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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1924
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche is a weekly newspaper published by The Alpine Publishing Company. Subscription prices per year and six months are listed, and the paper is marked as second class matter at the Alpine post office under federal law.
The Bartlett Tribune discusses private grades and church versus lay influence, urging responsible conduct and fear of liberalism. It emphasizes home paper support against mail order schemes and stresses parental companionship as essential for children amid Rays' Week reflections.
Thirteen states have higher tax rates than Texas, including California. The Census Bureau lists an average rate of 3.23 dollars versus 4.56 dollars in California, prompting the question what value taxpayers receive for their money.
Hilly Sanday remarks on religious hypocrisy urging Christians to align acts with sermons and prayers. The speaker warns that persistent denominational pettyness could invite social and business turmoil.
The Kerrville veterans hospital report to the State Board of Control lists 358 employees serving 370 soldiers and notes a deficit of one nurse. It contrasts private business overhead with government institutions, warning that many systems fail to reform and eventually fail the state and farmers.
Dean Hubbard of State University and former Belton superintendent organizes a weekly social for students who do not dance. Read in Ceriis' study hall with faculty supervision, signaling a shift from prior dances in the women's gymnasium that drew large crowds.
West Texas Del Rio News released a twenty four page special edition dedicated to The Roach McLymont Company new store. The paper congratulates the enterprise and the Del Rio community for the big weekly that serves them faithfully.
Milton G. Huttrey, editor of the Mountain Eagle and Rio Grande Review, announces a new printing plant in Sierra Blanca. He urges patrons to support local services, noting that outsourcing printing deprives the town of business and pride.
The piece paints the Renate investigations as unprecedented corruption in U S governance and singles out Daugherty while noting impeachment efforts and links to Win J Burns. It condemns DoJ misconduct in courts and enforcement, with Navy probes deemed comparatively modest.
The piece notes local disinterest in the Texas Centennial Exposition plan as counties prepare April 12 conventions to elect delegates to senatorial district conventions and then commissioners to oversee the project. It asks Brewster County what action it will take.
One Baldwin piano in good condition for sale cheap. See or write Mrs W E Sansom Marathon Texas Arts.
The article traces state help for railways from 1870 to 1876 including bond plans for the International Great Northern and Texas & Pacific, the shift from bonds to land grants, constitutional amendments in 1873, and the grant of 16 or 20 land sections per mile plus tax exemptions to specific lines. It notes legislative resistance and subsequent reforms shaping railway expansion in Texas.
E. E. Townsend announces candidacy for County and District Clerk in Brewster County. He pledges careful personal attention to the office and fair treatment, thanks voters for past support while noting his limited time due to personal business.
Builder W A Oatman touts composition roofing installed with hot asphalt over roofing felt as the only leak proof method. He claims 25 year life, cites 500 squares installed in Brewster County with no leaks, and positions Alamo Lumber Company as headquarters for inquiries and services.
The church reports a successful Quarterly Conference with strong support for a five year campaign to fund the worn out preachers program. The quota is 460 dollars per year, with T A Beard chairing the campaign and a slate of officers listed. Services planned for Sunday include sermons on How can we forget and Epworth League activities.
The Baptist young people staged an entertaining style show at the Mojave Theatre on Monday night. Queen Mollie Lee Bowles wore a silver lace dress, with train bearer Glenn Kokernot and flower girls Frances Morelock and Mary Virginia McIntyre. Maids in waiting included Georgia Benson and others, escorted by local young men. The event featured town and college participants in the latest styles, costumes from Mitchell Gillett Company and others, then moved to Marfa for a similar show Tuesday night.
The Baptist church schedules weekly events including prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30, missionary day Thursday at 3, Sunday school at 9 45, B Y P U groups led by Miss Bowles Miss Billie Mercer and Miss Mamie Lease, and preaching services at 11 and 7 45. The Young People's Class plans a beautifying program for the church lawn and asks for budget subscriptions, with pastor C Bowles urging devotion and service to God.
Complete old master enameling kit for cars offered by H W Tobin at Alamo Lumber Company Alpine Texas. Includes one quart of enamel a special brush a metal pan nine sheets of sandpaper and enough enamel to finish a large seven passenger car for 350.
Alpine Texas passes a dog control ordinance requiring annual dog licenses with metal tags for all dogs. It sets fees of 2.00 for male dogs and 3.00 for female dogs, authorizes impounding and public sale after three days, and prescribes penalties for violations. The measure takes effect April 1, 1924, with enforcement by the city marshal.
The San Antonio Express notes H. L. Kokernot Sr. as a preferred president candidate for the state cattlemen association. He says he would not consent to have his name presented, arguing he can serve the association as a private citizen. His candidacy would bring a prestige of a successful conservative businessman to the role.
The Marathon Baptist Church women bought a rubber floor runner and replaced the organ with a piano enhancing the church's appearance. Last Thursday the pastor noted a full house and strong interest in church work. The local church community shows cooperative spirit and Brother Bowles praised the Morefield family for their hospitality.
Presbyterian church invites readers to ponder who the most despised figure in history is then attend a Sunday sermon at 7 45 p m on the topic The Pearly Gates pastor J A McMillan leads the service as rumors of a Reds raid on Sunday school surface during the notice.
The Avalanche lists candidacies in the July 26 Democratic Primary. District Attorney 83rd Judicial District Montague. County Judge Brewster County W B Hancock, Jas A Burke, A M Turney. Sheriff and Tax Collector W N Gourley, W A Anja Wilson. County and District Clerk W H Lease, E E Townsend. County Attorney John Perkins. County Treasurer M T Chastain. Tax Assessor Brewster County J W Phelps. Justice of the Peace Pre No 1 W R Ragin M L Hopson. County Commissioner Pro No 1 J A Anderson G A Brown.
Nelson O Pierson estate in Brewster County Texas seeks probate of the last will. Joe Kerr filed in County Court for letters testamentary to be issued at the May term 1924. Interested parties may appear and contest the application at Alpine Court House. Failure to appear may forfeit rights.
Mrs. Wood hosted a piano recital Monday at 3 30 with most pupils performing despite illness. After the program guests enjoyed games and an ice course. Attendees included Mary Love Jackson Aileen Carter Carrie Mae Vogt Fannie May Wilena May Eleanor Allison Katherine Gentry Alice Koenig and several Mrs. and Misses.
Mr and Mrs H L Kokernot Jr, Mr J D Jackson and Mr Wade Reid left Sunday for Houston to attend the Stockmen s annual convention. Mr and Mrs W H Terry are due at Houston also from the Exposition and Fat Stock Show at Fort Worth. Wanted To Buy second hand Cook Store Phone 51 G H Yates 12 21.
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