Christian Missionary Society entertains in meeting
Mrs. Walter Smith led the Christian Missionary Society gathering at the First Christian Church Tuesday afternoon. Present were Madame Abbott, Sim Carner, Lacey, Walter Smith, Frit Wererts, Crawford, J. D. Jackson, John Ferguson, Joe Parker, Gavell, Anja Wilson, A. H. Fulcher, and others. The program included a devotional on How to Pray from Altar Songs, songs such as Sweet Hour of Prayer and My Faith Looks Up to Thee, and talks on Answered Prayer and missions. The meeting concluded with a benediction after a time of discussion on prayer and belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Madame Abbott
Sim Caener
Lacey
Walter Smith
Frit Wererts
Crawford
D. Jackson
John Ferguson
Joe Parker
Gavell
Anja Wilson
A. H. Fulcher
Meclure
Bro
Yeader
Walter Smiths
Smith
Dro McClure
J. D. Jackson
Plant Trees Now Best Season in Ground in 10 Years
Planting guidance touts best season in a decade for home grounds with fruiting plums pears figs and berries. It advertises new sure bearing varieties alongside Evergreens flowering shrubs and hardy native ornamentals. Plans for home grounds planting by mail with free catalog and express pay, satisfaction guaranteed.
Desert course and hot chocolate served during social hour
A social hour featured a hostess serving a desert course and hot chocolate. The brief service highlight adds a touch of hospitality to the gathering.
Bridge Club Entertained by Mrs Harry Watson
Mrs Harry Watson entertained the Bridge Club on January sixth in her home. Attendees included Mrs E Gillett, C D Wood, Clay Hol, Wells McIntyre, Shirley Seales, Ada Newell, M B Burke, W H Jerry Sr, Grace Anderson, Joe Burss, Peter Kennedy, Anja Wilon, and others. After games, Mrs Burke presided over a brief business session and the club accepted the resignation of Mrs Vernon McIntyre with regret. Nancy Watson assisted by serving a light course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Watson
Bridge Club
E. Gillett
C. D. Wood
Clay Holand
Wells McIntyre
Shirley Seales
Ada. Newell
Burke
W. H. Jerry Sr
Grace Anderson
Joe Burss
Peeter Kennedy
Anja Wil
Vernon McIntyre
Nancy Watson
Lightful Parties Given Last Week
Miss Melba Smith hosted a group of young people with punch and social songs last Saturday at her home. Guests included Eatell Moore, Mary the Lease, Grace Newell, Ruby enrol, Katherine Bilbo, Walter Smith, Paul Stack, Howard Smith, Jack Medlroy, Charles Pride, Harry Watson, Anja Wilson Jr, and Clifton Mowe. Mrs P D Coulson held a six o clock dinner Jan sixth for daughter Ella Coulson with Jeanette Tippit, Mozelle Turney, Elvira Baugh, Katherine Durham, Ella Coulson, and Buddie Armer among the attendees at Mojave theater afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melba Smith
Eatell Moore
Mary the Lease
Grace Newell
Ruby Enrol
Katherine Bilbo
Walte Smith
Paul Stack
Howard Smith
Jack Medlroy
Charles Pride
Harry Watson
Anja Wilson, Jr
Clifton Mowe
P D. Coulson
Eclock
Mise Ella Coulson
Mojave Theater
Mises Jeanette Tippit
Mozelle Turney
Elvira Baugh
Katherine Durham
Ella Coulson
Messrs
Buddie Armer
Andrew Prude
Barney Brown
Jimmie Derrick
Henry Maufrais
Brewster County Commissioner Race Opens in Precinct 2
A candidate for commissioner of precinct 2 Brewster County Texas announces candidacy subject to Democratic primaries on July 24 1926. The pledge promises to serve the people to the best of ability and asks for votes and influence from all voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Texas
Official Financial Condition of Marathon State Bank 1925
State of Texas Brewster County report for Marathon State Bank at close of business December 31 1925 published January 11 1926 in The Alpine Avalanche. L L Hess president Earl Clark assistant cashier swear to truth of the statement before Notary Lucille M French January 8 1926 with attestation by directors Clark Bourland Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon State Bank
Marathon
State of Texas
Alpine Avalanche
Alpine
Brewster
L. L. Hess
Earl Clark
LL. Hess
A.D
Lucille M. French
Brewster Co
Fred Clark
B. J. Bourland
J. Roberts
Alpine Study Club Begins New Course in Literature
Fort Davis visitors and Alpine residents attended a study club meeting at Mrs H W Ferguson with Mrs Gentry hosting. The group began a Contemporary American Literature course funded by the University of North Central Extension, focusing on fourteenth outstanding American writers and the works of Mrs Wharton and Jane Austen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oow
Wharton
New York
Italy
France
Gentry
F. E. Gillett
Jane Novel
Ince
des + powers
van Sickle
M. le Burke
New Wells Mcintyre
Sesson
Mesnamer Baines
C. Bowles
Burke
Caldwell
Ferguson
Gillet
Hancork
Jenking
G. W. Martin
Middlebrook
Moorman
W. J. McIntyre
Perkins
F. K
ML Turney
Walker
Anja Wilson
Wood
Baptist Women Form Active West Texas Union
At the regular Women’s Missionary Union meeting of the Baptist church in West Texas, thirty four adults and twelve children attended. Led by Mrs Ridgeway, the group is one of the liveliest societies. Bible study occurs Wednesdays at 2 20 pm with a warm child care setup run by Mim Teece. All Baptist women are invited to join and guests are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Union of the Baptist Church
Mra
Ridgeway
West Texas
Mim ‘Teece
Thesehildren
Shax Teece
Beverly Greenwood for Brewster County Commissioner
In Alpine the issue publishes Beverly Greenwood as candidate for county commissioner of precinct two Brewster County. Uncle Bev, longtime resident of Alpine, seeks the office while a public talk by Rev F J Ledwis on a beguiling institution runs at the courthouse January 1 to January 23 at 8 p.m. No collections or organizational mentions, all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Greenwood
Brewster County
Bev
Alpine
F. J. Ledwis
Court House
Woodmen of the World Supper Enjoyed Tuesday
The Woodmen of the World supper drew a full crowd on Tuesday evening despite a late fish shipment. The committee scrambled to duplicate the menu using available items while guests played games into the night.
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W.O.W
Woodmen of the World
Experienced Poultry Expert Seeks Superintendent Post
Old expert poultry man of the best known breeders in the U. S. seeks a position as superintendent or foreman on a large chicken ranch. Best references available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Porterly Commissioner Seeks Re election in Precinct Two
A Brewster County candidate thanks voters for past support and announces re election bid for Commissioner Precinct No 2. He pledges to continue fulfilling duties and asks for continued voter support for another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster Couty
Precinet No
J. A. Anderson
First Methodist Church House Calls Parish Day
The First Methodist Church invites all to attend Sunday services with Sunday School at 9 45 and morning sermon. The evening program features a violin solo by Boardman Bul Hom and a sermon titled Very Dog Has His Day. Epworth League gathers at 6 45 and invites friends for a social January 22. Midweek prayer is Wednesday with Scripture study and Bible sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Mim
Boardman Bul Hom
Epworth League
Levon
John
R. F. Davis
Lost white gold wrist watch at Christmas holidays
Oblong white gold wrist watch with a blue jewel in the stem and cracked crystal was lost during the Christmas holidays. Finder please return to Avalanche office. Reward L-1-tte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche Office
Attends Fort Worth Meeting For Missions
Rev J A Mentillan of the Presbyterian church will depart Monday for Fort Worth to join the executive committee on Foreign Missions. Prominent church officers including Moderator Charles J Bardman and John Dowell of the Board of National Missions will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
J. A. Mentillan
Presbyterian Church
Executive Committee On Foreign Missions
Texa
Charles J. Bardman
Philadelphia
John Ae Dowell
Hoard
New York
Collins Family Reunion Tied to El Paso Visit
Mrs. W. W. Collins and family from El Paso visit with Mrs. Homer Ferguson while a Collins reunion unfolds. Three children attend, including Delmar Collins of the Combs ranch near Mara, and JM. McClenhegan, formerly Eva Col Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Collins
EL Paso
Alps
Homer Ferguson
Delmar Colling
Combs Ranch
Marai
Mes JM. McClenhegan
Mise Eva Col Ferguson
Citation by Publication in Brewster County Court
Publication commanded to summon Robert Barbera in a divorce suit filed January 13 1926 case No 1123 in Brewster County Texas. The notice requires four weekly publications in a local newspaper or nearest county and to appear February 16 1926 in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Brewster
Robert Barbera
District Court of
Brewster Costy
Cothereof
Alpine
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Hristian Missionary Society Entertained
Austin Nursery
Ramsey & Son
Ustin, Texas
Tal
Movancne
King House
Tadao
Capital Stock
R. A. McMurry
Hovey News
W. C. Grubb
Fort Davis
LW. Stone
Som
J. W
Here
Tony Kaveile
B. K. Townsend
Hovey
Ricks and
Ana
Fort Stockton
SL. Stone
Alpin
EL. Cattle Company
Chancellor
Comisario
Baptists
Everly Greenwood
First Methodist Church
Acre Ae
Holland
J.B Casner
Hetle Ciel
Lena Stancl
ROP. D. 2
Matthews
Cardu
Cardul
Carduime
Collins
Reunio
Sald
Mamie Lease
Threwater County
Ry Gula Burke
Mami
Jerome Lackey
Prop
Alpine Mercantile Co
Harvey
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