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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1928
Page
6
Call Minebonnet Painter and Decorator for painting and wallpaper needs. Featuring Bluebonnet line of wall paper. Mr. Anthony at Mrs. Clifford's bowed-Ing house, phone 2614.
Mrs Maude Clothier Anderson left for Cotati California after a three month visit with her mother Mrs Mary Clothier. The George Walkers and daughter Mrs Philip Caldwell departed for San Antonio after weeks here. Dr John Burma of Waxahachie preached at the Holys camp meeting in Fort Davis. Mrs KR Williams hosted a bridge party with decorations and prizes. Members and guests from Marfa Rock Springs Alpine and other towns attended. Bloys Camp Meeting at Skillman opens with expected large turnout.
The regular monthly meeting of the Senior Christian Endeavor Society was held at the Presbyterian church amid poor attendance due to bad weather. Reports were presented in detail despite the small crowd and an invitation from the Marfa Society to a C E rally on the 24th to 26th which was read by Miss Roberta Poul. Richard Living, A Weedin and daughter Miss Oak left for home after a two week stay at Mr Weedin’s home.
An evening bridge gathering featured guests including Mrs W L Kingston and several couples such as Mr and Mrs Worth Evans, Mr and Mrs RC Williams, and Miss Elizabeth Malloy. Miss Hill and Mr Scobee won the high score prizes amid frequent entertaining and a house guest.
A flood swept Limpia Creek near Fort Davis after heavy rain, drawing about a hundred locals to the Holt farm dip crossing to view the surge and its long rolling nose. The rush buried culverts under dirt, roared over the concrete dip, and forced travelers to reroute toward Balmorhead and the Bankhead Highway.
For sale real estate ads describe multiple large tracts in Brewster County near public roads with prices from 640 cash and 7 year terms at 5 percent. Also auction notes list a Rice property corner Ave E and 4th St with $6500 price and Stewart Title Guaranty Co. guarantee. Nearby lots include Orient junction blocks at 400 cash and a North 8th Street homesite for 800.
UST NO 1078. Five rooms and plot with fruit trees lawn strong well steel wind tower. Esta real home in good condition. Asking price $3600 cash payment $1500 balance on terms.
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