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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
2
Victor O Smith, a Sul Ross Del Rio teacher, was seen with friends after a train incident. He appeared shaken but in good spirits and planned to head to El Vass to oversee matters and visit wounded companions.
For County and District Clerk John D Young Hi Lease re election J N McDonnell For County Treasurer M T Chastian re election For County Assessor JW Phelps re election For Commissioner Precinct 1 Clarence Hord re election Precinct 2 I L Fletcher re election Precinct 4 W Cartledge Constable Precinct 1 2 Herbert Jh Purfut Jor Hord rewster First District with Colle fice at Austin Notice to the public Alpine merchants have decided to take Saturday July 3rd as a holiday so you will take
The Alpine Light and Ice Company notes its long standing electric and ice service in the town and announces it is awaiting a 250 horsepower engine to further improve operations and reliability.
Walter F. Jones announces his candidacy for re election to the 17th District. He outlines long service as representative, law practice since 1914, prior public roles, and wartime service with the Draft Board. Jones cites his role in securing rural school funds and a large special session appropriation, aiming for two more years in office.
Alpine will receive a city sewer system within forty five days with pipe tests planned. Kroeger Hayner Company of San Antonio has the contract, and T H Lee will supervise the project. A M Matershaugh arrives to survey as Bartlett and Ranny design the disposal plant near Kokernot North of the line.
The message announces dates for teachers examinations across county seats this year due to certificate shortages. Examinations occur July 2 3 August 16 20 August 27 28 September 3 4 October 1 2 November 5 6 December 34, with August 16 20 limited to recognized normals.
Nashville Tenn The Methodist group plans to send workers to the Holy Land to establish itinerant missions. Five more will follow in weeks printing tracts in native dialects and distributing through an arrangement with a coordinating body.
Church notices report increased Sunday attendance with prayers for continued growth. Services include regular Communion, evening worship, patriotic observances, and special music led by pastors J T Walker and W Pe Ray, with readings by Mary Austin. Parishioners urged to attend all day events and patriotic program.
City of Alpine Texas announces a meeting of the board of equalization on July 6 1920 at the offices in the city to fix valuations for taxation. Flora L Daugher, secretary, signs the notice dated June 23 1920.
Fragmented ad text touts Brunswick tires since 1845 claiming superior standards and performance. It promises longer life and supreme satisfaction, urging readers to choose these tires for better motor performance.
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