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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1931
Page
2
Official county paper serving Alpine and surrounding areas. Published in Brewster County in the thirty ninth year. Devoted to Alpine and Davis Mountain region news. Contains notices and local items from Fort Davis, Marathon, Alpine, Texas under national act.
A critique urges more brotherly spirit and self-criticism within the community. It laments excessive backbiting and harsh judgment by intolerant faultfinders, calling for self restraint and kindness to curb indiscretions and social pettiness.
The article details Holy Week as the Christian year's key period, beginning with Palm Sunday on March 29 this year. It covers Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday with their religious significances and timings across Catholic and Anglican traditions.
The industry circulates aggressive summer ad campaigns as manufacturers target sales of home refrigerators, office water cooling systems, and industrial chillers. Executives expect a large market expansion with new products and nationwide distribution.
Will H. Mays heads a plan to build an Archives Building in Washington to house thousands of motion pictures and negatives from World War I and other events for posterity. The project envisions vaults nationwide and curatorial care to prolong film life and allow future viewers to witness history as it occurred. The article also notes skepticism about inexpensive home television sets, citing The Tusmaneska Week on exaggerated rumors and that practical sets may still be years away despite ongoing innovations.
Mrs N C Ritchey hosted the Marathon Study club on Wednesday the 18th with Mrs Louie Ritchey presiding. After the business session Mrs Archie Miller led an interesting program on prominent women of the federation and related topics.
Mrs Hargus hosted the Indies Methodist Mission group at her home for a regular meeting Tuesday afternoon. The program opened with a prayer led by Mes Ludlam. Members read and discussed Cajun Indians, enjoyed tea, and noted several community happenings including Girl Scouts activities, church gatherings, and local visits to Alpine and Marathon.
A church event featured a barbecue and singing as guests gathered. Alpine was chosen as the next conference meeting site. Jack Todd and Ruth Todd honored brother Jack with a 42nd birthday party at the Todd home. Jack Nichols won high score prize with Mari prizes and attractive green lozenges.
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