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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1926
Page
1
A fragmentary verse piece titled Christmas Joys by William Banks mentions a festive mood and gifts of love during Christmastide, with lingering garbled lines about "golden bars" and praise for the season.
A long paragraph describes a large cathedral candle used as a Christmas symbol. It is lit on Christmas Eve and placed in a holly wreath on the windowsill, burning nightly through Twelfth Night on January 11, until dawn of the next day. An elderly lady also gives each neighborhood child a Twelfth Night candle.
The piece explains a Twelfth Night custom where a Christmas candle and greens are burned in a fireplace signaling the end of the season. The candle represents the star the wise men followed to the manger, kept lit through the twelve days. Children take turns tending and extinguishing the flame, turning the rite into a simple, meaningful gift with printed burning instructions.
A reader asks if Santa will be generous, noting a single core payday before Christmas that limits any gifts. The remark reflects cautious expectations and financial timing ahead of the holiday season.
A Cleveland News item recalls a legend of bells tolling at Christmas, stating the sword of cleareh belle could be heard near churches though no trace remains. The article also notes a speeding stop as a man may have tried to recover lost time from a bet.
Kownclans and their ladies attended a Rotary Ann banquet and dance on Thursday evening honoring Alpine Rotary Anns. President Harcer Ferguson presided. a four course turkey dinner entertained. playful nose and mustache stunts sparked the fun. Perkins became the butt of a humorous device revealing thoughts before an explosive finale. Misses Guenther, Batey, and Smith performed. prizes, radio messages, and a comic spyglass added to the merriment. Afterward, dancing at the Masonic hall continued past midnight with music by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Thain.
Alpine Commandery No 90 Knights Templar led by Dr J K Wright plans a Templar degree for two candidates and an officer election next week. The annual Christmas reception and church service are set, with details to follow. The district sees record cattle shipments, large leases near Sierra Blanca, and major deals as ranchers rebound and ranges are restocked. The region reports substantial cattle movement, top market prices, and renewed activity across Fort Stockton, Sanderson, Marathon, Marfa, Valentine, and nearby ranches.
J D McCutcheon of Alpine and J L Hord of Marfa have purchased all cattle on the Nine Points Lease ranch and leased the property for five years. The ranch lies at Nine Points, 69 miles south of Alpine, spanning fourteen sections and adjoining the Hixon ranch. McCutcheon will manage both ranches, with Hord holding an interest, in a deal totaling about 800 cows and calves plus 500 head of cows and 300 calves to be bought.
West Texas market reports show heavy calves and steers sold well. HL and Son from Highland entered prices to 7.60 for 402 lb loads. Alpine consignments included 97 cows at 929 lb average, steers and calves varying from 4.25 to 8.00 per hundred, with multiple loads from Fort Davis Balmorhe and Longfellow West Pyle Cattle Company. Many buyers favored stocker and heavy weight cattle despite mixed quotes.
John Land Pine announced plans to acquire the Culberson County ranch known as the Wild Ranch, about two to three miles west along the T P railroad. The property covers roughly 69 000 acres deeded and 40 000 acres of reared land, with a price near 198 000 dollars. Ranchers say the deal marks a rising market with several deals recently closed nearby. More purchases are anticipated in the Davis Mountain region as buyers seek ranch lands.
Avalanche will be out early next week with a publication due on Wednesday afternoon instead of Friday Advertisers and correspondents are asked to cooperate and submit by Wednesday morning to ensure proper copy timing.
The Highland Egg Association was formed at a Monday meeting of the Highland Poultry group. A proposed constitution and by laws were presented by the drafting committee. Wright elected president. Mrs J H Nath as vice president. Clem Davis, Secretary Daugherty, Alpine, and Mrs J P Weatherby, Fort Davis, as trustees. The group plans incorporation and a charter this week. The poultry show date moved to January 19-20 with judge Glazener of Texas A&M to preside. An elaborate 30 page show catalog is being prepared, funded by local merchants.
Warner Reid assumes charge of Sunshine Dairy at College Hill, North Alpine. The dairy, run by Mrs. GW 6, has operated fourteen months and will receive substantial improvements to plant and service. The operation owns a modern building, equipment, and a fine herd of cows.
Rev. John MacWilliams, post chaplain at Camp Marfa, will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning. There will be no evening service. All are invited to attend the morning service as told by a church member.
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