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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
6
Kaitor Local Manager Marketing official lists subscription price at 42.00 for year. Notation appears under second class postal matter filed in Alpine Texas. Post Office records reference Act of Congress dated March 3 1879.
Transfer County Chicago American Ted Crowie a free-saving tester to be held at Bewerds Pool and Hancock Pool on July 20 and 21. The tents will be conducted by Mr Alphonso Ragland Sr life saving representative for Texan in the summer. Ragland has done outstanding life saving work with the University of Tet ta and the Athletic Cub of Dallan County. He has served as life saving director for the Dallas County chapter for the past two summers.
The First Methodist Church outlines a 4 percent Sunday School with Mr Beard and Lia, a morning sermon titled It Do You Think of Christ, a 140 p m session, an Apworth League gathering, an evening sermon Mountain Visions and Valley Needs, a 40 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting, and a Tuesday 22 W M social and business meeting in the church parlor. students and visitors are welcomed.
Land owners are urged to respond to a San Antonio Joint Stock Land loan program offering 6 percent interest for 38 years with the option to pay all or part after a set period. The notice promises benefits to holders of the lands advertised and mentions Hob Kvuns as related contact.
John Rainsbarger says he will charge $1.50 per hour for sawing wood this year instead of $2.00. he explains the higher rate last year reflected startup costs from building his mill and notes he has a broken right arm limiting his work capacity. He urges customers to place orders early.
West Texas Historical and Scientific Society notes the El Paso Archaeological Society visit by Moyers Boatright and Smith, with talks on the Devil's Grotto and anthropological investigations. Directors met May 24. new specimens added to the museum. a card catalog is in progress. visitors and lectures planned for Alpine and Fort La Vouston area.
A young woman arranges small trees and shrubs in front of the grand stucco Administration Building as part of preparations for the Sesqui Centennial celebration marking the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The scene captures volunteers beautifying the site for the big event.
A parade of fleeting items includes Barnett-An- Grows wedding at Fort Davis, two room houses for sale near Sul Ross College, a two room furnished cottage for rent, and locals like D M Bennett visiting Ardmore. Anecdotes touch on humor and a cat jaw incident, with neighbors scolding urchins and reflections on health talk. The jumble mirrors a small town page with social, real estate, and personal notes.
The Avalanche lists candidates for office pending Democratic primary action on July 24, 1926. Charles Girds of Midland seeks Associate Justice of the Court of Civil Appeals Eighth District. Mamie Lease Jn. Nev ill, Frank Cross, USA Burke McDonnell run for County Clerk. W. N. Gourley seeks re election for Sheriff and Tax Collector. James A. Burke seeks re election for County Judge.
In Roswell the Merchants Association set a June July August schedule and adopted a 6:00 p.m. closing for stores on Thursdays while voting to keep some afternoon closures. Experts conclude the meeting will not change bootlegger closing hours.
Notification informs subscribers to send advice if they wish to continue receiving The Avalanche after the expiration date. It warns that unless the paper is contacted, delivery will be discontinued at the end of the current period.
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