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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
2
Hon. Pat M. Neff of Waco Waxahachie outlines his governor plat in a speech published in the Avalanche. The document invites readers to compare the plan and notes he will speak in Alpine on December 31.
Matthews and his companion have taken up residence at Clarence Hord's rent house in Alpine. Matthews, long connected with Pecos Mercantile Co. in Marfa, brings many years of mercantile training. Locals express confidence in his ability to serve the community well.
Alpine residents are promised a rare treat with Douglas Fairbanks in a new film produced by his own studio. The Empire Theatre will host the star in a Christmas-period showing, expected to draw a large Alpine audience. other local notes include Community visitors, charity work, and tax collector notices for January 1920 with stops in McKinney Springs Marathon Terlingua Helena Judy Butte.
Alpine schools closed last Friday for a two week break. Teachers will visit in turn with Supt Ray M. Camp and others including Fort Worth Fort Kirk Hamlin Fort Stockton Greenville Dallas and a local message to read The Avalanche and Watch Alpine Grow.
Last Saturday Mr and Mrs C Burgress left Alpine for Decatur where they will reside. Burgress, former manager of Waples Platter wholesale grocery, was transferred by the firm. Residents regret their departure but wish them success in their new home.
Printing tasks completed for the Avalanche office, with work wrapped up and ready for review.
Rev. B. J. Nance of El Paso toured Alpine Monday as the New Mexico Conference field secretary for Sunday school work. He met with the Alpine Methodist pastor officers and teachers to plan future efforts and promote Sunday school growth. Read The Avalanche and Water Alpine Grow.
Alpine Bakery proprietor Abs Lup thanks readers for a lavish supply of fresh candies from The Avalanche force returning wearied readers. The note expresses strong gratitude for the generous gift and congratulates the festive event on the newspaper cards.
The W. M. S. of the Methodist Church held its December meeting and elected officers for the coming year. Pres Mrs W F E Anderson, Vice Pres Mrs T G Webb, Supt of and Publicity Mrs Jno Gentry, Supt of Missionary for LOsels, Supt of Junior Missionary Society, Supt of M Clifford, Supt of Mrs Ed Davidson, Treasurer, Assistant Mrs R B, Corres secretary Mrs Perry Cartwright, Recording Secretary. Installation scheduled for Sunday morning December 28, 1919. all Missionary members urged to attend.
A big masquerade ball is planned at the Empire Theatre with music by an all star trio. The venue will have a good floor for dancing and tickets are priced at $1 per couple. Spectators encouraged to read The Avalanche for more details.
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