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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1931

Page

4

Service for Teague Held

Alpine resident George Teague age 74 10 born June 10 1871 Arkansas died after long illness at son Barneys home in west Alpine funeral held there then moved to Fort Davis for burial beside wife. Teague lived in Port Davis McCamey and Alpine active Baptist Church deacon and community leader. survived by son Barney and son George plus several grandchildren.

Alpine George Teague Barney West Alpine Fort Davis Durlal Arkansas Texas Port Davis Teague Baptist Church Fort Tavin

Building projects advance across town as costs rise

Cent 104 notes work finishing in about two weeks at an estimated 41750 with stairways and partitions in the Presbyterian church completed at about 41000. Soon work begins on the fourth city water well pumphouse on the hill, totaling around 2000 for cement flooring in library basement and mooring base for a 5000 square foot dining room. Summer cafeteria opening hinges on finishing these tasks. Minor repairs and new garages are reported, along with work on Jessie Griffith residence and Arthur Mi store garage, all progressing with plans for interior stalls and plaster.

Presbyterian Oath Jessie Griffith Arthur Mi Sa ‘Ery

Tax Roll Revisions Delayed as Board Notices Hearings

The board schedules hearings for about ten days for property owners to argue against changes in valuations. The secretary will then prepare rolls over roughly thirty days. City taxes are due July 1, with possible extensions. About 75 percent ofrendered taxes are paid. many small property owners have yet to come in before penalties take effect. Delinquent values are estimated near 2.21 million for the city, depending on trends from last year.

Board of Equalisation Tt Te

Amos and Andy Show Workload Revealed in Chicago Feature

In Chicago, Amos and Andy are profiled detailing their daily grind at WMAQ. They record their sketches with minimal rehearsal, write and perform live from a 12 by 12 studio, and manage multiple roles including Kingfish and Madam.

Chicago Amon Andy Amos Pone Brother Lightnin M. H. Aylesworth National Broadcasting Company Alte Andy T WMAQ Chirae Nero Howr Thm Hay Watts Way

Alpine Fish Fry Invitation at Presidio

Alpine residents are invited to a Sunday fish fry at the Presidio with A F Robi noting a large event. Preparations are underway to feed attendees and manage a big turnout, with fish being cleaned and served as the Seiming channel changes.

Presidio A. F. Robi

Frozen Fish Reported Along Sanderson Highway After Hailstorm

Reports tell of frozen fish scattered along the Sanderson Longfellow area after a severe hailstorm on Wednesday morning. Local restaurant owners displayed them, and Southern Pacific workers in Del Rio corroborated the unusual scene as high winds allegedly lofted fish from a distant lake or stream into the region. Nearby officials note the storm as one of the worst to pass through that district in recent memory.

Longfellow and Sanderson Sanderson Jimmy Shaw Southern Page del Rio Southern Pacific Val Verde County Heraia

W B A To Give Dance Tomorrow

The Woman's Benefit association of Alping will host a dance at the Berkeley rehouse to support the lodge and raise funds. Mrs J M od notes two aims: to arouse interest in the organization and to collect money. Carl Thain will provide old-time music for the dancers and coffee and cake will be served to all attendees.

Alping Berkeley Rehouse J. M. Od Inter Bre Turner Carl Thain

Lions to Hold Breakfast Meet at Holland Hotel

The Alpine Lions plan a breakfast meeting next week replacing their noon luncheon. Officers say the program committee is arranging an innovative entertainment plan for the event at the Holland Hotel on Tuesday morning.

Alpine Lions Holland Hotel

Milky Way to Sun Distance Put At 20 Quintillion Miles

NEW HAVEN. An estimated distance from the sun to the center of the Milky Way was set at about 20 quintillion miles at the close of the forty-fifth meeting of the American Astronomical Society. The figure was prepared by Dr. Piet Kamp of the McCormick Observatory.

Tory University of Virginia van de Kamp Galactic Center New Haven Amer Astronomical Society Sven i Piet Kamp McCormick Obsert

Twelve new automobiles registered in April

Twelve new automobiles were registered in April, records at the tax collector's office show. The registrations include W. B. Dempsey of Alpine with a Ford, R. Green of Marathon with a Chevrolet coupe, Chevrolet Motor Co. of El Paso with a Chevrolet coach, Matt Smith of Alpine with a Ford sedan, Pittman Moore Chevrolet Co. with a Chevrolet coupe, H. S. Holmes of Fort Stockton with a Chevrolet coupe, J. Benson of Alpine with a coupe, Felix Strey of Hovey with a Ford coupe, Joe Pennington of Alpine with a Ford, T. Barker of Alpine with a Ford roadster, S. G. Smith of Alpine with a Ford, L. D. truck. Goegtin of Alpine with a Chevrolet coach, Butek.

W. B. Dempsey Alpine Ford R. Green Marathon Chevrolet Motor Co el Paso Chevrolet Matt Smith Seton Pittman-Moore Chevrolet Co H. S. Holmes Fort Stockton J. Benson Felix Strey Hovey Joe Pennington T. Barker S. G. Smith Goegtin Butek

Alpine Airship Mail Pick-Up At Sea At Goodyear Event

Alpine aviation enthusiasts may join the first mail pickup from a seaborne steamer by Goodyear Airship Volunteer. L T Votaw and Goodyear announce preparations for the City of Los Angeles to intercept off Point Vicente fifty miles offshore, hoisting mail bags to the ship, then delivering to San Pedro. Envelopes must be prepared unsealed with proper postage and sent to the cadet director by May 18 to qualify.

Goodyear Airship L. T. Votaw Goodyear Tire 4 Rubber Company Goodyear Diriable City of Los Angeles Los Angeles Votan Point Vincente San Pedro Mr. Votan Lassco-Goodyear Centretooin Etoom Central Building California

Motor Firms Report Large Profits and Cash Resources

The Ford Motor Company posted profits of 55,000 in 1980 with cash resources around 3 million. General Motors earned 176,922,650 in 1930 and holds about 3,640 in cash. GM paid 9,538,660 in dividends, plus over 10,000 in bonuses and stock dividends. Ford offered higher wages with no bonuses. Ford stock is fully owned by the Ford family after a buyout to avoid consultation.

Ford Motor Company General Motors Corporation Ford Ford Motor Company of America Ford Family

Industrial Pioneer Pushed Eight Hour Week Policy Leader

The figure discussed is credited as a pioneer in industrial policy, advocating price realignment as markets broaden, introducing an eight hour five day week, and proposing a ten month plan for workers at the current annual pay rate. The plans aim to boost productivity while maintaining wages, reflecting early moves toward standardized labor practices.

Henry Fort

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