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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1923
Page
2
The Alpine paper weighs the 1923 plan for a new West Texas state school. It details approval hurdles, funding debates, and the panel selecting the site, with emphasis on locating west of the 100th meridian and the influential panel members.
Judge C B Sutton opens the February Brewster County district term without a jury due to a retiring judge. Sheriff summons talesmen for a grand jury. J W Wied serves as foreman with 12 jurors sworn. Sutton outlines policies like street law enforcement and careful indictments alongside required charges. Hughes insanity plea filed. murder verdict from prior trial upheld by Court of Criminal Appeal. several cases set for trial.
Mrs J T Brown hosted the Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church on Wednesday with Mrs Phil Robinson as co hostess. The program led by Mrs T G Warris featured the topic Where Races Meet and Intermingle and a pledge of personal meaning by each member. Four new members were welcomed: Mrs W A Stigher Mrs nja Wilson Mrs Maggie Sheer and Mrs B O W Berkeley. The birthday meeting is set for March 7 at Mrs T G Harris's home with Mrs C W Livingston leading.
Brewster Chamber of Commerce hears Judge Sutton praise local leadership and Rogers roads program as county officials debate highway costs. County Engineer White explains preliminary estimates and gravel issues while bond buyers from Louisiana discuss the market. President Sul Ross notes upcoming college event and urges court to decide with public support.
The Bartlett Tribune notes Panic Date seeks to cover The Avalanche and report on the lives of locals in the Boys' National Pig Club home. Readers are invited to update the Yolune with current doings and to send items for the wailing list.
News scares mention two active companies, Porthard and Trewster, reporting satisfactory progress for Brewster workers. Mr. Doddridge at the Portland well offers cautious optimism while a Stamford subscriber sends two dollars hoping for more issues. A four horse gas engine for sale at Murray's Garage near the Avalanche office.
The Comptroller of the Currency certifies that State National Bank of Alpine Alpine Brewster Texas has complied with federal law and is authorized to commence banking. Conversion of Alpine State Bank noted. evidence presented January 2 1923. seal of D R Crissinger Comptroller.
The calendar lists events at 645 p.m. choir practice with Mrs Charles M Livingston on piano. Sunday includes Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Heard as Superintendent, followed by Preparation Day at 11 a.m. and topics The One Sin. Activities include a 2 p.m. Juniors program led by Miss Inez Evans, 645 p.m. league with Estel Gage, a 7:30 p.m. session with a weather prophet vocal solo by Miss Louise Nobte. Tuesday brings 3:30 p.m. church business meeting of the Missionary Society led by Mrs W de Anderson. Wednesday 7 p.m. prayer hour with Pastor Ht. M. Smith.
The federal grand jury for this district reconvened in El Paso Monday. John Young Jr, Mo L Hopson, KE Casner of Alpine, and W W Crawford of Marathon are Brewster County citizens serving on the jury. The item also mentions The Palace Pharmacy offering a wide range of goods.
Mr and Mrs A J Hanna hosted a Valentine night for Class No 7 of the Baptist Church with red hearts crepe decorations a Valentine Post Office box and an arrow contest. Refreshments were served to a long list of attendees including Ruth Johnson Averil Walker Laveta Morgan Lillie Micou Jamita Mosley Bernice Mullenix Jewel Johnson Eunice Sublett Della Yarbro Johnnie Johnson Jeanette Tippitt Oliva Robertson Lorine Bodry Nadine Bodry Velma Johnson Janie Micou Dorothy Moseley Elden Harrison D E F Adams Jr Floyd Carter Charles Morgan T Mullenix and Kermet Allen.
A memorial service is planned at the little brown church near the Holland Hotel for a American hero killed on a remote peak last February. The service aims to inspire youth to contribute to mankind and includes Bible School at 9 45 a m Junior C BR at 3 00 p m and Evening Service at 7 00 p m.
Alpine citizens attended a packed session in the High School auditorium with remarks by Supt Melton and Mr Bess Bousque. President K Marquis of Sch Ross College urged higher teaching standards while Mr Connell promoted PTA membership to support library books and school equipment.
Miss Loleta Sandel aged 20, recently arrived from Huntsville Texas, died at Nettleton hospital Wednesday morning February 14 after suffering dengue fever for three months. Her brother Milton Sandel accompanied the body to Huntsville. She is survived by her father and two sisters.
A local shop advertises a big cash sale on leather goods with 28 percent off all items for over 25 days. The store invites customers to take advantage of the two pricing options and notes it is an agent for S. D. Meyers Saddlery Roads and H. H. Yates & Son.
At the Christian Church Bible School, classes start at 9 45 a m next Sunday February 13. All members are urged to attend on time. J E B Yates signs the notice.
A seller offers 18 registered Hereford bulls, mostly yearlings, in good condition after three months on feed. They are located four miles from town and can be viewed within an hour. Contact W. A. Daugherty at the City Office.
The State of Texas Brewster County sheriff K F Townsend announces a public sale of property of Joe M Graham by execution dated November 7 1922 in favor of Lucile M French executrix for 944.96 with eight percent interest and costs. On March 6 1923 the sale will take place at the courthouse door between 9 am and 4 pm offering Surve y Nos 36 34 12 and 2 in blocks 231 234 of the T and ST Ry Co parcels totaling 566 40 567 and 6495 acres respectively. Sale cash for all rights title and interest. Alpine Texas February 7 1923. Deputy T J Morgan.
An Alpine Drug Store advertises Lavoptik eye drops as a remedy for sore and inflamed eyes. The copy claims rapid improvement for watery and red eyes using camphor hydrastis witch hazel and other ingredients. A free aluminum eye cup is offered with purchase.
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