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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1926
Page
6
Local market ads mix with lost pet notices and family visits. Items mention cows for sale, lodging rooms for rent, a hemstitching machine, and a mattress shop. Names include Lane Cook, Mr and Mrs Arnold Ragin of Tucson, Alice McParland, Jack McFarlan, Mrs N S Murphy, and other small local references.
MOJAVE THEATRE presents a weekly lineup from Friday to Thursday with prices 40 and 1 60. Fridays offer a major film with a note that proceeds aid the Students Loan Fund aiming to raise 1000 dollars, matching with another 1000 dollars in pledge. The Circus Cyclone runs Wednesday and Thursday with comedy and action and a trained horse. The notice mentions guests visiting from Carrizo, New Mexico, and local names in McCamey and Fort Worth. The ad also touts the theater as having the most completely equipped lab office in the area.
Mrs Oscar E Cook and Emily move into a nearly finished seven room house on College Avenue described as one of the citys most modern residences. Fort Davis visitor Mrs St C Williams travels through Alpine to Fort Stockton to visit niece Miss Katherine Grey Kirk of San Angelo. Kirk to stay extended visit at Fort Davis home. Ladies Bible class of Methodist Sunday school hosts a 1 program with meals. Mrs George B Hurst visited in San Angelo this week. Local residents Robert Kokernot T F Skevington and Herbert Pruett serving at EL Paso federal jury. W W Jenkins from Hot Springs NM plans weekend return after rheumatic illness. Mrs M S Perry and family Of Way City and Mr and Mrs Charles Herndon Of Ilo Frio visit Overstreet and Pato families. Mrs W M Sanford visited relatives in El Paso this week. J F Bennett and granddaughter Miss Mary Jane Bennett arrive from Houston to visit Mrs Bennett and James Darling family. Little Miss Mabel Blair of El Paso visiting Mr and Mrs C B Townsend. Baptists informed Rev H H Steven and family of Winters will attend encampment arriving tomorrow night and camping at Paisano.
Members of the Methodist church and Sunday school held a picnic at Paradise Canyon last evening. A barbecue with all the trimmings was served and a delightful time was reported by those in attendance. Mount climbing and other sports were enjoyed.
A lease for sale is offered on a vast 100000 acre property described as well improved and grassy. The listing highlights ample land area suitable for agricultural uses and potential development opportunities. Prospective buyers are advised to assess terrain, access, and available infrastructure before bidding.
Evening gathering heard Harry Fisher of Houston plead Mrs. Ferguson's candidacy and defend a pardon record while urging Brewster County to back Charles Trackfield for attorney general and 47 Robison for land commissioner. Mrs. J D Jackson spoke in support of Mrs. Ferguson.
Mrs Burton Mitchell entertained a charming bridge afternoon at her mother Mrs Nevill’s home. Guests included Mrs KC Williams of Fort Davis who won high score, Mrs Gronvenor with second, and Mrs Cas Bé nards who received bath salts. Others present were Mrs Mitchell of Marta, John Young Jr, Jim Casner, Mary Haynes, Arch Allen, Joe Burgess, Clyde McFarland of Marfa.
Mrs Decie entertained a small group of her mother's friends at the home of Mr and Mrs W J McIntyre last Thursday evening. A pleasant time was spent in conversation before a salad and tea course was served to Mesdames Baines Linn Morelock Jackson Doddridge Smith, and the hostesses Decie and McIntyre.
A striking image caption urges viewers to notice a photograph titled His People. The piece emphasizes unity and reflection, inviting readers to study the depicted scene and its message.
Mrs M J Turney left this week to visit her sister Mrs V R Neblett in Sweetwater.
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