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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1925
Page
4
A noisy puzzle page lists a cross word puzzle with many garbled clues and a Catholic Church notice inviting worship and catechetical instruction. It mentions Holy Mass in English and Spanish, Benediction, Rosary, a moving picture show, and daily prayers in both languages.
A letter to Mrs. Waldron recalls a Master’s lesson on feeding the hungry and clothing the naked as a hungry young man named Frank Miller, aided by Mrs. Waldron and Rev. Bowles, finds work, clothes, and hope after illness and hardship. He expresses heartfelt thanks upon returning home January 26.
Municipal accounts show General Fund receipts 931.57 balance and 4476.0 taxes plus 194.00 poll tax and other revenues including 2000.00 sewer permits 38.00, dog licenses 68.00 and 1151.65 sewer service. Disbursements cover public health, salaries, utilities, legal costs, park improvements, street work, and loan interest. fund balances end Dec 31 1924 across General Street Waterworks Permits and Interest & Sinking with city treasurer and mayor affidavits certifying accuracy.
Sheriff of Brewster County to publish probate notice for A B Weaver filing will and administration of J T Weaver deceased. J C Bird named administrator with will annexed. Hearing set for February 16 1925 in Alpine Texas. Interested parties may contest at the County Court of Brewster County.
The Christian Church outlines Bible School at 10 a.m. Communion at 11:20 a.m. Sermon at 11:30 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Junior C E at 3 p.m. Wednesday prayer 7:50 p.m. S R McClure pastor invites public. Also a double shipment of No 634 window envelopes offered at 5 per thousand by The Avalanche.
Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. Sunbeams and Junior B Y P U at 3:00 p.m. Mexican Mission at 4:00 p.m. Senior and Intermediate B Y P U at 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. W M U Thursdays 3:00 p.m. Evening Service 7:80.
Sunday School at 9 45 with preaching at 11 00. Epworth Leagues at 3 and 6 45. evening preaching at 7 30. Tuesday W M S at 3, Wednesday Bible study at 7 30, Friday choir practice. Visitors warmly welcomed by Pastor John W Chisholm B D.
An old classified notice reads Repairing Neatly Done with patronage solicited from customers, signed by G. K. Lange. The snippet invites work and indicates a small business solicitation.
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