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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1929
Page
2
A budget notice describes an item labeled Minerals Collection with 216 minerals from many countries and some from nearby states. Prof F G Walker oversaw the set costing 50 dollars and it includes small diamonds, gold, platinum, and rare metals for comparison with local rocks in chemistry class.
W S Knudsen president and GM of Chevrolet predicts a cautious rise in 1929 production. He notes a steady decrease in lynchings to 9 in 1928 from earlier years, while cars are being produced at top speed and distributed to dealers for early deliveries.
The music department prepared for the coming term with plans to present programs in Marfa Marathon and nearby towns. The Girls Glee Club Boys Glee Club and Boys Sextet will travel if logistics allow. The Alpine business community praised the Girls Glee Club for a holiday program. Judges hailed the group as among Sut Hoss's best. New songs arrived and both glee clubs are busy. Several new members joined the department.
Knudsen foresees record year as Chevrolet expands plants and production for the new six cylinder car. He notes over a million people have seen the model in advance showings and expects rapid deliveries to meet rising demand while preserving public confidence in Chevrolet Motor Company.
In Sweetwater on January 7 the feared creature known as The Devil's Uncle was killed after two nights of terror. Residents reported a large hyena escaped from a carnival menagerie had stalked streets and yards, darting from shadows and snapping at people until Ben Turpin shot it dead in his neighbor J. S. Peacock's yard. The beast, finally identified as a hyena, had been seemingly invulnerable to bullets despite repeated shots.
A minister meeting in Moston heard a speaker recount a story of a Black clergyman who plagued his bishop with appeals for aid until the bishop finally replied that he had no pants. The anecdote reflects strained church relations and humorous framing within a religious gathering.
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