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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1935
Page
3
A composite column includes subscription details, death statistics, and medical commentary on heart disease and tuberculosis. It discusses shifting disease rankings, lifestyle risks, and calls for reform in criminal trials, ending with Judge Jones's remarks on modern crime.
A critique on postmaster appointments and Civil Service exams as political favors, citing Brookings Institute. A feature on the Hubert family of Georgia, seven sons achieving notable roles in education, urban aid, and religion. Concludes with remarks on American criminal procedure echoing Taft and Judge Walter B. Jones.
In Ottawa the Canadian archives hold a pair of baby shoes once worn by James Wolfe. The note recalls Wolfe’s heightening fame and the Quebec victory on September 18, 1759, with Montcalm mortally wounded. The article urges readers to research the broader tale of the Plains of Abraham.
A college experiment at Otivet College in Africa enrolls only 20 students and uses voluntary attendance. President Joseph H. Brewer leads a self education based program where instructors guide but do not compel learning. Students work in small research and discussion groups, write frequent papers, and receive personalized guidance to stimulate active participation.
A long column of local notes and chatter details families traveling to Ballinger and Coleman, teachers and students at Marathon and Sul Ross in Alpine, social visits in Del Rio and El Paso, marriages and weddings, a few court mentions, and light banter among residents. Notable names include Foreman, Hopkins, Henderson, Boreham, Matthews, Pugh, Roberts, and several Webb County figures, with references to seasonal travels and school events.
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Wigzell attend Uncle Hubert Wigzell funeral where Henry’s accident prompts a mother’s quick aid. A farm test’s two unanswerable questions intrigue applicants, with a successful Iowa student and a gardening quirk noted. Mrs. J A McGonagill hosts a tea at home with Lida Belle McGonagill and others in elegant gowns, described decor and service, and announces the engaged Miss Lide Belle McGonasill to Mr. Jim Wertington on June 15. About seventy-five friends call, among them local teachers and civic names.
Marathon society reports include a Service Club meeting held at the club house with all men invited. Miss Lyde Belle McGonagill returns from Humble for vacation with her parents. Marathon High School exercises featured senior awards and honors with Orewe Roberts and Billy French earning top prizes. Joint church meeting details noted with Baptist and Methodist participation and local health updates.
Mr. Wil Hopkins of Del Rio was here Tuesday to attend the graduation of his nephew Waddy T. Burtram.
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