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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1928
Page
4
Official county paper outlines publication details and rates for notices. Includes names like Irene Peters and C D Wood, with address and postal information for Alpine Texas.
Alpine chamber of commerce highlights include a fourth annual Highland Poultry Show and Old Settlers Cowboys Roundup. secured 1929 Texas Woman's Pres association meeting, financed a steel grandstand at Jackson Field, enhanced street and white way lighting, and installed a regionwide common battery telephone system. publicity drew national attention, with 30 percent higher luncheon attendance and 12 percent more revenue than planned. Close with optimism for 1929 under J K Wright and W B Hamilton leadership.
Mrs Janes lingered in Fort Davis selling her last remaining property in town a two acre lot to Nick Mersfelder as Warren Bloys receives negatives for public use. Jeff Davis county residents welcome her visit and hope she returns soon.
The State of Texas issues a citation by publication for J M Phillips plaintiff versus Jose Tharra defendant. The Justice of the Peace in Brewster County order publication weekly for four weeks and appearance at the next regular term in Alpine on December 24 1928 to answer a petition filed November 1 1928 in case No 781.
In the snow filled show, ribbons and monetary awards were presented. B Reilly of San Antonio, licensed American Poultry Association judge, awarded ribbons. J F Miles of Alpine organized the event and Dr J B Wright, show president, helped secure many exhibits. The Avalanche will publish a complete list of champions and class winners next issue.
Lobo basketball team plans a busy winter term opening under coach Graves with a tentative schedule. January 17-19 Daniel Baker at Alpine followed by January 4-5 Miners at Alpine. San Marcos Teachers February 8 at San Marcos, Schreiner at Kerr February 12-13, Texas Tech at Alpine February 15-16, Abilene Christian College at Abilene February 18-19, McMurry at Alpine February 21-23 Howard Payne at Alpine.
Dyer, a veteran tackle, was re elected captain of the Lobos at a lettermen banquet held at Holland. The event honored his role guiding Sul Ross through probation in the TI AA and marked the team’s confidence in youth as they enter real conference play. Coaches Graves Stevens and several faculty members spoke, emphasizing Lobos’ upcoming rise in state football.
A ginger, quoted as saying he will be ready to compete next fall, vowing to continue fighting if his wife does not take up too much of his time, reflecting determination and a personal balancing act.
A brief Tid Bits note confirms a marriage rumor between two local individuals. It states the couple wed two days ago, countering reports of a longer engagement and framing the event as recently completed without ceremony details.
The ladies of the Christian church still hold a bake sale at Sa Grocery Saturday the 22nd.
The Light Company announces extended hours in the salesroom each evening until Christmas Eve to showcase a complete stock of useful electrical goods, ideal gifts for the season.
Announcement notes office openings and contact numbers for Lackey Blog offices with two phone lines listed as 22 and 32 for inquiries and visits. The concise notice emphasizes new facility presence and accessibility.
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