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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1926
Page
7
A dense price list offers multiple dwellings near the college and on College Avenue with four to nine rooms. Prices range from 1100 to 5000 dollars with terms including half cash and long-term balance. Properties include stucco houses, corner lots, and acreage suitable for farming or rental income.
At Camp Brewster No. 491 Woodmen of the World a Tuesday night session selected officers for the coming year. Williams is Consul Commander, Frank Woodward Advisor Lieutenant, J. N. McDonnell Banker, F. Burling Clerk, G. W. Baines Escort, S. B. Carnes Watchman, H W. Ferguson Sentinel, James A. Burke Incoming Auditor. Installation planned for January 11, announced Clerk C. F Burling.
A defective flue in the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. McSpadden on West College avenue caused soot to ignite but no damage resulted. An alarm was turned in and the fire department responded to the scene.
A major football event in El Paso has been heavily advertised and widely discussed in local papers. The planned matchup features notable teams with extensive coverage across regional outlets.
President Morelock returns from Austin where he attended a meeting of presidents of teachers colleges. On Saturday he will leave for Colorado Texas to hold an institute for the counties of Scurry, Porden and How. He will be in session. The Avalanche ads it as you.
The Alpine post office will be open until noon on Christmas day per a new departmental ruling. Postmaster Mrs Annie K Turney announced the change to allow limited package handouts during that hour with no stamp sales or other business. Port office patrons are urged to plan ahead and not ask for stamps or small packets.
Mr and Mrs BE Townsend left this morning on an auto trip to visit relatives across Texas cities including Dallas, Laredo, Corpus Christi, and San Antonio, with a stop in New Orleans. They will also pass through Yoakum and other towns before returning home.
The notice explains that ad rates or payments are justified by the Avalanche publication due to its circulation figures. It emphasizes that revenue support stems from the paper’s reach and readership.
The Woman's Missionary Society met in regular session Tuesday afternoon at the M. E. Shuren parish hall. Rev R F Davis led the installation of officers including President Mrs J A May and Vice President Mrs W B Heek, with a presentation to Mrs Na hoantital aliver vase and a token of appreciation to W Van Siekte for service.
Mr and Mrs Kerens and two children of Dallas and St Louis visited Alpine and plan to stay several months. They occupy the Dr Berkeley property and report owning a large tract of land south of Alpine about zero sections in key pastures. Both stated they are pleased with the warm weather and intend to remain through the summer.
Alpine Encampment No 1 0 F elected officers for the ensuing year at a meeting last Friday night W A Buchanan P E W Kegeriise Marfa HF Joss Redding Marfa S W KF Kate Marfa J W R A Wade Treasurer The officers will be installed in January meeting
The article describes a attractive cy cl appearance with a red brick floor porch roof and shutters. An oriel bay window and two sided light provide comfort. Hardwood floors later celotex between floors deaden noise. Open fireplace living room built in book case and potential upper room access noted.
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