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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1948
Page
8
A newspaper series urges laws to curb pedestrian deaths through the three E's of safety. It outlines crosswalk definitions, sidewalks, walking rules in roadways, night lighting, and right of way at intersections to reduce collisions with vehicles.
Rotary Ann Bonnie Newell reported on Alpine public library status at the meeting. The library has moved from its first location and is now in a small brick building behind the jail. Donations from lumber to lighting and tables came from various sources with Sul Ross and Alpine school libraries aiding access to books. Visiting Rotarians G. R. Thomason and Champ Callihan attended, along with J. B. Starnes and his brother Jerry and Bonnie Newell.
Observations from Sul Ross Weather Bureau show daily high and low temperatures for July 2 through July 8 with precipitation .09 on July 3 and readings through 8 a m July 8. A stray proverb about trust appears at the end.
Announcement details upcoming camp led by Mrs. Owen with counsellors Mesdames Hammond Dumas Pullin Barrow Kee Smith Edwards Hickman Music by Mrs. Glenn Davis and transport chief Mrs. Breshears Camp staff trained by Miss Betty Donahue Scout office. Texas Ranger donation aids Troop 9 building fund. Malf donor funds allocated to Troop 9 leadership and fund. See you next week at camp.
Flora Bell Godfrey expresses gratitude to Alpine residents for the cards and gifts given for Virginia's birth, calling it one of her happiest moments.
Joe Moss Jr and Fred Dumas, Alpine High School graduates from last May, enlisted in the Navy and reported to San Diego for basic training this week.
The Avalanche prints cash in advance political notices listing candidates for the July 24 1948 Democratic primary. Names cover Representative districts 16 and 87 State Senator 29 County Judge Sheriff Assessor Clerk County Attorney Treasurer and multiple county commissioner and justice seats with several incumbents noted as re election.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning service at 11 at The Churches. Training Union 7 p m Evening service 6 p m Midweek prayer 8 Wednesday Senior choir Thursday 7 30. Frank C Dutton pastor. Catholic Masses Sunday 7 30 9 and 10 30 Weekday 7 Evening worship 7 Father Roman pastor 9 45 Bible school 10 50 Lord s Supper 6 30 Youths meeting 7 30 Evening worship John E Pickering minister You are invited to worship with us.
At 6 30 p m the Methodist Youth Fellowship hosts Asbury life groups for high school Joyful Junior for grade school Wesley for college plus junior and youth choir practices. Evening service follows at 7 30 p m. Pastor Aust in Dillon presides.
Pastor I C Dunbar invites the public to Sunday Bible school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Services continue with an evangelistic service at 7 45 p m on Sunday and a midweek prayer meeting at 7 45 p m on Wednesday.
Presbyterian church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Nursery for children offered. Junior choir directed by W. C. Friesen meets Wednesdays at 6 30 p.m. Chancel choir rehearses Wednesdays at 7 30 p.m.
Grenn F. Davis, director, announces special evening services. Fred S. Rogers serves as minister.
KVLF Alpine will shift its broadcast frequency from 1490 to 1240 on Monday. Final FCC approval was received July 12, and consultant engineer E L Gempets supervised the installation with tests completed last week.
The Mutual and Cactus networks will honor KVLF with a salute on Monday. A weatherproof zipper bag now protects Navy aircraft during brief periods of use when in operation.
The Lesson-Sermon for July 1 highlights John 4 23 as the Golden Text about true worship in spirit and truth. It cites I Peter 5 2 4 urging shepherds to serve willingly and promises a crown of glory. Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy is quoted urging cross bearing healing and preaching Christ to bring the millennium.
Bible classes and services held at St James Episcopal Church with morning worship at 10 50 a m Young people gathering at 7 p m Evening service at 8 p m Wednesday Women s Bible class at 3 p m Prayer meeting at 7 p m Holy Communion at 8 a m Church school at 10 a m Morning prayer and sermon at 1 a m Holy Communion at 11 a m on first Sunday each month without a sermon
The timetable lists church activities with a 9 45 a m church school session and a 10 50 a m morning worship service on the same day.
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