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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
4
At 11 15 Wednesday the Turney Well near Fort Stockton Pecos County came in with a flow of 3000 barrels a day at a depth of 96 feet This new gusher sits near a prior well that reached 50 feet two months ago The oil well is less than 80 miles from Alpine Texas and shows strong production prospects.
Geologists and oil executives including L G Knippe G H Todd and A H Collins visit Brewster County as firms plan new wells. The Twin City Oil Co aims to resume Kokernot No 1 work while Marathon Oil, Alexander Syndicate and Port Oil Syndicate push drilling at Yarbro Skinner and other sites. Local prospects report blue shale and brackish water with salt water noted in wells.
"4E MESSIAH’S COMING" cantata rendered well at the fan church on Thursday with Winnie Kennedy as prelude. The Christmas story in song featured soloists Kath Williams Violner, Mrs. Berker, Mrs. Watson and others with A. A. Newell, L. B. Bass, A. B. Sandifer and Mrs. B. F. Berkeley in principal roles. A vote of thanks honored the musicians for the pleasure given to Alpine residents.
Two frame residences listed by Allen and Bechtol offer 5 rooms and 1 bath at 1680 dollars and 6 rooms and 1 bath at 1890 dollars in a good location. Quick action benefits buyers with exceptionally low prices and favorable terms.
The third Lyceum number on New Year's Eve drew the largest audience yet this season. Despite two of four girls being ill, the program kept the crowd engaged with varied selections. The Schubert Trio headlines the next show on January 19.
Local residents from Marfa, Marathon, and San Antonio visited Alpine this week. Several families moved, one couple relocated to Tornillo, and community officers prepare for a joint installation. Multiple illnesses and Christmas visits are noted among residents of Alpine and surrounding counties.
President and Mrs. Marquis hosted faculty and families Tuesday evening with a trees contest won by Robert Marquis and a salad and candy spread. Marquis celebrated his birthday. The basketball court nears completion. Marquis travels to Austin for a state normal presidents meeting. Harry Shields performed at chapel. Sul Ross plays the high school basketball team Saturday at 4 PM on campus.
John Young and family went to Ozona for Christmas leaving a Nash outside the house. The Nash was stolen and later a Ford found abandoned about three miles from Ozona. Thieves towed the Nash then abandoned the Ford. Sonora was passed the next day. Mr Young returned in the Ford.
Tax payments for 1920 are now due. A postcard was mailed to every resident who rendered property to the Assessor. Those who did not render property must supply a complete description before tax amounts can be issued.
Local notes recount New Year visits and travels of Alpine Marfa and El Paso residents. Family gatherings in Alpine include Ritchey, Buttrill, McIntyre, Adams, Clark Ferris, and Shoemake households with trips to San Antonio El Paso Hot Springs Pecos Brownwood and Roswell. Honor roll names list scattered students across grades.
Rev H J Reemtsma will preach at the Baptist church in Marathon tomorrow night. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Methodist Church invites participation with service times on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School meets every Sunday at 10 a.m. Pastor W. A. Belcher welcomes all to attend.
A Splendid Liniment note promotes Fidelity White Cream as a guaranteed pure remedy for emergencies. Sold and recommended by druggists, with Alpine Drug Store and Palace Pharmacy listed as local outlets.
Several Sunday schools displayed Christmas trees and held programs for children. The Methodist and Baptist churches featured recitations dialogues and songs while the Christian church presented a playlet and the Presbytery church staged the Christmas story in song and pantomime.
Last Sunday proved exceptionally good with strong morning and evening worship and 100 in Sunday school, including new members. New officers and teachers took duties for the year, with Mathews as superintendent and Westerfield as assistant. Union officers also announced with Gladys Peters as president and Everett Westerfield as vice president.
Families of W M French express heartfelt gratitude to friends for support during illness and death. Hy the Cora French Lucile M French Palmer J French Willie Mae French thank all for kindness and prayers. Mrs L D Simpson and family extend thanks for sympathy. Mr P H Crocker and relatives offer appreciation for expressions of love and respect.
Before shipping livestock to market 700 miles from home, wire or write Hausman Bros livestock dealers and exporters Eagle Pass Texas. They charge no commission and pay market price. For reference write State Bank and Trust Co Eagle Pass. 18
Advertises available sand and gravel for cement projects with contact via phone 126 or in person with Arthur Measday in Rial.
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