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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1924
Page
2
A reflective passage critiques the lack of true religious zeal among many and the tendency to judge others for faith while noting personal shortcomings. The speaker warns against false piety and urges sincere devotion.
A report claims the Ku Klux Klan is attempting to organize here with meetings by sympathetic members. Call is made for lasting community peace and unity amid widespread Texas and national Klan activity.
The Austin American surveys a reputed Klansmen slate listing Robert eon for governor Edwards for lieutenant governor Ward of Corpus Christi for attorney general Ware of Hillboro for chief justice Sparkman of Texas for Commissioner of Agriculture and names Weaver Nabowis and Splawn for railroad commissioners. The piece notes some men may not be Klansmen, especially several railroad commission candidates.
Williamson and Travis counties favor Dan Moody a young district attorney with a record against bootleggers and perjury and for law enforcement He is described as honest abstinent and a strong supporter of women’s suffrage and prohibition Moody is depicted as a Christian gentleman aged about thirty one and a likely Governor contender
A campaign note declares Dan Moody as ideal for Texas Attorney General. It frames Moody as a fine lawyer fearless officer and a gentleman, urging voters to support his installation in January and to view it as a strong legal leadership choice.
Bevels Charles Gibbs of Midland was in the Big Bend area Friday and Saturday campaigning for Chief Justice of the Court of Civil Appeals. He touts a 50 percent cut in district court expenses and aims to expedite appellate business while reducing taxpayers' costs. Gibbs is praised for a refined, honest demeanor and a savvy combination of public service and private success as a "cowboy" judge with white face cattle.
A gentleman’s handbag found between Alpine and Port Stockton contains one or two changes of men’s clothes. Pinder will deliver to the Avalanche office for owner in Coleman Texas and offer a suitable reward. Date 28 10 21.
The Texas Out took argues against replacing the county school superintendent election with a county school board appointment. It recalls 1900 views favoring local selection and professional training, notes current boards may mirror politics, and questions funding splits between city, independent districts, and rural schools.
The speaker emphasizes trust in people, notes growing distrust of appointive power, and suggests starting with a county school board. They remark the nation might have fared better with a modified Single Tax of an Increment Tax.
Candidate J E Binkley seeks the Texas land commissioner post pledging rotation in office, strict law enforcement, fiscal restraint, and faithful public service. He emphasizes education, religion, and government by the people with economy, accountability, and adherence to lawful processes.
The article argues for extensive park development across Texas and notes East Texas lacks sustained community effort. It praises park as a town gathering place and links local pride to park maintenance while highlighting bad roads and weak cooperation as barriers to keeping youth at home.
Mr. T. G. Harris writes from Leisureland near Mullen Texas praising Alpine people and The Avalanche. The Harris ranch carries the Leisureland name and the note questions whether the term marks a new poem or a finisher’s add on to his West Texas holdings.
On Saturday evening July 12 Miss Eleanor Allison hosted the T. O. D's slumber party. The girls went to the theatre then returned to Miss Allison's for watermelons and fruit. Attending were Scottie Kelly Blanche Cotter Eddie Goodwin Lena Derrick Audrey McSpadden Agnes Newell and Eleanor Allison.
A brief notice highlights Uvalde Potato Chips being sold fresh and crisp at A B Sandifer's and Alpine Mercantile Company with price range 32 to 39 cents.
Sunday services include 8:30 Holy Mass with Benediction in English and 10:00 Mass and sermon in Spanish. Catechistical instruction at 3:00, 7:30 Rosary in Spanish, an 8:30 p.m. moving picture, and daily masses at 7:00 a.m. with Spanish Bible readings.
Mrs A J Hamilton hosted the T E L Class of First Baptist on Friday 3 to 5 pm. Officers elected for the coming year include Lucille Adams president Lem Taylor first vice president J M Pouncey second vice president Ella Maxwell third vice president P M Penrod secretary M I Slover treasurer L E Armer reporter The peanut system was adopted and a unique contest with M H Hargus winning first prize was enjoyed A salad course followed. Members present and visitors noted.
Last week Randy Kitchen organized a golf tournament dividing players into three classes with three prizes for high scores. Class one and two incurred handicaps to class three while class one supported class two. George Raines led with 79, Jimmie Keefer followed at 80, Pritz Weyerts at 81, all from class one. Wednesday Pal Ace Pharmacy hosted a separate event with eight players in classes one and three and twenty in class two.
The proposed amendment to Texas Section 51 of Article 3 would authorize pensions for Confederate soldiers sailors and widows who resided in Texas before 1910. It creates a seven cent ad valorem tax for pensions and allows the Legislature to set and reduce rates, with a November 1924 election order and a $5000 appropriation for publication and election costs.
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