. Mammy is an all talking stung comedy and comes to Granada Theatre next Sunday with a matinee at 2.
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