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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
2
Alpine prepares for Community Music Day on December 16 with church programs and carols. Citizens will sing The Star Spangled Banner and Battle Hymn of the Republic, joining local choirs at the Municipal Chest, while notices urge fans to shop early and support the event.
An elderly traveler Low Westcott Meek dies in the desert while his devoted dog Mi Feet shod with felt stands by, carrying a heavy pack. The scene recalls a dramatic tale of suffering and loyalty as aid arrives too late. The narrative blends past legends with a modern note of loss and memory.
Me and Mrs Joe Parker from the ranch and other residents gathered for Thanksgiving with sermons and meals. Local notables visited Alpine relatives, and ranch crews shipped cattle to Fort Worth while rail inspections occurred. Mrs Clark underwent surgery in Austin with expectations of possible further care.
Camp Travis reports good health and readiness after receiving British Infield Rifles. Newton Arthur from Alpine serves with the 2nd Company Military Police in San Antonio, Zenas Decie from Marathon plays on the MP Company basketball team, and Zed Company won a recent game. Corporal promotionsinclude Newton S. Arthur and John D. Young.
GO TO CHURCH column announces next Sunday services at Une 47.30 p m prayer meeting 7 8 pm church services at Winestay Ptist church Lanies Nid every Friday 4 p m Sunday school 10 am sermons 1 am and 7 11 pm choir rehearsal Friday 7 pm sermon by Rev Messer of the M F Church 1am Christian Chanel quartette to perform during service evening Young Glee Clubs of the High School will attend worship SGROVE Pastor
A church notice invites all to Sunday school at ten with a preaching at eleven by a visiting pastor. The quartet will sing and the evening service will feature a program titled Awake Dear Home. Ladies collect yarn and pamphlets and offer knitting lessons by Mrs Taylor and Mrs Lacey at the mission Presbyterian church.
A third box of hospital garments was shipped this week along with knitted garments. A Red Cross drive is planned to begin December 17 in Brewster County, aiming to recruit over 300 members.
A terse notice from Pecon and Rio Grande Tel Company by F. D. Whites Manner declares a dispute over material costs and a needed price adjustment. It threatens action if the other party does not respond, mentioning a net price and competition related to phone service.
The calendar explains war bonds and aid to allies as part of 1918 duties. It emphasizes American financial support to Britain France and other nations and frames the effort as patriotic, economical, and necessary for victory. It links calendar usefulness with national mobilization and citizen sacrifice.
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