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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1926
Page
4
Local editor notes subscription price terms and advertising manager details. Entry states year and class matter status under Post Office Act of March 3, 1871. Lists manager roles and subscription handling responsibilities for the Alps edition.
Will H Mayes lauds Alpine trekking zeal and Alpine Avalanche paper while praising Sul Ross State Teachers College growth. He warns against cutting teaching staff but supports keeping the college, noting Texas expansion and national destiny tied to youth. He condemns federal overreach and fears 20th Amendment ceding parental warmth to a cold state.
A state move to relocate Sul Ross State Teachers College from Alpine faces renewed opposition. The Pioneer defends the college’s value to taxpayers and argues the campus should remain where it has served, urging continued support and local funding to keep it an educational asset for the region.
A reflective piece on the future of a nation through its children. It laments lost innocence and warns that without the rising generation the country’s moral fiber and security would erode, leaving only a tarnished heritage. The author emphasizes hope and responsibility toward youth as the nation’s pledge for growth and safety.
Mrs Vita Armistead Hardy wife of Dr John A Hardy city surgeon died at Hotel Diew Wednesday Paneral services to be held at St Clement s Episcopal church at 4 o clock Thursday afternoon Rev George Higgins to lead interment in Evergreen cemetery Peak-Hagedon company in charge Ill since December and relapse three weeks ago she was taken to hospital from home Survived by husband and daughter Virginia who returned from William and Mary college last Saturday Mrs Hardy born and married in Virginia came to El Paso about 10 years ago She was prominent in work and loved by many friends here for passing with deep regret Her death brings sorrow to Alpine and the club in which she participated
Church of Christ invites the public to attend Bible study and communion every Sunday at 10 a m. The message stresses welcome to all seeking spiritual fellowship.
A press notice details the West Texas Historical and Scientific Society formed by local citizens to preserve historic and scientific artifacts from West Texas. The group cares for a museum collection at Sul Ross Teachers College, lists contributors from Alpine and surrounding towns, and notes active members and visitors who aided in acquiring Indian photographs and other items.
A group of students and faculty travel on a scenic drive from Alpine to Sat Ross, enjoying the countryside and planning a gathering near Marta by Shea. The party assembles and discusses local sights while aboard the vehicle, with reminders of keeping together and appreciating the scenery.
The regular term of commissioners court met Monday and Tuesday with Judge Burke presiding and Commissioners Hord Anderson Hourland and Burcham present. The tax levy for 1926 was adopted: jury fund 150, ad valorem 24c, road and bridge 5c, refunding first series 0.5c, refunding second series 1c, county special road bond 26c, maintenance fund 1c. Brewster county taxpayers will pay a slightly lower rate. 1926 county rate 95e.
Reported heavy rains spread across the Sarfa Valley region overnight and into yesterday, with Alpine receiving a shower near noon. Wilson of the Kennedy ranch north of Alpine noted rain in his vicinity, and Sunny Glen canyon area also saw a good afternoon shower.
Avalanche office advertises payment in cash for clean cotton rags at a set rate per pound. The notice seeks suppliers to deliver usable textile scraps for processing.
A short card of thanks expresses gratitude to Alpine for their prompt response to a fire last Friday and to Corpus Christi visitors Mr and Mrs Kurt Lange for their timely arrival. It mentions The Avalanche and highlights a well equipped job office in the area with modern machinery and correct styles.
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