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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1919
Page
2
The notice lists director B. Jackson president Jim P. Wilson and CW Livingston and FR Bentley with roles at the Alpin post office. It identifies second class matter status and marks Thursday March 6, 1919.
A meeting in Alpine discussed a boys and young men recreation hall with estimated building cost around 800 dollars and annual maintenance 1800 to 2000 dollars. Architec W Ward noted new Sul Ross Normal College building costing 200000 dollars to rise 0 by 280 feet three stories and basement with April work starting and March act approval. President Fletcher named head of Sul Ross Normal visited Alpine recently.
The Red Cross Chapter plans a Home Care of the Sick class as vital after recent injuries. Notify Mrs Turney to join or organize, as 20 garments were made by the Woman's Work Committee and 100 more sent to aid care. Veterans and families may learn trade and nursing skills through the program.
The Red Cross notes request 128 thousand more old clothing items plus shoes and blankets to aid destitute people in France Italy Romania Serbia and Spain. A nursing survey is planned to map facilities and identify capable workers for emergencies, with Mrs A M Turney as Brewster’s committee chair.
The church invites all to attend Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Epworth League meets at 6 p.m. A cordial invitation to join the services is extended. James H. Walker, Pastor.
The Baptist Church lists a 945 a m Sunday School and preaching at 11 am and 7 pm led by Pastor W P Ray. The notices emphasize ongoing weekly services and the church's leadership.
Brewster County Grand Jury for the February Term 1919 reports widespread gambling among local youths in Alpine. They urge continued inquiry and indictments if gambling persists, asking the next jury to investigate and prosecute boys known to officers. Foreman I Edwards signs the document.
Parish notices state the pastor will travel to San derson with no service at the church. Only one Sunday service will be held on Wednesday 10 4 a m with Caldwell and H J Reemtsma noted as superintendent.
Saint James Episcopal Church holds Sunday school at 10.00 at the home of Mrs Frank Gillett. A service is planned Monday evening at 7.00 in the Presbyterian church. All welcome. Rev. CS McClellan B D officiates.
The Endeavor will meet at 3 30 PM at the Presbyterian church, with AI or attendees expected to be present.
The BYU program lists 6:15 meeting time with readings including Allan McDonnell on Nehemiah, Janie Micou and Allan McDor topics about Jerusalem, West Jerusalem, and the walls. Includes a section on unselfish service and related questions.
A county school trustees election is scheduled for Alpine Texas the Courthouse will host polling in the Alpine Index district two trustees to be elected as part of the common school districts. The election date is the Sunday nearest April the first Saturday in April 1919. Official seal dated March 4 1919 by the County Judge.
A private seller advertises readiness to take cash for Ford cars and promises quick printing work from the Avalanche office. The note asks buyers to avoid calls if they do not have cash for gasoline and tires.
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