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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1926
Page
4
A historical newspaper snippet lists D M Bennett as editor and advertising manager with a local subscription price reference for the year. The fragment hints at a small-town publication pricing structure and staff roles without detailing specific amounts or dates.
A city commission and local business group push for better illumination in Alpine Texas. They seek affordable rates from the power company to light residential areas and key intersections. The Sun criticizes distance limits on student access and urges continued support for Sul Ross.
Williamson County Sun editor reports protests from Georgetown Tex about Sul Ross College. The piece claims local conditions justify relocating the college and references a previous Sun summary.
A large crowd attended the Glass Camp Meeting at Skillman Grove near Fort Davis. The report notes many Alpine families camping on the grounds and more than a scare of attendees from distant locations joined the event, with names not clearly visible.
In district court Danter Ramirez received a five year term for related charges, with four years suspended. A separate two year sentence was imposed for the same offense, with ongoing custody. Clergy announce services at Parton Catholic Church including 8:20 a.m. mass and 10 a.m. second mass, plus evening prayers at 7 p.m. Non Catholics welcome to attend.
A fragmented note mentions Christians theatre public test and advertising read The Avalanche weekly. The readable text hints at a community event or program with a weekly newspaper plug. No clear names, dates, or places beyond Avalanche reference.
Casner brothers of Las Cruces secure Dona Ana county sealership under Casner Motor Company. New Lew enterprise building described as modern with a drive-in filling station on a corner lot at a two highway intersection. Building spans about 75 by 150 feet and is owned by a Las Cruces man. W A Jones leaves to Las Cruces to manage the new operation, replaced by L A Casey of Leakey Texas.
An important witness meeting is scheduled at the church next Wednesday evening the 26th to discuss the matter of calling a pastor. Rev Juren Sparks of Brady will attend. All church members are urged to attend.
50 head of young cows and heifers available for immediate sale with spring delivery. 50 head high close young bulls can be contracted anytime. See W. A. Daugherty at City Office in Stilwell.
A special venire of about 50 men gathered as a jury is chosen this morning in Harrison Nations area Ozona for a case charging a local man with a minor criminal assault from last month. Nations was indicted by Brewster County grand jury. defense by Harry V. attorney. Meanwhile inmates Ray and Sangster face liquor possession charges, and Celyo Ramirez is noted killed by the grand jury on a statutory rape charge as the term's indictments loom. A notice advertises sweaters at reasonable prices with Mrs. Bert at Ritchey Hotel and J. Mr Peden sweat.
Milard Jenkins arrived this week to vacation with Mrs Je Sins and the children at the Triple ranch north of Alpine. Ken Jenkins, esteemed preacher in this section, will occupy the pulpit at the Baptist church Sunday, delivering both morning and evening services.
A fragmentary scene set on a hotel porch and near a bank shows characters trading odd lines about collars buttons matches tobacco and a fountain pen. The dialogue hints at daily life and small mishaps as townsfolk interact in a humorous, clipped exchange.
Mrs J W Gentry returned from El Paso recently where she nursed her father RD Zumwalt who died Monday evening in Alpine. The community mourns his passing and extends sympathy to the bereaved family amid recognition of his Christian character and many friends.
Mr and Mrs WoT Mr and Mrs Clay Holland Mr and Mrs Whatley of Houston and Gay Meriwether depart for a week long camping trip in the Mogollon mountains near Silver City New Mexico. They will attend a tribal reunion at Gallup New Mexico with about thirty tribes.
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