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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1923
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche notes the West Texas Tech locating committee touring options around Alpine seeking a home for the school. The paper expresses hopeful support for a western location and welcomes the Brady Sentinel to its exchange table as a community focused paper.
The report condemns the Alpine region air as polluted though no nocturnal mosquito serenades are reported. It notes a few flies may be present in Alpine but otherwise air quality concerns are raised without detailing sources or impacts.
Dam project at Ranger Canyon secures a few deep water holes stocked with game fish. Alpine nearby could attract visitors with its cool air and scenic views, adding appeal for tourism.
Return of Gevn Nelf signals likely moves by the State Board of Education to compel recognition of new contracts by State Supt Marrs. Court action or federal rulings may follow as the issue proceeds. An article urges flies as disease vectors and calls for public health vigilance.
A Texas tourist party traveling in four autos urged enhancements for traveler camps. They praised the best camp found, and recommended a shower bath screened room and cooking convenience for future improvements. They also suggested adding such facilities for the comfort of travelers when they return home.
The last Legislature submitted a constitutional amendment that was faulty and meaningless in parts. The publishing by the Department of State in Austin bungled the process, and delays as a result proved costly. The piece suggests voters would have needed a later amendment to fix it.
Attorney Dickens challenges the Texas dry amendment process arguing constitutional irregularities may exempt a tenant from prohibition laws. The piece predicts the Supreme Court will align with University of Texas scholars that three months publication is directory and the amendment was properly adopted.
A fragmented Fort Worth discussion details the Texas Klan organization in concealment with masked members and punitive methods. Observers note secrecy and authoritarian features, questioning whether the movement could have formed under open oversight and predict limited success.
A Williamson County Sun and Pecos Enterprise exchange quotes warn of neighbors causing contention over seemingly harmless acts The Devil is felt to take pleasure when minds are distorted enough to sow strife instead of kindness, urging avoiding needless feuds.
The Chamber of Commerce fights for special summer round trip fares to Alpine and urges railways to recognize Texas climate as a development tool. Efforts to include these rates in May tariffs have stalled but hope remains for publication before next season. The Orient line offers ten day stop over in San Angelo. Also listing rooms for rent by Mrs. W. W. Jenkins.
Kermit Allen son of Mrs Givens of community wins multiple events at Carlsbad New Mexico water carnival July 3 4 5 including firsts in 50 yard dash half mile race 10 yard dash one mile swim and relay races with top placements in diving events and spectacular dive.
Livestock agent Hargroves reports two oil tests planned near Owego Station in Pecos county. Alpine reports say the Stockton well opened recently was dry and cemented over a hundred feet, with state involvement. Ne gro Creek well on the Gage ranch near Marathon may be opened after two years idle.
The Food and Drug Division of the State Health Department plans a visit to Alpine Texas to meet citizens and offer assistance in improving food conditions and public health. Director W. W. Battle expects arrival Tuesday or Wednesday of the following week.
Mrs A A Newell led a district Eastern Star school in Sanderson with visitors Mrs FE A Waldron and Mr and Mrs D N Scott. M L Hopson on court duty in Fort Davis. Mitchell Gillett Clearance Sale closes Saturday. real estate ad for 14 lots at a bargain. Local ad urges buying home goods to support schools and charities. Weather notes say rains greened pastures but heat burns grass. Alpine enjoys cooler hours and fat cattle. Rotary emphasizes service over social or commercial aims with the motto He Profits Most Who Serves Best.
The bank reports assets total 251 220 40 with loans and discounts 227 168 15 and deposits 144 801 63 including notes and bills rediscounted. Liabilities show capital 30 000 00 surplus 40 000 00 and undivided profits 6 1877 with bills payable 36 400 00 and cash 12 334 95. Notary confirms the sworn statement dated July 7 1923.
Amos Watts has filed for probate of the will of J M Watts in Brewster County Court. The notice requires publication for 10 days and announces a hearing at the Alpine courthouse on the first Monday of August 1923 for letters testamentary. Interested parties may appear to contest the application.
The Social Meeting of the Methodist Missionary Society met June 10 at Mrs English’s home. Mrs Geo W Baines Jr led with help from Mesdames Derrick Hennett Ray Hays. Topic was The Whole Church as a Missionary Church. Guests included Mrs W H Cardwell Maria and Mesdames Kimball Walker Skevington and Miss Sarah Stroud.
The State of Texas in Tarrant County issues a publication citation in Brewster County for service by publication. The August term of 1923 is noted, directing sheriffs or constables to publish the citation in a newspaper within Brewster County.
District Court in Fort Worth required H O Spangler and co defendants to appear on the first Monday in August 1923 to answer Guieon Gregg's petition. The suit seeks debt recovery on a $1340 promissory note with 8 percent interest and 10 percent attorney fees, tied to land parcels in Brewster County and a lien on Section 40 related parcels. Gregg seeks possession of lands except Section 40, lien foreclosure, and related relief.
G. S Williams Clerk of the District Court in Fort Worth signs the official seal notice for the Tarrant County Texas court. Dated June 1923 the document bears the deputy D. T. Swint signature and court seal.
Sheriff FE Townsend announces an alias execution sale from First State Bank of Sterling City against J W Potter and M E Potter. On August 7 1923 at Alpine Texas court house door, 10 am to 4 pm, cash sale of six 640 acre surveys totaling 5120 acres in the T J Roberts pasture. Property located 75 miles south of Alpine Brewster County.
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