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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1929
Page
2
A fragmented advertorial style notice from the Alpine Avalanche outlines its policy for publishing local statements about individuals, emphasizing discretion and adherence to section limitations. It mentions rates, frequency, and the aim to disseminate community notices across the Mountain-Big Bend region.
In Davis Mountains country the Paisano Baptist Assembly in Brewster counts its ninth annual session with growing prominence. Attendance is free, meals offered, and attendees may donate or not. funds cover expenses and improvements via free-will offerings, often exceeding ten thousand dollars yearly. The Bloys Camp meeting, entering its fortieth year on the 13th, is a famed southern encampment founded by Rev. Bloys, funded by offerings from diverse ministers, emphasizing hospitality and spiritual instruction across the region.
A Sul Ross College appeal argues the schools value for West Texas youths. The message touts affordable tuition, broad knowledge, and a morally oriented faculty to uplift the region.
The Kerrville item describes cooks heating oak or Spanish air wood for late day barbecuing, pit fires, and expert barbecuers working through the night. Coffee pots warm, bread ready, pickle kegs opened, and a great crowd to be fed as the event unfolds in West Texas.
The piece advocates creating more national parks beyond the West to serve broader regions and local citizens. It argues wild lands in many states offer valuable recreational opportunities and calls for action to extend park benefits nationwide.
Arthur, former Alpine resident, joins the Model Tailors firm in San Ummer, arriving Tuesday night to assume duties. He is son of Mrs. James Arthur of Alpine, with fellow members Jess Allen and Frank McCollum in the firm.
Jett Vaughn received official notification from Allen Brandon that he is named as a judge for the Fourth Annual World Series Rodeo to be held at Madison Square Garden New York October 24 to November 2 1929. He will be the lone US judge among three. Vaughn will attend rodeos in El Paso and Dallas before New York. He was longtime sheriff of Presidio county and owns ranch holdings.
A lieutenant from Kelly Field San Antonio flew to Paisano Tuesday night for the Baptist encampment. He departed San Antonio at 3 p.m. and reached Alpine in time for the evening services. He belongs to Dr I Bates church and is active in the youth department.
Paul Thompson, one of two filers in a Ft incident, was brought to Alpine with both feet broken and a broken leg. Dr J E Phillips at Phillips Petroleum reported Thompson was sent for medical care following the crash and injuries.
An aerial collision near Whittenburg Texas left one pilot Thompson unharmed and another seriously injured. The seriously injured aviator was taken to San Angelo after examination by Dr Rush. The report notes the high cost of self respect in such losses.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an air flight toward Stockton after an accident. No clear names, dates, or specifics available to confirm persons, organizations, or outcomes.
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