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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1933
Page
2
Local Alpine society pages report missionary meetings, social hosts, and club activities at the Study Club and Marathon Study Club. Officials, residents, and visitors attend gatherings, with reports on Red Cross welfare, school lectures, and park and club house improvements.
Abilene Morning News reports the First Cavalry units will be transferred from Fort B A Russell at Marfa to Carige Kaos, Ky, to be reorganized and mechanized. The move prompts concerns about local business impact and state tax burdens as towns lose patronage and the federal decision faces Texas lawmakers.
The article cites Public Service Rows of Kansas City blaming high government spending for keeping one fifth of national income to cover waste. It argues the burden falls on every person and raises living costs, linking waste to reduced business and employment. It also comments on opinions about the Italian dictator.
Martin L Hopson born February 21 1896 in Comanche County Texas moved to Roby Fisher County. He graduated high school at Roby attended Simmons University Abilene until war. Enlisted July 23 1917 in 111th Engineers with promotions to second lieutenant and artillery instructor. Served Camp Bowie Fort Worth Taylor Kentucky Camp Jackson then France, Armistice signed. Postwar taught school Alpine 1920 helped organize Woods Abstract Co, president. Married with two sons.
Misses Vad Mae and Orene Rob rts daughters of Mr and Mrs M Roberts were hosts to a party at the clubhouse Friday evening with favors and elephants containing fortunes adding merriment. Forty two was enjoyed then refreshments were served to Jeanne Martin Josephine Roberts Virginia Young Travis Stewart Benton Shackelford Lyda Retle McGonagill Jim and Philip Worthington Chas Shely Harvey Parker Jack Yarbro and Aldean Putman Mrs Earl Fallis and daughter Rarline of Marfa spent last week here at the home of her moth
The discussion on The Relation of Food to Health featured a health grading activity and personal health scores for adults. A member was measured, a light contest occurred, and plans were set for standard weight goals and future diets. The next meeting on Thursday January 26 will focus on Selecting Food to Meet Body Needs. Report highlights women’s call to join in health pursuit.
Cardul is lauded as a remedy learned from mothers, with many women crediting their mothers for suggesting the medicine to relieve common womanly ailments. The ad claims pharmacists widely praise Cardul for helping weak and run-down women.
An OCR fragment advertises Purina feed value with claims of more eggs per dollar. Mentions Alpine Lumber Co Haw Dept and T A Beard Feed Store with a phone number, but details are garbled and incomplete. The readable parts indicate a rural hardware and feed retail promotion.
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