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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1936
Page
3
Schools and industry join to sponsor a large youth movement to support education. Frank Cody notes 45 scholarship winners from the Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild as evidence of potential nationwide benefits. Images show students and sponsors at various demonstrations and projects highlighting technical and scientific talents.
Mrs Granger a pioneer Marathon resident mother of six children died in Douglas Arizona. Funeral in Douglas attended by relatives including J J H L Clay and Ode Roberts. Many locals and visitors noted rainfall and a Boquillas road washout.
Miss Elinor Cartledge returned to San Antonio to visit friend Miss Mary Collett who has stayed with the Cartledge family for weeks. The sewing club met at Mrs Will Roy in Mariposa with Mesdames Daggett Taylor Waters Babb Keller hosts Mrs Roy and Janet. Mr and Mrs G E Babb and daughter Billie left for a Dr J K Miller vacation. Dr B Byrd has replaced him. Henry Armstrong spent the week in Alpine. Mr R L Cartledge was an Alpine visitor Sunday.
A hometown ad claims pyorrhea remedy heals severe gum disease and freshens breath. It emphasizes a money back guarantee and markets a product as not a mouth wash or paste. Local notes mention Mr and Mrs Kropp of San Antonio visiting daughter Mrs John Martin on a ranch.
A candidate for sheriff and assessor thanks supporters after an unsuccessful race. F. Skev expresses sincere appreciation for the interest and backing received during the campaign.
Governor James V. Allred and late Superintendent L A Woods push plans to bring 1,500,000 schoolchildren to the Texas Centennial Exposition to study history. They argue the event merits weeks in classrooms for educational value during autumn.
A short note references engraved cards and invitations with a pointer to The Avalanche for details on related ceremonies.
A reader from Halisville, Texas, recalls suffering cramps and nausea before using Cardut. She reports improved energy and vanished pains after starting Cardut and urges others to consult a physician if it fails to help.
LEN MATTHEWS announces buyout of H N Jones stake in the Dr Pepper Bottling Works dated August 28 1929. The public notice confirms transfer of ownership and interest in the business.
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