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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1926
Page
7
The Mojave Theatre announces occasional surprise programs with undisclosed titles to please patrons. The first surprise is listed for March 19-20 and will be vocal. Admission to each program is 50 cents with a dollar or more paid toward a fund per ticket.
Overhead or fixed charges of house operation referenced. Starch 19-20 noted for those dates, with a forthcoming offer.
The Church of Christ invites the public to a Sunday gathering at 20 for Bible study and communion. A warm welcome is extended to all for the service and fellowship in the town.
Don C. Littleton of Texas Central Power Company announced a lower electricity rate for churches in Alpine. Effective March first, a reduction applies to all current lighting uses with a minimum charge of $1 and exclusions for certain taxes and rebates.
The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of El Paso announced the first semi annual reunion to run May 17 through 21 with ceremonies for class members and reception for ladies on May 20. J B Casnor urged men from West Texas to attend and help strengthen civic participation through Scottish Masonry. A Maundy Thursday program will be observed, with hopes of expanding the statewide Scottish Rite organization locally.
Robinson of Alpine Texas was appointed as agent for the Southland Life Insurance Company of Dallas according to an announcement. The firm is described as a leading southern insurer with substantial premium volume noted in the release.
Notice announces a trial involving J B Davis a grocer on Apache Avenue with plans for an exposé aimed to startle the community. The Arizona Kicker quotes a Kleker Office visit where Davis subscribed and advertised for a year praising him as a wholesome gentleman credit to the state and offering low prices for goods.
The state of Texas Brewster County issues a notice by publication requiring all interested in the estate of Fannie Livingston deceased to take notice that Chas W Livingston has applied for letters of temporary administration in Brewster County Court. The notice, dated March 3, 1926, states the temporary administrator was appointed by order of the County Judge.
Officers Clay Roberts and ALF Gholson seized a night haul of aguardiente and tequila from three Mexicans Pedro Arbidas Olthan and Arefite Lana in Fresno canyon. Arbidas allegedly ran aauer for years and threatened officers. The men were taken to Marfa jail for preliminary hearing before the U.S. Commissioner.
In Texas and surrounding states, a surge of applications for Citizens' Military Training Camps in the 8th Corps Area is reported. Camps will be held at Fort Sam Houston Texas Fort Croft Texas Fort Sill Oklahoma and other sites in July with openings announced by the local commander.
Sprigg Miller of Tidal Oil Company visited Alpine last week. He is a noted zoologist and conducted a survey of the oil situation in the district.
Major W F Hutson of the State Highway Division headquarters in Alpine presented figures at the Chamber of Commerce meeting. Division Six covers ten West on counties and 1089 miles of highway, the largest by area in the state, with only six active jobs and a proposed 245000 maintenance appropriation plus 65000 for improvements. The commission plans a second asphalt coat and may spend an additional 100000 in the district.
The court in Alpine Brewster County Texas orders notice for heirs and interested parties to appear on the third Monday in May 1926 to contest an estate appointment. If not contested at this term the appointment becomes permanent. The writ is issued by Clerk Mamie Lease under seal.
In a dialogue between Helen and Aunt Emmy, the two discuss Mrs Strong, her finances, and the duties of administering an estate. Aunt Emmy explains probate, wills, and executor responsibilities while noting the complex legal and financial steps involved for the Strongs and their heirs.
The note argues that consistent newspaper advertising builds public confidence and attracts customers. It emphasizes suggesting new merchandise through ads and implies that quality, unique goods from businesses like AY KOR and others in Shawnee Oklahoma benefit from persistent advertising to draw strangers and establish credibility.
Tam now taking renditions of City property for the year 1926 at the City Office in the Berkeley Huihd ing, and will appreciate an early return from every one owning City property. W. A. Daugherty, City Tax Assessor, 22
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