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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1927
Page
3
Last Saturday evening about 7, Master Dick Swat seven year old, eldest of Mrs Zela Swata of I Paso, fell ten feet from the windmill tows and broke his left leg. He remained bedridden but is improving slowly under care of nurses and family.
Mrs Roy Stillwell entertained an afternoon of bridge on Wednesday honoring Mrs R A Boyd of Mlation and Mrs Francis Leary of Tampico. Decorations featured cut flowers. high score went to Mrs L C Ritchey and low to Miss Geneva Hannam of Los Angeles. Guests received prizes and a salad and ice course was served.
Mrs A C Spalding entertained a small group Monday evening with bridge to honor Miss Hannam of California. A butter supper greeted guests before bridge began. Highest score among the gentlemen went to Mr J A McGonagle, with Mr L F Butte high for the ladies. Low scores were recorded by Mrs E F Marathon and others.
A Texas dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs D W Collins featured Mrs R A Boyd of Mise ion and Mrs Francis Leary with their families and friends from California Tampico Mexico and local residents. Guests included Mr and Mrs J F Buttritt and Miss Geneva Hannam as well as IA Boyd and Mrs Francis Leary. A delicious salad course followed a bridge gathering at the ranch home of Mr and Mrs L Butteill with gifts awarded to Miss Geneva Hannam.
Miss Samtom was hostess on Thursday afternoon to the members of the Sunday School Sewing Club. Those enjoying the affair were Mr. and Mrs. L F Buttrill, Mr. and Mrs. W C Furcham, Mr. and Mrs. A McGonagill, Mr. and Mrs. Bart Clark, Mr. and Mrs. L C Ritchey, Mr. A C Spalding, Mesdames R A Boyd and Francis Leary, and Miss Neva Hannam da Helle Me onagit. A happy time was spent with watermelon served to Mrs Le W Carter, Julia Lockhausen, Bernice Carter, Virginia Jones, Lydia Craw in Martin, Martha and Elea.
A pretty party hosted by Mrs C Hargus last Saturday afternoon honored her sister Mrs Van Hargus of Fatens Texas. Fourties won the tension and Mrs Howard Hamilton hosted games. Delicious angel food cake was served to Mesdames Van Hargis Hamilton Lockhauern Brannon Miller Ritchey Mee Ellison McGonial Ye ake and others.
Mrs L W Carter hosted a lively birthday party with games planned by Virginia Jones and Bernice Carter. Guests included Bill Hargus Nett Billie Sansom James and Mary Bess Hamilton Travis Dorothy Art and Calvin Richmond. Several relatives from El Paso and Texas towns visited, while other locals traveled to Weatherford and Tesnas for family affairs and errands.
Mrs L W Carter returned Sunday to their home in Haskell County. They were accompanied by J W Carter who will visit a few days. Mr Clyde Buttrill and Joe Martin of Hovey Texas spent Saturday on the ranch of his brother L F Buttrill fourteen miles south of town. It was the birth day of L F Buttrill and a splendid day was enjoyed. Mex R A Boyd, visiting her parents L F Buttrill and Mrs I F Buttrill, left Tuesday for Bagte Pass to visit her sister in law Mrs G R Collier before returning to Mission Texas.
The newly completed Hub Filling Station 18 at College J Avenue and Fifth Street began operations last Saturday under Eugene Mason. Attendants were kept busy, and the station offered cold patch and gas options to customers. Manager Henson reported good business this week.
The district invites bids to serve as treasurer of the school fund for two years under Article 2882 Revised Statutes. Bids must specify interest on average daily balances and be sealed with the board selecting the best bid. Bids due by 10:00 a.m. August 30, 1927, to the Board president.
The fire department reported two alarms this week. The first came from the old smelter on Fort Davis road where a large building and plant were destroyed earlier, a shed housing a water pump burned and a gasoline line was damaged beyond repair. A second call from the Catholic Church in South Alpine saw a small roof fire quickly extinguished with no major damage.
Disjointed OCR notes describe a scene where streets are briefly turned into a race track as cars line up for a fire truck event. Volunteers and spectators mingle, with complaints that advertising blocks hinder access to the fire truck and hamper the department’s efforts.
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