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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1926
Page
4
The text notes a subscription price and mentions postal classification as second class matter at the post office, with reference to the act of Congress of March 3 1879 and the city of Alpihet, indicating historical publication filing procedures.
The Brady Standard urges a local college, arguing Alpine shows how a town can rally support for Sul Ross Normal. It notes Alpine’s civic pride, Chamber membership, and fundraising, stressing individual effort and community cooperation as keys to securing higher education and economic and social benefits.
Rumors about Bul at Alpine and alleged educational policy shifts floated this week as the press prepared coverage. The president stated that such rumors were unfounded and not reflective of official plans or actions.
The article touts chewing sugar cane in Texas as a cure for pyorrhea and a boost to health, comparing cane to rag chewing while noting Texas abundance and regional cultivation. It also reports Sul Ross college board of regents meeting at Alpine to assess needs and future plans, urging West Texas faithfulness to the college.
Local voices argue moving Sul Ross College raises per capita maintenance costs and hurts Western Texas by draining students and funds. They insist the institution is well placed and beneficial, urging equalized state funding instead of relocation.
A baffling scene described in the Dallas News reports a saxophone missing from a car between a home and a city dump. The Decatur IL Review notes a bygone joke and a banjo quartet with a music rack amid chatter.
An audience member cries out doubting a woman’s aim after a cracked-voice tenor remarks on a dangerous situation. The exchange underscores tensions during a public discussion on security and trust. Oil Weed
A dialogue at a concert reveals a playful mixup about the origin of a refrain with characters Willy Milly and reference to Lucia Faust and Smoking. The exchange ends with a twist that the sign and the refrain cause the crowd to realize the misattribution. An odd order about sending string for piano follows in the prose.
Mrs. M S Burke buys an interest in the Butler and Bailey real estate agency at Corpus Christi. Burke plans to stay in the city for five or six months but regards Alpine as home. Mrs F W Weber is chosen to succeed Mrs Gula Burke as deputy county clerk, bringing prior deputy clerk experience from Real County.
Mrs. Gaye Burke resigns as deputy county clerk and enters the race for county clerk, pending Democratic primaries in July. She has served six years under W. H. Lease and Miss Mamie Lease and promises an efficient, competent administration if elected.
Miss McClure and Mr Coke united in marriage by the bride's father at the Christian parsonage. The ceremony was intimate with only close friends. Mrs Coke has lived in Alpine for two years and made many friends. Mr Coke hails from Marta via Louisville. Their friends wish them happiness.
Miss Royce Johnson and Mr William Maynes married at the Marathon Christian parsonage Saturday at seven. The ceremony was performed by Brother McClure. The bride teaches in Marathon public schools.
Mrs A A Rell hosted a Bridge Club afternoon on Wednesday Grace Anderson won high score for seven games The hostess with Miss Kathleen Newell prepared a salad course ice tea sandwiches and cakes Attendees included Mesdames Clay Holvey Scales Joe Burgess F H Gillett McMurry C D Wood Zeb Decte Grace Anderson W H Terry Watson and Anja Wilson
M. T. Chastain announces his candidacy for re-election to Brewster County Treasurer. The veteran Alpine official seeks continued support from voters in this county race. The Avalanche lists other Democratic primary candidates for county offices, including clerk, sheriff, tax collector, and commissioners in Precincts 1 3 4.
Tuesday a group of young people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burgess for a bridge party and dance. Miss Boardman had the high score for the ladies and Nancy Watson was low. Knox Reid won high for the men and Dick Gillespie was low. A salad course was served. Attendees included Frances Gillett, Nancy Watson, Boardman, Nina Belle Caldwell, Randolph Mallard, Knox Reid, and Dick Gilles.
Airs Robinson of El Paso, long linked with Mr and Mrs Hancock, returned home Tuesday. Her husband Dr W Robinson drove down in his carriage and spent Saturday visiting with old friends. The Robins ons formerly lived in all.
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