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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1937
Page
2
From left to right the tall boys crew shows five players: Campbell 6 1 8 Martin 6 9 Neeley 6 3 Petti- bet 6 4 Leeks 6 2 Lobos. The article notes their height and the goal to measure and handle the ball end to end.
Fort Davis items report rancher Sam Scobee's return from north Uvalde, injuries to Mrs Carmack in an auto crash, and a two month visit by Mr and Mrs CB Jones to relatives in San Antonio and Brownsville. Red Cross donors from Fort Davis and county listed, with church collections totaling 1164 dollars. A high school play by students and townspeople occurred Friday night to aid the Parent-Teacher group.
Fort Russell sponsors the annual boxing tournament in Marfa starting tomorrow night at 7 45 with the first smoker of a five event series held every two weeks. Up to 12 fighters are expected as officials anticipate an exciting meet.
Church notices invite the public to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. with topics "Sumboim" and "A Book Review The Book of Beginnings." Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. features "A Book Review The Book of Beginnings" and "Tis One Thing Do." Christian Endeavor 6:30 p.m. and a 10:50 a.m. sermon on fundamental Christian knowledge follow. M A Buhler, minister.
Methodist church notes communion Sunday at 10 30 morning with church school at 9 30 and evening service plus special music. The College Class hosts a content discussion between Scarlet and Gray sides. Franklin R Poage is the pastor. Christian Science Lesson Sermon Sunday February 7 uses We all with open face verse and cited Bible passages Jeremiah 23 and 28:23.
The Lutheran church of Alpine holds its regular monthly services next Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. Two topics will be discussed: "God's Word in the Soil of Men's Hearts" in the morning and "Christ's Answer to Man's Question What is Truth" in the evening.
The Avalanche thanks readers for subscription payments and renewals. Some names were dropped or未 act, and a few have not replied to notices. Readers who cannot pay are asked to communicate status. new subscribers include E. L. Proper, Geo. F. McLean, Chas. F. Nichols, Mrs. Minnie Hofer, Grady St. Clair, A. R. Williams.
Eight new motor vehicles were registered in the county last month the smallest monthly total in over a year. The record notes that a busier market was hampered by a strike in the automobile industry and that No 1987 licenses would have been issued until February 1. The final date to buy 1997 licenses is April 1. Registered in January were Wells McIntyre Alpine Buick coach M Roberts Marathon Ford coach Swift Co Alpine Ford coupe D R Elliott Alpine Ford coach John Martin Marathon Ford delivery Paul G Arnold Alpine Chevrolet sedan T J Cartwright Alpine Lafayette sedan.
On January 16 representatives from Sanderson Alpine and Marathon met at Marathon to discuss organizing a Bi County Interscholastic League for Terrell and Brewster. Officials named span debating extemp, spelling, music memory, choral singing, number sense, one act play, typewriting, story telling, art, athletics and more with a Marathon meeting to set dates.
Classified light, marketing offer to secure a fine piano with up to 30 months to pay. Also notes for sale items including porcelain top table, beds, and used household furniture. Listings list Mrs W B Hancock and Mrs W A Daugherty with phone numbers and dates.
The Avalanche lists Albert R. Cauthorn of Del Rio and Calvin C. Huffman of Eagle Pass as candidates in the Texas 81st district for a Feb 6 1981 special election. Also notes a preliminary tennis meet on March 13 and urges supporting local merchants.
A personal testimonial praises Cardus for easing functional monthly pains. The user reports nervousness headaches and general run-down condition improving after using Cardus, asserting significant relief from menstrual symptoms.
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