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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
3
Local items report assorted visits, travels, and small events in Alpine Marfa and Brewster County. Mentions include Braden builds cement, Mrs Frazier visiting Tyler, W B Mitchell in the city, and many residents' comings and goings to nearby towns and events.
Rev. Clarence S. McClellan Jr presides at Saint James Episcopal Church with a Sunday School each Sunday at 10 The Gillett Presbyterian Church hosts an evening service Sundays at 7 with a song service and sermon by the rector next Monday's topic What is Your Life Instructions on The Episcopal Church are cordially extended to attendees
Milton White son of Mr and Mrs W F White died Friday morning at 2 3 4 25 at the family home in Spine Vast after a brief illness. Funeral is set for Sunday afternoon at the church with Mayors, Sunday school, and classmates among mourners. the family and friends extend sympathy.
A brief religious item records a Sunday service invitation with the phrase Let us go into the house of the Lord from Psalm 122 and notes the date February 2. The fragment emphasizes worship location and a call to attend church.
In the absence of the called, call to attend at 10 a m for services next Sunday. Cordial invitation extended by H J Reemtsen.
The Baptist Church schedule lists services at 9:48 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. with preaching by Ham and a theme centered on "The Inf" and "Why To Jong to the Church." W. P. Ray leads a 6:48 program about How I Can Best Invest My Life.
Mrs Minnie McCutchen wife of J D McCutchen died Wednesday morning after several days illness. Funeral services are held today. She leaves her husband three small children a father and other relatives a large circle of sympathizing friends mourn with the family.
State Highway License notice covers automobiles and motorcycles for 1919 and chauffeur line. For sale three tour house lumber cost 283. Immediate sale accepted in cash. Names include Mrs M M McFarland Tyler Marathon trip for week. Mr and Mrs J F van Hargus ranch owners and other citizens mentioned. Mr and Mrs C O Kaw returned from Aw where he taught electrical work at University department.
Alpine residents heard a program by EX ARMY men and a church speaker on Army life and religion. Martina Haver, a pioneer citizen from Army Camps, spoke with her husband about their era and the responsibility of soldiers. Ray Camp, chaplain from Camp Travis, discussed service members and faith, stressing the church’s role as troops return from training.
Alpine mourns McCallum a longtime community supporter born in North Carolina who served in the Civil War era and advocated good roads. A former Star Theatre proprietor he contributed to civic welfare and philanthropy. Federal services were conducted by Rev. Reen lay his exams all to a better life.
Aviation enthusiasts arrive in Alpine for refueling and a Sunday service at Saint James Episcopal Church. Rev Medellan leads parishioners as pilots and locals discuss flight safety and donations to the church. Community members gather after landing to share news and feed the fuel needs of visiting aviators.
Jake Hargus of Marathon has been discharged and returned home. Graham McDonnell came home Wednesday after receiving discharge and wearing a foreign strip. Brewster and Buttery are noted in training and charges. Ips arrived home from Tuesday and a correspondent describes experiences and expectations of shore leave and return to the States.
The notice invites readers to Coastal hour services at the Christian Church with U.S. Netterville serving as minister. Verbal welcome extended to attendees.
A terse item notes James H Walker serving as a lay pastor or organizer at a Methodist Church event. The fragmentary notice indicates church members attend services and maintain routine duties under Walker’s leadership.
The Christian Endeavor group meets Sunday at the Methodist church at 4 pm. The gathering invites all members to attend and participate in activities and discussion.
An underground work plan aims to improve a studio with preparations for new pictures. The creator notes that proper conditions and time are needed to ensure the best results, citing necessary steps and a cautious approach to avoid flaws.
Newsom returned to Alpine last week to address a man’s troubles. Borderland Auto Co. presents Jed Parts line as a complete hand line.
Alpine residents including many children watched three De Havilland planes fly at about 7500 feet on Saturday afternoon. A large aircraft had to land near Langtry on Sunday evening as others visited the area. The piece recalls Alpine’s first air sighting since 1912 when Rodgers the Firefly flew over. Mentions cement work by B. E. Braden and a prompt to subscribe to the Home paper.
We express gratitude to friends for kindness during our bereavement. May God bless every one of you. From Mr. and Mrs. W. F. White and family.
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