Alpine Faces Need for More Rental Homes says local council
Jim P. Wilson vice president CW Livingston secretary J R Bentley director W T Henderson director note daily inquiries from across the state about rental housing as Alpine plans to attract families and students. The town thanks residents for their support and announces plans to house about two dozen truck drivers passing through for army maneuvers from El Paso to San Angelo with nearby counties to receive distribution.
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Jim P. Wilson
CW. Livingston
J R Bentley
W. T. Henderson
Alpine
GM Douglas
Coring Department
Texas Highway Commission
Fl Paso
San Angelo
RW. Mathis
Sterling City
Brother of Refugio man killed by lightning
Mrs J A Burke learned last Friday that her brother Justin Linney of Refugio was killed when a bolt struck him in a hay field. He rode with two sons and a neighbor near a wagon as the mule team worked. all were struck but only Linney died. The family and relatives extend heartfelt sympathy.
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J. A. Burke
Justin Linney
Refugio
Inney
Club elects officers at Christian Church gathering
The Young Ladies of the Christian Church met elevock with Mrs Christian Church and elected officers: President Mary Francis Livingston, Vice President Matherta Lee, Secretary Joice Calliham, Treasurer Crystal Holland, Press Reporter Lillie May Lee. Alpine scene notes include visitors, local business ads, and social updates about residents and travel plans.
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Young Ladies of the Christian Church
Evelock
Mrs
Christian Church
Mary Francis Livingston
Matherta Lee
Joice Calliham
Crystal Holland
Lillie May Lee
Local notices and social updates from Alpine Gazette
BRING US YOUR WORK COB Wright leaves El Paso to represent Gulf Refining as he visits Wyany’s interests then heads to Pecos via Fort Stockton. Shorty Leech returns home to Campo after three weeks due to his mother’s illness. Tom Burnam leaves for San Antonio then Corpus Christi while W W Watkins of Houston discusses University building work. Bus Gillett Buck Bailey Pete Johnson leave for Carlsbad NM to play ball. J Allen reports lumber priced at 31 dollars per thousand previously, now over 90. Frank Lee Young travels to St Louis for leg treatment, eight months away. Mrs H M Mankins and children relocate from De Leon to Alpine to join her husband. Avalanche offers warm welcome.
Red Cross Film Delayed and Family Updates
The Red Cross film for Tuesday night August 26th arrived late causing a show disruption. Mrs. J. T. Ritchey returned from Ruidosa Springs after a short visit. The Ritcheys, seeking health and safety, moved inland from Mexico due to troop movements, then came home.
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Red Cross
J. T. Ritchey
Ruidosa Springs
At Place
Public notice on road work payment authorization
Brewster County Commissioners Court prohibits payment for road work in any precincts without majority authorization. Clerk W H Lease notes this order and directs adherence to approval procedures for all road projects.
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Commissioners’ Court
Brewster County
35 000 Acres Arizona Long Staple Cotton in Salt River Valley
Arizona cotton expansion noted with 35 000 acres in the Salt River Valley. The snippet mentions long staple variety and regional development amid agricultural plans and market signals.
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Arizona
Salt River Valley
Alpine officers initiate nine candidates in Marfa chapter event
On Tuesday night Mrs Violet Newell Worthy Matron and Alpine Chapter No 132 O E S officers initiated nine candidates in Marfa Chapter LL D newly organized and unable to perform the work. The ceremony drew many visitors and refreshments followed. Officers and members named include Mrs Newell Benson Gould Lacey Middlebrook Berkeley Daugherty Bird Allen Skinner Ferguson Jordan Ater Lillie Phelps Mayer Young and Messrs Newell Bird Reemst.
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Violet Newell
Alpine Chapter
No. 132
Marfa
LL. D
Marfa J
Mesdames Newell
Benson
Gould
Lacey
Middlebrook
Berkeley
Daugherty
Bird
Allen
Skinner
Ferguson
Jordan
Ater
Lillie Phelps
Mayer Young
Médames Arthur
New Hess Newton
Tessie Young
Messrs. Newell
Reemst
Teachers Institute Meet Next Week
The School Board met with the County Superintendent and decided the original program would be carried out. Institute will be in session the week of September 1 to 5, and pupils will gather at the schoolhouse Monday morning September 8 to begin the 1919 20 term of school.
Cleopatra Draws Large Crowds in Two Weeks in NYC
Theda Bara stars in Cleopatra drawing more than a substantial audience in New York City during the first fourteen days. The film is framed as a legendary love story and remains a major box office draw in metropolitan theaters.
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New York City
Lyceum Course Opens Soon for Fall Term
Fall term begins with the lyceum course opening as the new school season starts. Announcement notes upcoming sessions and enrollment details for interested participants.
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Lyceum
Baptist Church Sunday services and upcoming events
AT THE CHURCHES Baptist Church holds Sunday School at 10 a m. preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m. BY service at 7 15 p m. A business meeting of the men of the Church is Sunday at 5 p m. Rev C D Daniels of El Paso may attend. if he does not come the pastor will preach. Everyone invited. W P Ray Pastor.
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Men of the Church
C. D. Daniels
el Paso
W. P. Ray
Church Services and Referenced Schedules in Town
Presbyterian and Saint James churches announce Sunday and daily services. Morning worship at 11, evening at 8 or 8:15, Sunday School at 10, Epworth League at 6, pastor contacts include H J Reemtsma and Rev C Mcleran. note venue changes from Airdome to town churches and service time shift to 8 15 p m. An invitation to all without a church home to attend.
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Senoor
Saint James’ Episcopal Church
Frank Gillett
Presbyterian
McClerlan
A. m
Epworth League
Airdome
J. HL Walker
Christian Church Service and Epworth League Program
The Christian Church announces Bible school at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m at the minister's location in Terville Epworth League presents a program on Christianity and the health of China with leader Dorothy Derrick and others including Miss Ade English and Mary Anderson The program includes scriptural lessons songs prayers and discussions on China with various presenters from the community
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Epworth League
China
Dorthy Derrick
J. H. Walker
Ade English
Mary Anderson
MH. 1
Mord
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DeLeon
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Teachers’ Institute
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H. J. Reemtsma
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Braden
H. T. Fletcher
Call City Dairy
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Mitchell-Gillett Co
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