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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1924
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche is issued weekly by The Alpine Publishing Company. It notes a subscription price per year and its status as a second class matter at the Alpine, Texas post office under federal act.
In a Utah era piece the Uvalde Leader-News laments college rowdiness at Missouri institutions and elsewhere. It urges student action and parental guidance while arguing education costs justify public support and warns against agitators who magnify minor misconduct.
Mrs. C K Teapte state chairman of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs department of business and industrial relations endorses Oscar Underwood. She cites his progressive maternity and child labor bills and literacy efforts for immigrants, eight hour prison law, Hills increases, and support for popular election of senators.
A Fort Davis subscriber renews her yearly subscription with the payment and a polite note. The editor praises such courtesy, contrasts it with debtors who cut the paper, and notes how respectful remittances remind the editor of human dignity behind the business of publishing.
Farm Labor Union convention in Dallas backed Lt. Gov. T. W. Davidson for governor, boosting his standing against opponent Lynch Davidson. Observers note the endorsement may narrow the contest to a tight race between the two leading candidates as Davidson builds independent support and growing strength.
Mr J. M. Pouncey of this city has accepted membership on the Senatorial District campaign committee for T. W. Davidson in his bid for Governor. The report notes Davidson’s race in the district and mentions shared local ties and prior associations.
An appreciative audience greeted the El Pascane quartet at the college auditorium on Monday night. The performance pleased listeners with two songs by Mrs. L. B. Starns featuring Mr. Hoelzle as accompanist, prompting high praise for the artists and a warm welcome for future Alpine appearances.
A statement from Collins discloses he remained a Klan member and endorses its principles while denying political leadership by the group. He cites a secret Texas Great Tits committee of sixty Klansmen, meetings in Dallas, and claims of pressure to suppress his candidacy for governor.
Spring brings baseball practice under Coach Graves at the enlarged college park as Sul Ross state teachers college begins its season. Professor Studhalter will address the State Teachers Association in Waco on biology’s influence on modern thought. Miss Cotter resigns to teach in Presidio. Music departments plan tours to Ballinger Winters Colorado and possibly Sweetwater Big Springs, with concerts featuring Glee Club and soloists. Local politics sees contested sheriff tax collector races as Avalanche remains neutral.
Judge C R Sutton closed the February term with fourteen civil dispositions including four divorces and one dismissal. One suit was transferred to Jeff Davis county. total civil dispositions reach fifteen. Four criminal cases continued. one mistrial. one murder defendant cleared.
Rev Sam FE Allison will preside next Saturday at 7 45 for the second quarterly conference business session and Sunday he will preach both services. All are invited, with emphasis on full representation and reports from departments. Sunday School 645 am, preaching 1050 am and 745 pm, Junior League 3 pm, Epworth 7 pm.
A surprise party at Mother Darling’s home honored her birthday and bid farewell to Mrs. Bennett. Hosted by Sallie Martin, granddaughter of Mrs. Darling, the event included numerous gifts and warm wishes. Attending ladies included Mothers Darling and Bennett, and Mesdames Murphy, Nevill, Benson, Arthur, Gladys Bennett, Adams, Leath, Cottor, and James.
J. A. McMillan, pastor, invites readers to attend Sunday services at the Presbyterian church or another church, promising helpful inspirational and evangelical guidance to help attain peace. He urges participation next Sunday.
John Gallego advertises two trucks available for hauling sand gravel or freight. Orders can be left at local lumber companies.
The Avalanche lists candidates for the Democratic Primary on July 26. District Attorney 83rd Judicial District Brian Montague. County Judge Brewster County W. B. Hancock Jas A. Burke. Sheriff and Tax Collector Brewster County W. N. Gourley W. A. Anja Wilson. County and District Clerk W. H. Lease. County Attorney John Perkins. County Treasurer Brewster County M. T. Chastain. Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 1 W. H. Ragin M. L. Hopson. County Commissioner Precinct No. 2 J. A. Anderson G. A. Brown.
W B Hancock announces his run for County Judge of Brewster County. He has lived in the county 39 years and aims to provide a business administration and represent county interests to the best of his ability.
The Study Club met March 6 at Mrs. Ferguson’s home with 19 members present. They unanimously pledged to plant trees at Tourist Park in honor of local war heroes. The program featured Mrs. Stigler discussing Pinero plays Tris and Mid-Channel and their principal characters. A social half hour followed with cake and brick cream.
Milk Cows priced between 60 and 75 dollars with pure dairy products delivered early twice daily. Contact Measday Dairy by phone at 145 for service.
Hon Brian Montague district attorney for the 83rd judicial district announces his candidacy for re election in this issue of The Avalanche. He is serving his first term and has no opposition as far as can be learned. He urges voters to consider his candidacy with the same appreciation he would show if opposed.
The Rossonian is the first one page publication from Sul Ross State Teachers College issued monthly. It covers courses of study teacher certificates college equipment and student activities. The initial issue highlights summer school and summer normal with tourist rates to Alpine and a ten percent discount for Cloudcroft trips.
An ad claims cold prone individuals are run down and promotes Halls Catarril Medicine with a local ointment and blood-acting tonic to strengthen the system and reduce colds. Sold by T J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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