Alpine Study Club Plans Penal Conditions Program
The Alpine Study Club voted to arrange a public program on state penal conditions this month based on the Texas Prison Survey. A committee was formed to plan details and members discussed literacy and the Moonlight Schools with reports on illiteracy statistics and proposed legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock
Th. Wentences
Forrest Robinson
Texas Prison Survey Committee
Mesdames Walker
G. W. Martin
Chisholm
Cora Wilson Stewart
H. W. Ferguson
Kentucky
Morelock
Gentry
United States
C. D. Wood
John Perkins
van Sickle
Derrick
Mesdames Allen
Bowles
Caldwell
Baines
Ferguson
Gillett
Jenkins
C. A. Brown
Geo. Martin
H. L. Kokernot
J. W. Chisholm
Hancock
Perkins
Walker
Anja Wilson
Middlebrook
Wood
Robinson
Why Not Join The League Continued From Last Week
An extended editorial argues the world risks another war if the U S remains outside the League of Nations. It cites military advances and official warnings, urging preparation and international dispute resolution beyond past coalitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iIf
League
League of Nations
School notes and staff changes in local Texas schools
Mrs. Fair of the Texas Public Health Association leads a school wide health survey with help from local physicians. The Mexican school’s Home Economics class grows from six to thirteen pupils and now lists about one hundred in attendance. A new chart and microscope arrive for the Physics class as the term starts. Mid term exams begin Thursday and continue through the week. Miss Dorene Gee resigns. Miss Nina Belle Caldwell of Alpine will replace her once she arrives. The basketball season continues with a Wednes day game at Maria and the team expects a decisive victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorene Gee
Nina Belle Caldwell
Alpine
Miss Gee
Nave
Baske
Maria
Sheriff Sale Notice in Brewster County Texas
The State of Texas Brewster County sheriff announces a public auction of lands held by A S Hickock and Gordon H Wegwart arising from a Dallas County judgment. Bidding at Alpine courthouse on February 3, 1925 between 10 AM and 4 PM will sell parcels Abst 6957 Cert 1178 Survey 24 and Abst 7458 Cert 983 Survey 28 totaling 640 and 565 acres respectively, with proceeds to McFarland. W N Gourley Sheriff Brewster County Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Brewster
M. M. McFarland
A. S. Hickock
Gordon J. Wegwart
District Court
Dallas County
Texas
Wereas
Gordon H. Wegwart
A. Payne
J. Granger
Marathon
Alpine
A. D. W. N. Gourley
Brewster County
City curbs sidewalk skating to protect business and safety
Alpine city officials move to enforce an ordinance banning skating on sidewalks after children skated through streets and into shops, interrupting business. The mayor directs the marshal to stop the nuisance with community support urged to protect sidewalks and public safety.
Local notes from Marfa and surrounding areas
Mr and Mrs Herschel Hord of Maria spent Tuesday here. Belle Hixhes returned from Breckenridge. John Gillett made a business trip to Marathon. L J Edwards is home from Tohoka ranch. H L Kokernot Jr left for Albuquerque and Denver. Earl McElroy returned from Kent. Lost crank handle for Buick. Calvin St Clair of Gulf Refining Co visited. Pat Lindsey moved from Marathon. Services for dressmaking offered. Oil and Gas Leases in Green Valley for sale. Measday Dairy promotes milk inspection. Jean Bedell to return home to Falfurias. Hordes moving to Alpine for federal immigration post. Martin may not return until March for observation. Box 877 El Paso contest ad. Los Angeles real estate ads. Brown attends funeral in Valentine. Abstracts and maps offered by Brewster Co. Brig Gen I E Booth visiting Alpine. Transport services ad. Heath nurse survey notes. Dr Godbey and H E Richardson visit Waldrons mines trip.
Closing Mails Times Set For January 20
Mail for Train 110 closes at 6 p m. Mail for Train 109 closes at 8 05 p m. Mail for Trains 102 and 101 closes at 3 20 p m. Mail for Orient closes at 5 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
First Methodist Church Building Looms Up
The Methodist church structure nears completion with the roof likely soon. Estimated cost exceeds $36,000 and the building is described as a beauty for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
Ground broken for new filling station on Main and Stn Streets
Workmen broke ground this week for a filling station and garage at the corner of Main and Stn Streets. The project will reroute the long standing hamburger wagon. Palmer Haynes is named as backing the new enterprise. Location praised as one of the best on Main or Front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Stn Streets
Palmer Haynes
Front Street
Miss Gee Resigns From Public School Faculty
Miss Dorene Gee, a primary department teacher, resigns due to her mother’s ill health and will return home to Greenville this Saturday. Miss Nina Belle Caldwell, currently teaching in San Antonio, is chosen to replace her and will oversee the work while also taking courses at Sul Ross State Teachers College to complete her degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorene Gee
Greenville
Miss Gee
Nina Belle Caldwell
San Antonio
Miss Caldwell
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Transfer changes hands Alpine Transfer Company
William Cotter has purchased the Alpine Transfer Company and assumes active control. He plans to meet all trains and focus on light and heavier transfer work with a trial run and renewed service. The note emphasizes Cotter’s known drive to expand business and deliver reliable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cotter
Alpine Transfer Company
Bill
Cotter
Avalanche OKs ad contract with Orient Railway Co Texas
A letter from Texas Railroad Commission Chairman Clarence E. Gilmore confirms approval of an advertising contract between The Avalanche and the Kansas City Mexico Orient Railway Co of Texas. The campaign begins at Orient officials’ pleasure and runs through the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Gilmore
Texas Railroad Commission
Avalanche
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway Co
Texas
Orient
Invitation to Ferguson Inaugural Ball Broadens For Mr J D Jackson
Mr J D Jackson received an invitation from the Citizens Committee of Austin to attend the inaugural ball given by the citizens of Austin in honor of Mrs Ferguson. The invitation is addressed to Mr Jackson and ladies indicating he may take all the ladies who will accompany him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Jackson
Citizens Committee
Austin
Citizens of
Ferguson
Jackson
College Dames Meet Honors Women of South America
The College Dames held a Wednesday afternoon gathering in the college rest room with Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Coleman as hostesses assisted by Miss Eva and Vina Jones. Miss Switzer from the college faculty lectured on the women of South America. Refreshments included chicken salad wafers tea and mints with little heart favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Mrs. Coleman
Eva
Vina Jones
Fathers Night at Parent-Teacher Program Highlights
Friday January 16 at 7 30 is Fathers Night with song and prayer and a business session. Boys Glee Club directed by Miss Derrick performs followed by a ten minute talk on companionship of parents and children by Rev J W Chisholm. Girls Glee Club appears with a ten minute talk by Public Health Nurse Mrs Fair. Social hour reading Father and Son by Blanche P Cotter. Hostesses Mrs Benson and Mrs Newell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
Miss Derrick
Arents
J. W Chisholm
Mrs. Fair
Blanche P
Alpine Jewelry and Mojave Theatre Packard Prize Offer
A local promotion by Alpine Jewelry and Mojave Theatre offers a child’s Packard Coupe as a prize. Shoppers and theatre attendees receive coupons with each purchase or admission, and a lucky number drawn later will claim the car. Four children have already collected coupons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Jewelry Store
Alpine Jewelry Company
Mojave Theatre
Mojave
Pr. S
Grandpa Weaver dies after long, gentle life and sacrifice
TheAvalanche notes the death of Grandpa Weaver on Saturday Jan 10 at age 81 or 82. He lived in Alpine many years and died after a private vigil and hospital care. A faithful Baptist parishioner, he was described as courteous and kind, valued by friends for upright conduct and sacrifice for family. His funeral was held Sunday at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Weaver Lad
Alpine
Baptist Church
Grandpa Weaver
Green Valley Oil resumes drilling on number one well
The Green Valley Oil Corporation reports resuming drilling on its number one well after setting ten inch pipe to five hundred feet and casings to cut cavings. The formation matches the Wilson No. 1 at that depth as they aim to complete to the 1740 foot horizon in Brewster County one mile east of the old Wilson location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Valley Oil Corporation
Green Valley
Wilson
Brewster County
Caldwell's Wax and Fur Trade Expands in Marathon
Lee Harrington delivered 2200 pounds of Candelilla wax to Border Rubber Co in Marathon. Caldwell bought 2500 pounds from Green Wax Co and shipped about 800 pounds so far this year. He notes higher wax prices and larger fur quantities, buying hides from Candelaria to Boquillas and shipping 177 pounds by express Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Harrington
Border Rubber Company
Marathon
Mr. Caldwell
Green
Caldwell
Caldwell’s
Express
Candelaria
Boquillas
Berkeley Heads Senate Public Health Committee
Our State Senator Hon B F Berkeley was named chairman of the Public Health committee and named to several other key panels including Counties and county boundaries Contingent expenses Mining irrigation and drainage Stock and stock raising Towns and city corporations in the latest senate committee assignments announced Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Berkeley
Alpine banks hold annual stockholders meetings
The Alpine banks held their annual stockholders meetings and elected directors for the new year. Directors named for the State National Bank include Geo B. Miller H W Ferguson Benj F Berkeley C Cade and W T Henderson. Officers elected were President Benj F Berkeley Vice President Geo B Miller Cashier H W Ferguson and Assistant Cashier Guy Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State National Bank
Geo. B. Miller
H.W. Ferguson
Benj. F. Berkeley
C. Cade
W. T. Henderson
H. W. Ferguson
Guy Crawford
Bank elects seven on Tuesday for First National Board
On Tuesday morning the board of directors for the First National Bank was elected. The directors are C. A. Brown W. B. Hancock W. J. McIntyre A. A. Murray H. L. Kokernot Sr Geo W Baines and H L Kokernot Jr Election of officers was deferred until a called meeting to be held soon due to a small attendance of the directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
C. A. Brown
W. B. Hancock
W. J. McIntyre
A. A. Murray
H. L. Kokernot, Sr
Geo. W. Baines
H. L. Kokernot
Revival at First Baptist Church Begins January 138
An evangelist Dr Joyner from El Paso will preach at the First Baptist Church with Rev C Bowles in charge. Rev Milligan from El Paso will lead songs. Placards will be displayed in store windows within a day or two inviting everyone to attend and worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Joyner
el Paso
C. Bowles
Millican
Commissioners Court approves bills and bonds in El Paso session
The Commissioners Court met in regular session with all commissioners present led by Judge Jas A Burke. The new commissioner A Anderson took office and the bond of Robt L Cartledge for precinct No 2 JP was approved. Rev J A McMillan of the Presbyterian church was in El Paso this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preent
Jas. A. Burke
A. Anderson
Robt. L. Cartledge
J A. McMillan
The
Presbyterian Church
el Paso
Mid Term Exams Begin Thursday At Local High School
Examinations start Thursday as students at the high school prepare to take mid term tests. A bevy of young ladies supplied the information, noting faithful study and hopeful grades. The piece muses on inventing a substitute for examinations in public schools and colleges.
Work Wanted at Sul Ross State Teachers College Seeks Job
A young man writes Sul Ross State Teachers College of his eagerness to attend but needs work to cover room rent. Citizens of Alpine are urged to call the college immediately with any employment leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
City of Alpine Public Notice on Sidewalk Roller Skating
Mayor F F Gillett asks residents especially schoolchildren to stop roller skating and bicycling on sidewalks in the business district. Strict compliance will be expected to enforce city ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillett
City of
Alpine
Halls Catarrh Medicine Promoted for Longtime Relief
An advertisement touts Halls Catarrh Medicine used for over 40 years to treat catarrh. It features an ointment for local relief and an internal medicine or paste that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation. Sold by all druggists, J. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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John H. Clarke
Young America
Mrs. Herschel Hord of
Belle Hixhes
Breckenridge, Texas
John Gillett
Mr. L. J. Edwards
Tohoka, Texas
H. L. Kokernot, Jr
Albuquerque
N. M
Denver
Colo
Earl McElroy
Kent,Texas
Buick
Calvin St. Clair
Gulf Refining Co
Marfa
Pat Lindsey
W. B. Justice Place
George Benson
Fort Worth
J. P. Parker
Sierra Blanca
Our City
Watson-Anderson Wholesale Grocery Company
F. N. Blakeley
Messrs. W. S. Blevins
John Blevins
S. Saunders
Tuesda
A. M. Turney
E. KE. McClain
Sublett
Santa Helena
Messrs
T. N. Allison
L. Trotan
Measday Dairy
Jean Bedell
Falfurias
Ware Hord
Hord
Tom Newton
Federal Immigration Service
Los Angeles
Figueera St
Houston
A. Bushey
Cal
Valentine
George Evans
Evans
Brewster Co
Transpecos Abstract CO
M. L. Hopson
Mgr
I. E. Booth
Fort Clark
Booth
Sun Cavalry
Hagle Pass
Alpine Transfer Co
Heath
J. C. Godbey
Southwestern University
H. E. Richardson
Georgetown
Godbey
Richardson
F. A. Waldron
Waldron
Terlingua
Southern Pacific
Orient R
College Dames
Benson
Mrs. Newell
Jewelry .O
Green Valley Oil
Berkeley
Senate Health Committee
Commissioners’ Court
Howell Lumber Co
Holland Dining Room
John Young Land CO
Sandifer’s Grocery
A. B. Sandifer
Holland Hotel
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