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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1926
Page
2
Local post office entry shows second class matter status for Alpine Texas with a listing of management roles including advertising and general manager references dated March 3, 4879, indicating archival filing.
The piece notes a growing field of candidates for upcoming July primaries and urges voters to pay poll taxes now to be prepared to vote. It stresses momentum in the campaign and encourages supporting preferred candidates as the slate firms up.
Brewster county citizens serving as jurors in the federal court session at El Paso include Joe Parker Hovey Jim Nichols Hovey G H Yates Jack Crow Clay Holland Wells McIntyre A H Fale cher John Gillett all of Alpine Ben Taylor Punch Roberts and Le .
The Avalanche announces candidates for Democratic primaries on July 24 1926. J. A. Anderson, Clark Ave, Precinct 3, Zona Porche are named.
A Bible study session at the church drew a large crowd with attendees hearing about the ark of the covenant as a type of Christ. The discussion touched on the connection with the test and a note invites everyone to attend next Wednesday from 3 30 to 4 20.
Marfa Tex Jan 26 at the monthly Marfa Chamber of Commerce meeting officers were elected for the year President W W Bogel first vice president H L Hord second vice president John Humphris. Directors named include W C Myrtle J M Rowson Stanley Casner H A Cofield M Crowson T Cords W P Murphy W J Yates Rownds and Hans Brian.
Alpine resident Dave Pearce announces his bid for county commissioner precinct two subject to Democratic primaries July 24. Pearce notes three years with the Highway Department and road maintenance work, and states familiarity with county duties from previous service.
Phin declares the partnerhip Grady and William dissolved and notes the firm GN GRADDY. The text references court rooms and jurors facing fog or smoke, implying concerns over conditions and possible effects on jurors.
A fragment from the Lubbock Avalanche quotes a speaker arguing that a person accustomed to smoking may better use the staff than a non smoker who tries to inhale and fails. The note emphasizes a sick furor and the paradox of addiction aiding behavior.
Local notes list visitors and travelers from Alpine Fort Davis Borilla Kennedy Chancellors and Colorado City including Miss Minnie Ziddler and Walter Gradt of Hovey Mercantile. A Packard Tailored Shirts ad promises easy work with weekly earnings of 50 to 75 dollars and free samples from Packard Manufacturing Co Chicago.
A Marfa Masonry event saw a degree team from the local Royal Arch Chapter assist in centering the council degrees at the Marta lode. Grand officers praised Alpine lodge for its high reputation and wide York Rite presence. Attendees named include John Perkins, Gilley, Mere Allen, A. A. Newell Lange, A. B. Sandifer, F. E. Wey, W. Haines, Leo Howell.
Public notice for dissolution of marriage between Bea Rice Moseley and M Moseley. Suit filed January 19 1926 in District Court at Alpine with return day February 15 1926. Court clerk Mamie Lease issues citation by weekly publication for four weeks.
A fragment from American Legion Weekly notes an amateur show in Sioux City with performers like Alass attempting a French ditty and a Kansan woman skilled at makeup whose verse is rejected by an editor. The item mentions RL Holmes and a Town State Swin erean opening theater department with strong remarks about Holloway as a writer.
District Attorney Joe G Montague of Ft Stockton traveled through Alpine Sunday to Marfa for the opening of district court. Judge C R Sutton presided as the term convened Monday. The grand jury was organized and began work while the petit jury was summoned for the following week. The docket for the term was reported to be light.
C R Granberry, Engineer of the Automobile Headlight Division, warns motorists to act now for 1926 vehicle registrations. Delays risk huge lines at test stations and tax offices. January 1 is the final day for registration fee payments. delinquent drivers face a 26 percent penalty.
The Presbyterian Church announces services at 11 o clock on Sunday and invites all to attend. The Sunday school meets at 10 a m with minister A McMillan welcoming attendees and stressing the benefit to happiness and usefulness in the week ahead.
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