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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1926
Page
4
A safety section for autos would mirror railroad efforts to educate drivers. The Southern Pacific’s 1925 record showed 5 million man hours per employee killed on duty, highlighting the value of systematic safety work. Proposals argue against widening grade crossings taxes and urge auto associations to educate drivers in safe practices like railroads do for employees.
Tailors advertise a vast selection including men’s wear, sweaters, bath robes, caps, ties, sun p, pants, skirts, jackets, dresses, evening gowns, kimonas, coats, corsets, lace curtains, piano covers, blankets, Comforts, and misc athletic suits.
Alterations and relining offered for suits pants overcoats and coats. Garments measured and made in our shop.
A fragmented text argues loyalty cannot span two countries and warns against dual allegiance. It references President Coolidge, ancestral roots, and the duty to pursue lawful citizenship, urging one true nation above all others. The language reflects wartime era rhetoric about immigration and national loyalty.
The Rotary quartet delivers their customary playing, meeting expectations without praise.
A feature on a Texas primary shows Judge Charles Gibbs carrying eighteen counties but losing to Judge Watthall in El Paso. The election drew 16 163 votes, with Watthall gaining a narrow margin.
A quirky tale unfolds as a woman misses a meeting at a street exit and later confronts a man who returns home. Separately a group of Chinese boys discuss two opposing billboards, Carnation Mik and Hull Durham, with one boy explaining gendered signs and a humorous contrast between milk producing cows and tobacco producing cows.
Mr and Mrs Ed Hoey of Akron Ohio spend days in Cool Alpine praising the climate and scenery. They have traveled over 1000 miles since the year began and say Alpine is the prettiest town they have seen and plan to boost Davis Mountain country on returning home.
The pastor Ca SoM McCLURE leads morning Bible hour at 9:46 and sermon on Why Have A Bible. Evening CE Melba Smith leads at 7:20 with an 8:00 sermon on Testimony About Jesus.
The Southern part of town holds Sunday Holy Mass and sermon in English at 10:20 a.m with a second Spanish sermon at 2:00 p.m. Sunday School at 2:00 p.m. Evening prayers and sermon on practical Christian life follow. Weekday services include evening Bible readings and non Catholics are welcome.
Shirly Seales chaired a Holland Notary luncheon with a record turnout this year. About fourteen guests attended as the program featured vocal selections and guest introductions. Sul Ross College president Morel introduced five graduates to receive degrees at tonight’s commencement. Participants included Judge Kennerty of Houston, Mears Gof of El Paso, Henry Cotfield, and Frances Gillett.
A verdially worded public notice invites readers to attend Christian Science services. The brief item references the meeting without listing dates or locations.
A county election contest was heard yesterday with the court granting time for additional testimony. The court sustained the county executive committee's findings but postponed a final ruling. The contest arose after W G Gulthur defeated D C Bourland by two votes in precinct No 3's primary for commissioner. one ballot was challenged, potentially altering the result.
A jury in district court found Jose Espinosa guilty of simple assault with a $60 fine imposed. Another charge of assault with intent to kill yielded no prison term. A drunk driving case against Espinosa resulted in not guilty, while similar charges were dismissed. A pistol case involving Ramirez was set for county court.
Frank L. Anderson son of Mr and Mrs B P Anderson of this city arrived from Dallas and joined his wife and baby here. Reared in Alpine he worked in the jewelry business here then in Marfa. He has studied in Dallas for two years and will preach at the Methodist church Sunday evening. He is accompanied by Miss Manche Cotter who has been visiting Sulphur Springs and Dallas.
Yesterday Alpine saw a parade of law officers from nearby stations including Sheriff Gourley Deputies Miller and Phelps Jess Hill Clay Roberts A F Gholson Taylor Bourland EL Hunter Archie Miller and others Their presence appeared routine with no arrests or local detentions noted The Avalanche reports on the fully equipped lab office and modern machinery in its style of advertising and local coverage.
Yard sale notice from Alpine Texas listing 23 yearling Hereford bulls for sale. Seller Mrs 4 Bird notes in partnership context with Turney Turney, asking those owing the firm to settle accounts by a specified date. No further details on prices or contact.
The Church of Christ meets at Courthouse each Sunday at 10 a m for Bible study and service inviting the public to attend.
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