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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1927
Page
7
Mrs Virgie Sansom and Ross Sansom wed Wednesday in Alpine with Rev R F Davis officiating. Sansoms, long-time locals, were seen at a social with friends and family as a large turnout celebrated the union.
Dozier Real Estate Co. and RWS Ellison activity notes from Monday to Wednesday include visits to El Paso and Alpine Texas, graduation events, and summer arrangements. The Combs family arrived to spend summer on their ranch.
A report from Alpine lists state transfers and new car registrations. Names like Kimball Casner Lange and several Alpine buyers show vehicles from Chevrolet Buick Dodge and other brands. A separate note mentions injuries in a car accident involving Mr. Pompell.
A report outlines Texas press events with a June 15 El Paso gathering and a June 14 Fort Worth event. Delegates and visitors, including publishers and chamber representatives, are arranging entertainment and travel amid the Texas press activities.
A three inch line connects the existing Fourth Street water main near Locke Hotel to Sul Ross student cottages. The system serves both the college and cottages, drawing water from the city reservoir to meet current needs.
Slagle arrived this week and assumed management of the hotel cafe at El Paso. He has been employed at Hotel Orndorff for some time and is an experienced restauranteur, accompanied by his wife.
Midway Cafe reopened for business Tuesday after extensive repairs and renovations. The interior has been repainted and upgraded with new table linens chairs and silverware enhancing the cafe’s appeal.
A Chevrolet coupe overturned on Fort Durant road injuring Mrs. Jack Cross of Alpine, J.P. Bennett Jr, and a boy passenger. Mr. Pompell suffered a cut on the hand while Bennett was knocked out of commission by a blow. Dr. Finis Turney treated the injured as the wrecked car lay nearby.
A fragmented notice mentions safety, wiring, and a plumbing company. The readable items include a possible firm name and stray phrases about job details and night work. The text remains unclear but conveys a cautionary or trade notice tone from a local paper.
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