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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1923
Page
5
Alpine residents and visitors noted include Henry Fletcher from Maria Walter Graham from Tidley Texas Beau McCutcheon from Davis County James Nichols family visiting last Thursday Local ads promote farming land rentals and dairy goods Community notes mention Sul Ross students and church events with several local names and addresses.
On Tuesday A A Murray sold his herd of 250 Hereford cattle and leased the Murray ranch for five years to Vernon McIntyre. Murray keeps a room on the ranch then departs to Lovelady Texas for a family reunion of five brothers and one sister. McIntyre, a Brewster County stockman, adds the Murray ranch to his growing holdings. Calves numbered 160 were delivered with the herd.
Mr. W J McIntyre of Marathon has let a contract for a modern brick veneer bungalow on Normal Hill. Alamo Lumber Co. supplies the material and W A Oatman handles the building contract. H J Hord makes improvements to the Lackey business building, lowers awnings, remodels offices, and drills a well for building water.
Mayor B F Berkeley says McSpadden Bros progress on the city well at the base of the reservoir site on the hill is strong. No water distribution equipment will be bought for the business district until the well is completed and the supply is determined.
Miss Mary Ethel Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs B P Anderson and Milton C Trice of Fabens were married Monday at the bride’s home at 9 am. Rev H M Smith officiated. The couple will reside in El Paso where Trice works with the U S Reclamation Service. Only close family attended with out of town guests Mrs A E Babcock and son Clarence V.
The Methodist Church outlines a full Sunday with 9:45 a m Sunday School led by T A Beard 10:55 a m Preaching on From the Earthly to the Heavenly and a vocal solo by Emma Lee Williams The Juniors meet at 2:30 led by Georgia Lee Smither and Miss Fanny May The 8:00 p m League features an address by W J Smith and a sermon on Elijahs Victory at Carmel with music The Teacher Training Class studies The Pupil chapters 9 and 10 with induction by Rev H M Smith all concluding by 9:15 p m on Wednesday at 8:15 p m.
El Centro oilman E E Forrester, famed as Texas Joe from Barbara Worth, returns to aid Brewster Oil Corporation. He reports the well deeper than planned, has reached hard rock, and plans to buy another lease as casing will be set.
The program lists speakers and topics for a B Y P U gathering led by Gladys Peters. Sections include Paul and James teachings by Mrs Utley and the doctrine and reconciliation of faith and works presented by Nadine Harding Homer Springfield Effie Thomas Eva Mae Green Nina Ford and Winifred Terrell with practical points.
Wood Jim and Howard Reynolds of Sierra Blanca visited their grandmother Mrs James Darling this week. Mr and Mrs V R Neblett and children V R Jr and Sam of Sweetwater visit Mrs Nebletts sister Mrs M L Turney. Miss Elizabeth Fennell of Marfa enters Sul Ross College domiciled with Mr and Mrs W W Jenkins. Special Occupation Tax Agent Mr Bagby from the State Comptroller's office at Austin visited regarding occupation tax payments and found everything in good shape.
An Alpine Drug Store ad markets Lavoptic eye wash for healthy sparkling eyes. It offers a free eye cup and urges girls to avoid red strained or dark-ringed eyes with camphor witch hazel mix.
A delightful afternoon of bridge hosted by Mrs Berta Ferris at Mrs Mary Garnett's home. Guests included Miss Pennington and others from Gonzales Berkeley Marathon and Alpine, with high score by Miss Minerva Jones and top member honor going to Mrs Clay Holland.
A brief notice from Gomer Reese of Alpine Texas states ongoing interest in Brewster oil fields present and future prospects. Mailing address available for $1.00. Dated December 28, 1921.
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