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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1921
Page
4
A stray note found on Alpine streets titled All the World Loves a Lover is printed verbatim here the author is from El Paso and the writer promises the original to the owner after proof of property. The missive pleads affection shows faded romance and asks for a home visit back to Alpine Texas in early 1920s tone.
Alpine officers report a notable drop in reckless driving and urge continued caution. They note improvement, especially among male drivers, but remind that reckless female drivers are equally dangerous and must reform to protect lives.
The First Presbyterian Church of Alpine calls a congregational meeting this evening March 7 at 7:00. Vital church matters and annual reports will be discussed and could affect the church’s future. W B Caldwell secretary urges attendance.
Report of Condition at First National Bank Alpine Texas shows total assets of 497 099 15 and liabilities of 497 099 15 including capital stock 75 000 and deposits 280 756 76. Notes detail loans discounts 330 576 05 overdrafts 1 613 57 and securities 94 464 07 with Fed reserve items and real estate. Also notes about court sale of theater equipment liened property in Brewster County Texas.
Recapitulation shows resources totaling 522 099 13 with assets including Liberty Bonds stock in Federal Reserve Bank and cash. Liabilities list capital stock surplus profits circulation and deposits totaling 522 039 13 with the bank cashier swearing to accuracy on March 7 1921 before a notary public.
The church schedules Marathon Service on the second and fourth Sundays each month at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Aidan School meets every Sunday at 10 a.m. The pastor W A Belcher invites all to Sunday School and church with a welcoming note.
Regular services set for next Sunday include 10 a.m. Sunday School at Saint James Episcopal Church with the home of Mrs. F. E. Gillett, 11 a.m. Morning Worship, 6:45 p.m. Evening Worship led by Pastor H. J. Reemtsma. Junior Missionary Society meets 3 p.m. Wednesday, Epworth League 6 p.m. Welborn McKay and Rev. H. M. Smith in leadership roles.
The notice lists Bible School at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 45 a m with prayer and preaching. Evening service at 7 p m and special music in both services. Minister Il M Bandy and Pastor W P Ray invite all to attend all church services with morning and evening preaching sessions.
Official warning issued against speeding and reckless driving in Alpiney. Sheriff’s department requested to stop endangering lives. Emphasizes child safety over reckless automobile joy riding and states the notice means business.
Readers can place ads in The Avalanche for selling giving away renting exchanging or seeking items. Simple contact details or notices appear in the classifieds section to reach a broad audience.
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