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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
1
A notice announces teachers examination on September 6 and 7 conducted under the supervision of the state and county superintendent. A special appeal urges applicants to contact the Board of KR. Bentley for details and examination participation.
Alpine teachers will travel Sunday to Fort Davis joining Brewster, Jess, Pr, and Terrell counties in the tuition program. Several laymen including Mrs Judge A. M. Turney and J. D. Jack will participate.
Patrons are reminded that charges apply for readers, nouncements, and cards at events. Alpi Publishing Co states all items incur fees as listed at the venue.
Professor A. J. Koenig sustained a broken arm after an accident involving a crank and engine in Marfa, then received medical care at an army facility before photographs were taken. He later moved to Alpine where he is connected with the public schools.
An undated fragment reflects John W Sherman praising American men in charge of camp life. Soldiers are treated well by locals near Alpine, with comforts noted as camps prepare for railroad work and grading in rock. September brings departures for college, naming several girls and boys heading to universities and colleges in Arizona and Texas.
Calls went out last week to N. I. Frank Crawford and others to report at the moment for naval training in Charleston South Carolina. Several boys were summoned and must report when notified to report for service or training as required by the naval authorities.
Choral Club plans a performance at Marfa tonight to entertain soldiers and the club members, presenting a program of songs and likely a brief entertainment segment. The event highlights local arts aiding troops in a wartime setting.
Twelve Alpine boys departed Wednesday for duty with the Texas Infantry at Del Rio. Those listed include Leroy Nichols, Marion, Max Harmon, William A. Jordan, Ray Tipit, Jimmie Yates, Lisa White, Joe Care, Winford Schley, Mr. English, and Foster Hurd.
School will open September 6 at nine o'clock. AIT students must be present then. Regularly promoted pupils will be classified on their cards. others must take entrance examinations in the afternoon. No exceptions. E R Bentley.
Mrs W M Sanford entertained Monday evening in honor of Miss Dorothy Derrick and her grandson Francis Austin. Many homes were ed under the table leadership of Miss Derrick. Punch and two kinds of cake were served. The merry crowd of young people enjoyed Mrs Sanford's hospitality.
In Brewster County Alpine precincts held elections with a light vote. The Alpine courthouse reported 61 votes, selecting judges and volunteers for teaching posts. A full teacher corps is listed for the new school year, with Miss Mattie Pederson acting principal and several staff assignments across primary and junior high grades.
The American Red Cross requests 5,000 additional workers for January says George [last name unclear] of Personnel, Northwestern Division. They seek men with executive ability and business training. Applicants should state qualifications and provide information about themselves.
Dr J R Middlebrook has made another effort to enter service after returning from El Paso. He appeared before the board and requested a definite answer. The matter will be referred to Surgeon General for explicit actions.
A dentist announces offices in the Darling Building open day and night for patients and warns patrons a dental war will be appreciated. Dr W S Bee.
The War Industries Board adopts measures for weekly country newspapers. Subscriptions must be renewed before expiration to avoid discontinuation. Free or adviser exchanges and nonrenewed subscripts tions are eliminated, and advertising exchanges are halted.
Beginning October 1 a new subscription price of 2.00 dollars will apply. Subscriptions accepted at the old rate until that date. See Government orders below Pay now to save. Pay the President.
Fragmentary note lists a September 28 start for the Fourth Liberty Loan with a planned close on October 19. The jagged text references local personnel, a town posting, and a Rockport Texas address, but many lines are garbled.
A Marfa Texas notice promotes The Kans Black Leg Serum Co vaccination for calves with a lifetime insurance and cash guarantee. It warns against cheap imitations and claims 26,000 calves vaccinated locally. Lead contact is Dr A J Hoffman for information or service.
There has at last been an opportunity for the women of the United to show their service and devotion during the Star Spangled Banner and parade of review. It is proper for women to stand at attention with arms at the side and head drawn in as colors pass. The notice urges support and orderly conduct and mentions storage needs from Edwards Motor Co. There were no registrants on Saturday though many were near age for 21 since June. Local officials question if orders were overlooked and who in the county has reached the age for registration.
Thirteen Brewster boys were summoned for military service between the Sed and 6th September. Eleven will be sent to Camp Travis for general service and two to Fort Worth for limited duty.
Public notice urges prompt payment of city taxes at the City Tax Collector's office to avoid penalties or property issues, stressing timely settlement.
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