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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1925
Page
2
Alpine news weekly laments musical tastes and youth development while urging pedestrians to cross streets carefully and noting editor Moody invites corrections for any misstatements. Subscription priced at 2.00 per year, paper enters second class at Alpine post office.
The first week of May marks the second annual National Music Week with clubs schools and organizations promoting music education through programs radio and other channels. Advocates urge discrimination in favor of good musical works to cultivate talent and combat shallow offerings.
A parody collage of phrases and anecdotes mentioning inflation bread prices aut accidents and famous names. The mock items include references to Cleero Nebraska Henry Fordhee and Mellon and Couzens in a humorous jumble with social commentary on taxes and marriage.
Thos E Pickerill argues wealth per capita rises with local thrift and investment. He urges trading at home to boost community buying power, profits, and civic pride through local savings and responsible spending.
Sheriff W N Gourley will sell at public auction on the first Tuesday in June 1925 in Alpine to satisfy a judgment of 545.75 plus costs. The levy targets two Lands of J H Elder and wife Bertha Elder, Section 78 and 84 in Block G-18, T C Railway Co. grants, recorded in the General Land Office.
The piece argues that a town becomes a good school town through shared public spirit and balanced cooperation among business, church, social groups, and education. It outlines four key factors wealth social life spirituality and intellect plus the need for a union of efforts to avoid factionalism. It stresses inclusive social programs and a high moral aim with churches providing a spiritual uplift and libraries aiding intellectual growth.
Lavoptik eye wash with camphor hydrastis and witch hazel claims to ease weak sore or strained eyes. One small bottle marketed as helpful for relief with an aluminum eye cup included. Alpine Drug Store advertises this product as quick acting and suitable for eye discomfort.
The Rev. Atticus Webb will address First Baptist Alpine on Sunday May 10 at 11 am on The Unfinished Task. He represents a major temperance cause and will share startling facts. Sunbeams perform at 3 pm for Mothers and Fathers. a joint evening meeting follows at the Presbyterian Church with Sul Ross in charge.
The Presbyterian Church will observe Mothers Day with a Sunday school program at 11 a.m. replacing the regular service. Children of the Sunday school begin at 10 a.m. A second Mothers Day program is set for 8 p.m. by Sul Ross State Teachers College and local ministers. Further details appear elsewhere.
The notice lists morning Bible School at 10, Communion at 11 20, Sermon at 11 30, evening services including Christian Endeavor at 7 15 and preaching at 8, plus Wednesday prayer meeting at 8. A welcome to attend by Pastor McClure.
The Church of Christ holds Sunday worship at 10 a.m. in the Justice's Room at the Court House with Bible study and communion. All are invited to attend.
Sunday School at 9 45 preaching service 11 senior Epworth League 7 15 p m evening service 8 Tuesday at 3 30 p m the W M S Wednesday 8 p m Bible study Friday 8 p m choir practice cordial welcome to visitors Pastor John W Chisholm B D
The Catholic church in the southern town area, under Rev S M Giran, offers English mass Sundays at 8 30 am with a gospel sermon and benediction, a 10 am Spanish mass and gospel sermon, 3 pm Sunday School, and 7 pm evening prayers with a sermon on Christian life. Weekday mass is at 7 30 am with Bible reading. Non Catholics are welcome at their mother church.
Austin April 27 The new automobile headlight law takes effect June 18 and no devices have been approved yet. Reed Granberry head of the UT bureau warns buyers that many headlight devices are being offered as approved in Texas and pledges to publish the approved list to the press and to County Commissioners Courts and sheriffs when ready.
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