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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1926
Page
2
An Alpine Texas notice lists local Kaitor and advertising subscription pricing with a $2.0 rate. It was stamped as second class matter at Alpine Post Office under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879.
Merchants acknowledge the best time to advertise is when business is slow as well as fast. Advertising builds awareness and goodwill. consistent effort keeps a merchant in front of customers and earns returns even during lean periods.
Faduvegas Aguilar a Mexican national who competed last week on a statutory rape charge was granted a new trial by Judge C K Sutton this week due to jury concerns at Water County Court. Aguilar was sentenced to eight years in prison.
OCR reading shows names and positions for upcoming primaries. ALF ROMINSON and JOE HARMON appear for County Clerk, with a Commissioner race referenced. Precinct 3 lists ZPNAK P DRC of Marathon and HOURLAND detection. The fragmentary text indicates party or civic council notices and candidate mentions.
An Alpine program drew a large student audience Friday as local business men presented the Lobo football team with gold footballs. The event honored city school cooperation, with many named donors and a closing thanks from President Morelock.
At a Rotary Club meeting last Thursday Kewpie Newell was tried and convicted on a capital charge. Defense by Horace Morelock and Scotty failed against prosecutors John and Lupe who argued for the death penalty. The judge sentenced Newell to be executed, suppressing public oratory and talents.
A jumble of odd clippings mentions license numbers, a domestic assault mu tual report, and quirky essays. It notes a street sign display and a casual critique of a woman’s attire, ending with a provocative cartoonish verse about a cow. The readable items hint at a mixed era newspaper page with miscellaneous items and humor.
A young girl about 18, named Petra Lopes from El Paso, was found in a sand fuel car at the GH. & S.A. stock pens by section workers. She appeared mentally deficient and starved after being confined since Sunday while attempting to run away from a Sister's home. She is in custody of Fr. S.M. Giran who will seek contact with relatives in El Paso.
Mayor F. Mett, rushed to El Paso for treatment, shows improvement at the Masonic hospital and is expected to return home soon. The report notes his condition is stabilizing after his transfer several days ago.
The San Angelo Standard reports Rev J A McMillan of Alpine and Rev B O Wood of the First Presbyterian church presiding at a Washington Day banquet honoring George Washington. McMillan urged loyalty to Washington’s ideals, urged support for public schools, respect for authority, and condemned lawlessness and divorce. The event, tied to the Masonic Service Association of Texas, featured remarks by Dallas secretary Wilbur Keith and local pastors on the 194th anniversary of Washington’s birth.
Scout Master Robinson reports a successful meeting in the Methodist church room Monday night. A drive for new members is underway and Robinson expects a material increase in membership.
City Tax Assessor W. A. Daugherty announces 1am rendition collection for Berkeley City Office. Property owners urged to provide early renditions of city property as part of tax assessment process. 225-tfc.
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