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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1926
Page
1
Community leaders push local spending to boost Alpine prosperity while critics ask citizens to do their part. Reports cover mining disasters, observatory placement debates, and tourism routes through the Davis Mountains. Stone Mountain Memorial half dollars fund Confederate soldiers’ shrine.
In a recent interview Senator Berkeley said Alpine has bright prospects for the Texas observatory location but no steps will be taken until funds from the late William McDonald’s will are assured. University officials, with President Splawn and Dean Benedict, favor Alpine and will consult top astronomers before deciding, aiming for a decision that supports Alpine’s claims.
Help Our Merchants to Help You. Business men invest in stocks of goods to meet daily needs and invite patronage. More trade funds bigger stocks and new lines. Noble Carnes, two, ill with pneumonia, reported no better. Rev K M Autier of Center, Texas, visiting Alpine, holding a meeting.
Austin Texas February 26 cattle brand designs selected for terra cotta cornice work of the new University lecture hall. Dr J W Battle announces five brands on third floor level and 27 on other caves per architect plans. Committee assisted by E W Winkler George W Saunders Colonel Ike T Pryor and Andy Adams among others.
A program will be given at the High School auditorium Saturday evening at 8. The Sul Ross College department and Mr. J. W. Morelock announce the event. Proceeds will benefit the High School and Sul Rose Rotary quartet and High school chorus. Performers include Irma Lee Bates Estelle Loraine Boardman Frances Gillett and Mrs. Mary N. Haynes with violin obligato.
Ownership of income tax rules for 1926. Filing period ends March 15 1926. Household and single filers must report net income and gross income with exemptions. Married couples may file jointly or separately. Normal tax rates apply with credits for dependents. Earned income defined and credits for dependents affecting total liability. Continued on last page.
A March start is planned for logging the route from San Antonio to El Paso for motorists. Led by William H. Purtong, the Texas Highway Department will publish a detailed log of road conditions, hotels, and points of interest along the Old Spanish Trail via Boerne, Kerrville, Sonora, Fort Stockton, and the Glacier route to the Gulf. Local chambers of commerce, Del Rio, Marathon, and Alpine groups back the project as a coaster-to-coast travel booster with maps, ads, and a campaign to attract tourist traffic.
John McCrea associated murder case moved to Stockton for trial in district court. Local officers report the defendant will be arraigned and a jury may be gathered from Ft. Stockton area. Sheriff Barker confirms proceedings shifting venue and scheduling in the court system.
At the annual meeting held February 2 the Historical Society elected eleven candidates to the permanent board of directors. H. T. Fletcher was chosen president with H. W. Morelock and M. Melton among the elected directors. Anna D. Linn and W. B. Hir Rock named to fill roles. meetings set quarterly.
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