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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
3
A compilation of notices and small items from local residents: visits, housing ads, job postings, lost and found, sales offerings, upcoming events, and personal announcements across Marfa, Fabens, Shafter, and nearby towns. Includes editorials and small ads.
William Wade Hinshaw's Company brings Mozart's comic opera The Impresario to Mojave Theatre Alpine Texas on February 7 at 8 15. Henri Scott sings the Impresario with Emanuel Schickaneder’s era noted cast including Havel Huntingdon Harold Hansen Lettyce Howell and Francis Tyler in a lavish period production with strong staging and lighting.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Palmer hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Mrs. Frank James who is visiting from Oklahoma for the winter. Guests included Mrs. James, Mr. and Mrs. David Pool, and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Preddy of Marfa, plus Mr. Brian Montague, Mr. Tom Palmer, and the Palmers.
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson announces the formation of a state Livestock Sanitary Commission with members Leo Callan San Antonio Caesar Kleberg Kingsville and Dr E F Jarrell Smith County Callan is expected to be chairman The senate must confirm the appointments.
Trees increase property value and protect homes from heat and cold winds. They purify the air by emitting oxygen and enhance the home setting. The Civic League urges planting as a goal to beautify the town, attract visitors, and encourage residency.
The Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Texas and deputies announce a school of instruction at the Masonic Hall in Alpine starting Friday 9:00 a.m. February 6. Visiting members welcome with a reception at the hall Thursday February 5 at 8:00 p.m. Florence Lacey W M Violet L Newell Secretary.
Brother Millican of El Paso visited the chapel last Friday morning sang several songs and shared a Negro story. Brother Bowles introduced him and spoke briefly. The school pursues fire prevention and health topics with wide interest as grades form shinney teams.
The Highland Hereford Association annual meeting in Marfa adjourned without officer elections. The election was postponed 30 days. Attendee from this place was Mr. W A Daugherty.
The Civic League of Alpine presses sanitation in its educational drive on public eating houses and ice cream handling. It cites Texas SB No. 16 and proposed local ordinances, detailing strict cleanliness rules for restaurants, hotels, and ice cream practices.
City issues 1925 dog license tags for male dogs at two dollars and females three dollars at the City Office. Unlicensed dogs may be taken up by the Pound Master. Dogs with 1924 tags must obtain 1925 tags by March 1. City Secretary W A Daugherty signed.
The Baptist W M U met with Mrs H E Allen on Thursday Jan 22 with Bro Millican leading prayer. Eighteen ladies attended the program led by Mrs C Bowles and a hostess salad course followed. A quarterly meeting at Marfa is set for Jan 29. Next meeting Feb 5 at the church.
Mrs Clarence Ellison returned Saturday from Sanderson. Jim Casner and Russell Clark visited from Alpine to demonstrate a Buick car. Alpine visitors W D Measday called on Saturday. Bob Evans from Marfa and Bob Serna on business to El Paso. Combs also traveled to El Paso. Mrs W P Brown returned from Portsmouth Massachusetts to tend a sick mother. Methodist Missionary Society meeting hosted by Mrs Feron Ritchey with program led by Mrs O M Shaw. Zeb Decie and family from Alpine spent Sunday on the Decie ranch. Rev and Mrs White returned from Sanderson after a week at the church. Gus Jones and family and Mrs Stewart Blair arrived after a California stay. John Marshall hurried to Marfa and Alpine. R A Serna sold five calves to Washburn and Condom of Los Angeles. Wm Serna & Sons sold seven carloads of cattle to R A Serna. W N Gourley and Brian Montague visited Marathon Wednesday.
Mr. J. J. Hill of the Hinson Garage is named captain in the Officers Reserve Corps by President Coolidge. Alpine citizens listed include Lieut. Col. John Perkins Maj. M. L. Turney Capt. T. B. Davis Capt. J. J. Hill 2nd Lieut. J. W. Gillett 2nd Lieut. M. L. Hopson 2nd Lieut. C. Bowles 2nd Lieut. H. E. Allen 2nd Lieut. M. C. Boatright 2nd Lieut. Willard White 2nd Lieut. George Achterberg 2nd Lieut. W. B. Connell 2nd Lieut. Stanley Casner 2nd Lieut. Felix McGaughey. Perkins calls all Reserve officers to meet at the Holland Hotel Tuesday at 12 30 for forming a Reserve Officers Association and monthly lunch plans.
The state commands publication for ten weeks in a general newspaper in Brewster County. A. B. Weaver filed for probate of J. T. Weaver a will and for administration with will annexed. J. Bird is named administrator. Hearing set for February 16, 1925 at Alpine courthouse. interested parties may appear to contest. Court clerk W. H. Leal signs the writ.
A double shipment of No. 6 Blue Seal Envelopes is offered at two dollars per thousand, one supplier notes. The message references strong demand and a supplier price break to move the bulk order.
Citizens are urged to attend a courthouse gathering Friday at 3 30 p m to discuss State penitentiary issues. The program will study specific recommendations from the prison committee authorized by the 38th Legislature.
The topic for the 1 o'clock service next Sunday asks has Christianity vindicated itself as critical magazine pieces on religion are discussed. A 7:30 Sunday evening session titled The renewed Heart invites participation to help hearts, with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and room for all.
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