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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1928
Page
3
The contract for the new gymnasium was let at about $24,500 to the San Antonio Construction Company on the 15th of last month when the bids were opened in the office of R. H. Camer on, the architect for the structure.
Work starts under P M Gordon with completion in 100 working days. Six bidders from El Paso Alpine Austin and San Antonio submitted estimates. Low bid of 24000 after deductions funds limits require removing wings and offices but future addition and basement lockers possible. Building will be hollow tile with brick veneer arched windows cast stone trim fronting college drive. Dimensions 90 by 70 feet height 18 12 feet two stories with main floor events and top floor reserved for future use.
El Progresso Study Club hosted a Baby Show at Alpine Mexican School with 24 babies under three inspected. Lewis Deanda, three months, won best baby and Beatrice Martinez earned prettiest nearly perfect, with four blue ribbons awarded to near perfect entrants.
Crest shown by the club and Miss Brattons free services helpfully shared information. The first Friday in March the Club de Madres y Maestras met at the school with many members present. Three new members were welcomed La Senora Andreas Gonzales La Senora Pedro Villalba La Senora Ireana Galindo. The treasurer reported $78 from the February 25 Mexican dinner and dance. expenses were $40. Plans discussed for a jamat carnival on Cinco de Mayo. Mrs Roy Lasaiters primary room received the banner for neatest mothers turnout.
A fragmented timetable lists trains including SP 104 Argonaut 2:09 am Westbound 103 Argonaut 4:38 am and Sunset Mall 11:38 pm Train 7 Sunset Mall 6:40 am Limited 4:48 am Teal 101 Limited 1:45 pm with incomplete details and station notes
The notice lists Train 102 east bound carrying mail to San Antonio and beyond with a 4 15 p m closure, Train 104 east bound local mail with 8 p m closure, Train 101 west bound local mail with 1 15 p m closure, and Train 7 west bound closed pouch for Marfa and Paso with 8 p m closure corrected to date.
Frigidaire tee installed at Kandy Kitchen by Cromwell and Milburn Delco dealers for the district. The new equipment is touted as the latest on the market by Mr Milburn.
The Avalanche job department stands out as the best equipped unit in this section. It showcases superior tools and trained staff, ensuring efficient handling of tasks and rapid response to inquiries.
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