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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1924
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche is a weekly newspaper published by The Alpine Publishing Company. Subscription price per year is listed, with second class mail status at Alpine Texas Post Office under federal act.
A spring Samy Club meeting drew strong attendance as Mrs Haines reported from the Federating Convention in Colorado Texas. Members heard reports from clean up sub committees and were praised by Mrs Stigler for her service. Mrs Baines summarized the convention inspiring greater service and Alpine next year. program featured Oscar Wilde life works with Mrs George Martin and others presenting scenes from Lady Windermere's Fan.
The speaker recalls organizing Alpine Independent School District in 1907, building a brick 12 classroom school with an 8 acre campus for 30000 dollars, and raising funds for maintenance and bond interest. He notes church affiliation never influenced staffing, mentions a May 3 trustee election ending with 211 votes, and emphasizes commitment to Sul Ross State Teachers College and burial grounds as lasting legacies.
Mrs J C Thain has completed a 30 by 40 inch oil of Sul Ross State Teachers College and grounds enlarged from a photograph. President Jim Casner will take the framed piece to Brownwood for display at the West Texas Chamber of Commerce session this month, made possible by Mr J D Jackson’s support.
The Avalanche reports announced candidacies for the Democratic Primary on July 26 in the Judicial District for District Attorney. The notice lists those seeking the office and emphasizes the official election timeline and eligibility.
Rock Island Railway officials and K C M O operatives toured Alpine and Orient, Kansas, meeting Mayor Ken F Berkeley as they assess traffic potential and connections to Mexico City. They praised Alpine’s climate and scenery and left with plans to return for further inspection.
The Alpine ladies vote to form a Civic League as an outgrowth of the Clean City Campaign. The call invites all mothers and housewives to attend an initial city-wide, year round civic pride meeting.
A brief note states McAdoo won in Texas on Saturday without aid from supporters and predicts the Texas delegation will take the dish to the Madison Square Convention once the event ends.
Drewater County Democratic Presidential preference convention convened at the courthouse with J. M. Pouncey as chairman and W. W. Jenkins as secretary. Delegates were seated after credentials reported. May 27 program to vote an uninstructed delegation to the National Democratic Convention. Dr. Benj. F. Berkeley endorsed for State Senator from the 29th district.
The school board met to canvass election returns and declare results. Gillette was elected president and A. A Newell secretary. Superintendent S. M. Melion was re elected for another term with several other teachers tentatively.
Clarence Hord locks the Sunny Glen gate forcing closure to the public after stock escapes and repeated carelessness. Arlie Wilson warns of further closures at Ranger Canyon unless users respect property rights. The loss of access harms recreation and upsets nature lovers who seek the area’s beauty.
Aged Mexican merchant Andres Rodriguez was found dead in his room Friday afternoon after officials forced entry. Justice of the Peace C W Livingstone ruled no inquest, suspecting natural causes. He had lived in the Fort Davis area since about 1878, ran a grocer and confectionery, and was trusted by American friends. Interment occurred after relatives were sought.
Alpine voters chose a seven-member board. Winners were G. W. Martin, A. A. Newell, Mrs. Clay Holland, Mrs. Fred Walker along with five others including E. Gillett and A. B. Sandifer. Martin led with 268 votes. total ballots 328 with 5 voided. J. D. Jackson retires after 20 years.
The Christian Church invites all to honor mothers on Sunday with an 11 AM sermon by Pastor L. Weil titled Motherhood Parallel to the Cross and the Cross Paralels to Motherhood. No evening service.
Mrs Middlebrook Mrs Morelock and Mrs McMurray hosted the Forty two club and husbands Tuesday at the McMurray home. Lavender pink decor carried through candles forty two tables and refreshments. Attending were Mr and Mrs Casner Ferguson Holland Hord Hord Mavelock McMurray Middlebrook Forest Robinson Sandifer Roy Spence W H Terry Jr.
Joaquin Miller quotation frames a Mother's Day sermon at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 11 am. Members and friends are urged to attend to honor mothers living or dead, with thanks for growing Sunday school attendance and no evening service scheduled.
The McClelland family expresses gratitude to Alpine residents for support during James P. McClelland illness and funeral. They thank the Spanish American veterans and American Legion pallbearers Rev Beery the service leader singers and flowers contributors and the New Deal Cafe staff.
Next Sunday the Methodist Church will hold a 10 50 a m sermon on Strong Womanhood by the pastor. Sunday School runs 9 45 with T A Beard as superintendent. The Junior League meets at 3 00 led by Mrs J W Gentry. Epworth League gathers at 7 18 for devotional services. No evening sermon due to the High School Baccalaureate. Visitors welcome.
John K Beery Pastor promotes Pure Milk 12 percent qt gal 40c Cream half pint quart gallon 4Sc gal 1.60 Butter Séc pound delivered Cows priced 00 to 78 T A D cards free Phone 145 Measday Daily Day and Night Service Good Cooking and Sanitation Our Motto South of Depot
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