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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
2
Subscription price per year noted for Alpine Texas readers. Classified notice indicates second class matter at Alpine Post Office under Act of Congress dated March 3, 1879 with issue date Thursday June 28 1923.
The article analyzes a constitutional amendment to create a state controlled highway system funded by taxes and bonds. It questions wording gaps on bond authority and county road takeovers, and notes the need for a special legislature session if adopted. It also mentions potential federal implications and local enthusiasm.
The article argues that federal participation in road building is established and will grow to interstate systems. It states the proposed constitutional amendment is a step in the right direction and warns defeat would cut Texas off from federal road aid. The piece urges support for adoption.
The Avalanche editor notes past voting missteps and favors Lieutenant Governor J. W. Davidson as a preferred governor candidate. He warns that backing any single aspirant openly could jeopardize luck, reflecting on prior alliances with Tom Campbell and Davidson. Selah.
Alpine Rotary Club’s Friday luncheon focused on Rotary principles and procedures. President Fletcher led discussion. Rotary Education promises a definite program next meeting. President Harding’s St. Louis remark linked Rotary ethics to global peace and the Golden Rule guiding service to all humanity.
The passage extols the Rotary Wheel as a model of enduring usefulness. It likens its components to virtues, praising steel tires, oak jelly, honest spokes, seasoned wood hubs, and a Service Above Self axis while warning that defective parts ruin the whole. It hints that true service requires integrity before God.
Fevers Chiropractic urges early treatment to remove the cause of incoordination before it grows. It emphasizes that the spine is the foundation for the body, with time, money, and afflictions at stake. Dr J B Guyton advocates proactive spinal care.
A Sul Ross College address highlights climate benefits for health and learning and praises faculty with MA degrees from top universities. The speaker urges mobilizing business and ex-student networks across Texas to attract and enroll more credit students and promote the college through targeted advertising and outreach.
A speaker urges growing the student body to 300 for a two year session to enable a college dormitory. They plan visits to communities in late summer and fall to inform teachers institutes book clubs and business groups. Local newspapers are urged to support the effort for the institution regarded as a regional pursuit.
King Terry and Lady Bunton wed June 18 at the bride's home in Alpine in a small family ceremony led by Rev Hi M Bandy. The couple left for a West motor trip via El Paso. Terry, a rising Brewster County ranchman, and Mrs. Terry, Sul Ross graduate, are well known in the Big Bend area.
Miss Elvie Fulcher, engaged in teaching in Hawaii, sends a letter promising to return to the fair city before many weeks. She expresses appreciation for The Avalanche noting she reads every word twice including the advertisements.
District Court in 1923 directs publication to summon H O Spangler and co defendants in Brewster County. Guion Gregg sues Spangler for debt on a $10 250.30 promissory note with 8 percent interest and 10 percent attorney fees. Note given Oct 18 1920 for land parcels in Brewster County. Lien retained to secure payment. Spangler later conveyed interests to other defendants.
Plaintiff seeks foreclosure of a lien on parcels of land described as unknown precise nature, against defendant Spang for balance due on a note. The writ requires defendants to appear and answer. G. S. Williams, Clerk,District Court, Tarrant County, Texas, Fort Worth, June 9, 1923.
The state of Texas summons H O Spangler and co defendants to appear in the District Court of Tarrant County Fort Worth on the first Monday in August 1923 to answer Guion Gregg's petition. It seeks $1340 with 8 percent interest and 10 percent attorney fees, noting a lien on land in Brewster Prewster counties tied to a Sec 40 42 44 blocks. Plaintiff requests possession of lands except section 40 and foreclosure of lien with costs.
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