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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1931
Page
6
Carl Newton of San Antonio, owner of Fox company makers of pictures, visited Fort Davie last week with his two daughters.
Fort Davis area notes report Old Ironsides bound for Corpus on February 22 as part of a Davis Mountains camp meeting. The item references local residents traveling from Alpine to assist, a Davis Mountains highway deed process, and community events including a wedding, school openings, and regional visits. The report blends social news with local infrastructure and governance updates.
Cosmopolitan Havana described as the Paris of the New World and a highlight of Caribbean voyages. The Duchess of Bedford will offer 90 day Caribbean cruises from New York, with Havana as a vivid gateway to a city famed for its historic walls and colonial charm.
A Texas statute amended in 1919 permits roping calves and goats for exhibition provided the animal is not thrown or dragged and there is no betting or wagering. The change, effective 90 days after adjournment, marks a shift in regional rodeo practice amid ongoing debate about safety and enforcement.
Churches announce schedules for Sunday services at First Christian and First Methodist. First Christian holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 10 50 a m communion and sermon with evening service. pastor L W Bridges invites members to attend. First Methodist lists Sunday school 9 45 a m sermon at 11 a m league and evening service. pastor J T Redmon notes he leaves for conference at Walsenburg.
Dr Ferguson will preach at 11 o'clock Sunday morning at the First Presbyterian Church with the sermon titled Searching For God This will be Dr Ferguson's last sermon here Rev D J Murray will return September 4 after two months study in Chicago Miss Margaret Smith of Houston Texas will sing at the 11 o'clock service Sunday School will be at 10 o'clock
Alpine Baptist Church invites a large turnout next Sunday as members rely on their own strength. Sunday school begins at 9 45 am, preaching at 11 am, BYP at 7 30 pm, and evening service at 8 30 pm led by Buren Sparks. St James Episcopal holds Trinity thirteenth Sunday services with church school at 10 am and Holy Communion at 11 am preached by Paul D Newell.
Among odd calls in the Seattle police report book is a plea to redeem a chicken found in eight neighbor yards. The item appears with other notices and humorous local chatter about daily life and odd errands.
Heavily advertised property offers about 140 acres of valley silt land along the Rio Grande with a stone and cement storefront and post office. It cites mercantile potential, a general supply store, and offers two thirds of the estate at a discount to close the sale. The ad promotes transforming the land into a health resort similar to Hot Springs Texas, detailing proximity to Alpine and Marathon, climate, fishing, hunting, and a built infrastructure including a store, post office, and filling station.
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