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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1924
Page
3
Local items from Marfa and Alpine list visits by Mrs J C Thain Agnes Burgess Ethel Schwalbe and others. Mentions St George Cafe Palace Pharmacy Keating Bakery and Robinson and Company ads promoting home shopping. Includes visits by F M Mitchell Alex Kercheville and Bob Evans plus university figures and ranch news with multiple small notices.
Allen Palmers 77th birthday was celebrated on Tuesday May 6 with guests including John Pool of Marfa and Alpine men Moore and Waller. Mrs. Palmer prepared dinner and gifts of $10 and $100 were given in secret. Guests ranged from 80 to 86, honoring the aging Confederates.
Clarence Hord consents to stand for re election as county commissioner for Precinct No 1. The Avalanche notes his candidacy will meet with public approval and urges support for another term.
The Salutatorian and Valedictorian are announced with Duncan Scott delivering the salutatory and Fannie May the valedictory. Rev John K Beery will preach the Baccalaureate Sermon Sunday at 8 15 PM in the High School Auditorium. The Senior Play Mrs Briggs of the Poultry Yard is set for Thursday at 8 15 PM in the school auditorium. Alpine district winners return from the State Meet in Austin noting no state championships but a record to be proud of.
The Kandy Kitchen states it has secured cold storage facilities to better handle ice cream business and party orders. It notes special moulds for card parties and that ample notice enables storage at least one day.
Manager S G Smith led Alpine to a 13 to 8 victory over Marfa in the season opener. The next game is planned for here on Sunday if the new ballpark is ready. otherwise the team will return to Marfa to play there.
The Alpine High School commencement begins with the Baccalaureate sermon on Sunday night. The closing exercises program will appear next week in this paper along with other announcements.
Mrs. Norton B. Welborn, Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, spent last Friday in Alpine for an all day session with the local chapter. She was joined by visitors from other chapters and the group enjoyed a luncheon at the Holland.
The Parent-Teacher Association meets Friday at 3 30 p m in the high school auditorium. It is the last meeting before September with a special program planned and refreshments served. Bring your neighbor.
Marathon residents are invited to a play titled Am I Intruding at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening with students Esther Bourland Daisy Lindsay Gladys Martin Fay Sarr Glenn Crawford Ida Lindsay Dave Brown Ted Brown Howard Carter Julian Walker John Whistler and Jim Worthington. Also noted are visits from relatives and the Leary Buttrill wedding reception with attendees from San Antonio Houston Mission Alpine and other towns.
A sentimental verse honors mothers on Mother's Day with imagery of carnations and sunset. It recalls lessons from mother and father, hopes their care endures, and prays for continued grace and absence of sorrow for survivors in a city remembered in faith.
A group urges Alpine residents to attend the next Friday and Saturday showing of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Mojave Theatre. Proceeds support the local Fire Department, with all funds aiding its needs and none benefiting individuals. Local merchants and businesses endorse the fundraising effort.
Mr. B D Jackson died April 27 at Barnes Hospital St. Louis after a period of illness. He and his family had spent several months in Alpine seeking health and were buried May 1 in Port Lavaca by the Masonic fraternity. Friends here express deep sympathy for his devoted family.
Owing to a conflict with the High School Baccalaureate sermon on Sunday night the College Mothers Day program at the Presbyterian church has been canceled. The event will not be held this year.
The Mexican colony in our city marked Cinco de Mayo with a Monday morning parade through the business district led by Louis Natero and George Cobos. The celebration included a Mexican schoolhouse speech, a barbecue, and two days of activities with dancing at night, expressing patriotism and unity.
The program lists hymns invocation and readings led by Rev. L Weil Rev C Bowles and Rev D W Clark with a sermon by Rev John K Beery titled Possibilities of Life and a choir anthem followed by benediction.
J D Jackson thanks Sul Ross State Teachers College officials after the college named the ball park in his honor. He pledges to serve the college interests to the full extent of his ability and opportunities.
A meeting of Alpine ladies is called for Friday at 4 30 p m May 23 at the Baptist church to organize a Civic League for Alpine. The notice comes from the Clean City Campaign Committee.
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