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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche is a weekly newspaper published by The Alpine Publishing Company. Subscription price per year and post office entry as second class matter at Alpine, Texas under the 1879 act are noted.
A letter condemns the governor for delaying a senatorial election and blocking representation from Dudley’s district. It cites constitutional rights, calls the governor’s action an abuse of power, and urges enforcement of law. A lost cape near Golf Links is noted with a reward offered.
Alpine native IA Waldron, a mining engineer from Alpine, tours San Antonio on business regarding Terlingua district prospects. He cites quicksilver wealth, notes 95 miles south of Alpine rough terrain, pack mule freighting, and nearby Chisos mine output of 10 million dollars in 1922.
Saturday evening lawn party at Is ra nae aoom and Sunday School at 10am with topics The Waitt An them. The Juniors YAS pom League led by Miss Bertha Mae Hancock 80 pom on The Talents. Vocal solo by Miss Emma Lee Willett. Tuesday 3 30 pm Missionary Society meeting at the church. Wednesday 5 pm Teachers Training Class 840 ppm Prayer Meeting led by H M Smith.
Brewster County commissioners urge voters to approve the Texas constitutional amendment creating a state highway system. They say it relieves counties from building and maintaining highways, freeing funds for lateral roads, and preserves federal aid. A copy will be sent to the Associated Press and local press.
The editors acknowledge an error in June 7 credit for an article on Dr. Herkeley. They apologize to The Sanderson Times and The Mountain Eagle for misattribution and credit the Mountain Eagle with the correct authorship instead.
Mr. Charles Winkler left Monday for Sherman Texas where he will undergo an operation for appendicitis. He went to be near his parents and friends expect a successful procedure and a quick return to good health.
The Alpine Rotary Club met at the Holland Hotel with Vice-president John Perkins presiding. The group approved changing the luncheon to 10 o clock, heard reports on local business and building activity, Pecos bridge details, school enrollment growth, and future hosting plans for next Friday.
Fort Stockton and nearby towns launch a two day Fourth of July program with a courthouse lawn barbecue and rodeo stunts. The Fort Stockton event aims to be the largest of its kind in the region as Brewster County cowboys are invited to compete for cash purses. Spring City offers barbecue capacity for crowds statewide.
Ex service men Harry Coco and Anthony R. Broom arrived in Alpine on their 70 day, 2000 mile trek from Cinemary en route to the West National Legion convention in Frisco. They avoid lifts, claim medals in three states, and have worn out eight pairs of shoes while camping with self supplied gear. They praised Alpine’s scenery and hospitality.
The program features Velma Briggs introducing followed by Miss Merrill Pouncey teaching The Judgment Taught in The Scriptures. Ruby Penrod and Nita Swindel read scripture, Mary Ruth Cook speaks on The Christian in the Judgment, Mrs. A L Amdridge discusses God’s Righteousness Revealed, then a piano solo by Mr. Springfield.
The Study Club gathered at Mrs W Baines home with Mrs Hubert Smith leading. Members presented original writings including an essay Remembering Backward by Mise Anne Aynesworth and Professor Paglieh of Ses Ross College. A memory contest in music yielded passing grades. New member Mrs W W Jenkins welcomed. guest Mrs J W Skevington attended.
An ad notes Lavoptik eye wash blends camphor hycrastis and witch hazel to rapidly ease sore or strained eyes. A small bottle is said to aid weak sight with an aluminum eye cup provided free. Located at Pine Drug Store and Murray opposite the Ranch Howse.
The W M C met at Mrs. Phil Robinsons home on Wednesday afternoon with singing and prayer. Officers elected for the new year are President Phil Robinson vice president FE Wayerts secretary Naja Wilson and treasurer H W Ferguson.
The Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company promotes a low cost auto accident policy claiming the greatest single cause of death is the automobile. The plan covers walking or riding and pays 1000 dollars for death and five dollars per week for 26 weeks of injury time, for five dollars a year. A. J. Beaty is the general agent.
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