Local Notables and Rollicking Notes From Marathon Area
Mrs. Herschel Hord spent Wednesday in Marfa and J. J. Roberts of Marathon visited the city. Mr. Joe Hord traveled to Van Horn on business. Classifieds include Wanted to Buy a second hand cook stove and a full Holstein bull for sale via D. E. Adams Alpine. Several notices mention visits to El Paso and Fort Davis, a piano for sale, and a range of local trades and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Roberts
Marathon
Our City
Joe Hord
van Horn
Pouncey Heads Brewster Democratic Executive Committee
At a Brewster County democratic executive committee meeting W T Hancock resigned as chairman due to law, and J M Pouncey of Alpine was elected to lead. The committee fixed candidate assessment at 52 50, with members Johnnie Gentry Jim Roberts F L Clark and W R Wyatt serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Democratic Executive Committee
W.T. Hancock
J. M. Pouncey
Alpine
Hancock
Pouncey
Johnnie Gentry
Jim Roberts
F. L. Clark
W. R. Wyatt
Local Declamation Contest at High School
Junior girls and junior and senior boys competed to pick representatives for the county State University Interscholastic League contest. Louise Scott won first among five junior girls. Georgia Lee Smither and Crystal Holland tied for second. Johnnie Allen and Lorena Elliott tied for third. Dwight Austin led junior boys. Edward Davidson second. Senior boys Roy Roberts and Walter Garnett tied. after a second trial Walter won. Judges noted results were below last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
Dwight Austin
Edward Davidson
Roy Roberts
Walter Garnett
Walter
Roy
Rotary notes designate delegates and welcome new member
The Alpine Rotary Club designates D N Scott as delegate to the district convention in Las Vegas NM with L B Starns as alternate. President John Perkins urges consideration of attending the International Rotary convention in Toronto and notes two visitors. Palmer Haynes is announced elected to membership and pledges service. An upcoming lecture and programs are assigned for the next meeting. Nominations for officers will be held at the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Rotary Club
D. N. Scott
Las Vegas
New Mexico
L. B. Starns
John Perkins
Toronto
Canada
Mr. Monahans
el Paso
Delco Light
C F. McCool
F. F E. Gillett
Rotary
Haynes
Shirley Seales
L. T. Wotan
Dr. Pope
New Episcopal Minister Arrives for St. James Church
The Rev. Mr. Delbar W. Clark arrives from New York to serve St. James Episcopal church in Alpine as missionary to the Big Bend from Langtry to Sierra Blanca. He holds a 1911 BA from Colby College and a 1918 Union Seminary degree, with prior pastorates in New York City and missionary work in Arizona and the Dakotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbar W. Clark
New York
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Clark
New York City
Alpine
McClelland
Episcopal
Pouncey Elected Deputy State Grand Master in Texas
J M Pouncey of our town elected Deputy State Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas during the annual session at Fort Worth. He is slated to become Grand Master next year and will be installed the following year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Pouncey
Grand Lodge of Texas
Grand Lodge
Fort Worth
A H Swift to Fill Prescriptions At Palace Pharmacy
A H Swift will fill prescriptions accurately and promptly at the Palace Pharmacy, ensuring reliable service for customers seeking timely medication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Swift
Palace Pharmacy
Forty Two Party Honors Mrs Young in Club Afternoo n
Mrs John D Young hosted the Forty Two Club on Monday afternoon with the usual games followed by a salad course and tea A Japanese effect was shown in score cards as little Lola Lee Young wore Japanese dress Guests included Mrs Ida Kokernot Mrs Anja Wilson Mrs Cas Edwards and Mrs Joe Burgess
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Young
Lola Lee Young
Ida Kokernot
Anja Wilson
Cas Edwards
Joe Burgess
Fire Station Construction Details Announced
City authorities have awarded the concrete fire station contract for a 20 by 34 foot building now under construction to house firefighting equipment. The piece discusses newpaper business models and the expectation of profit from paid notices, noting many readers expect free entertainment notices and editors to cover them.
Edwards of Denton for Lieutenant Governor
A Denton endorsement letter from President R L Marquis of Denton State Teachers College praises Will Edwards editor of the Denton Record and state legislator as worthy of support for Texas lieutenant governor. Endorsements come from Dr Frank Brasley and Marquis, noting Edwards as progressive, public spirited and dependable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Marquis
Denton State Teachers College
Sul Ross
Brewster County
Will Edwards
Denton
Denton Record
Texas
Marquis
Frank Brasley
College of Industrial Arts
Edwards
Denton County
Marathon Baseball Upsets Sanderson 9 to 4
Marathon defeats Sanderson 9 4 in a local game played Saturday. Town visitors include L L Hess of San Antonio ranch interests and others from Alpine Sanderson Valentine Pecos El Paso and Marfa with multiple ranch and business ties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Hess
San Antonio
Lynch Davidson Friend of Sul Ross in Texas Campaign
March 17 1924 letter from R L Marquis president of Sul Ross State Teachers College Alpine Texas to Mrs C A Brown praising Lynch Davidson for supporting the college budget and noting their friendship during his campaign for Texas governor. The political advertisement is signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Brown
Alpine
Texas
Brown
Lynch Davidson
Davidson
Sul Ross State Teachers College
R. L. Marquis
Profit and purpose of a local newspaper
A Winnfield La. reader argues that newspapers must earn money to sustain service to the public. He notes long hours, criticism, and the need for a living rate for paper and ads, insisting profitability benefits every town and the public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Dalton
Winnfield
News American
For Sale: New Sewing Machine Cheap
Classified notice selling a new sewing machine at a low price. Inquiries directed to the Ritchey Hotel during November 11 to 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchey Hotel
Sower and Reaper Faith Explored at Local Church
The Presby terian church will hold a Sunday morning sermon titled The Governor Who Sold His Honor for Position and a 7 45 pm Message on The Law of the Harvest. Pastor J A McMillan invites all members and visitors to attend the services and Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesman
Presbbyterian
Townsend for Brewster County Clerkship announces candidacy
E. E. Townsend declares intent to run for County and District Clerk in Brewster County. He promises careful, impartial service if elected, and notes he cannot continue as Sheriff and Tax Collector beyond this term due to personal business matters.
Beery Mother Passes After Long Illness
Reverend John K. Beery of the Methodist church learns by telegram of his mother’s death in West Virginia. She lived to 78 and had been married 58 years. The remains were sent to Jerico Springs Missouri for burial. the pastor could not attend due to distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Beery
Methodist Church
Louisburg
W. Va
Friday Social Event at Mrs Hanna’s Home
Last Friday evening Mrs A J Hanna Sr hosted a small gathering with forty two attendees. Miss Mollie Lee Bowles read May Time by C Henry after games. The hostess and Mrs C Bowles served salad cocoa cake and brick cream. attendees included Rev and Mrs C Bowles, Mr and Mrs J W Ferguson, Mr and Mrs J H Hamilton, Mr and Mrs W W Jenkins, and the Hanna couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J Hanna
Mollie Lee Bowles
C. Henry
C. Bowles
J. W. Ferguson
J. H. Hamilton
W. W. Jenkins
Mrs. Hanna
Chamber of Commerce Program Seeks Three Unfinished Items
The Chamber of Commerce plans a meeting next Monday to review three unfinished items. The Membership Committee reports on promoting community cooperation beyond business men, the Fire Prevention Fund committee will report, and the committee on Chamber support of Sunday baseball parks will present its findings. Miss Anne Aynesworth will preside and introduce new features and social plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Anne Aynesworth
St James Episcopal Mission Plan Lent Services
Rev Delber W Clark Missionary to the Big Bend conducts Fourth Sunday in Lent at St James Episcopal Mission. Church School starts 9 45 a m and Evening Prayer with Sermon at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delber W
Clark
Big Bend
Christian Church Revival and Sermon Schedule
Bible School at 10 a m sharp preaching at 11 a m The Every Member Canvass Evening 7 45 The Supreme Quest of the Soul Public cordially invited Revival begins April 6.
For Sale Dairy Cows and 175 Acre Pasture Lease
John Young Land Co offers 30 dairy cows and a long lease on 175 acre pasture close in or a fully furnished home with orchard gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Young Land Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herschel Hord
Marfa
G. H. Yates
H. L. Starns
Fl Paso
Avalanche Office
Robert Coffey
Winder Place
N. S. Murphy
Jim Casner
le Weil
G. H. West
Dr. Irvine
Presbyterian Church of
Fort Davis
D. E. Adams
Livengood of
First Christian Church
Miss Sue Williams
Judge O. W. Williams
Fort Stockton
Baldwin
W. E. Sansom
Garnett’s Pharmacy
Maj. L. G. Knipe
California
R. C. Williams
Hattie Grace Peters
Irene Peters
J. C. Thain
Hot Wells
J. H. Ritchie
North Add
Shipman Add
Austin
Aillene Brannon
Beatrice Neighbors
J. I. Warren
John Gallego
Judge Kilpatrick
The
New Era
Avalanche
Kathleen Douglas
Stirling City
Sal Ross
Robin Williams
Abilene
J. H. West
A. A. Murray
Murray
Bob Somerall
McKinney Springs
Somerall
Boquillas
M. L. Hopson
State Assembly
Hopson
Jas. A. Burke
George Brown
Trott Chastain
Billie Burcham
Burke
Democratic EX. Com
Alpine Jewelry Co
Holland Hotel
Sheriff Townsend
Gordon Alvis
Mrs. Alvis
Mansfield
Adolph Daugherty
Baby
John Byler
Hal Sansom
Valentine
Pat Lindsay
Pat. Jr
Harris Smith
Pecos County
Chisos Montain Ranch
John Marshall
Albert Chambers
Messrs
Parker McKinney
Francis Mansfield of
Sanderson
North Texas State Teachers College
Popular Mechanics Company
Ontario Ct
Chicago
Ill
Popular Mechanics Building
J. A. McMillan
E. E. Townsend
Rev. Beery
Chamber OF Commerce Program
ST. James’ Episcopal Mission
L. Weil
Pastor
TEAAS
Mojave
Jane Novak
Exchange
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Teel Truck
Ford
Dire
West Texas Motor CO
Alpine, Texas
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