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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
4
Notices priced at 10 cents per line for first insertions and 5 cents for each subsequent insertion. Special rates apply for notices running longer than four issues. Names listed include D. M. Bennett and Mrs C D Wood. Subscription is $2.00 per year, $1.25 for six months outside county. Entered as second class matter at Alpine Post Office under 1879 act.
The essay argues against state socialism and dictatorship, claiming the United States remains economically vibrant and free. It asserts democracy thrives on freedom, while socialism leads to k oppressive rule, disease, malnutrition, and mass suppression. It praises individual welfare and warns of the ruling class under socialism.
In El Peso area, readers can purchase The Avalanche scrip to save 25 on hotel bills. The offer promises lower lodging costs and is presented as a money saving option for travelers seeking affordable stays.
A collage of humorous vignettes and quick one liners. The dialogue covers ethics fishing mischief school math excuses and a cheeky rug theft joke. Notable quips include a dog wagging a tail after a catch a tree cutter Christmas joke and a child puzzled by coconuts and oranges.
Will F Evans of Toyahvale, author of Border Skylines, visited Tuesday to discuss his history of the Bloys Cowboy camp meeting and the Davis Mountains. He has spent his life in the area and says his reference volume has found many schools statewide.
The P T A met at the school to recognize the twelfth grade for having the best attendance among parents, awarding a book to the grade with the top turnout.
Miss Alma Mayfield and Miss Na omi Dawson hosted a Friday night apartment party with a decorated Christmas tree and gifts for guest E P Langley in honor of a birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs C G Matthews and T B Henderson with Laura Lee, A C Atkins, Fay Bowman, Geneva Smith, W T Burnham, Bill Ellis, Louie Granger, and Jakie Wood. Mrs A R Davis returned from a trip to El Paso and New Mexico with others going to El Paso Sunday and returning Monday.
The Ladies of the Methodist Missionary Society gathered last Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Frances Rooney's home. Mrs Barnett led an engaging mission study and refreshments were served to Mesdames Barnett Rowland Martain C G Matthews Standley Stewart Jones.
Marathon High School girls organize a pep squad on December 5 selecting Fay Bowman as sponsor Kathryn Hege Lund as mascot. yell leaders Tommie Jean York Albertine Starr Elmera Herring. publicity manager Elizabeth Montgomery reporter Dorothy Martin. new members include Delia Mae Burnett Julia Miller Sarah Ferrer Wade Henry Jo Snodgrass Emma Ruth Partridge Helen Mays.
Brewster County receives 1865 pairs of motor vehicle plates with 1200 designated for the county. Deputy tax collector Pink Phelps says plates go on sale February 15 and motorists have until April 1, 1941 to purchase and attach them.
Lee Dragoo Ebba Jean Smith Marie Martin and Elizabeth Martin are listed among names. Mr. and Mrs Zoye Decie spent the weekend in El Paso. Mrs Ed Decie and Mrs Zetha Hicks returned home with them. A son weighing 8 lbs was born to Mr and Mrs Guy Lee on the 16th. A 10-pound boy arrived to Mr and Mrs W G Smith also on the 16th. Gerald Lackey arrived Sunday from A M College to spend holidays with parents Roy and Mrs Lackey. He arrived early as the college closed for flu. Mrs Jim Worthington left for Brownwood to visit husband Capt Jim Worthington who is stationed there. Mr and Mrs J T Martin and son Alex traveled to San Antonio for a visit.
The Methodist and Baptist churches of Marathon presented a musical Christmas pageant at the Baptist church on December 18. The program featured choirs performing O Come All Ye Faithful Hark The Herald Angels Sing and Silent Night along with solos and testimonies by Rev. Burnett Tommy Jean York Mrs Collins and C G Matthews.
Report notes license plates delivered: passenger plates run 139-0901 to 141-100 with orange numerals on black. Commercial plates 323-051 to 323-400 totaling 350. Farm plates 111-901 to 112-100 with farm word. Trailer plates 100 and 15 more unspecified.
Sets of dealer license plates were received locally with stock identified for processing. Authorities noted the arrival will support local vehicle trade and dealer operations in the county.
The Army again reduces minimum draft requirements for height and weight. The prior rules of 5 feet 4 inches and 128 pounds have fallen to 5 feet and 106 pounds respectively. Officials say mechanized troops justify lower thresholds while critics call for stricter fitness.
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