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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1927
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR from Fort Davis notes a brief community item with unclear details and missing names or dates. The readable portion mentions a valley or avalanche reference and general local civic context without concrete facts.
A Ford sedan highlighted by a Fort Davis visit, with driver restricting rides and keeping the car locked for show purposes. W. A. Yarbro of Valentine plans to handle the car, while the return journey included stops at Balmorden, Pocus, Fort Stockton, Alpine, and Marfa en route to Houston. Mr. Yarbro reports orders for three carloads and the vehicle inspires strong interest in the region.
A report notes Mrs Kenneth Stewart and family selling their residence as discussions advance on improving the Limpia Annex at the Hotel Annex. The project involves extensive changes to water supply, baths, and shower facilities, with parts of the property affected by the plan.
Fort Davis high school fell to Sanderson in a Saturday basketball clash. Key players listed include Don Carlton, Johnseawin tt, and Jack Dus a, as the Mile High squad hopes for a rematch.
A test oil hole is to be filed in January near this vicinity. It is understood that the Merrill Jones Smith block will be drilled. A lease was arranged for the operation.
A long list of local happenings includes land purchases by Orge T. Bartlet beside Mount Abatr, a Mountabatre area half-block sale, hunting license activity by Chicago buyers, and updates on residents like J. W. Merrill and Richard Jill. Neighboring items mention a newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs J G McIntosh Mexia, visits to Houston, and a Rebekah lodge meeting with refreshments.
Mrs Hicks Gray and Mrs J G Clark hosted a Tuesday afternoon study session with a mus ic program led by Mrs Clark as music chairman. Officers for the year were installed, led by Mrs Gray as president, with a program featuring Mrs Bird Mrs Frank Jones Mrs Irving Mrs Miller Mrs Clark Miss Lena Terrill and Mrs Barry Seebe.
A small business promotes its modern machinery claiming faster service and lower costs by printing in house rather than outsourcing. The note emphasizes reduced wait times and improved efficiency for local customers.
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