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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
5
Saturday Specials at The Packaway and fresh shipments list items like Whole Wheat and Graham Flour and fresh fish. Local notes mention Miss Batey traveling to El Paso, births, house rentals, visitors from Dallas Marfa and Corpus Christi, Tanlac ads, and community notices including school and hospital visits, with multiple residents named and businesses referenced.
Saturday, May 27 marked the Sul Ross Normal School class day with a sunrise breakfast at Lover's Rock, a long chapel period, and a banquest at Garnett Hotel. Seniors heard class prophecies and wills read, toasted by Walter Caldwell, and celebrated with songs, yells, and a five course meal.
Mixed green and dry oak and cedar cord wood offered at 12 dollars per cord with delivery. Call 141 or see Mrs James Arthur.
Alpine marked Decoration Day with a large ceremony led by the American Legion and cemetery association. A courthouse rally, a mile long parade to the cemetery, invocations by Rev J A McMillan, and a roll call by J J Allen highlighted the day. Ton Perkins gave a moving address amid songs, flag ceremonies, wreaths, taps, and a cemetery scene showing veterans of both Union and Confederate sides.
The Sul Ross Normal senior class was hosted by President and Mrs Marquis on Wednesday evening May 24. The event featured Dorothy Perkin and La France roses, old and new games, and light refreshments. Guests included seniors Edith Jufford Ida Weyerts Elvie Fulcher Daisy Fulcher LouisaMontgomery Walleye McMains Vivienne McMains Dennis Landry M Slower Byron Yates and teachers Anne Aynesworth Elliott Harris. Tables of 42 and spool entertained, with salted nuts and orange ice cream cake provided by Mrs Turney’s daughters.
A brief promotional item claims Adler-i-ka treats both stomach and bowel issues. It asserts the product aids digestion, reduces gas, guards against appendicitis, and cleanses built up toxins, mentioning Alpine Drug Store.
Palace Pharmacy states it specializes in filling prescriptions accurately and promptly, highlighting trusted service.
Mrs. Van Sickle and Mrs Turney hosted Sul Ross Normal faculty women and wives at a Saturday May 27 party. The event featured a crown of nasturtiums on the invitation and a festive four o'clock reception with gold nasturtiums and poppies enhancing the decor. Casner family members visited San Marcos for Baptist Academy commencement and planned a return to their old home in Llane. Mr and Mrs Merriwether and Guy Merriwether of Waco arrived to take charge of the X Bar ranch, purchasing it from Jackson and Harmon, joined by Mrs Merriwether's sister Mrs Hudson for the summer.
Mrs J E Yates entertained her Sunday school class at her home. Many games were played and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Those enjoying the afternoon were Emily Livingston John Weverts Anna D Phelps Janie Jess Margaret Matthews Bessie Lou Yarbro Elizabeth Metcalf and Fritzbill Weyerts.
Notice urges full attendance of Christian church members at Sunday services signed by Hi M Bandy. Avalanche news fee listed as 2.00 dollars per year.
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