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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1933
Page
3
Mrs Will Terry Jr entertained guests with a charming bridge breakfast on July 4. The morning featured a delicious spread available at nine o'clock and playful plate favors added lighthearted fun for attendees.
The event awarded a trophy for the high score to Mrs. Clay Holland with Anja Wilson second. Low score prize went to Mrs. Vernon McIntyre. Players included Burgess Y D McMurry Clay Holland Wells MeIntyre John Gillett 1H G Watson Cas Edwards Lee Kokernot Ernest Molrison Jett Oliver Edinburg Anja Wilson Mab McCool Vernon MeIntyre and Henry Pletcher.
A county commissioners meeting featured a delegation asking for a scenic road petition linking Madera canyon with the Davis Mountain State Park highway toward Reeves county. The petition, signed by local landowners, received endorsement. Committee members included Joe Kingston as chair, James Walter, and Charles Splitbirger.
In Reeves County a petition seeks action before the state highway department to obtain funds from a newly created federal road employment program in Texas for road work. The text notes local civic activity and mentions nearby canyon areas in the Davis Mountains, with other community items including church notes and a wild night at a courthouse dance.
Rain fell Friday to Sunday over the Davis Mountains, with a stronger downpour Friday afternoon and heavier rain Saturday evening, followed by a gentler, longer shower Sunday. Local showers covered much of the range, especially near the Davis Mountains, as CCC workers received their first payday and spent modestly on sodas, postcards, and similar comforts.
An affidavit notes Blask-Draught clears sluggish dull feelings after use for constipation. The report mentions Chico Mullan recovering from stab wounds and Mrs J C Johnson's death in Richmond Texas, with local families and ranch activity in Port Davis area.
A local exchange condemns and defends saloon era views in Alpine. Residents clash over drinking, street behavior, and safety now versus past. Citizens urge restraint and consider lessons for August 26.
A fragmented ad touts health renewal through strong courses twice weekly, claiming Nature benefits the body by purifying blood and aiding kidneys stomach and other organs. It lists low prices for 10 and 35 cent packages and hints at a gallery or ad space.
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