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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1923
Page
3
A long stream of local notices lists visits from Marfa and Fort Davis figures, business trips to Terlingua, Shreveport and El Paso, a baby arrival, a reading at the high school, and upcoming Recital Friday February 23. Also notes on insurance agents, dairy and bakery ads, and community events.
Commissioners met with all members present. Tax rates remain unchanged with specific levies for general ad valorem and road funds, jail, schools, and polling taxes. The First National Bank of Alpine was chosen county depository for two years at 3 percent. Resignation of W W Weakley as precinct 3 justice of the peace approved. Election precinct officers appointed. Bond approvals for J P Dod county surveyor and Archie Miller precinct 3 constable. W M S of the Methodist Church held a social with devotional, talks, and musical numbers by local children. 27 attendees local.
Last minute notes indicate the post office will relocate next week to the Wilson building recently vacated by Alpine Hardware Co. A weather forecast predicts a fine rain Saturday night, warm sun through Wednesday night, a shower that night, then a freeze, followed by an electrical storm and heavy rain as we go to press. Brewster County is assured of spring grass in abundance. World growing better, thank you.
Mrs. Ros Constantine of San Francisco tours her parents in the city as guests of Mrs. Homer Ferguson. A three course luncheon for Alpine High School class of 1912 featured yellow and white decor, a centerpiece of white carnations, and playful place cards with vintage photographs. Mrs. Nail read letters from teachers and a twelve year class prophecy delighted attendees. The guest of honor wore a graduation dress, and a twelve year old group photo was loaned for display. Present were Mrs. Constantine, Mrs. Nail, Mrs. Hancock, Mrs. Hord, Miss Linn, Miss Newton, Mrs. Ferguson, and Miss Sarah Stroud.
The Webb residence hosted a February 10 party for young guests with red hearts and crepe decorations. Guests wore red caps, balloons floated among forty two tables, and Miriam Webb turned eighteen as cake and ice cream followed a birthday wish.
Fire of unknown origin gutted the Mack Mosley residence about a mile and a half west of town early Wednesday. Only bedding and the piano were saved. Loss estimated at 6,000 with partial insurance coverage.
The lyceum number is set for Monday night February 26 at 7 45. Dr McCord, a lecturer of national reputation, will speak and promise a premier intellectual treat from the large cities and colleges of the state. Also dairy ad for the Measday Dairy lists cows for sale at $75 each.
A notice warns that A. J. Koenig spent the past week in Paso Robles and that anyone taking wood water grass or hunting on the Nevill Ranch will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The notice also identifies Mrs. Kate Nevill as owner and references actions dated January 4.
School notes report boys report to track after basketball season ends and a top mile runner at Alpine High is expected to carry honors. tennis practice continues for boys and girls while six weeks exams approach and Miss Bousquet nears recovery.
February 18 1923 at 645 p m a program on Bible study led by Mr Swindle with songs and Bible quiz. Rev Bowles introduces the session and Della Varbro presents The Bible Reveals Our True Natures to Us Truman Pouney delivers a segment on daily needs Mrs W C Jones discusses Prescriptions for Daily Needs Lillie Micou offers Help in Temptation Eunice Sublett speaks on Temptations and Duties and Privileges of Life Pverett Westerfield closes with We Must Know Our Bibles song by verell Walker.
The Pythian Home Mandolin Club will broadcast a concert Monday evening the 19th at 9 30 over Radio WRAP. Fort Worth Star Telegram notes a New Year’s Eve concert by Weatherford’s young ladies drew radio fans and hopes for clear reception. Knights of Pythians and families are invited to tune in at W Livingston’s home.
Property owners within Alpine City limits are notified to appear at City Offices before May 1 1923 to render 1923 city taxes. Renditions must reach City Tax Assessor by May 1 1923 to appear on the rendered roll. W A Daugherty City Tax Assessor 7 15 1f.
Receipts at end of the January 31 poll tax period show Arewster county with 663 receipts for 1927 and 9 exemptions, down from 779 in 1921 with 13 exemptions. Payments by precincts are listed: Precinct 321 386. Precinct 2 114. Precinct 3 38. Precinct 4 171. Precinct 5 1928.
Leather shop offers 25 percent off every article in 15 days. Special agents for S. D. Meyers Saddlery goods. Wanted 24 sick Fords. Murray's Garage.
Local authorities warn that any party or gathering held in the town pasture without official permission will face prosecution. The notice emphasizes enforcement and legal consequences for unapproved events.
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