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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1925
Page
3
Alpine residents and visitors fill the scene with car and tire ads, medical trips, travels, and round up events. Mentions include Murray's Garage and Palace Pharmacy serving the rodeo crowds, Miss Landry Smith visiting from Colorado, and Rev J W Chisholm's family news.
The Woman's Missionary Society and Women's Council of the Alpine Presbyterian Church hosted the Marathon Missionary Society on Tuesday last. A vivid program on The Philippines was presented by Mrs. D. Wood, a former teacher in the islands, enhancing the appeal with firsthand insight. Refreshments followed on the lawn.
A brief editorial remark notes a perceived distinction between men and women with one proposing and the other opposing. The line frames gendered behavior as a social contrast.
The All-College Special hosts a Friday evening dance at the Woman's Gymnasium from 8:30 to 12 with a balloon theme and the Torrid Three led by Pud Inman. Rev. Charles Reign Scoville delivers a Garfield life talk and inspires students, while Mrs. Scoville and Prof. Mody C. Boatright address Frost’s life and works.
The Sul Ross faculty and student body voted in chapel to praise the people of Alpine Fort Davis and Marfa for their hospitality shown during a June 22 visit. The day featured a scenic drive a cottonwood barbecue and receptions at Berkeley Hall the Community House in Marfa and other events, described as uniquely West Texas and memorable for its friendliness and generous hosting.
A note states the business has been working in the grease since 1909 marking Murray's Garage as a longstanding auto shop. The fragment suggests a retirement or end of era for the shop.
Freshmen Class picnic held at Tippit Ranch Saturday with Mr Gilley as chaperone. Sub College class dined at Fern Canyon the same day with Mr and Mrs Allen acting as chaperons.
Miss Myrtle Boatright of Abilene, sister of Professor Mody C. Boatright, has joined Sul Ross for the summer in the administrative department. Miss Anna Lee Adams temporarily withdraws from school for an appendectomy and will re-enter at the start of the second term. Mr G A Sachse of Fort Stockton visited his daughter Miss Emma Marie a Sul Ross student on Wednesday. Miss Aileen Smith of Merizon Texas visits Miss Dorothy Craven in Alpine. The Midland Booster Club held a sunrise breakfast at Lovers Tree on College Hill Saturday.
Sul Ross Lobo football team schedules a game with Texas Tech at San Angelo on October 31. The event, promoted by the San Angelo Fair Association, is expected to attract the biggest Western district crowd and close the fair at the Fair Grounds. A large Sul Ross and Alpine delegation will travel to San Angelo.
An advertisement touts Davis Mountain Sanatorium stock as a safe investment promising ten percent return after the first year and up to twenty five percent later. It appeals to moderate means, offers one hundred dollar shares, and allows four down with remaining balance in a year.
On June 19 at 10.0. FF hall Mrs Lillian Mellain Martin received a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Minnie Risers Mrs M Lk Hopson and Miss Jennie Burkelew for Alpine Rebekkah Lodge members and guests A large pink and green gift basket was presented and refreshments served to about twenty guests. Five room house for sale Taquire Avalanche 21% lots water close in with dandy orchard.
Unseasonal showers swept Alpite on Wednesday afternoon with brief sun still visible throughout. About an inch of rain fell in town, with heavier precipitation reported at the outskirts, lasting an hour or more.
Beautiful wedding notices printed with Old English type and plain paneling. Invitations include outside and inside envelopes and a refined finish.
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