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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1941
Page
8
At The Churches EPISCOPAL CHURCH no services Sunday. G W F McKINNEY, Pastor. CHURCH OF CHRIST Bible study at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11. Coffee following immediately. Evening services at 1. Mid week services 8 p.m. Woman's Bible class meets at 3 p.m. Wednesdays. We extend your cordial invitation to worship with us. Jas A Fry, Minister.
Bunaay school opens at 10 a m with Mrs Joe Le Smith as superintendent Morning worship at 11 includes a choir anthem Mothers Day observed Junior church at 11 with Miss Jean Engle sponsor Evening worship at 745 Pastor continues talk Beliefs that Matter Men’s Fellowship Forum meets Monday at 7 Fred Rogers pastor
The May 1 Sunday Lesson Sermon in Christian Science churches centers on Adam and Fallen Man with Romans 5 17 as the Golden Text. Additional citations include John 2 and 1 2 25 emphasizing remaining in the Son and eternal life through Christ.
The Baptist church announces Sunday activities including 9 30 am Sunday school special Hospital Day and a program at assembly period 90 pam The Training Union at 8 pm Evening service titled Striving With God Morning worship observes Christian Home Week with Mother's Day flowers furnished by Fidelis Matrons class Pastor M M Fulmer urges attendance.
A matinee at Granada today at 3 30 supports the local FFA and war relief for British children. Proceeds also fund jacket awards for poultry and wildlife judging teams. Alpine FFA boys note their success while urging attendance for a star packed program with Hollywood volunteers. Admission scales by grade and status, from 10 cents to regular adult prices.
W D Jackson sold New stock at Mexi Tex service station on West Holland Avenue and planned a San Antonio trip before deciding on a permanent location. He sold his collection of Indian artifacts rocks and fossils to Cap Yates who moved it to his ranch in the Glass Mountains. The filling station will likely reopen soon under new management.
Advertisement notes a limited offer for engraved cards branded as Avalanche items priced at $1.25 for a set of 100, urging customers to buy now before the deal ends.
The Friendly Church hosts 9:45 am Sunday school led by R. F Davis, a 10:50 am special Mother’s Day service, and an evening service with a sermon by Pastor Buford Isaacks. All are invited to attend.
The Sul Ross chorus under Miss Irma Lee Bater presented Handel's The Messiah to a large audience last Sunday afternoon. Alpine string ensemble accompanied with soloists Evelyn Bishop Heatley Marta and Alice Parkhurst Alpine soprano, Mrs. Lillian Miller Ft. Davis contralto, Rev. Richard Irving Ft. Davis baritone, and Erle T. Moore Abilene Christian College tenor. Mary Rose Hamilton was the accompanist.
Fort Davis May 7 heavy hail described as up to a foot deep on level ground at the old Ben Pruett ranch about 18 miles north of Alpine now in Kokernot holdings. C E Davidson reported hearing details from George West. No damage reported.
Otila Cano and Alfonso Gonzales attended the May Fete held in Fort Stockton last Friday as representatives of Centennial Junior High. The event, sponsored by Latin American residents, drew many attendees from surrounding towns and was described as a success.
The article notes a postponed airplane contest at the airport with Alan Prater overseeing and Charlton Livingston leading the on flying model contest. Entries have been disappointingly few, leaving the event underpopulated and uncertain after yesterday’s late schedule.
The report notes high winter voting interest and suggests dropping some events next year while substituting rifle classes. It mentions a soap box race at five this afternoon down College street, kites at 19 o clock near the Fort Davis highway depot, and Shirley Scales directing the candy making contest, with today as the last day.
The notice lists winners announcements in sports, a Friday 9 to 10 luncheon for visiting ex-students in the college cafeteria with Sul Ross faculty and seniors as hosts, a Saturday noon luncheon for ex-students, an ex-students versus faculty bowing tournament Friday 7 to 8, and a Saturday softball contest 2 to 3 between ex Loboes of Sul Ross.
All athletic events of the home coming are under B C Graves, director of physical education for men, and Miss Lutie Britt, director of physical education for women. Ex student activities are led by Miss Irma Lee Batey and Miss Martha Anderson, who will preside at the Saturday luncheon.
Texas lawmakers debated a proposed Big Bend park with projected annual gains from tourism and gasoline taxes, arguing the plan could net $12 to $20 million yearly and $500,000 for public school funds. Support cited Roosevelts endorsement and state fiscal benefits, while opponents warned of timing and budget impact.
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