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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1929
Page
3
Johnny Prude led a party of 41 to Mt Livermore, rode to the summit, spent the night at upper ranch, and faced light showers before returning. The Fort Davis column enjoyed a festive season as news and social notes cover clubs, camps, marriages, and local visitors across town.
Report says Page Brothers architects informed County Judge R Barnett that wari scavor sonas have been told to the state. J B Woods the contractor will begin work on the structure promptly.
Several cement cottages were erected at Skillman Grove for the Bloys Camp Meeting. Herbert Bloys built one as a gift for his sister Miss Mabel Bloys, and Harold Thompson had another constructed for his own use.
A shower held at the Sitihera home last week honored Edith Barnett daughter of County Judge and Mrs St Barnett of Fort Davis. Gifts and well wishes flowed as Edith received readings and an improvised throne. Guests arrived from Alps Valentine Marta and Walker's Entertain were hosted by Mrs George Walker and Mrs Philip Caldwell.
Fort Davis extended a formal welcome to Sul Ross students and faculty during their annual mountain drive. Dr. R L Irving spoke briefly on behalf of the military post as visitors toured the area. Sul Rossonians are warmly welcomed to the Mile High Town.
The Rosents will present Fort Da Follay night at 8 o'clock in Kinecamp Follies and Review. Jonas Ravenfield urges the public to attend, promising an odd and entertaining show.
By order of the district court, Brewster County Texas, Aurelio Olazaba’s property a three fourths undivided interest in lots 1 2 2 and 4 in block 63 of Alpine, to be sold for cash at the court house door on a date in September 1929. W N Gourley sheriff. Publication in Alpine Avalanche weekly for four weeks.
Austin Texas August 12. Sutton a legislative legal expert said county tax collectors not observing the monthly basis for auto registration are not following the new law. The act abolishes quarterly liability and moves to monthly payments of auto fees. The monthly basis applies to the present fee schedule and delays a January 1 reduction. Regardless of registration date, owners are liable for the full month’s tax. Cars registered on August 9 would pay five months of fees.
Mr C T Barker assumes liabilities of the company and all accounts due the company are payable to him at Alpine Motor Company office Alpine. Thanks for patronage under new management by Geo B Pace.
Notice to tax payers: city taxes for 1929 are due before September 20 to avoid penalties. Penalty had applied on August 31 but the City Commission extended the date to September 20. E. F. Townsend, City Tax Collector.
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