This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1929
Page
8
Local and personal notes keep Marfa and nearby towns lively with visitors from Houston Fort Stockton and El Paso. Families like Witton Swann and Montt host guests while others report travels to Maryville and Brazos country. A wreck near the stock pens halts rail traffic for hours. officials relocate trains and restore main line by afternoon.
A brief fashion note describes a crisp tub frock seen on a wearer, detailing its neat silhouette and polished appearance. It highlights the garment's suitability for strolling social events and its flattering fit.
Ground was broken Monday morning for a single story Spanish mission style home on College Hill west slope just north of Alpine city limits for Mrs. Ida Kokernot. The $16,000 construction includes eight rooms and a large attached garage, with stucco finish and rock trim. Located on the preponderant scenic drive around Kokernot Springs, the site offers one of the prettiest Alpine Valley views adjacent to the Kokernot Springs park. Mrs. Kokernot chose the setting for her permanent residence amid plans to improve the park site and construct a scenic drive, aligning with the State project.
A continuation notes boys entering four years training for possible commission in the Reserve. Those entering the El Paso camp this year include George Skevington, Tom Skevington, Reginald Wotan, Harper Sparks, Eldon Harrison, Clayton McCollum, and Herschel Walker.
The program lists 9:00 to 9:45 inspiration sessions with B. Tidwell of Waco, 9:45 to 10:45 B Y P L U Gardner director, 450, 10:45 B W MU Mrs ALN Mankin director, 10:45 song service led by Robert Jolly, 11:00 preaching by Dr. I. E. Gates of San Antonio. Dinner at noon, afternoon rest and visiting, with Sundays and denominational day excluded. An evening note signals possible changes depending on attendance.
The schedule lists 6:00 to 7:00 Supper followed by 7:00 to 7:40 Young People's Wesleyan service led by Robert Jolley, then 7:45 Song service. At 7:00 preaching by Dr. GW Truett of Dallas with Robert Jolley as musical director and Mrs. Sam assisting.
The wedding of Artie Mae Sandifer and her groom included the bride in a orchid gette frock with a matching large hat and harmonizing accessories. The bride entered with her father, the groom’s best man was C. A. Smith of Mason, and the couple left for San Antonio on a brief wedding trip. The long Canadian honeymoon will be postponed for three months due to the groom’s busy season. they will reside in Mazon, Texas, with close family and neighbors in attendance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.