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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1931
Page
6
A comical, fragmented dialogue sequence unfolds in a restaurant setting. A child complains of a damp plate while a parade of nautical and military figures exchanges quirky lines about life, eggs, and signals, ending with a pun about radio waves and clotheslines.
Local advertisement page lists classified rates per line for first insertion and subsequent lines, noting a four week run and a monthly account requirement. Also includes milk quality claims from Gr A Measday Dairy and various small ads for rooms meals and real estate along with a For Sale item and a Wells Fargo style listing.
Furnished five room house near Hole land Ave available for rent. Contact C. G. Morrison at phone 49. One line ad notes.
Wanted for a term six to ten years an apprentice and a ranch hand in Alpine or Fort Davis vicinity. Must be in good health with good grammar and be well watered country. Apply to W A Daugherty at Camp Grandview or Hox 981 Alpine Texas.
Church services at Christian Science, St James Mission, and FinST Christian Church outlined for Lent and Sunday. Public invited to 11 am service upstairs above post office. George Washington anniversary noted. Lent mid week 7 20 pm Ash Wednesday onward. Card of thanks for bereavement expressed by several families. Susan M Jones collection highlighted as largest exhibit with acquisitions from Ft Davis and overseas collections.
The Parent Teachers Association marked its 33rd birthday in an event at the J with special ceremonies led by Mrs Hester and Mrs Ay Nighted. Candles were lit from the first blue flame by Mrs Merbert Rokernot and a long sequence followed by teachers and grade mothers, ending with Mrs Dyer who spoke on the group’s work.
The West Texas Museum, housed in the Admin building, has grown to 1800 specimens under curator B. B. Townsend. Sponsored by the West Texas Historical and Scientific Society with 150 members, the collection began when Victor Smith and R. A. Studehalter led early explorations. Mrs. Hector lent a cabinet. donations followed as interest grew.
The Carlsbad Cavern project plans two 750 foot shaft elevators to quickly reach the cave entrance. Bids opened in San Francisco on November 25 for the longest single lift system, with a 60 horsepower motor per car and no seats. The surface pavilion will sit half a mile from the entrance and resemble Pueblo architecture with an observation balcony and service facilities.
Notice to automobile owners promotes Artec Bane enamel as a premier paint option from HF Cook & Son. A Chicago woman jailed on a minor charge disclosed she had masqueraded as a man for 17 years due to lack of work, highlighting a striking identity deception case.
Bert Gunn of Mobile Alabama was convicted on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. He received a 90 day jail term and a $250 fine.
Winn, owner of the Me Camey bus line from Alpine, takes over Young's Cafe on Fifth Street this week. He plans to rename the business soon and make the cafe a terminus for several buses, per reports.
Troop 48 held its monthly court of honor last Friday. Leo Hopson received his first rank, the tenderfoot badge. Scouts Bowles, D Bowles, Parker, Bon eaux, Parker, Forchheimer were noted. Plans were made for a hike in Somesen Poe. Anyone who likes to get things done soon tires of committee meetings.
Listings describe 1920 acres near Brewster county in the mineral belt with price cuts to 2.25 per acre and 1140 acres valley land with spring water, plus 38 feet front lots and 525 acres near Alpina. Prices ranging from 150 cash to 3500, with easy terms and perfect titles. emphasizes estate wind up and quick sale potential.
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