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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche tells of its weekly status as Brewster County's city and county paper in Alpine Texas in its thirty fifth year. Editor Moody invites corrections for any statements about individuals and provides subscription information at $2.00 per year.
R A Thompeon of Talins spoke at a Texas conservation gathering at Atatin on The Conservation of Views We for hampering flood damage. He cited Texas rainfall around 450 million acre feet and urged impounding half to two thirds in reservoirs for irrigation power and municipal supply, warning of annual flood losses and vast wasted fertile lands in the state valleys.
Poetic reminiscence by L Walters about an old Alpine rodeo scene. A narrator and crowd describe dancing and socializing as the rodeo season returns to town. The piece celebrates community, dancing styles, and local pride in a rustic setting.
The article argues that water management hinges on both flood control and reclaiming valley lands prone to overflow. It asserts these two aspects are interdependent and that every region in the state has a vital stake in a satisfactory solution.
Through the effort of Mr L. Strite of Marfa Dr Charles Reign Pooville has been secured to conduct a religious service at the newly completed Cretetian church building. Dr Pooville spoke at the barbecue at Wort Davis on Monday.
Hon A B Martin and Hon Henry Paulus, both Sul Ross Regents, will visit Alpine next month. Martin, from Plainview, and Paulus, from Yoakum, are lawyers and business leaders. The article notes board composition, term dates, and rising summer term enrollment. W M Splawn, president of the Texas University, will visit July 30 for three days to speak in chapel and address classes.
Miss Irma Lee Batey was elected vice president of the Southern Association for Musical Education and will attend its Birmingham meeting. A tennis tournament for the second term will award the Sophomore trophy. Alpine’s early schools era and bond election for a new building are recounted. Evangelist Rev Scoville will speak at chapel. Oil men N W Graham, K Wilbur Brown, and N D Bryant visited Alpine to discuss land near World well in Crockett County amid lease excitement.
Trainer of boxers Howard outlines his flexible diet plan for Sammy Mandell and kid boxer, stressing enjoyment and proper cooking. He says boxers can eat a wide range of foods, avoiding only dairy fruit cream pairings, with evaporated milk and steady training guiding Mandell to lightweight glory.
A Dublin note laments progress as a huge hydroelectric project on the River Shannon transforms famed scenery and historic spots. It contrasts old songs and rustic roads with modern roads and subdivisions, warning how lovers lanes and tourism lose their charm to development.
Bible school at 10 o clock worship and communion from 11 to 1 20 sermon from Le 20 to L2. Evening services include Christian Endeavor at 7 15 and preaching at 8 15. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. You are invited to come and worship with us. A welcome awaits you. BR McCLURE, Pastor.
Personal ad seeking a refined elderly ranch family companion to assist with housework and baths. Health good with free transport lodging and baths provided. Written by Ira E Brown in Fort Stockton Texas. Address VIA JACOBS 909 Haines St Dallas Texas.
The Presbyterian Church invites visitors to Sunday services at 11 am and 8:30 pm with sermons on Gods Hill Country and Dressing the Windows of the Soul. The church school meets at 10 am and the minister J A McMillan extends the welcome for a happy Sunday.
The Catholic Church in the southern part of town lists services led by Rev. S. M. Giran. Sundays include 8:00 a m Holy Mass in English with sermon, 10:00 a m Spanish Mass, 3:00 p m Sunday School, and 7:00 p m Evening Prayers. Weekdays start at 7:30 a m Holy Mass. All non Catholics are welcome.
The Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 9 45 preaching at 11 Epworth League at 7 15 evening service at 8 Tuesday 3 30 Bible study Friday 8 choir practice and W M S Wednesday at 8 Visitors are welcomed Pastor John W Chisholm B D The law of averages can never be repealed.
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