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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1927
Page
7
Local correspondent announces the Avalanche paper subscription drive and community reporting contact. Mrs Earl Clann seeks news tips and personal items for the community page, asking residents to reach the local Avalanche representative for subscriptions.
The El Paso rifle team returned from Austin after winning four of the state offerings for best rifle share. George T. Corning of El Paso took multiple cups including the Herb Berg and MeeNal cups and placed high in long range events. Corning, known as a former superintendent of the Gage Hotel project, earned top honors among local shooters.
Edwin Ellis Gholson born September 18 1910 in Avant Texas died June 21 1927 at Marathon Texas at 16 years 9 months 3 days after a fatal accident at a ranch near Sanderson He received private funeral services at home conducted by Reverend W T Rong of the Methodist Church and burial took place in Alpine Texas pallbearers listed include Alex McGowan Rattan Abiman Jake Moore and others Survivors include his mother Mrs A F Gholson one sister Mrs W J Ahline of Ballinger Texas and a brother Franklin with a large extended family attending the service and subsequent gatherings nearby The obituary includes poetry excerpts and notes on numerous visitors relatives and friends from Alpine Ballinger West of Texas and other Texas communities.
Ms Hichey welcomed the Monday Bridge Club for an afternoon at her home. Mrs Roy Stillwell won high score and Mrs Le F Buttril placed. Guests included Mrs Walter Skier of San Antonio, Mrs Wdomaneity from Edinburgh Texas, Mrs R A Loyd of Mission Texas, Mrs W Young and Mrs J A McGonasitt. Members present were Mrs F Buttettt RW, Arnold King KM Todd DW and Roy Stillwell.
Mrs Frank Wedin entertained guests for a bridge afternoon with potted plants and flowers in the wing room. High score went to Mrs Oliver Billingsly, low to Mrs R W Arnold. attendees included Mesdames Arnold Buttrill Jil Spalding Ritchey Me Younss Davi and Miss Lyda Belle Meo of vant am.
Mrs. W. W. Crawford acted as hostess for the Presbyterian Missionary Society gathering Tuesday. Mrs Kal Todd spoke on Philippine topics, ably discussed by Mrs. Young and Mrs. Worthing. Delicious refreshments were served.
The Methodist Society gathered for an afternoon program led by president Mrs H Hamilton. The topic The Churchs Part In Health Programs shaped the discussion with assistance from Mrs Carter and Mrs Ahi.
The Baptist Missionary Society held a combined business and social meeting Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Lewis Granger's home. Leader Mrs Allie Davis discussed Children and Missions and Bible questions from the New Testament were enjoyed. Attendees included Fort Stockton visitors Mr and Mrs Roy Stillwell and Mr and Mrs D W Cole.
Safety first report notes JF wiring inspected and fire hazards removed. Murphy Johnson of Anything Electrical at McMurey Plumbing Co. claims expertise with the Dest Jobs. Five night phone line listed as ata.
Twelve people formed a party that left Nore last Saturday for the Grand Canyon of the Mio Grande, returning Monday afternoon. The group included Mrs Caldwell and son John and two daughters Miles Mary and famine, of Freeport. cousin Miss Kennedy. seven Sul How students Mise Florence Kay Elizabeth Renfro Mabel Davie Georgia Holland Leota Holland Elvie Miller Adele Rouncee. Mary Caldwell and Miss Kennedy were also students at the police here. Most enjoyable trip was the scenery encountered along the journey.
Fragmentary notes mention Pot fied te Alpines and DeWly with references to Sage Sard and Intute plese in this vicinity. The unreadable text hints at a visit or event involving local figures and a magazine in a historic setting.
An advertisement proclaims the most completely equipped job office in the section with modern machinery and correct styles, offering streamlined hiring assistance and up to date facilities for job seekers.
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