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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1926
Page
3
Notes request items of news for The Avalanche and mentions the Court House Lawn committee with John Humphris Afra G C Robinsom and Mrs T C Crosson in charge of park improvements assisted by Marfa’s Ball Head otetal.
Arnold presided at the semi monthly Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Marfa. Col CB Stodter commanded the First Cavalry Camp Marfa and R spoke as principal speakers. Rev Marsh of Marfa and Lester Leaveritt of the Western Union El Paso were guests. Leaveritt closed with a talk on Co operation. Home Science Club and Civic League affiliated with the Chamber by taking out a club membership. Next luncheon March 24 at the Community House with J F Bennett as chairman and Mrs T M Witwon in charge.
An improvement program sponsored by the Civic League shows progress. The Court House Lawn and Ball Road Park are being beautified with flowers and shrubbery, with twenty trees ordered for the lawn. Mrs. TA Childers serves as chairman.
Governor Fletcher of Rotary District 42 traveled March 4 to 9 visiting Alpine Arapaho Arteria Kosnel Almagordo Vem ing and Silver City New Mexico Las Cruces El Paso and Las Vegas. He spoke at New Mexico State College and hosted guests including Donald A Adams and Mr. Vias. The district covers New Mexico except Union and Colfax counties and parts of Texas west of the Rio Grande.
The Marfa Texas Ex-Student Club held its annual dinner at the Home Economics Cottage on the Marfa High School campus. Guests attended from Amarillo and nearby towns, with President Splawn of the University of Texas as guest speaker. The event included a bridge party and luncheon, featuring prize awards and a formal dinner environment.
A buffet supper was hosted Wednesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fool to honor Snyder and Lieutenant Hutchinson as they prepare for marriage. The St. Patrick decor theme featured silver bowls and tall green candelabra. Forty guests attended a bridge game before plans for a subsequent dinner bridge hosted by Judge W. W. Bogel and Mrs. Jessie Hubbard for Colonel and Mrs. C. E. Stodter and their son Lieutenant Hues Stodter before their departure from Fort Bliss to Chicago. The Mojave Friday and Saturday “Surprise Program” promises pleasant surprises.
Dr. K A Bruder of Los Angeles, sales manager for Marble Mountain, visited Brewster county to promote the local marble. He cites road condition to Paisano as the main export drawback, notes a potential market far larger than current removal capacity, and reports a $70,000 Chicago order plus a New York fire order. Quarryman John Pletcher touts Brewster marble quality with 40 colors, while Jordan mountain operations proceed as road issues limit shipments.
B. Crow, local businessman, plans a first class modern filling station at Fourth and c avenue. The station will have drive in service two gasoline pumps and a rest room for travelers. The building is expected to be completed early April with Adrian A. Murray operating nearby repair shop in conjunction.
Rev. R. F. Davis of First Methodist Church attended the district meeting of the Lake Methodist district in Van Horn. The conference ran from Wednesday noon to Friday noon. Davis reports the event touching on church work and responsibilities in the region.
Ten high class registered Hereford bulls and twenty five heifers or yearlings offered for sale. Bulls can be viewed any day within an hour. Meet at City Office with W A Daugherty at 22 1 2?
Ravenna News notes the government manufactured and sold 549 million stamped envelopes, and about 2 billion in 1928, highlighting the rise of federal competition with private business. It questions how private firms would feel if the government supplied goods at cost or below.
A series of special revival services at the Mexican Methodist Mission begins March 21 and runs nightly at 7 45 with sermons in Spanish. Everyone who understands Spanish or is interested is invited to participate and cooperate with Pastor Evaristo Azo.
The Mining and OM Digest reports Noranda Inc of western Ducbee Canada bought a rich Horne property via a five for one share exchange. Old shares worth 100 traded for 500 new shares at $15 each, delivering substantial two year gains. Estimated ore value at the 400 foot level cited at $40 million, with broader profits tied to early Tonopak Goldfield Cripple Creek legends.
Alpine basenarl loses season debut to Marfa 21 20 in ten innings in a cold wind. Both teams hit freely as Marfa pulls ahead late. A return game is set for next Sunday at 3 PM, with manager Smith optimistic about a strong, albeit inexperienced, Alpine squad.
A garbled watermarked list records multiple real estate transfers and deeds involving Maysend, Lambert, Wilston, Shoemake, and other parties. Mentions Wick, Mock LR, Covenant, warranty deeds, and varying monetary considerations, with scattered parcel references and names, including Sweetwater and Owens. The fragmentary item ends with an exclamatory note about luck and a request for help.
A brief notice announces a surprise Mojave program planned for Friday and Saturday. It invites participation, highlighting an unexpected event meant to engage the community and offer entertainment.
Notice to city property owners seeks renditions for 1926 at the Berkeley Building. City Tax Assessor W. A. Daugherty urges prompt responses from all property owners. Dated February 26, 1940.
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