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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1924
Page
3
Alpine and nearby towns bustle with visits, rentals, sales and notices. Residents like Mrs. Cross, Mr. Brown, Mrs. Moyer, and Miss Caldwell appear in town, while homes, rooms, and an old Ford recoveries are advertised. Big Lake, Fort Stockton, El Paso, and Marfa connections appear in visits and business plans.
A fishing party of twelve adults and three youths leaves Tuesday for Devil's River. The camp site is in Congressman Claude Hudspeth's pasture. Members include Mr and Mrs W H Terry Sr and Jr Anja Wilson WoT Meriwether Wells McIntyre Joe Burgess Shelby Burke Ida Koker Not Pauline Terry Virginia Allison and Gene Benson. They expect to return next Tuesday.
A monthly trash hauling notice issued under the Ladies' Auxiliary Chamber of Commerce directs residents to place trash in containers and in visible accessible areas for the dray man. If missed, residents should phone their ward captain. signed by Mrs. N S Murphy, President.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Christian church held an interesting meeting Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fritz Weyerts. Fourteen members were present.
Fresh potato chips from Uvalde headline a brisk display at A B Sandifer's and Alpine Mercantile Co. Shoppers find the new stock ready for sale with crisp texture and savory flavor.
Rev. F. M Johnson Episcopal Rector of Eagle Lake and Columbus Texas was shot through the left arm while passing an automobile at night by two men in Ku Klux Klan robes. Johnson, Scout Master, believes it a case of mistaken identity and says he had opposed the Klan. He formerly served as missionary to the Big Bend and rector of St. James Mission in Marfa.
The Bloys Camp Meeting runs August 12 to 19 at Skillman Grove between Fort Davis and Valen tine with a long record of non-sectarian Protestant summer worship. Neighbors may travel from Alpine for round trips and evening services, as eminent preachers and speakers have been secured.
Expressions of gratitude from Mrs Fannie Livingston and family and others for sympathy, deeds, and flowers after a bereavement. Names include Mrs Mary Livingston Mr and Mrs Geo Collie and family Mr and Mrs Geo Stead and family Mrs Annie Livingston and family.
In Alpine vicinity J Frank Woodward wed Phylis Delaney after a long, renewed acquaintance. Ceremony by Dr. George W Truett at Paisano Camp Ground followed by a reception with family friends from El Paso Fort Davis Big Springs and more. The bride is Rev Delaney’s daughter and the groom a Woodward descendant known for character and hard work.
At a special session of the County Commissioners Court last week Me. W. H. Ragin was appointed justice of the peace for precinct No. 1 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of C. W. Livingston. The court noted the Democratic nomination he received in the July 26 primary and acknowledged the people’s choice.
Public notice states that 1924 city taxes in Alpine are due at City Offices in the Berkeley Building. Taxes unpaid by August 30 1924 will become delinquent and incur penalty and interest. signed by City Tax Collector W A Daugherty.
The Mojave Theatre will pay the LOAN FUND a total of six dollars, instead of three, for tomorrow and Saturday evening showings of KING OF WILD HORSES. The change reflects a double payment for the two-night engagement.
Marathon notes record numerous regional movements including Feron Ritchey and family to Corpus Christi and Fred Clark visiting San Antonio with his daughter. News touches on Del Rio medical plans for Mrs. Hudgins, Alpine visits, a Los Angeles trip for Mrs. Granger, and funerary travel for Mr. Todd's mother. Also mentions road work crew, a Marfa contractor, and a late fire in Dick Arnold’s barn with Buick saved.
The Faculty and Students of Sul Ross State Teachers College invite Alpe citizens to an informal reception Monday evening August 11 at eight o'clock. Miss Sweet presents two one act plays outdoors while Miss Kline and the Sul Ross Orchestra provide music.
Sunday School starts at 10 a m with Evening Service at 8 15 p m. Holy Communion is held Monday morning at 7 o'clock.
Miss Ruth Jenkins hosted a Monday afternoon event in honor of Miss Nannie B. Davis of Stirling City and Miss Day Baker of San Angelo. Seven tables with fowl score tracked games while guests, including Lois Bailey Dallas and others from Arkansas Oklahoma and California, enjoyed cantaloupe served by the host and her mother after hours of diversion.
On Saturday night August 2 1924 Miss Louella Rederke and Claude C Harrison wed at the Christian Parsonage with Rev Lawrence Weil officiating at 9. The bride wore white voile over satin, carried no flowers. Attendees included Mr and Mrs R F E Scott of Dallas Mr Inc Scott of San Antonio Mrs W M Harmon the bride’s mother and James Rodgers Alpine. The groom, an Alpine resident and normal student, is a carpenter. After a quiet reception the couple planned to reside in Mopine with a wedding dinner at the bride’s mother’s home.
This small bottle Lavoptik eye wash promises quick relief for weak strained or sore eyes using camphor witch hazel and other ingredients. An aluminum eye cup is included free with purchase at Alpine Drug Store.
John Kokernot Jr and Rebee Kokernot, ranchmen from Alpine country, visit grandparents in San Antonio to explore city life while keeping ties to Big Bend ranching. Harry Williams says John may pursue medicine and surgery, while Rebee follows ranching roots. both are eager to ride horses and cars, adjusting from plains to urban pace.
Alpine Mercantile Company invites orders for Genuine McAlester Coal as a winter supply. The notice urges customers to place orders now for timely delivery and reliable fuel.
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