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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1920

Page

4

Alpine Society Notes Light The Holiday Mood

Local news notes in Alpine recount visits by L M Sawyers from Ruido, Gilletts from Marathon, and Judge Van Sickle. Furniture arrivals, Christmas events, dances at the courthouse, and tax tours by town residents fill a festive week. Multiple notices mention weddings, births, school staff travels, and social gatherings with local names and places such as Marfa, Fort Worth, El Paso, Sherman, Merkel, and Mertzon.

L. M. Sawyers Ruidosa Alpine Alpine Furniture John Gillett Marathon W. van Sickle el Paso

Yates Saddle Shop Seeks Continued Patronage for 1921

Greetings of the season extend thanks to trinas and customers for past liberal patronage. The note hopes for continued support in the coming year 1921, signaling appreciation from Yates Saddle Shop.

Trinas Yates Saddle Shop

Alpine H S Narrowly Defeats Marfa In Close Game

On December 18 Alpine H S edged Marfa in a tightly contested clash. Alpine, praised for team spirit, withfresh players entering the fray, held Marfa to a single score as the final tally favored Alpine 44 to 4. Fort Day led the district standings with three wins and none losses, while Marfa carried three wins and one loss and Alpine had two wins and three losses.

Alpine Boys Marfa Alpine Sanderson Davis Sh Fort Day Marf

Junior Mission Society Meeting Report Members Named

The Junior Mission Society of the Methodist Church South met on December 19 1920. Lena Derrick was elected president Blanche id vice president Ralph sight served as corresponding secretary Audrey was the secretary with Austin as wording secretary.

Methodist Church South Lena Derrick Blanche Ralph Austin Audrey

Newsy Notes From Sul Ross Normal Club Events

On December 16 the Music Memory contest featured Johnnie Harmon Leo Murray Merrillath Smith and Art with local musicians assisting. Merrill Pouncey won first place 97 percent with Aitha Yates second. December 21 Treble Clef Club held a Christmas Vesper Service with solos recitations and a Santa visit. Several students announced holiday departures to various Texas towns and Fort Worth.

Johnnie Harmon Leo Murray Merrillath Smith Art Mesdames D. Wood B. F Berkeley J.P. Edy Iain Baker Roa’ Stoanatter Tenis Marquis Rose Nrewer Jane McGrath Merrill Pouncey Aitha Yates Aynesworth M | Readers Viola Baker Jo Ella Funk Allys Boyle

Texas Christmas Seals Sale to Boost State Health Work

Over 20,000,000 Christmas Seals will be sold in Texas from December 1 to 10. The seals support the Nasstate and local tuberculosis associations, with 95 percent of proceeds staying in Texas for tuberculosis fight and public health work by the Texas Public Health Association and local societies.

Texas Lone Star Texas Public Health Association

The Youths Companion Subscriptions Offer

An advertisement promotes The Youths Companion as ideal reading for youth and growth. It lists 1921 subscription options including 1920 issues and a companion calendar, with pricing up to 2.50 to 4.50 for combined orders. Also mentions McCalls Magazine and directs new subscriptions to Commonwealth Ave Boston office.

America Companion McCall's Magazine Commonwealth Ave St. Paul St. Boston Mass New

Rebekahs Odd Fellows Joint Installation Notice

Alpine God Fellows and Rebekahs plan a joint officer installation on the first Friday in January at 7 p m at their hall. Three officers will be chosen to handle the ceremonies with music and refreshments served. New officers listed include Miss Mary J Teece N G Mrs Wade VM Pouncey Sec Mrs Amanda Yates Treas Mrs Mamie Gari Berkeley Rep on Alt A Weyerts wing officers and trustees.

Kesey Rebekah Lodge Mary J. Teece

Card of Thanks to neighbors and friends

We thank neighbors and friends who came and ministered to us in our distress. May God bless each one and give you help and comforting words in your hours of trial. From Mrs E J Meyer Win Moyer and Harold as Read The Avalanche and ted Alpine Grow.

E. J. Meyer Win Moyer Harold As

Cake Wrapping Method Aimed at Aging Process

The report notes that each cake was wrapped in wax paper to age, highlighting a technique used to preserve moisture and flavor. The detail emphasizes how wrapping aids maturation and storage in a bakery context.

Classified For Sale Hog and Cabbage Plants

For sale big hog about 400 pounds listed with contact E. H. Payne. Also cabbage plants offered by Kinsey Wholesale Plant Co Valdosta with pricing per thousand and express terms.

E. H. Payne Express Collect Kinsey Wholesale Plant Co Valdosta Gisamt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Local News The Alpine Furniture Co Winder of Losales Ted W. S. Schley Devine Leech Houston T ‘Ents E. F. Townsend River Points Christian Church Will Garnett Maine E. E. Townsend J. A. Henderson Jasper Byron Yates Ray Frank Williams Clebuirne Mary J. Sanford J. L. Kelley Kelley Sherman Alpine Expres Jackson & Harmon Jane Nevins del Rio Clara Miller Madera Ward Uvalde B. Johnson Mrs. Johnson Bev Greenwood Mamie McNees Merkel Iake Matt Smith Railroad Avenue M.S. Burke J. J Allen W. le Bridges Amaros EJ Moyer Bridges Fort Worth Genevieve Leonard Sierra Tlanca Dm, Bennett Marylett HL. Hancock Presbyterian Church Ray Hays Geo. Hays Mertz Mertzon Leota J. Gillett Will K. Colquitt Taer Ana Ars Globe Ariz Bible School Uarence Hord Ind A. T. Emison Merle Anderson Fl Campo Tony Ustiers Ieeai Sonssete IT and Ice CO H. S Junior Mission Society Ceil Alpine Lumber ‘Company Newsy Sul Ross Santa Ul Ross Normal College Anne Aynesworth Brady Irene Nevill Bonham Inda Lancaster San Ant Cowen Stather Elliott Tor Austin Marie Rollins Mary McKenzie Lonrena Sheppard Fort Stockton Elmore ¢ Toyah Brookieatherine Dorothy We Fort Davis G McCauley Ed Paso Will Hopson Winston McKay Kéi Matthews Normal Hutto Rebekahs ODD Fellows Lewis Steam Bakery Ford W. E. Caldwell Richard Moser B. E. Braden Sug Carter H. Yates Borderland Auto Co Sitf Vure Dairy Measday Dairy Howston T ‘Exchange Borderland Auto Arthur Colum Border and Auto Co P.O. A. J. Edwards Hechtel Brewster Oil Company W. H. Kokernot A. M. Turney Lackey Building Alpine Texas Watkine J. i. Winoria R. Watkins Co Mina Alpine Light A. D. Miller B. Aranda Contractors Marta John Wattinger Sya J. H. Derrick M. L. Hopson W. E. Rousseau Alpine, Texas Sam Pearce
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