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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1926
Page
3
The piece argues that many seniors will choose work after high school, but those who attend college gain better positions and pay over time. It calls for a new hospital, a modern school, expanded transportation, a community house, better sewers, and even a streetcar line to support Alpine’s growth and opportunities. It is signed by Anna Dee Phelys, sixth.
The Alpine forum outlines aims to invite more people and add amenities. Proposals include repairing streets, fixing side streets with rat holes, creating a resting place for visitors, and building a new hospital.
18Ville Murphysville began as 1874 settlement renamed Alpine in 1879. Population rose from about 200 after two months to 900 by 1890, then 1200 in 1990. By 1910 a small off well near Marta coincided with growth to 1800, later reaching about 2600 as hills surround land-based industry.
Students auditioning for ten nis at Alpine High School presented a range of skill and enthusiasm. Coaches noted strong fundamentals and team spirit as participants showcased forehand and backhand form.
The A H S Broadcaster edition lists editors Carrie Mae Vour Da Mae Coulson Adrian Turney Pare l Warren J A Boyd Crystal Holland Anja Wilson Fred Daugherty John Weyerts.
At the tryout, Tom Cross competes in the district meet singles and, with Tanner Kelly, in doubles. Cross wins 6-1 6-18 against Kelly in the tryout. Cross defeats York 4-0 and Kelly beats York to shape the district lineup for the March 26 and 27 tournament.
Alpine High School hosted Marathon in a county girls volleyball match on March 24 at the Alpine court. Alpine listed players Aline Carter Marcella Rodry Gay Creamer Ora Matthews Mildred Young and Carrie Mae West. winner advances to district meet March 26 and 27 in Alpine.
The senior class will stage a school play before term end guided by Miss Bunton. Miss Hunt and the class discussed several options but nothing final decided. In chapel Tuesday morning the third grade performed a short play The Simpleton with cast James Parker Tra Bowles Russel Medillan Louise Adel Perkins Fritz Bill Weyerts and others.
A grade four class undertakes a Texas map project to locate about forty cities along a principal river and major mineral and oil sites. The exercise aims to boost geography and state knowledge, with graduation anticipated around May 20.
The Alpine High graduating class readies performances as part of year end activities. Students rehearse scenes and coordinate with faculty to showcase their talents in a series of plays reflecting their school year.
Last week demonstrations at ten Apple orchards in Jeff Davi County were led by County Agent R. S. Miller. The grafting of delicious varieties onto sturdy rootstock aims to speed fruiting. Trees grafted this way are expected to bear in two to three years and grow large, with multiple limbs producing several bushels. People with inferior trees urged to contact the county agent to switch to better varieties.
A spring day trip in 1926 from Al ine toward the Davis Mountains includes Mise Paxton and friends in a Franklin car, passing through Musqut Canyon to Fort Davis and into Davis Mountain Park where rugged scenery and old fort history draw interest.
A travelogue recounts a rugged journey along mountain gullies with towering pines and a rough trail toward Mount Baldy. The party observes two blacktailed deer and later two large black bears near Fort Davis, sharing impromptu bear photos and humorous mispronunciations before returning to Alpine.
Kipling KLJB postp ome meeting delayed by weather or scheduling issue. Officials note rescheduling to be announced. Members urged to watch for updates from Kipling organizers and local notices.
A brand of scented toilette goods boasts a lasting odor with an indefinable appeal valued by refined women. The description emphasizes the product's refined charm and desired allure in fashionable circles.
A large Ozona blaze described as the town’s worst disaster, started about 2 24 am last Friday, gutted the Perner building housing four businesses, and caused estimated losses around 60000 dollars with limited insurance coverage.
The Chamber of Commerce reports a letter from Congressman Claude T. B. Hudspeth acknowledging receipt of information on locating a national park in the Davis Mountains and pledging to push the bill. Other towns in the district are sending letters offering cooperation toward the park project.
Fate reports success in feeding experiment with four calves started December 17. They weighed about 260 pounds then and now around 450 pounds. The operator, Pete Fate, says animals performed well and believes the method can be profitable. Fate has long raised cattle in the Gulf Coast country, including Brahmas.
The county volleys club outlines upcoming events with a March 31 meeting featuring a Kipe ing program and a reclamation tryout set for April 7. Members, including AHS, are urged to attend and participate.
Sunshine Dairy supplies milk at recess for five cents a bottle. Miss Linn oversees distribution to children during recess. A school clean up campaign ran Tuesday morning to ensure everyone could finish tasks and have air time. դիմ
Third grade staged a chapel performance last Tuesday morning titled The Simpleton. Students acted in acts named Ago first set A road between two fields and A King's Palace where a simpleton outwits guards to win a reward. Mrs Anderson directed the play. Audience members praised the children's effort. Names include Simmes Parker Countryman HNL Weyerts Luther Anderson Frit Weyerts Ira Howles Russell McMillan Louise Adela Perkins. Maids in waiting to the Queen observed the scene.
Students in fourth grade hiked Friday afternoon and shared a supervised lunch. Mrs Weyerts served as chaperone while the group interacted with peers. A sixth grade student reportedly entertained the class with jokes during the period.
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