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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1927
Page
3
Representatives from Ozona Texas Mr Nevill Davis and Mr Hartley Johnigan visit to discuss a modern bakery project. The business building of Mr Clay Roberts has been leased and new equipment is expected to arrive.
Marathon news lists numerous residents travelers and visitors from Marathon and surrounding towns. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Connor Mr. Homer Spruce Miss Geneva Hannam Mrs. Leary and many others with trips to San Antonio Houston Temple Fort Worth and Alpine.
The Hight and ice plant owned by Border Utilities Co. and managed by Mr. CoA. Dorris is making rapid progress in completing their tile building and wiring business and expects readiness by September 1.
John Dragoo and Mr. Jobin Dragoo were hurt when a horse collapsed while moving cattle twenty miles south of town. They were rushed to town for medical care from Dr. and Mrs. A. Abiman.
A dance at the home of Mr Walter Stapp drew a large crowd Tuesday evening with many attendees enjoying the event.
Bro. W. H. Strong will hold regular appointments here next Sunday August 21 at the Methodist church.
Mr. G. G. Parker overseer of windmills on the Gage ranch fell from a windmill at the Francis location. Details of injuries or subsequent actions were not provided in the readable text.
Mrs F W Payne, a renowned expression teacher, has been elected to teach expression at Springerville School in Arizona. She leaves her current post and town after being chosen without applying, to join the Springerville program.
A Mexican workman on the Holland Hotel site suffered a bad cut over the left eye when a hollow tile fell from the top of the building. Dr. Marvin Turney treated him, reporting the injury not serious.
Shirley Seales entertained her club and guests with a delightful bridge party on College Avenue. After games, Mrs. Well Munivee won high score and a peppermint plate. refreshments included grain bread, sandwiches, lemonades, and macaroons. Members named include Mesdames Burges, Wilson, Kennedy, Burke, Jackson, Kokernot, Allen, Frazer, Mitchell, Keeler, and McMurry.
Brief notice notes a marriage involving a bride described as daughter of Mrs. M A Parner of Abilene and a groom named Ernest Nein with ties to Asa Jon. The text appears fragmented and garbled, but indicates a mounted wedding in Port with references to large gifts and a feigned tale surrounding the renter.
Mrs A F Robinson was surprised at a family noon dinner at the James Cotter home celebrating her birthday. Guests arrived to yellow white decorations and a chicken dinner with gifts, followed by games of 42. Attending were Mr A F Robinson’s family and relatives from Dallas and local households.
A meeting Friday served a salad course to Mesdames Otis Morgan Joe Hord Jornal Slight D M Bennett and guests Mrs Bishop and Mrs McKnight of Marfa The next meeting will be at Mrs Roy Lassiter's home on September 9 The Avalanche offers top job printing services.
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