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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
3
Local items report War Savings Society activities and widespread Alpine community updates. Messages note Daisy Breadmaking and Daisy Bakery staff shifts, Red Cross meetings, church services, flour and food conservation reminders, millinery openings, and various residents traveling or visiting nearby towns.
Alpine visitors Brown, L. Stone, Joe Parker and E.P. Kenney appear in weekly items. Mrs Neutie Wilkerson returns from Sweetwater. A well attended Kenedy ranch party honors boys bound for training camps with cake and coffee. O C Grier notes Orient builders erecting bunkhouse for Mexican Section hands.
In district court a jury returned a verdict of guilty against L T Murray on rape involving a nine year old girl. The trial occurred on a change of venue from Presidio county with Judge Hill and Judge Turney appointed to defend as district judge Jones presided.
Brewster County shows new wax and by product ventures. Four wax factories, two more to be installed within thirty days, with investments spanning years. West Tex Products Co from Lajitas, capacity 800,000? shé or more, seeks wax output. Ish Springs and others operate, with Capt Wood and J Yates linked to plants. Guano and nitrates via by products, shipments from Alpine to New York, and ongoing by‑product utilization to support fertilizer supply.
The draft board lists names of men called up from various districts including Cheno Herrera and Fran Ramirez, with others like Tomas Fierro and Francisco Ramirez in consideration for the next quota. Details show classifications and next steps pending physicals, with several local enlistees awaiting final calls as the process proceeds.
The Junior Chautauqua schedule lists three days of events starting March 20 with lectures, demonstrations, and patriotic themes. Highlights include a Red Cross nurse display, a talk on disease prevention as a patriotic duty, and performances by Metropolitan companies. Ticket prices are Adults 50 cents to 1 dollar, Children half price, with meals and bakery options noted.
Two office rooms available for rent. Call or phone Mes J Darlin to arrange viewing or rental terms. Includes contact method and property location implied by listing.
Mrs M. McFarland hosted a Wednesday afternoon social at her home with members and guests including Mrs C D We isited Anna fred Pe Attn TH ea the arty Wy Foe he in the bane the c Ihien. The event featured knitting and pleasant conversation among attendees such as Mrs Glenn Kokernot Mrs Cas Edwards Mrs Hower Berguson Mr LN Light Mrs Paul Milla and Miss Thalia Gillett.
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