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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1934
Page
2
Official Brewster County paper in its forty fourth year dedicates itself to Alpine and Davis Mountain region news. Notices and reader corrections policy outlined. Names of staff and correspondents listed with roles and towns.
An old Prague document allegedly reprints Amerigo Vespucci's self name as Aube rico suggesting America might deserve its name from Amerigo. Another claim ties the term to an indigenous tribe naming themselves America, sparking debate about the New World’s rightful name. The piece notes the argument carries little practical impact today.
Christine Diemer, American editor for Reuters in Shanghai, pursued pathology of journalism from Cleveland to New York stages to Paris then Shanghai. She reported during the 1932 Japanese invasion and later found permanent work with Reuters as editor.
The piece notes Democratic primary runoff actions for County Treasurer A B Sandifer and Commissioner Precinct 1 candidates Matt Smith and Bill Cotter. It also honors a professor praised for guiding the blind and cites references to James Watt and Michael Faraday in a discussion of units and scientific progress.
Tourists pack the centuries old Oberammergau Passion Play village to view the 300th anniversary run from May 2 to September 23. The event, famed for its Mary Magdalene role, draws international attention as Americans report plans to settle in Washington.
A Berlin report notes the Widmark blood alcohol test used to determine intoxication levels for a young student who stole a car and injured two pedestrians. The judge sentenced him to one month, asserting drunken drivers must be jailed, while a separate piece lists superstitions as medical cures and cautions their folly.
Mary Nunn of Alpine married Dr. Walter Caldwell of Kilgore at First Presbyterian Church. The bride wore duchess satin with lace and orange blossom crown. wedding party included bridesmaids in pink and green gowns. After a Galveston New Orleans trip, the couple will reside in Kilgore. groom practices medicine. In attendance were relatives from Alpine and Gladewater.
Mrs Anja Wilson hosted a Contract Club gathering with Mesdames Wells MeIntyre Henry Pletcher W J Terry Shirley Seales John Gil Ut Vernon MeIntyre and W H Terry Jr. Prizes went to Mrs Wells MeIntyre and Mrs W H Terry Jr The hostess served a salad course Ridge Club Mrs Ford Jackson entertained two bridge tables for Mrs Sallie Hueston of Columbia Mo Present were the honoree her daughter Mrs Gay Meriwether Mrs W T Meriwether Mrs Henry Richardson Mrs Vernon McIntyre Mrs W H Terry and Mrs Cas Rawards
Mrs Prank Clark hosted a spend the day party Monday at the Clark ranch south of Alpine. Guests included Mrs Jones Pennington Mrs Groves and Miss Elizabeth Groves.
Washington reports two 18 000 year old stone kitchen tools unearthed along Virginia riverbanks. David I Bushnell Jr of the Smithsonian notes the artifacts resemble Folsom Points and may imply humans inhabited the Atlantic seaboard 18 000 to 20 000 years ago. Discoveries near Orange and Fredericksburg, Virginia, could extend North American human presence beyond prior estimates.
Mia of Forsyth Georgia says Cardul eased her nervous weakness and fatigue after several doses. Walter Coulon also notes improvement after taking six bottles, claiming increased strength and removal of nervous symptoms. The ad urges readers to try Cardul, claiming many testimonials and no harm, while advising medical consultation if no benefit.
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