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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
3
Mrs Herschel Hord visits Marfa and several locals return from trips to El Paso Corona and Fort Davis. Miss Eva Barnett goes home to Fort Davis while Miss Ouida Webb visits her cousin Miriam Webb in Crowley. Many residents plan visits to San Antonio Breckenridge and Georgetown with bazaar plans and Rotary events noted.
C B Patty announces yearly piano tuning and repair in Alpine and county, with piano parts for sale including strings felts and benches. He has many years of experience and prompts orders now. Contact Box 372 San Angelo Texas. Also notes an automobile with a painted sad on rear. Date 25 December 1921.
The Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a monthly social meeting Tuesday at Mrs. Derrick's home. Leader Mrs. Delia Runyan was assisted by Mrs. G W Baines and Mrs. May. Mrs. John Gentry led the Bulletin discussion. Miss Blanche Cotter gave a reading and refreshments followed.
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Keating sell their bakery business to E. R. Hudson of San Angelo Texas. They thank friends and customers for two and a half years of patronage and request continued support for the new owner.
The Womack Road Construction Company brings a standard eighteen foot road into town from the east hill, linking College Avenue at The Avalanche corner to Main street and connecting at Mitchell Gillett with Main street. The description notes the heat is intense in the area.
Mrs Kate Brown from El Paso visits Mrs Roy Wyat. Miss Ruth Todd goes to Alpine for Sul Ross. Miss Lorena Ruth Crawford visits grandmother Mrs Guy Crawford. Bridge Club at Mrs L F Buttrills features W Burnam Collins Brown Arnold Spaulding Ware Ritchey Todd Jessie Ruth Evelyn Cockrel and Clarice Ware. Collins wins high score. Visitors include Miss Gertrude Smith from San Antonio visiting Aunt Mrs Pat Lindsey. Roy Stillwell reports hail damage after a big storm. Mrs Stillwell and children left for the ranch. The Spauldings host guests from Glenn Springs. Lorain Ellison and sister Bessie Granger depart for Los Angeles. Emma Burnam arrives from San Antonio to visit.
The administrator of the estate of Andreas Rodriquez deceased in Brewster County Texas announces to all debtors and claimants to settle debts or present claims. Claims must be filed within the legally prescribed period at Alpine Texas residence. The notice is dated June 6 1924 and signed by H G Watson administrator.
The Fort Davis barbecue requires 300 Sul Ross students transport next Monday. Mrs C E McCool chairs the car committee and urges locals to pledge a car by visiting Kandy Kitchen or contacting committee members Mrs J McCool Mrs Anja Wilson Shirley Scales and J D Jackson.
Miss Miriam Webb entertained a group of school friends at a lawn supper in College Heights last Wednesday. Assisted by her parents the hosts organized a steak cookout followed byHide and Seek, songs, and stunts in the shrubbery with attendees including Margaret Elliott Bertha Mae Hancock Louise Berkeley Winifred Terrell Freddie Bradford Pauline Terry Stella Hext Dorothy Ligon Frances Gillett Bernal Slight Johnny Prude Herbert Hext Alfred Ligon Charles Simpson Knox Reid Cedric Anthony Troy Hickman Calvin St Clair.
The Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids will feature a sermon outline Sunday at 11 a.m. by W E Caldwell from the El Paso Presbytery. Alpine Odd Fellows will hold a memorial service Sunday at 8:30 p.m. with an address on Debtors to the Past and Heirs of the Future by the Pastor. Sunday school meets at 10 a.m.
The annual election of officers will be held Thursday evening June 19 1924. All members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome. D M Bennett secretary.
Due to machinery trouble we cannot provide a full account of our five day trip to Mexico City with the National Editorial Association. We express gratitude for the generous reception by City and National government officials and the Mexican people along the route.
The new owner Mr Palmer Haynes plans extensive upgrades at the Palace Pharmacy and cold drink business. A rear interior balcony will provide private dining for parties, city delivery will extend to ice cream orders, and staff changes include Horace Morolock Jr and Johnnie Prude joining Raymond Garnett and Mr Swift.
The Christian W M S notes an open air Ranger Canyon meeting on June 4 with good attendance. Officers elected include President Mrs Fritz Weyerts vice president Mrs Jim Casner secretary Mrs Anja Wilson and treasurer Mrs Homer Ferguson. A play A Dream Dramatised was staged and a convention report was read.
Hon John E Quaid of El Paso filed in multiple counties for the State Senate seat but did not file in El Paso. A statement appeared in the El Paso paper that practically guarantees Dr Berkeley of Alpine an open field. The district and its section are praised for not opposing Berkeley.
Lieutenant Governor Whit Davidson announces campaign stops in Alpine on Tuesday June 24 at 4 p m and in Marfa at 8 p m. He is cited as a leading gubernatorial candidate and urged Brewster county voters to hear him, promoting fairness and informed choice. Also included are local dairy ads and prices.
The County Commissioners held a regular session to hear taxpayer objections to tax year renditions raised by the board of equalization. All raises listed on vol I pages 68 69 70 were affirmed. The jury of view was granted more time for Marathon to county line road. Highway pits opened by contractors were ordered filled. The county judge received a two week leave. The Alpine town highway damages report was accepted. Jackson and Harmon dissented. Approved claims were ordered paid. Present: Judge Jas A Burke, Clarence Hord, Geo A Brown, D C Bourland, W R Burcham.
The Methodist church announces a reception next Saturday night at the church and parsonage lawn to welcome new students from the college summer school. Sunday School at 9:45, preaching at 10:50 and 8, Junior and Epworth Leagues listed, and the pastor John K. Beery urges prompt attendance and warm welcome for newcomers to find a church home.
Mrs. C. E. McCool chair of Sul Ross Transportation Committee reports the largest student turnout in Alpine due to the Jeff Davis Mountains Scenic Drive. With so many students, every available automobile will be needed next Monday. Offer your car by contacting Mr. Seales at the Kandy Kitchen.
The Christian Church invites all to Sunday School at 9 45 am with a prompt start, preaching at 11 am on Do We Need a New Gospel, and an 8 15 pm service on Born of the Spirit. Stranger welcome. Pastor L Weil notes summer will feature short sermonettes.
Judge W. Van Sickle accompanied Howard E. Terry of Portland Maine to El Paso on Tuesday. Van Sickle returned Wednesday.
Alpine residents are invited to Sunday services at 9 45 a m 11 00 a m and 8 15 p m with various youth programs. A midweek prayer meeting notes declining attendance and a Saturday event features a Mojave Theatre showing By Divine Right to support church improvements with tickets at 50 and 25 cents starting at 8 30 p m.
Brother Bowles held baptism at Penn Colorado Grove three miles south of Marathon last Friday. Names include Erma Mille Grace Lochausen Hortens Adams Leta Mae Shirley Norma Dale Adams. Next Thursday is Bowles regular preaching date. A picnic follows the baptism of Merel Ansley with lunch invited.
A transfer truck operator advertises 24 7 service hauling any cargo at any location. Contact Pete Gallego via phone 74 near the Howell Lumber Company location. The notice notes flexible scheduling and readiness to travel.
During a drunken spell in Mexico City last week the Avalanche news press broke down. On return we found last week's issue boxed and sent to The Marfa New Era where Editor Kilpatrick and his team allowed use of their shop and equipment for Alpine's home edition. We thank Editor Kit and extend support if ever needed.
The Avalanche lists Democratic primary contenders including Chief Justice candidates Chas Gibbs Midland and other officials such as District Attorney Brian Montague Brewster County Sheriff W N Gourley and County Clerk W H Lease. Local races cover County Treasurer M T Chastain Tax Assessor J W Phelps and commissioners Clarence Hord and Anderson Brown Brown.
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