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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
3
Mrs Howard Hamilton trips to Marathon and Miss Thalia Gillett joins from El Paso schools. notices on rentals typewriters and cars. many residents travel to El Paso Brownwood Fort Stockton and Fort Davis with updates on schools jobs and summer plans. Murray's Garage promotes auto service and Nash cars while Measday Dairy advertises milk delivery.
The Wade ranch spans Pecos and Brewster counties near the Glass Mountains about 40 miles east of Alpine, with drilling interests tied to the Tucker land. Brewster Corporation plans to resume casing drilling after resolving issues, while Portland Syndicate reports no major updates and Arco remains shut down. Oil men visit Brewster amid revived Reagan county and Stockton field activity drawing attention to Brewster prospects.
Sul Ross State College reports 115 students on opening day the largest start in its history. Officials expect enrollment to rise through the week and reach or exceed last year’s totals as the summer normal begins next Monday.
Mr and Mrs J A McMillan entertained with forty-two Wednesday night as six tables were set for the game. Cream and cake were served with Mrs Walter Garnett assisting in the hosting duties.
Mrs H G Watson rushed to El Paso to aid her mother Florence Walisen after a knee fracture. Welborn family guests attend commencement from Royston. D A Westerfield to spend summer in Los Angeles. Be riefs include Beckley mayor C V Cottle eyeing Brewster oil prospects. Shorty Duff recovering from appendectomy. College crew heads to Nulo for SP bridge work. W P B Caldwell expands Kohler territory. Alpine residents the Coffman family funeral. Orient-bound Bass family from Fort Stockton travel via Harlingen. For sale: home in Alpine by Ade English.
Mrs. R E Taylor widow of the late Dr R E Taylor of this place died at her home in Lancaster last Thursday. The Avalanche also carries notice of her death. The Taylor family were well known here with many friends in Alpine sharing in the sorrow of the loss.
H L Hord assistant cashier First National Bank bought the Lackey building at the corner of Rail road and 6th in Alpine. The property fronts 55 feet on the Avenue and 120 feet on South Street. The consideration was cash but not disclosed. Hord plans remodels to modernize both stories.
Mrs Herbert Kokernot hosted the Ace of Clubs gathering Monday afternoon at Mrs D M Bennett's home. Attendees included Mesdames Blair Blevins Kokernot Terry Morgan Haynes Burke and Miss Runyan with guests Mrs Young Mrs Bennett and Miss Parr. Cake and orange ice were served. Mrs Kokernot won high score. The next meeting will be with Mrs Clay Holland.
Notice invites Sul Ross students to receive chiropractic adjustments at special rates. Contact J. B. Guyton D C Ph C at the listed phone for details.
Mr H T Fletcher United States Cooperative Weather Observer reports no precipitation in May with light hail on the 25th and four thunderstorms. The hottest day reached 99 on the 20th and the coolest 41 on the 7th. 28 days were partly cloudy and 3 clear. Remarks mention stock sleek, grass and weeds strong but burned except in spots.
Postoffice Inspector J C Cole spent three days in Alpine evaluating the case for free city mail delivery. Local Postmaster Jack Allen cites rapid growth in parcel post and money orders with sharp year to year increases and 48 new lock boxes opened, while Washington cuts clerks and stretches distributing service.
The Cliff Dwellers hosted a farewell shower Wednesday for Miss Lady Bunton. Guests included doctors Ellen and A G Church, Mrs Mat Smith, Mrs N M Clifford, and many friends who enjoyed ice cream and cake as a bonbon dish was presented to the honoree.
A local listing notes Linen finished Industrial bond writing paper and envelopes, Golden Red Caravan bond writing and envelopes, Hammermill bond stocked. Buckeye covers and cardboard also in stock, blotter paper and additional lined products offered.
June 16 theme on boasting with topics led by Russell McMillan and scripture Matt 23 12 includes songs prayers and stories such as Boasts of Goliath and Day Pharisess of Jesus with names Clovadel Brown Dent Boast Hendadad Johnnie Allen Adrian Turney Crystal Holland and Charles Wade Roll Call by Secretary.
Mrs Stewart Blair hosted a birthday party for her seven year old daughter Mabel on a Saturday afternoon. Guests played lawn games at Mrs Joe Hords house and enjoyed ice cream and cake.
Pirate Robert L. Smith of the First Infantry at Camp Marfa was found dead in his bed with a skull fracture and facial injuries from hammer blows. An autopsy confirmed hammer blows caused the death. A hammer was found nearby and several arrests have been made, but no definite connection yet. Authorities suspect robbery as the motive.
Mr. Roe Cochran of Kingsbury Texas stopped here Tuesday on his way home from visiting a son in Arizona. He spent a short time with his daughter Mrs L G Koker and his sister Mrs Hattie Rogers.
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