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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
2
The El Paso Times presents an obligation notice on the front page concerning the caut of the Wilson Well No 1, outlining ownership or settlement steps and inviting reader awareness of the matter.
The article lists several school honors with medals for top averages in each grade and class. George Livingston won the highest average in the Tenth Grade, Chase took First Place in Declamation, Mamie Lease earned the Clark Medal, and Johnnie Weyerts received a Ten Dollar Gold Piece for the High School top average with a 96.
In Brewster County oil activity surges as Marathon Oil drills the Gage wells and the Alexander Syndicate expands operations to fuel steamship lines. The Uncle Co and Uncle Sam Oil Co acquire land and buildings in Alpine while Mohawk, Presidio, and Fort Worth firms study the field with plans to drill. Locals anticipate rapid development and land purchases across the region.
The 1930 Dallas convention featuring speakers Howinge men EF Gates Robi n Mills and Paul Brown aims to inspire delegates with addresses and social events. Highlights include district rallies luncheons roof garden gatherings and an auto tour with lodging and special railroad rates for Western District travelers arriving midweek.
Brewster County Commissioners Court approves the quarterly report of M. T. Chastian, treasurer, for the quarter ending April 30 1920. The record shows amounts received and disbursed, balances carried forward, and credits to Jury Fund General Fund and Class A Fund with final totals and ongoing appropriations.
Alpine held Decoration Day exercises at the Court House grounds and at Rev McClellan s site. The Third Infantry chaplain Rev Reemts led a solemn program as flowers were laid on graves by Alpine girls and a volley and taps followed. Citizens praised the soldiers assistance throughout the observance.
In a well attended Christian Endeavor meeting Mrs H W Ferguson proposed changes after the program and music committee appointment. Miss Jo Ella Funk was elected delegate for Alpine to the State C F Convention in Dallas next week with Charles Livingston as alternate.
Howard Swift of San Mare is the new registered pharmacist at Alpine Drug Store. He brings twenty years of experience and comes highly recommended as a pharmacist and gentleman and Christian man. He and his family reside in a Rattle house west of the High School.
Improvements for Sul Ross Normal College at Alpine focus on a Girls Dormitory between the Normal and the city. The building will house fifty young women with a large dining room set for student use. Open house planned for June 14 with Mrs. U S Netterville of Alpine in charge. KE Brestain of the U S Geology Survey visited Alpine on Tuesday.
The Tent House Cafe will be operated by F. J. Malone and C. Stone of Cleburne. The Avalonche joins Alpinelles in wishing these gentlemen a full measure of success.
A public notice states the author has not withdrawn from the race and intends to serve the public. The author acknowledges limited ability for personal canvassing and asks for informed voter support.
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