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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
2
The notice references subscription prices and local opinions while commenting on national and state politics. It mentions Texas voters and congressional sessions, a potential senatorial contest between Nell and Morris Sheppard, and concerns about textbook changes costing Hewmeter County funds.
A whimsical, if muddled, reflection on Christmas and New Year. The speaker contrasts optimism and pessimism, hints at children choosing toys over tobacco, and ends with a festive if tangled exhortation to celebrate.
Historian John Fisk argues about moving away from equal state representation in the Senate and fears centralized control from Washington. The piece questions whether any reform will abolish federal balance and transform the republic into a centralized nation.
Automobile licenses for 1923 are due before January as a flaw says the car numbers must appear on the plate. Townsend, Collector, urges owners to file for renewal before penalties accrue and to prepare the proper paperwork.
The Carnes new stucco residence on the south side nears completion as a modern small cottage. Hlersettel Hord remodels near the courthouse in anticipation of his marriage later this month. Judge W. Van Sickle plans a new house on the same block, replacing the vacated Holridge site. The Holland Hotel addition foundation and framing advance rapidly, with interior work following. A drive on filling station on Railroad Ave under construction attracts local auto owners.
The state faces a quota shortfall as funds diverted to new textbooks reduce aid to 1925 schools. County systems like Collin and Dallas report large losses, with rural Navarro districts losing per teacher. Officials blame law and demand safer adoption rules to protect teacher pay and terms.
Miss Linda Lancaster and Herschel Hord attend a party at Mr and Mrs Charles Pruitt's home in Marfa for the May wedding to be held in Alpine. A six o’clock dinner at the Rawls ranch will honor the couple before their Wednesday afternoon ceremony. Miss Katherine Mitchell recently received a kitchen shower at the L Brite home.
Official returns canvassed by the Texas state canvassing board show Earl R. Mayfield with 204200 votes and George E. B. Peddy with 130744, a 133516 majority, with seven counties missing. All Democratic state officers elected by large majorities. governor and lieutenant governor to be canvassed by the legislature next January.
Readable line lists a rental offering in Alpine near Marfa. Mrs. J R Morton advertises a house for rent with a price of about $1.2. units unspecified. The brief item notes property and contact by a private party in a small town ad.
A short note urges using printed letterheads and envelopes for ranch and business correspondence. It references The Avalanche and suggests adopting the printed stationery style for branding and organization.
The Mojave Theatre manager staff discuss Alpine cinema status noting that interest hinges on administration and patronage. He argues films must attract weekly attendance, with stock acts as needed, to keep the venue on the map and prove entertainment value.
The Christmas program at the Methodist Church Saturday evening starts at seven with a main play Christmas and child performers Wilson Morgan Fin Bennett Milene Carter Owell Stricklin Helen Uaines John Walker Louise Scott Georgia Lee Smither Marve Lee Bridges A second playlet Ruth Anderson as teacher Gifts for the Christ lists Elizabeth Hord Norman Beard Elizabeth Baines Forest Walker Olon Strickland Murphy Bennett Marguerite Walker John Kokernot and a Bethlehem pageant directed by Mrs E H Payne At Bethlehem includes Dorothy Austin Audrey McSpadden Blanche Cotter Lena Derrick Hugh Swift Duncan Scott Tillman Morgan Nate Clifford A Christmas tree and music accompany Little Gifts We Bring sung by Marvin Turney Theo Klingenberg Waldemare Klingenberg Anise Bridges and Helen Moyer A White Christmas will be observed with a large offering Miss Ade English in charge of the program."
San Angelo men Hylton Nason and Aubrey Williams were involved in a gunfight with Mexican officers Antonio Flores and another guard near Speedwell Crossing on the Rio Grande. Nason was killed. Flores died from wounds. Williams escaped to Texas and recounted a disputed permit claim and cross river hunt. Sheriff Townsend coordinated with Mexican authorities to recover the body and clarify the incident.
The Palace Pharmacy announces that its prescription department handles Mr. A. A. Swift with careful and intelligent attention to filling all prescriptions entrusted to their care.
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