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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
2
Announcement endorses Joe Hord as candidate for constable of precincts 1 and 2 subject to Democratic process. It praises his known record, readiness to serve without fear or favor, and asks voters for support and nomination.
Fragmentary notes raise whether the speeding ordinance remains in force and if mufflers are still prohibited. The text also records social visits by Mrs J Darling to Houston Port Robstown and San Antonio and lists others traveling to Marfa and Van Alstyne. Church services and catechism schedules are noted for Saint James Episcopal and the Presbyterian Church.
Joe A. Sanders of Koseinsko Mississippi takes charge as manager and pledges to begin repairs to bring the entire telephone system to first class shape.
Notice from Commissioner J T Robison warns landowners in Alpine Texas that past due interest on school lands must be paid. Oil and gas permits on school land will forfeit ten cents per acre due to state and surface owner if payment is not made within the time specified.
Annie Webb Blanton state superintendent announces special teachers certificate exams due to teacher shortages. exams will be held in county seats on listed dates July 2 3 August 16 20 August 27 28 September 34 October 1 2 November 5 6 December 3 4. Newspapers urged to publish notices of these examinations.
Church notices invite attendance at 7 pm services and Bible school at 10 am. The Is Remember the hour 7 45 pm sermon marks a special roast and messages from Pastors Ray and Metcalfe. Masonic and Eastern Star services are noted with appeals to worship.
City of Alpine Texas announces a hearing by the Board of Equalization on July 6 1920 at the City Hall to examine protested property values and set final assessments for taxation. Lora L. Daugherty, City Secretary, certifies the notice.
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