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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1933
Page
4
Tomorrow is the last day for registering more vehicles under the time extension by the legislature. A total of 36 vehicles were registered this past week, bringing the overall total to 10 58. Registrations included 2 passenger cars and 11 trucks. after tomorrow it will be illegal to drive cars bearing 1992 license plates and violators face arrest and the extra 20 percent penalty.
Otis Morgan made a business trip to Houston and other points this week accompanied by Mrs. Morean who visited in San Antonio. Several Alpine residents plan moves to Dallas and Kilgore while others return from San Angelo. A death in Wichita Falls touched a local family and a group of young people joined a weekend at a lodge near Boquillas. Local residents visit San Antonio Corpus Christi and nearby areas, with multiple trips and visits noted.
At the First Methodist Church sermon by Dr. A L Moore of El Paso. 9 45 Sunday school with graded literature. Evening sermon at 8 pm followed by the second quarterly conference for delegate elections. Epworth League in its rooms. RF Davis, Pastor invites all to attend.
Old Gold Day will be held at the Baptist Church next Sunday with a collection of gold and silver items to be deposited in a church chest and later sent to a crucible for funds to support Foreign Mission work. The event seeks to raise $250,000, inviting nonmembers to contribute cast off jewelry.
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The American Red Cross asks for donations to aid victims of the California earthquake. About 7,500 families need assistance. initial relief includes $80,000 from the national body and local chapters are mobilizing. Governor Rolph names the Red Cross as official relief and rehabilitation agency. County chairman Henry Fletcher and treasurer Guy B. Crawford urged to contribute.
The Avalanche acknowledges receipt of renewal subscriptions and new subscriptions while noting some arrears. A remittance is appreciated as readers support the home printer. The notice urges patrons to settle debts during hard times and continues awaiting completion of ongoing patronage efforts.
A jumble of names and places appears in the note of subscribers or readers. The list includes Clay Roberts Ysleta Texas Shoemake Yeeta Alpine Parker Marathon R B Slaven Marlinton W Va White Longview Texas G H Storey Alpine Mary A Pieron Haymond Texas and other scattered signatures Gus Trimble Columba Mo Mrs 8 R Granberry Shuqualak Mississippi 1H W McSpadden Ciudad Bolivar eneruela.
Alpine Rotary Club held its annual election with officers including treasurer Pletcher and president Benja, and directors chosen such as Acie and Peter. The vote names Johnny Gen and Pally Iearin among those elected to posts.
A new line of Easter dresses and hats will be on display at the Hollywood Shop tomorrow. The ladies of Alpine and vicinity are invited to see them. Mrs Walter Garnett, manager for Alpine Lumber Co. Haw. Dept. tte Give your job printing order the Avalanche.
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