Alpine News Highlights Local Society and Travel
Mrs Ruth Winder of California visits at the Holland Ranch near Fort Davis. Frank Skevington delivers a Studebaker to C H Bird at Fort Davis. Various notices list moves, guests, purchases, and local business ads. Notables include Rev David B Hill of Fort Stockton and Mrs Iva Rooney Chancellor aiding Judge Dibbs, with multiple travel to El Paso and Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Winder
California
Holland Ranch
Fort Davis
Frank Skevington
Highway Service Station
Iva Rooney Chancellor
San Angelo
Charles Dibbs
Court of Civil Appeals
el Paso
Chaplin Shifts Image in A Woman of Paris Play
The article argues Chaplin departs from clown roles to stage a serious drama in A Woman of Paris. It notes his screen work as caricature and highlights his control as author and director. The Mojave Theatre presents the picture Friday and Saturday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Chaplin
Chaplin
Paris
Mojave
Brewster County Judge thanks voters for support
Jas A Burke County Judge expresses sincere appreciation to the people of Brewster County for the vote of confidence in the recent election. He pledges to discharge his duties impartially and in the county’s best interests without prejudice.
Lease thanks supporters and pledges faithful service
In a brief message the District and County Clerk W. H. Lease thanks friends and supporters for votes that returned him twice last Saturday. He states he bears no ill feelings toward anyone and pledges to serve faithfully and to the best of his ability.
Gourley Thanks Brewster Voters For Sheriff Support
W N Gourley thanks Brewster County voters for their support as sheriff and tax collector designate duties to be assumed. He pledges to prove worthy of their confidence and to perform duties to the best of his ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Trash Collection Notice From Ladies' Auxiliary Chamber
Under the contract by the Ladies' Auxiliary Chamber of Commerce trash will be hauled on the first of each month. Put your trash tin containers in the alley where the drayman can see them for easy access. If missed, phone the ward captain. Mrs. N.S. Murphy, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary Chamber of
Commeree
N.S. Murphy
Weather Woes Bring Light Rain Across Week
Light rains fell this week with a Wednesday afternoon shower and intermittent showers through the night. A light rain occurred Tuesday night and some ranches report fair rain last week. Temperatures, though still warm at times, are stabilizing toward normal.
Notice to present claims against contractors
All parties holding bills against Womack Construction must send them to T. M. Brown Agent for payment. All parties holding bills against R. H. We personally will please mail them to Sherman Texas for payment. 31-31-2%
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womack Construction
T. M. Brown
R. H
Sherman
Texas
County Democratic Convention Set for Saturday Afternoon
Brewster County Democratic Executive Committee chair J M Pouncey announces the county convention will begin Saturday August 2 at 4 p m. The notice calls for attendance and orderly proceedings. A separate lost item note asks for the return of a tan leather wallet containing a ten dollar Lincoln penny from Helen Woodbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couny
J. M. Pouncey
Brewster County Democratic Executive Committee
John Louiz Valdez
Valdez
Helen Woodbury
Christian Notes Service Schedule in Uvalde
Bible School at 10 am and preaching at 11 am announced for the Christian and Presbyterian Churches in Uvalde IL. There will be no evening service. Weil, pastor. Also advertised fresh potatoes chips at A B Sandifer and Alpine Mercantile Co 22-29-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian
Presbyterian
Weil
A. B. Sandifer’s
Alpine Mercantile Co
Old Settlers and Cowboys Round-Up at Mojave Theatre
Jack McFarland presents the Old Settlers and Cowboys Round-Up at Mojave Theatre on Monday and Tuesday nights. Filmed during the last celebration the show promises humor and local nostalgia, with Jack optimistic about audience reaction and a note to see his ad in The Avalanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McFarland
Mojave Theatre
Jack
The
Avalanche
Milk for sale by Jersey dairy in afternoon listings
Found red cape belonging to a child. Owner can claim by contacting The Avalanche office and paying this notice fee. Includes telephone reference 150 for W. W. Jenkins contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche
Jersey
W. W. Jenkins
Charlie Livingston Dies After Prolonged Illness
Charles William Livingston born September 26 1871 in Kentucky died July 29 after a long battle with venom. He lived in Plano Collins County and Alpine, Texas where he ran an undertaking business and edited the Alpine Avalanche. He served as justice of the peace and was a devout Christian and community leader with a large family at his bedside. Funeral held at Alpine First Christian Church and interment in Marfa with Odd Fellows and local clergy in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles William Liver
Grasse
Iorward
Livingston
Charles William Livingston
Kentucky
Texas
Plano
Collins County
Marfa
Alpine
W. G. Young
Maria
Alpine Avalanche
Fannie Farmer
Charles, Jr
George
John Henry
Mary Frances
Emily
John Livingston
Dallas
Masonic Order
Royal Arch
Order of the Eastern Star
Odd Fellows and
Knights of Pythias
First Christian Church of
Charlie Livingston
Christian Church
LE. Weil
H. M. Pondy
C. Bowles
The
Baptist Church
Hinson Weds Fulcher at Paisano Baptist Encampment
Mr W P Hinson and Miss Ollie Fulcher were married at Paisano Baptist Encampment grounds by Rev L K Millican. The couple, both from local pioneer families, honeymooned at Fort Davis before returning home. Mrs Fulcher is the daughter of Mr and Mrs F P Fulcher. Mr Hinson runs the Hinson Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Marrs
Laura Cox
Guaynas
Lower California
Mexico
Holland Hotel
Rev. Marrs
Georgetown
W. P. Hinson
Ollie Fulcher
Paisano Baptist
Mrs. Watson Hosts Bridge Club gathering
Mrs. H. G. Watson entertained the Bridge Club on Wednesday with four tables of players. Mrs. Anja Wilson won high score. Attendees included Mrs. F. E. Gillett, Mrs. Grace Anderson, Mrs. A. A. Newell, Mrs. Wells McIntyre, Mrs. C. E. Mc Cool, Mrs. C. D. Wood, Mrs. Shirley Scales, Mrs. Joe Burgess, Mrs. W. H. Terry and special guests Mrs. P. L. Haynes, Mrs. Ida Kokernot, Mrs. Cas Edwards, Mrs. T. B. Davis, Mrs. Clay Holland and Miss Bernice Griffith. Refreshments were brick ice cream, angel food and salted pecans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Watson
Bridge Club
Anja Wilson
F. E. Gillett
Grace Anderson
A. A. Newell
Wells McIntyre
C. E. McCool
C. D. Wood
Shirley Scales
Joe Burgess
W. H. Terry
P. L. Haynes
Ida Kokernot
Cas Edwards
T. B. Davis
Clay Holland
Bernice Griffith
Beery to Preach at Local Methodist Church Sunday
Rev. John K. Beery requests The Avalanche to announce his return home this week and that he will occupy the pulpit Sunday August 3 at the usual hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Beery
Avalanche
Marathon News Items Highlight Local Travel and Notices
Mr. John Marshall travels to Lajitas while Miss Georgie Hatch returns to Albuquerque to attend school. Families depart for San Antonio and other Texas towns as visitors come and go. The community mourns Mrs. C. W. Livingston’s death and honors her memory. Local social events include missionary society gatherings and music programs with several regional guests visiting kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Hatch
Clara Hatch
Albuquerque
N. M. Mondey
Roberts Armistead Join In Marathon Wedding
On July 23 at 8 30 PM at the Baptist Parsonage Mr HW L Roberts and Mrs Ella Armistead wed in a ring ceremony led by Rev C Bowles. A large crowd attended in Marathon and Alpine friends and relatives joined the joyous event and offered blessings for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HW. L. Roberts
Ella Armistead
Baptist Parsonage
C. Bowles
Marathon
Alpine
Terry Wy Shely
Teswus
HL. Moore
San Antonio
F. J. Clark
Nipine
Oscar Roberts
Mlpine
J. &. Guyton
Merred Clark
Lucille Preneh
Parl Clark
Marie Simpson
Hite Lockhausen
Flo Clark
Lora Martin
Fort Clark
Laveille French
Mrs E P Walker obituary notice in Pine Bluffs
Mrs Effie Agnes Miller Walker widow of Charles Walker died at home Sunday June 27 and was buried in the local cemetery. She came from Kansas in 1923 to seek relief from tuberculosis and was born May 28, 1895 in Jo Daviess County Illinois. Survived by husband Charles R Walker and their son Charles Jr, mother Mrs Maggie Miller, three sisters and a brother. The community expresses sympathy and the father will arrange care for the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Walker
Effie Agnes Miller
C. Bowles
First Baptist Durch
Methodist
Cenvat City
Neb
Alpine
First
Methodist Church
John K. Beery
Walker
Crl Walker
Waples-Platter Grocery Company
Littl
Charles, Jr
Maggie Miller
Catherine Reid
Haineis
Mary Madden
Indianapolis
Laura Green
Chiereo
Joe Miller
Chicago
Miller
Dr Musselman Lectures At Sul Ross College
Dr T Musselman editor of the Texas School Journal and regent arrived to fulfill a lecture engagement at Sul Ross College. He lectures every morning at 9 45 with public invited. His lectures stimulate discussion among students, reflecting his status as a foremost Texas educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Brenholtz
Alpine High School
Sul Ross
Victor Smith
Denton
Denton State Teachers College
Texas Agricultural & Mechanical College
T. Musselman
Texas School Journal
Dallas
Board of Regents
State Teachers Colleges
Sul Ross College
Musselman
Dr. Musselman
Texas
George Truett
Truett
Paisano
Musselyain
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Card of Thanks for Mrs. C. R. Walker
The Walker family expresses gratitude for kindness, flu offerings, and use of cars after the death of Mrs. C. R. Walker. Signed by Mrs. Maggie Miller C. R. Walker and Chas. Walker Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Walker
Maggie Miller
Chas. Walker, Jr
Reception Honors Mrs Ford Jackson at Jackson Home
Mrs J D Jackson and her daughter Mrs Ford Jackson hosted a reception at the Jackson home last Thursday afternoon. More than two hundred ladies attended with Mrs J J Jackson Mrs J Casner Mrs Ford Jackson Mrs J L Waynes and Mrs Kate Nevill in the receiving line. The living room featured shell pink roses and piano music by Mrs L W Starnes. The dining room displayed pink and white decor continuing the bridal motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Jackson
J. FE. Casner
Ford Jackson
J. J Jackson
J. . Casner
J. L. Waynes
Kate Nevill
Mra
Ida Kokernot
Cas Winards
Jackson Home
Mrs Haynes Hosts 42 Club Event at Nevill Home
The Nevill home hosted a Monday gathering for the 42 Club hosted by Mrs. P. L. Haynes assisted by her mother Mrs. Nev ill and guest Miss Griffitt. Members and guests enjoyed an afternoon of 42 followed by a buffet served to Mesdames Allen Burgess Casner Crawford Ferguson Edwards Holland Hlord Mckmurray Morelock Newell Sandifer Spence Terry Young and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevill Hone
Pll. Haynes
Nev- WM
Miss Griffitt
Mesdames U1
Ek, Allen
Joe Burgess
Jim Casner
Guy Crawford
Homes Ferguson
Cas Edwards
Clay Holland
Llersehel Hlord
Joe Tlord
R.A. McMurray
H.W. Morelock
A. A. Newell
A. B. Sandifer
Roy Spence
W. T. Terry, Jr
John Young
Herbert Pruitt Sends Message From El Paso Hospital
Herbert Pruitt, laid up with a leg injury at Hotel Dieu in El Paso, is slowly healing after surgery. He sent a hopeful note to The Avalanche claiming he is improving and will need a club to keep girls from rushing him when he leaves the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Pruitt
Nevill Ranchis
Hotel Dieu
EL Paso
Herbert
Avalanche
Service Men urged to pick Soldiers' Adjusted Compensation forms
The Avalanche received from Soldiers' Friend in Fort Worth a supply of application blanks for Soldiers' Adjusted Compensation. Interested individuals may call for a blank, with Hon. Brian Montague also said to have a supply and willing to assist in completing applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Montague
Episcopal Church Sunday School and Services Schedule
The notice lists church events for PPT EOE ec. 4 a Episcopal Church. Sunday School at 10 a m Evening Service at 8 18 p m Holy Communion on Monday morning at 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PPT
EOE
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Berta Ferris
Paso
Jim Nail
Pulliam
Mr. N. S. Murphy
Artie Mae Sandifer
Lois Bailey
A. M. Turney
N. A. Maier
Wood Reynolds of
James Darling
McAlester Coal Fir Alpine Mercantile Company
Eugene Parr
Genie
Marlin
Brannon
L. J
Oliver Fannin
Midland
Charles Gibbs
W. H. York
Ford
R. R. Allen
Liberty Hill
George Martin
J. J. Allen
LaFlesh Hemstitching Co
Dept
Sedalia, Mort
David B. Hill
Fort Stockton
Hill
First Baptist Church of
Cafe Pot
Whi Leno Canoe Management
Dewith
Theuilding
M. E. van de Water
Fl Paso
Weekley
Okla
Lois Willoughby
Palmer Haynes
Willis McCutcheon
Me. Bennett
Dorothy Ligon
van Horn
Miss Sanford
Galveston
Hancock
Alpina Tile Company
Pauline Dunn
Ballinger
Clifford House
Ella Cook
Ezra Cook
Balmorhea
Miss Day Baker
Mrs. Edwin McCool
Viola Emmison
College of Industrial Arts
M. L. Turney
Marvin, Jr
Ouida Webb
Miriam Webb
Crowley la
Nannie B. Davis
Stirling City
Miss Davis
Ruth Jenkins
J. L. Martin
Miss Beatrice
John
Glenn Kokernot
John W. Kokrnot
Harry Hampton Williams
Santone Express
Bebie
Waldron
Quicksilver
Jas. A. Burke
W. H. Lease
MR. Gourley
W. N. Gourley
Hinson
Fulcher
Mrs. Watson
Bridge
John Marshall
Lajitas
E. H. Moore
Edward Clark
Tan
Fred Clark
Clay Roberts
C. W. Livingston
Nellie King
Sapulpa
Mr. Bell
Miss King
Nannie Bdurnam
San Marcos
Mr. L. Hess
Chas, Hess
Palacios
Edna McClanahan
Dr. McClanahan
EH. Todd
Menard, Texas
Henry Vander Stucker
Harris
Mildred
Ned Mattox
Jack Ansley
EL Paseo
Terry Shely
Tesna
Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society
Baptist and Methodist Missionary
Lords Prayer
G. W. Worthington
R. W. Arnold
Ruth Todd
W. VP Brown
George Hargus
Jessie ‘Ted
Delmar Collins
Pian
Brydis Walker
Jessie Todd
Sasaphone
Ruth Tedd
Kansas City
Jno. Walker
OLD Settlers & Cowboys
Buck Jones
Cupid's “Fireman
Reel Comedy
Roberts—Armistead
Epdie Agnes Walker
DR. Hlt. Musselman
Rotary Club
C. A. Brown
First National Bank
LB. Gates
Gates
Brown
J. W. Battle of
Bow
CF McCool
Haynes
Alpine’ Hardware Company
Fexas
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