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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
2
Officials note extensive trash collection across the city with refuse dumped on private property with owner consent. The cost of cleaning remains uncertain as residents await council action on removing the debris and restoring sight of the area.
The city posts a large warning sign at the Municipal Dumping Ground southeast of Alpine’s leading lending institution. Despite action, the old trash pile remains conspicuously offensive, with about 700 cars observed nearby as the sign calls for further dumping to stop.
The description lauds the petition as good and ample yet notes it does not provide an adequate answer to the requests. The petitioner asked for clear action on the matter and criticized the response as incomplete.
Van Sickle presided as president for the year with dues totaling 91.25 and donations to the connectional work reaching 140. Local funds surpassed three hundred dollars to aid Mexican missions. New officers include President Mrs Hancock and Vice President Mrs Cotter. A missionary study class met, next book announced, and the annual business meeting set for February 17 at the church with 40 members enrolled.
The Woodmen and Circle lodges plan a pent installation of officers at their next Thursday meeting the 12th. Members and immediate families are invited. A banquet will follow the installation ceremony.
Miss Margarett Hugh and Warren Parcell of Alpine visited sister Mrs A W Engle during the holiday. Roy Hudgins guests of parents Mr and Mrs Townsend Christmas Day in Alpine. Ira Ford Bob Harding visited home folks at Alpine for the holidays. Francis Stone returned from relatives in East Texas. Roy Hudgins guests of LeRoy Stone Sunday. Harney Leagues mother of Ft Cavis visiting. Mr and Mrs Geo Teague spent New Year’s with Mrs Roberts. Teague’s mother LL Stone and Bob Heats visits this week. Christmas tree program drew a large crowd at the school house December 24. Misses Ford were Hovey guests during the holidays. John Coffee Virgil Campbell guests from Alpine. Riggs and Sam Ford visited Hovey. Woodward business visitors here Tuesday. Tommy Johnson visited Alpine Saturday. Joe Parker spent Monday in Alpine. Mrs A W Engle entertained Sunday School class Wednesday. Mrs Mac Hargus and son McHenry Alpine visitors Tuesday. Jim McClure here Saturday. Mr and Mrs Andy Williams were guests of Joe Parker.
Mariposa public school presents a program led by Mrs Helen Woodbury featuring opening numbers The Lord's prayer and songs by pupils including Stella White Anne White Henry White Hazel Waters and Dan White. Contributions include Christ Child readings Cradle Hymn and a Santa Claus greeting.
Christian Church bulletin lists Bible School under JF Yates superintendent with preaching at 10:30 a.m. and 7:18 p.m. Junior Endeavors at 3 p.m. Mrs JF Casner superintendent and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. Attendance invited and H M Bandy as minister. Also ad for sale of Bull Dog gasoline engine 145 hop inquire at Avalanche office.
The report notes Wied silver mine work to resume soon by Great Divide Mining and Milling Company despite prior financial stress. Wilson No. 2 in Green Valley focuses on casing and boiler repairs, with expectations of rapid progress and possible early completion before year end.
W H Nixon died after sudden illness at his Alpine area ranch 25 miles southwest of Alpine. He passed away about 1 30 Thursday morning December 29. Burial followed Saturday with Elder H M Bandy officiating. Nixon, a Brewster County settler born in Georgia, leaves a wife and brother G B Nixon of Ballinger who attended the funeral.
A cautionary note warns against accepting undervalued work or letting others overshoot agreed terms. It urges protecting your time to avoid embarrassment from unmet expectations or pricing disputes.
Twin Cities OU and Gas say Hovey well casing near bottom will finish in days as water shutoff ends. Brewster Oil, led by G A Riggle, reorganizes under Texas law to Brewster Company of Alpine with local investors on board. Portland Oil resumes drilling at Bone Springs as geologists’ forecasts hold. Some skeptics note oil expulsive forces may halt production despite remaining oil.
The schedule lists Sunday School at 845 a.m. and preaching services at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. with evening programs and interludes. Visitors are invited to all services.
A telegram from Judge Cornell denies reports that he resigned as district judge of the 63rd district. The published report is described as groundless.
We express sincere thanks to friends who ministered with loving care during illness and death of our wife and mother LS Milam and children.
Mrs. M S Burke is visiting her son Merriwether in Sanderson. The visit notes family connection and local travel details.
A New Year message from the Alpine Studio thanks Sul Ross Normal faculty and students and all friends and customers for their support. It pledges continued readiness to serve and extends best wishes for the year ahead.
The church announces a Sunday program with prayer services titled Praying Always at 7 30 p m led by Pastor H M Smith and Ora Lee Myers. Sunday School begins at 10 a m with T A Beard as Superintendent Junior League meets at 3 p m led by Misses Hancock and Webb.
Alpine Lodge Knights of Pythias will install their officers for the present term at their meeting Saturday night. All Knights and their immediate families are invited to be present. Refreshments will be served.
A wary optimist confronts a sudden setback and the sting of holding the bag as progress stalls and nerves fray. The quip suggests caution against complacency and the need to act despite fear.
The Alpine Lodge No. 806 I O O F inducted its new officers Monday night led by D D G M J M Pouncey. Officers include HL Leech N623, Arthur V Go, Weyerts J M Pouncey Sec F J Weyerts Treas C K Treadwell Chap J R Vartain War J D Sullivan and others. Weverts and Pouncer to attend Grand Lodge in San Antonio in March.
The Census Bureau lists Brewster County population at 4822 with 2486 males and 2336 females. Of 3580 over ten years old, 10.5% of natives and 62.7% of foreign born whites are illiterate. 25 negroes are illiterate, and foreign born total 1600 with Mexico the primary source at 1556 persons.
Christmas Eve at Waldron drew about forty attendees as Santa delivered gifts after songs and recitations by children. Fruit, nuts, and candies filled stockings while the 1921 gathering was praised as memorable and superior to many city events.
The Combs Cattle Company seeks a permit to divert unappropriated waters from Pena Creek in Brewster County for irrigation. A hearing before the Board of Water Engineers will be held in Austin on January 30, 1922 at 10:00 A.M. All interested may appear.
A 19th century Austin advertisement promotes fine Stock of fruiting trees including pecans and berries from the Texas Orchard lineage begun in 1858. It highlights flowering shrubs roses evergreens shade trees bulbs and vines and offers catalogs with information. Express or parcel post paid. Feb 9.
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