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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1928
Page
8
A collage of notices advertises furnished rooms with or without garage, phone numbers for Golden West Shop and Sandifer’s Grocery, room and board options, prices and contact names such as Mrs. Clifford, Mrs. J. Natl, and Mr. Van Howell. It mentions rug sales, laundry and vacuuming services, and a request to return a lost ice cream packer to Palace Pharmacy.
A garbled list of foods and dishes includes olives, chicken, onions, beef ribs, prime steak, various salads, sauces, desserts, and fruit desserts. The text resembles a menu line with mismatched fragments and stray brand-like terms.
The article describes a school play directed by Mrs Head with pupil performers including Seana Tess Willie Haring Ed May and others. Local attendees and supporters are noted alongside mentions of costumes and stage setup.
At the meeting close guests gathered in the domestic science room hosted by Mrs Wells Metre and Mrs Clay Holland. A table decorated with daffodils and yellow candies featured Mrs Yead at the head. Floral decor brightened the event as the cast of The Box of Dolls was present. Tea sandwiches and cake were served in a charming surprise social.
A letter from 8 M Melton, former Alpine school superintendent, lauds Clay Holland for the new hotel in Alpine and compliments The Avalanche for its Holland Hotel edition. Melton praises Alpine growth and the hotel's spacious attractive luxurious appointments, noting few Texas towns match such facilities.
The Jojave Theatre week offers The Cohens and Kellys in Paris. Critics call it hotter and funnier than The Coys and urge fans of the first film to see the sequel.
Jean Menjou stars in a sophisticated mix of comedy and drama in a domestic premiere. Critics praise his charm and versatile acting, highlighting sharp wit and poised performance.
The Wednesday and Thursday showing of The Denver Dude stars Hoot Gibson in a western with a note of Eno aid. A subsequent week features Wife Sa' Ers a two reel comedy. Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton headline another scream.
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