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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
2
Alpine residents urge a city wide cleanup to remove rubbish and weeds, halt pest germination next year, and improve the look and health of vacant lots. City leaders note Monday’s cleanup boosted appearance in one area, while urging care for other neglected plots.
A list of names and contacts is given to assist Sul Ross Normal students with housing during the summer. Readers are urged to phone Thomas Fletcher or send a postal card with available accommodations, rates, and whether they can host men or women. Specifically, many local residents and officials are named as potential helpers.
The West Texas Motor Company received another car load of Fords last week including four Touring cars and one Roadster. More carloads are expected soon in the near future.
Alpine Drug Store announces completion of its new quarters with finished cabinet displays for perfumes and bottled goods. The store operates under the direct management of Mr Swift, a registered pharmacist with over twenty years of practice, and is assisted by Mrs Verna Carnes.
The Study Club held a gathering at Mrs. Shelby Burke's home on June 3 1920. The lesson titled Furniture Makers drew special interest from Mrs De Paper and Mrs Van Sickle. A delicious tea was served by the hostess with several members in attendance.
The Nash Motor Company received a shipment of cars unloaded Tuesday. A Sedan was purchased by C. A. Brown, a Sport sold to H. L. Hord, and a Touring for the house.
Mrs HW Ferguson and Joe Etty Funk left Monday night for Dallas to attend the 31st annual CF Convention. Miss Lulu and Clarice Cotter left last week while Mrs FW Ater and Wilson Ater will go from Sweetwater. Mrs Clifford and son returned from Stamford after a two week visit. Judge W van Sickle and John Holland were in Marfa last Saturday.
Miss Fn led a meeting on In Christ the New World Order and the dom of God with focus on work with the American negro as a special phase. Lera Derrick and Dorothy Austin performed a song to inspire aid for those in need. Mrs J W Rixon returned from Kansas and Oklahoma and reported a fine visit. Leticia and Howard left for a ranch outing in Brewster County.
W H Ragin, running for county judge in Brewster County, writes that rumors of his withdrawal are false and he plans to continue his campaign. He states he cannot canvas the entire county personally but asks for support from voters and friends.
A. M. Turney of Alpine Texas advertises oil acreage for sale in Brewster County. Listings offer tracts of 10 acres and larger with pricing in dollars. Prospective buyers are urged to call to review the ground floor opportunities and to examine the list.
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