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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1948
Page
2
A column reflects on optimism and truth, notes political jockeying in an election year, and praises Alpine Telephone Co. for humor with customers. Readers’ letters spark tips about column craft, while local events include a Big Head Livestock show and the junior class play Mama's Baby Boy.
A dated verse-like sketch portrays Bertram Vern Brewster as a whimsical “Chemist” analyzing the Creature Known He Woman Symbol Woman. The piece jokes about weight 118, alloys with gold, silver, platinum, and gems, and claims uses as a tonic and wealth re distributor while warning of explosive risk.
A brief note seeking a chemical item appears to invite readers to respond, suggesting a desire for chemistry supplies or assistance. It presents minimal detail and lacks broader context or names.
At The Churches BAPTIST services are listed from 9 45 a m Sunday School to 8 00 p m Evening service with midweek prayer and a Thursday senior choir. Pastor Frank C Dutton extends a cordial welcome to all. Catholic Masses and services are shown for Sunday and weekdays with hymn and youth meetings led by Father Roman and Minister John E Pickering inviting worshipers.
The February 29 Christian Science Lesson-Sermon centers on Christ Jesus. The Golden Text proclaims grace in thy lips and blessing from God. Biblical citations include Isaiah 42:1 and Psalms 45:2, with Science and Health noting Jesus as the man who presents Christ and heals the sick and sinful.
The notice lists Church of Christ activities including Bible classes at 10 a.m. morning worship at 10:50 a.m. Young people's meeting at 7 p.m. Evening service at 8 p.m. and a Wednesday Women's Bible class at 3 p.m. The rest appears to be an unrelated promotional line about a report sheet offering analysis of man.
The Lions welcomed visiting Lion Gordon Griffin with guests Captain John J. Kramer and Coach from Brooke Field Medical Center. Rosemary Close played accordion as beer barrel polka honors Austin. Alan Fraser spoke on belonging to an international service club and the club announced hosting area high school football and basketball teams on Tuesday night March 2 at the Holland Hotel.
The schedule invites attendance with a prayer meeting at 7 p m. Holy Communion at 8 a m. Church school at 10 a m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m with holy communion on the first Sunday of each month and no sermon then.
9:45 a.m. church school 10:50 a.m. morning worship 6:30 p.m. Methodist Youth Fellowship Asbury club for high school Joyful Junior club for grade school Wesley club for college Junior choir practice Youth choir practice 7:30 p.m. evening service Pastor Austin H. Dillon.
The notice lists a Nazarene church program with a 10 a m Sunday school and 11 a m price B Martin morning worship. An evangelistic service is planned for 7 45 p m.
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