Methodist Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Kokernot Home
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church closes its year with reports showing $257.50 sent to the Conference treasurer, $204.71 spent locally including $181 toward the new church building, and a total of $701.06 for all purposes. Read of 34 active members and 17 Missionary Voice subscribers, praise for Social Service work, and officers installed for the coming year with Pastor and guests joining in song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the
First Methodist Church
L. G. Kokernot
Social Service Department
Missionary Voice
Derrick
W. B. Anderson
Geo. W. Baines
W. A. Jones
Roy Spence
A. F. Robinson
John Gentry
T. A. Beard
J. W. Chisholm
James Cotter
EF. S. Cross
J. D. May
Lost spectacles seek owner Clarence Hord
Mrs. Walter Measday returns from Quanah where she visited Mrs. F A Clemens formerly of Alpine. Mrs. O A Koehl and daughter Miss Maude depart Sunday for San Antonio to spend holidays with Mr. Koehl and Marguerite. The Alpine Drug Store offers fountain pens razors Ever Sharp pencils purses and more for the fastidious. Next Sunday's Methodist sermon title is The Child of Four Names with Knights Templar Masons invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Measday
Quanah
F. A. Clemens
Alpine
O. A. Koehl
Maude
San Antonio
Mr. Koehl
Marguerite
Alpine Drug Store
Methodist Church
Knights Templar Masons
Study Club January 9 Program On Illiteracy Crusade
History of Illiteracy Crusades by Mrs H W Morelock Startling Statistics by Mrs John Gen ry Materials and Methods Used by Mrs C D Wood Needed Legislation by Mrs John Perkins Club women in illiteracy crusade The Illiterates by Mrs J H Derrick Members to answer with short items Hostesses Mesdames Walter Garnett and J R Middlebrook
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Morelock
John Gen
Kins
W. van Sickle
J. H. Derrick
Walter Garnett
J. R. Middlebrook
Automobile Licences Due by January First
The Tax Collector announces 1925 auto licences must be paid and new numbers fixed to cars by January 1. The Tax Collector Ek E Townsend will keep office hours from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for payments and licence processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ek. E. Townsend
Marble Shipments Begin From Marble Mountain Company
The Marble Mountain Company sent a carload of marble to Los Angeles last week. The shipment included sample pieces of the quarry’s various marble types to be polished and exhibited in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Marble Mountain Company
Los Angeles
Green Valley Oil reports No 1 well down over three hundred feet
Mr Ralph Doddridge of Green Valley Oil Corporation says their No 1 well has reached more than 300 feet, with drilling averaging 50 feet per working day. The formation matches that in the old Wilson No 1 well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Doddridge
Green Valley Oil Corporation
Wilson No. 1
Card of Thanks from the Allen Family
Alpine neighbors are thanked for kindness after our home was destroyed. We appreciate the favors shown us and are glad to cast our lot in the future among such people. Mr. and Mrs. W. Fe. Allen and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
W. FE. Allen
Christmas Program at P T A Meeting
A special Christmas program by Public School pupils is set for Saturday at 2 PM followed by the regular business meeting. The event highlights short plays and songs including Christmas Eve in the Land of Noah and Love's Rondo performed by first through grades, with several named participants and a chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land of
Noa
Walter Garnet
Santa Claus
Kathryn Hudman
Minnette
Ethel Skevington
Shepherds
Katherine Turney
Richard Martin
Wesley May
Love
Lucile Perry
Eugenia Watters
Winifred Kennedy
Mary Blanche Lease
Jazz Jamboree at High School This Thursday Evening
A local event advertisement invites all ages to a Thursday 7 30 pm Jazz Jamboree at the high school featuring a mix of comedy and musical acts. The notice lists many performers and a lively, family friendly atmosphere with laughter and entertainment for the crowd.
Lobo captain elected for 1925 football season
At Berkeley Hall on December 12 Wesley Towns of Ralls was chosen captain of the 1925 Lobos football squad. Towns end, who played end this season, also stars on the basketball team and will lead in a tougher schedule next year with plans including games against Texas College of Mines El Vaso Junior College McMurry College West Texas State Teachers College and Teachers College of Silver City New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lobo
Berkeley Hall
Wesley Townsend
Ralls
Townsend
Lobos
Texas College of Mines
el Vaso Junior College
McMurry College of Abilene
West Texas State Teachers College
Teachers College of
Silver City
New Mexco
Methodist Sunday School Christmas Program at High School
The First Methodist church Sunday School presents a Christmas program at the High School Auditorium at 7 30 p m on December 24 The program features a processional by the School angels carols a Bethlehem pageant with Medieval Lady tall angels shepherds three wise men lepers blind oriental women herald angels Spirit of Christmas an invisible choir and a duet All Yes All I Give to Jesus A white offering is collected for orphans Spirit of Christmas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Bethlehem
Herald Angels
The Vitamine of the Soul at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church schedules a Sunday 11 o clock sermon The Vitamine of the Soul and a 730 pm sermon The Forsaken Christ focusing on staying with guiding principles The church also offers a 10 am religious instruction class inviting new students Pastor J A McMillan urges attendance for nourishment of mind and spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McMillan
Registered Herefords For Sale 35 Bulls Ready Now Or Later
Vor sale includes 35 head of Registered Hereford bulls, coming yearlings and coming twos, on feed four miles from town. Viewable in an hour by appointment with W A Daugherty at the City Office. Delivery available now or later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vor
W. A. Daugherty
In Memory of Mr T G Webb
Memorial passage honors T G Webb highlighting his kindness courage and quiet noble character. The piece recalls his daily acts of charity and gentle guidance, noting how his life remains a blessing in the community and inviting others to live nobly in his memory.
Marathon Local News Roundup Highlights Alpine Visits
Mrs Gordon Alvis and Mrs Karl Young spent Tuesday in Alpine. The Ladies Baptist Aid Society will present a three act play Two Christmas Boxes at the school auditorium Thursday evening December 18. Zeb Decie of Alpine visited relatives here Sunday. Joe Granger and daughter Miss Bessie spent a few days this week in Marta visiting Mrs Creed Taylor. J Irvin Warren spent Sunday in Alpine. Rev S W White held a regular appointment in Fort Davis last Sunday. L D Fry and baby of Hamlin Texas visiting sister Mrs W G Fielder. O L Nichols spent the weekend in El Paso with daughter Mrs J S Swain. Russell Clark and son Russell Jr of Marfa visited relatives here Sunday. O M Shaw and daughter Ann Marie visiting relatives in El Paso. A C Stewart and daughters Decie and Alma of Ysleta visiting Mr and Mrs Elliott Stewart. Alpine and Sanderson boys basketball teams played here Saturday. Sanderson won the first game, Marathon led at the end of the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies Baptist Aid Society
Zeb Decie
Alpine
Joe Granger
Bessie
Marta
Creed Taylor
J. Irvin Warrenpent
Sanderson
Marathon
Alpine Meat Market offers chunk meat at odd prices
Pore-quarter chunk meat priced at 7 cents per pound and hind-quarter chunk meat at 12 cents per pound are advertised by Hord and McCutcheon at Alpine Meat Market. Palace Pharmacy features all kinds of hot drinks with the listed contact number 49-4028.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hord & McCutcheon
Taxpayers to pay 1924 taxes at multiple Alpine Marathon sites
Notice to taxpayers states all 1924 state and county taxes are due and payable. Due to late tax rolls no individual statements will be mailed. Alpine residents may call the office for amounts owed. Marathon district lists and tax amounts shown at Park and local stores including Spalding & Co. and Ritchey Bros. Other district lists posted at Terlingua Chisos Mining Co. store, Lajitas T W Skaggs, Santa Helena Cartledge & Ferry, and Glen Springs with Tax Collector E F Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Marathon
Marathon State Park
Spalding & Co
W. M. French and
Ritchey Bros
Chisos Mining Co
Terlingua
T. W. Skaggs
Lajitas
Cartledge & Ferry
Santa Helena
W. D. Burcham
Glen Springs
Townsend
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. W. Martin
Fl Paso
Harry
Get Sweet
Palace Pharmacy
Ruth Smith
Canyon
Mrs. Edwin McCool
Best
Jack Cross
E. S. Cross
Marfa
Col
John Perkins
el Paso
Avalanche Office
Oscar Cain
Near Fort Stockton
F. K. Turney
Howell Lumber Co
Fannie Carnes
Houston
Orange
Yates Saddlery
Mrs. Overstreet
Mr. Overstreet
Valentine
Georgia Benson
Archer City
Howell Lumber Company
M. D. Pouncey of
Lillian Owen
Wilson Wells
John Young Land Co
Mrs. Henry Lacey
Ritchey Hotel
Gilbert E. McGregor
Jane Anthony
O. R. Anderson
Avalanche Force
R. Kerr
Everett Seaman
James Darling
Wm. Daugherty
Temple
Texas
W. J. Barker of
Roy Lassiter
Carrizo Springss
J. T. Mulenix
Will Garnett
Maria
Mr. Herbert Hext
Shirley Scales
Oklahoma
George Davenport
Easton
Maryland
Morton Matthews
Mrs. M. Nixon
Barnhart
Mrs. Wilson McColpin
P. T. A. Let's
Gulf Station
Webb
M. F. Stevens
Claude Byler
Bartlesville
Okla
Presidio County
Frank Ritchie
Fort Davis
M. M. Burke
Caldwell
Methodist Missionary Society Meets
Mojave
Cullen Landis
Red Gap
Paramount
Clarence Hord
Green Valley News
Lucius Hande
Quanah Allen
Coontown
Stanley Fulcher
Topsy
Miss Andrews
Perfumery
Agnes Newell
Miss Morrow
Interscollector
Mr. Connell
Buck Jones
Rastus
Jake
Hugh Swift
D. E. Adams
Sir Melancholy
Clinton Fulcher
Teddy Highbrow
Elden Harison
Sambo
Hoyt Davis
Joe Benson
Bob Prude
Methodist
the Presbyterian Church
T. G. Webb
Lucille M. French
Gordon Alvis
Karl Young
Pat Lindsey
Baby
Pat Jr
S. W. White
A. C. Stewart
Decie and
Alma of
Ysleta
Elliott Stewart
Alpine Hardware
Colemat Cooeker
Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Texas Rangers
Candy Kitchen Palace Pharmacy
Gillett
Marfa, Texas
Holland’ Dining Room
Sandifer’s Grocery
A. B. Sandifer
Holland Hotel
HORD
McCutcheon
Proprietors
St. Louis
Marathon State Bank
Marathon Fur Company J
Rudd, Mor
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