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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1923
Page
3
Dr. J R Middlebrook arrives from Del Rio while many residents attend visits and social events. Mrs Cross advertises new hats and low prices, and local business offers light housekeeping rooms and dry cleaning services. Multiple residents from Marathon, Abilene, San Antonio, Waco, Fort Davis, and Marfa are listed visiting, hosting, or traveling, with school staff, ranchers, and teachers noted along with forthcoming events and sales.
Episcopal church members held a small picnic near Toronto Tuesday evening for Miss Rose Sharp Brewer of Sul Ross State Teachers College as she prepares to depart for Austin Saturday. Weather worries limited attendance, but those present enjoyed the event.
The Bridge Club met on Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Blevins. After an entertaining round of bridge the hostess served a salad course. Attendees included Mesdames Clay Holland Otis Morgan M S Burke Palmer Haynes Robert Kokernot and Misses Edeline Jones and Nina Caldwell with guests Mrs Williams Mrs F Saunders and Mrs Booker.
Mr and Mrs H W Morelock hosted a lawn party for Sul Ross Seniors and Faculty on campus last Saturday evening. The festive event featured gay lights and an informal mood with ice cream and macaroon refreshments served toward the end.
City Tax Collector W A Daugherty reminds residents that August 31 is the deadline to pay city taxes to avoid penalties. This notice appears in the local tax collection column dated March 23.
Mrs. Palmer Haynes hosted a bridge gathering at Mrs. Kate Nev ill's home with guest of honor Mrs. M Mc David Williams of San Antonio. Bowls of flowers decorated rooms and a large cake centered the dining table as punch cooled. Guests included Mrs. Glenn Kokernot and numerous local ladies and tea guests.
Rubbing massaging and manipulating described as the practice of chiropractic with palpation and adjusting the spinal column to restore normal position and release the imprisoned impulse. Innate corrected coordination and health result.
The second annual Baptist Assembly at Paisano Pass opened last Thursday with a large crowd. Camp grounds were crowded with groups scattered around the site. Attendance last Sunday was large and the eleven oclock service was impressive with Dr Porter of Oklahoma City preaching. Many prominent Texans attended and found rich rewards in the services and meetings.
Mr J E Doddridge returned from Portland Oregon and other western points in the interest of the Portland Syndicate oil ventures in Brewster county He says casing for the well has been ordered and should arrive this week Operations will resume once casing is received Doddridge also secured an option on additional land near the Portland well prospects for Brewster oil developments are seen as favorable
A group of young people gathered for a Thursday evening picnic in Paradise Canyon. Attendees included Miss McAfee Miss Lillian McElroy Miss Winifred Terrell Miss Marie Holt and Messrs Jeff Wade Raymon Garnett Bernal Slight and Calvin St. Clair.
This brief notes a policy action taken this week to remove subscribers who owe overdue payments. It outlines the start of the process and indicates a focus on collecting back balances by discontinuing service for delinquent accounts.
Mrs. A. L. Cox and Miss Grace Fleck of El Paso attended the Baptist Assembly encampment at Paisano Pass and praised the local city and surroundings, expressing appreciation for the visit.
Last Friday's Rotary luncheon centered on citizenship duties as reflected in Mr. Meighen's address to the recent International Rotary convention. The group emphasized service as the path to universal happiness and justice, with future meetings and attendance notes and Alpine progress cited.
The Mask and Slipper Dramatic Club stages an evening of one act plays Friday at 8 30 in the college auditorium. Admission 50 and 25 cents to cover expenses. Officials urge public support, noting Miss Sweet's plays are worth the price. Remember the date Friday August 24 at 8 30.
The First Presbyterian Church invites regulars and new visitors to attend next Sunday services from 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday School and Church, with a union service at 8:30 p.m. with the Christian church. Pastor J. A. McMillan signs the notice.
FE T Strong Buick Motor Company says 1924 Buick prices reflect only manufacturing costs and not the heavy investment in new features. He cites a dozen design changes in the Sixes and thirty seven in the Fours, noting low prices despite vast development and strong market reception nationwide.
The report highlights J. F. Miles of Sunny Glen who yields about 250 dollars per acre from watermelons and other truck crops. Miles notes the trade area is too small for large scale truck farming and nearby farmers market garden produce daily while urging preference for home grown produce.
Sunday School at 9:45 with preaching at 10:55 on A Question of Values. Junior League at 2:30. Evening services canceled. Attend Camp Meeting or hear Brother Brown's Farewell Sermon at the Christian Church. H M Smith, Pastor.
Mr and Mrs H M Fennell of Riodosa were guests of their daughter Miss Elizabeth this week Mr Fennell was here on court business.
City tax payments must be made by Friday evening to avoid penalties. Sewer rental remains due by the end of the month with arrangements to pay encouraged.
Advertisement for Real Silk Hosiery offered in all popular colors with guaranteed satisfaction. Represented by John A. Weyerts based in Alpine with contact phone 264 and listing 329-4t.
News brief notes that Sul Ross students can purchase a complete assortment of student supplies at Palace Pharmacy. The notice highlights convenience for campus shoppers and brand-name supplies available on site.
A large gathering surprised Mrs. Harris with a fond farewell party Tuesday afternoon at J. G. Harris residence. Guests wore city name slips, enjoyed mint tea and chicken salad, and shared lighthearted toasts and gifts. Hosts included Mrs. W. Lai, Mrs. A. W. Sandifer, and Mrs. John Perkins, with daughters assisting.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Christian Church hosted a party at Mrs. J. W. Ferguson's home last Wednesday afternoon to honor two departing members, Mrs. T. G. Harris and Mrs. J. Thomas Brown. The purple and white colors framed the decor as members enjoyed games and contests followed by cake and cream.
W A Oatman advertises careful estimates for all building types. He is currently constructing the Holland Hotel and can be reached at phone number 242.
An advertorial note explains catarrhal deafness from Eustachian tube inflammation and asserts Dalls Catarrhal Medicine has treated catarrh for over forty years. It states the product will relieve inflammation and restore hearing and promotes J. Choney & Co. Totodo, Ohio as sellers.
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