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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1926
Page
5
F. W. Cook from Presidio was in town on Tuesday announcing his recent venture and the establishment of a new publication called the Presidio Inter nnational Press.
President H W Morelock returns home Friday July 9 from the N E A meeting in Philadelphia and the Seagull Centennial Exposition. He traveled with President Hill of W T B. C. The West Texas Teachers College parade impressed attendees as part of the Amarillo stop. The meeting drew significant attendance and voiced the keynote challenge Childhood with emphasis on teacher training, salaries, status, and respect.
The next two Mojave Theatre benefit shows for the Loan Fund Drive are scheduled for July 26 27 and August 16 17. Community members are urged to attend and donate as funds remain short with about 350 dollars needed by month end though only around 200 dollars has been raised.
The surplus fund of First National Bank was raised from 50000 to 60000 at the directors meeting held recently. This boosts working capital to 135000 with ready capital of 75000. Original capital at founding was 25000 with a 5000 surplus.
A midition project will add a 12 foot wide extension along the full length of the Alpine Stewn Laundry building, creating additional space for operations and improving facility capacity. The announcement notes the expansion aims to enhance efficiency and service.
West Texas Historical and Scientific Society notes discuss a damaged letter signature dispute involving Governor feiiees and Tall paper. Ford of Comanche is mentioned along with a denial of receipt to Maneun. The piece notes arrow heads donated from Terlin district and a South American arrow head find discussed by Mr. Middle.
Caldwell Electric Co proprietor Louis Fi Of extending the time to move. The shop will relocate to new quarters by August first, continuing the same lines and keeping coal bins and wax storerooms.
Rev RL McClure, pastor of the Christian church, will conduct services at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening at 20. A rare town event offers a chance to attend. Exhibits include an antique spectacle pair donated by Hourland Marathon and other items. Many locals and guests are listed in the charter membership notes.
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