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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1926
Page
4
A notice records that the manager and advertising manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Year 42.00 entered as second class matter at the Post Office in Alpine Texas under the Act of Congress of March 2 1879.
The text notes a change to Friday publication for the Avalanche to better time news gathering. It mentions staff additions from Ft. Davis and Marfa and a reader-facing rationale about midweek breaks. It records visits by Murray to Waldron Quicksilver Mines and mentions Col. John Perkins as an EIPA visitor accompanying Thomas Tecor. Mrs Behrens represents distant telephone interests and is offered a position by a traveling chief operator group.
Only six days remain to file city property renditions with the City Assessor. The deadline is April 1st. no renditions accepted on that date. W A Daugherty, City Tax Assessor.
Wey Hirlan Montague returned from Alpine this week to try some cases in Dintetet. He sat on a railing and fell backwards, injuring both feet. He was hospitalized on crutches and considers the incident serious but minor in the grand scheme.
Marfa takes the second game from Alpine as Ford and Crowdit deliver solid mound work. Sublet handles the field in the late innings while Manager Smith pledges improved, faster play in upcoming games with the squad aiming for stronger performance.
Superintendent Metton writes to Dallas Chamber urging a goodwill train stop at Alpine on the 20th of next month. The party will arrive about 1 4m and includes school children and Alpine residents invited to meet the train and visit with Dallas officials.
A delegation from the local Chamber of Commerce has been appointed to meet the Dallas representatives on their arrival and extend a formal welcome. The group aims to discuss mutual interests and foster regional business ties during the visit.
Mr and Mrs G W Gleim visited the city and met Chamber of Commerce directors proposing a country club near Alpine. The idea, discussed at a recent luncheon, would attract tourists with cottages and a clubhouse for members and visitors. Gleims offered to invest up to five thousand dollars, with Chamber aid anticipated to promote the project.
A well attended luncheon at the Holland Hotel drew lively discussion on commerce and industry. Directors reviewed the cold storage plant committee report, debated national park plans, and heard remarks from attendees including John Dorkie, A. Wale, Waldrow, and others from El Paso and Fort Davis.
Local talent presents The Wren a four act comedy at the high school auditorium Friday evening at eight o clock under auspices of the audience club and the student body, with rehearsals this week.
W F Hutson state highway engineer in charge of the San Antonio district will return April 1 from Alpine where he was transferred February 1. A A Birle announced Hutson will reassume his duties here. Hutson’s move prompted protests in Austin and local officials recall his service and leadership in the Alpine region.
Real estate transfers show Jerome Lackey to Monson via warranty deed with $200 consideration covering lots 4 to 1 in Block William Shaw and lot 6 in block 67 Alpine. Wedin et al transfer to Frank F. Graeham for $9,000 in surveys 3 and 4 cert 4670 block 19 G C and F railway. Hubert Wigzell to R A Serna mentioned.
Ralph O Shays sentence described for receiving and concealing stolen property in the 24th district court this Tuesday afternoon. The report credits Fort Davis correspondent H 8 H for the tip and details.
A tangle of OCR errors mentions a night stop for a motorist near Chicago and a garden caretaker with a cow who can sing in a choir. The garbled lines reference an Eastern newspaper want ad seeking a steady respectable young man for garden and livestock duties and singing in a choir.
A fragmented verse depicts a young woman named Anna and others reacting as she steps and bystanders cry out. The odd cadence and incomplete wording suggest a piece capturing public gaze and a moment of embarrassment or surprise.
A fragment praises Ulysses S. Grant and his Civil War efforts noting his surrender at Appomattox. The text claims she described him as clothed in a ragged Union suit, ending with the remark about Grant wearing only an old garment.
Mrs I W Hovey spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Gract at their ranch. Tom awards Orient ditcher fore man and Fireman Woodall visited Alpine. Mrs West Pool spent the weekend at Chancellor. Lotha Bell Pool is ill. Mire Wilkerson visits sister Miss Susie Fasterwood for a few days.
Alfine Demolay Chapter confers the first degree at a night meeting after receiving a temporary charter not yet granted The order is not Mason but sponsored by the Masonic Fraternity The aims are to promote better living and growth The Ketly chapter lists officers Master Connell Mary Wond Senior Counselor Warren Parell Junior Counselor Morace Morlock Treasurer Http Peters Drumcan Seat Chaplain John Portner Sentinel Visor The chapter holds regular dates on the first and third Wednesdays each month
A Junior B Y P U group held a tacky party at Mrs Will Cotter’s home last Thursday night in Alpine. About thirty youths attended and judged the liveliest costumes. Mary Imanche Lease won the chef’s prize while Temple Poucy took the boys’ honors as tackiest attendee. Mr and Mrs Barry Seabee of Ft Davie visited Alpine midweek and called while here.
The Easter service report notes Noble Carnes remains seriously ill, with condition practically unchanged for several weeks, according to Dr. J. Wright.
Warranty deed filed transferring lot 3 block 10 Marathon for $10 from W G Gubhur to Mrs Roxie Yarro. The document names block 10 and lot 3 in the Hurnam addition Martson area.
Richard Dix stars in Womanhandled presented at Mojave Theatre for Friday and Saturday showings. A comedy billed as one you cannot miss. Envelopes writing paper noteheads billheads statements all kinds shown as part of the screening promotion.
The Church of Christ meets at the Courthouse every Sunday at 10 a m for Bible study and communion. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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