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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1928
Page
4
The notice lists Democratic primary candidates for county offices including Frazer Leas Livingstone Chastain Gouri Shelton and others for sheriff tax collector constable precincts and county positions. It also praises a new state institution in a growing Texas highland city with high appropriations and future expansion plans.
Colorado Record editorials urge Board of Regents to push for expanded support for eight teachers colleges including Alpine and Sul Ross. They praise current actions but seek broader legislative and Board of Control backing, more library space, and improved facilities as essential to rural education and teacher prep.
The sermon by Pastor KF Davis titled The Messenger of Salvation continues the church’s weekly program. Sunday School begins at 9 45 with a special invitation for all visitors and members. The 11 morning sermon and sacrament follow.
St James Episcopal holds whol service Sundays at 10 a m and 7 20 p m except first Sunday monthly 9 a m. Public invited to attend. Fatherold-Eller, Priest in charge.
Sunday school at 9 45 led by H B Al superintendent preaching at 11 by Rev J B Puller Sunbeams and a message in the evening by Rev J B Puke at 7 pm Miss Stor Wit attends if town Key Puller heads the pulpit duties and a good crowd is expected
A fragment notes Church of Christ gatherings with Bible study at 10 am and 11 am, a Communion service, and an optiam. Christian Science notices mention Sunday services at 11 am and a cordial invitation to worship. Includes reference to a wet post office.
A note mentions an upcoming convention for the Christian Church group with OVOY member presence to hear reports. Details are limited but indicate official proceedings will be shared and attendees urged to participate.
A church leader urges the congregation to invite a visitor for the coming Sunday to make it the biggest day of the year. He emphasizes conscience rest, being with God, and setting an example as core reasons to attend, noting God sent His Son to save creation and calling on believers to honor the day.
The Skillman Grove Bloys Camp, founded by Dr. W. B. Bloys, draws West Texas cowboys and pioneers for an August encampment of interdenominational worship. Nearby Paisano Baptist Encampment, backed by H. J. Kokernot and other ranchers, grows in influence on a 1000 acre site in Brewster County. The event on July 8 features a grand parade, pageant, rodeo, barbecue, races, water events, and community festivities, with a wide attendance from Texas and beyond.
A fragmentary report notes a Western Goodyear plant outputting tires over an eight year span, signaling substantial productive resources and energy concentrated in the region's development.
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