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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1926
Page
5
Severe weather delays Waldron freight teams on the road after a week of travel. Mr. E. A. Waldron moved mine supplies by truck Monday and prepared to resume loading for the mines upon the teams’ arrival.
Continued bad weather last week postponed the 100 per cap Day service. A new attempt is planned for next Sunday with Sunday School at 9 45. All church members urged to attend and invite a friend without proselytizing. Morning sermon titled Americas Greatest Asset. Evening sermon Hear ing the Voice of God by Pastor R F Davis.
A local Rotary club program featured an open mic style experience meeting led by President Scotty. Members shared personal reflections on Rotary’s meaning over the past year as the boys performed and a band and orchestra participated in the program.
District Governor Henry T. Fletcher of Marfa spoke at the Rotary luncheon, praising secretary John Gentry for efficiency after reading the club's founding financial report. Horace Morelock and President Scotty stressed education's breadth beyond a college degree, noting beliefs debunked by science and the need to distinguish truth from falsehood.
Fragmentary notice notes an event at the Mojave Theatre with unclear details. Public access appears referenced but specifics are unreadable.
David Combs, original recruit in Terry's Texas Rangers and possibly the sole survivor of that Civil War band, died at his home in San Antonio. He was 86. Survived by two daughters Nora C. McGehee and Lila C. Matthews and a son Guy B. Combs, funeral by Rev. H. Burgin, then burial in San Marcos.
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