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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1924
Page
2
The notice records a yearly subscription price and designates Alpine Texas as a second class matter post office under the 1879 Act. It notes where the mailing is processed and confirms postal handling details for local residents and readers.
Fragmentary report mentions showers and cooler weather on a August date, a reference to Dan Moody, and a plea about student numbers for fall and winter. It notes the school will not be abandoned and warns about legislative arguments for improvements if Alpine and the Weer do not see growth.
Supt. T. Lee of Georgetown Public School teaches in Sul Ross second summer session and finds Alpine climate superior to Avetin San Marcos or other central Texas locales. He notes Alpine is incomparably better for a summer school, a sentiment echoed by observers who visit.
Supt KL King, returning from a week as a summer instructor, praises Alpine as a growing school town with greater promise than Canyon. He urges better student housing and dormitory facilities, notes Alpine’s future depends on legislative investment, and credits the local community for favorable conditions. He previously led Canyon City schools for thirteen years and helped grow enrollment at the State Teachers College.
A newspaper editorial endorses Mrs Miriam A Ferguson as the sole unfettered Democrat in the Texas governor race after a chaotic primary. It notes Lynel Davidson trailing and doubts an official canvass will alter the field, urging voters to reject klan endorsement and back Ferguson.
Mr Wh CC Drady Colonization Agent for the Kansas City Mexico and Orient Lines has spent over a week here gathering data for colonization projects along the Orient lines in the United States and Mexico. He traveled with Orient officials from here to Presidio and then to the Mexican Orient terminus. Drady is conservative and rejects exaggerated booster claims for any section.
A cautious advocate tells The Avalanche reporter that colonization schemes on the Alpine road should avoid Paradise-hunter farming and speculative land hoarding. He warns mere lease pur havere won’t unlock mineral wealth, while conservative advertising and capital could reveal Alpine climate’s value to thoughtful investors.
Mrs Miriam A Ferguson declares a constructive administration, vows to enforce prohibition with justice, condemns drugstore liquor sales, supports rural schools and higher education, and appeals for mothers to help her campaign while noting potential political proxy issues and an avowed one term goal if elected.
A large audience gathered on the courthouse square for an open air Ku Klux Klan lecture led by Rev. J W Hendley of Oklahoma with Prof. Shelton of Valentine and S E Bunton of Valentine in attendance. The speaker defended the Klan and answered questions from a Catholic priest who participated without disrupting the event. Hendley planned further talks in Marfa and Fort Davis this week.
The Public is hereby notified that taxes due the City of Alpine for the year 1924 are now due and payable at the City Offices in the Berkeley Building. All taxes not paid on or before August 30, 1924 will become delinquent, and penalty and interest will accrue thereon. W. A. Daugherty, City Tax Collector. 2-7-If
The MoJave Theatre presents King of Wild Horses tomorrow and Saturday evening. The program promises to be an eye opener for audiences with a dramatic showcase and vivid action.
After a three week absence, the pastor celebrates the church’s progress in a scenic region and urges fast completion of building plans. Services are scheduled Sunday with Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 10 50 a m and 8 p m Junior League at 3 30 p m Epworth League at 7 25 p m Conference meeting in about eight weeks. all urged to support church efforts and participate fully.
A block of land with a furnished house is listed at Bey les alias pha Ply in Avalanche. Details describe the property features and location for potential buyers or tenants.
The Baptist Church invites all to a weeklong Sunday School Institute led by William Phillips, secretary of the Texas Sunday School Board. Evening lectures, a Thursday census, and Sunday reorganization follow the encampment, with regular services listed including 9:45 Sunday School and 11:00 morning sermon.
Governor Pat M. Neff thanks J. D. Jackson and Alpine groups for cordial welcomes during a State Parks and highway planning visit. He notes his enjoyment of Alpine and expresses gratitude for personal and official remarks and hospitality extended to him and his party.
Mrs Anja Wilson and Mrs Edwin McCool hosted a bridge gathering at Mr McCool's home on Friday afternoon honoring guests Miss Nannie B Davis of Stirling City and Miss Day Baker of San Angelo. Dorothy Cotter won the high score wall vase. Letitia Rixon took the consolation prize.
Wedding solemnized at the Ritchey Hotel on July 26 with Judge Jas A Burke officiating. The couple J M Burnal and Mrs H Schilling, both of Corpus Christi Texas, left for Arizona for a honeymoon and will return to Corpus Christi. The Burnals were strangers to the area and wish happiness above the ordinary life.
A fragment discusses catarrhal deafness caused by inflammation of the auditory tube and warns of potential permanent hearing loss. It touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a solution that has claimed success for many years, with a reference to Toledo.
Dr. H. T. Musselman of Dallas addresses Rotary on the School as a Business Asset at Sul Ross. He favors dormitory financing plans, housing strategies, and cites Dallas bids for education as a model. He warns the fall term is crucial for Sul Ross with over 300 students already.
J. M. Pouncey elected chairman with 100 votes. Shirley Scales wins committeeman No. 1 with 33 votes, joining 19 others who received votes. L. C. Ritchey and Thos. W. Skaggs elected committeemen for precincts 3 and 4 with one and three votes respectively.
Bible School at 10 a.m. sharp. Preaching at 11 on What is the Use or Value of Prayer. Evening service at 8:30 at the Presbyterian church with The Influence of the Gospel as the subject.
107 graduates secured placements with one large wholesale firm setting a world record. Forty one were placed with local banks and hundreds more hold positions across the Southwest. Positions guaranteed or tuition refunded. Write for the Position Contract and Special Offer. Draughons College Drawer B Abilene or Wichita Falls Texas.
Pure Milk 12 percent qt and gallon prices along with cream 2 Sept qt 45 cents gallon 140 butter sec tb delivered cows 60 to 73 dollars T A D cards free phone 145 Measday Dairy 18 1 1f
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