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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
2
Directors Newry and Livingston urge action as Editor 11.90 notes advancing wartime aid. The Red Cross passion must not wane but grow into daily effort to support the country and mobilize all available resources for victory.
Sheriff Walton and Captain Fox of the ranger force captured a fleeing suspect charged with attacking a junk dealer. The assailant reportedly struck the dealer with a head wound and took seventy dollars before fleeing to Paisano. Suderman was injured but expected to recover.
Last Friday a Ford car was taken from a soldier who was ferrying a boy to join the country. The pair allegedly induced him to leave the car at a soldier camp and fled. Efforts to locate the man or car have failed. Authorities note a similar theft case in El Paso involving Wells Fargo Express Company. The suspect named Clark. motive remains unclear.
Alpine public schools begin commencement with a 1916 17 baccalaureate sermon by President J P Sandefer of Simmons College Abilene. Twenty seniors, largest class yet, practice thrift using serge caps gowns and limited outfits. no flowers or presents will be sent to the stage. The Sunday service at 11:00 in the school auditorium features a program by the Choral Club with scripture reading prayers and a benediction.
Alumni association plans its annual banquet in the domestic science room at 8:00 Tuesday evening with 70 to 80 members expected. A feature menu and program are prepared. May The senior class presents a Thursday night play in the auditorium a comedy titled Cupid at Vassar with a small admission to fund diplomas and speakers.
A Marfa Valentine border delegation to Austin last week advocated the car bill and spoke of telephone service and yard egg deliveries. The group urged quick action, noting that hatching eggs and day old chicks from S.C. White Leghorn hens could improve efficiency. Bechtol Poultry Farm promoted orders for future delivery and emphasized timely delivery from the border towns and towns near the area.
Citizens meet to organize a Red Cross Auxiliary in Alpine. W E Caldwell presides. Officers elected include R B Sir Vat as chairman and W E Caldwell as vice chair, with Mrs Ed Linn Geo Benson and Rev J H Messer in other posts. McCallum offers to donate half the week’s theater proceeds. About $30 from prior fund to be added to the local Red Cross. Committees named and dues collection urged.
The Alpine State Bank at Alpine Texas publishes its financial statement closing May 10 1917. Directors Ben F Berkeley president and A E M Ferguson cashier swear the figures to be correct to the best knowledge. resources total 469820 and capital stock 30000 with deposits and other items detailed.
The Methodist church schedules Sunday School at 10 and communion at 11 with no morning service due to school building exercises and a presbyter lecture. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30, choir practice Saturday at 7 30. Pastor H M Polsgrove urges citizens to redeem time for war effort and to contribute worn clothes newspapers and energy, inviting all to attend 11 00 a m service and 8 00 p m preaching by J H Messer.
The article reports the arrival of Rev IC J Williamson and his wife to lead the Baptist church. It urges national sacrifice, loyalty, and readiness to endure hunger and hardship for victory, framing believers as moral soldiers and urging support for war efforts. It highlights industrial and defensive resolves and calls for personal sacrifices from every American.
A special late edition announces war news up to the time of issue. It arrives in Alpine on No 10 at 7 06 in the morning, arriving six hours before other papers. Copies are advertised for sale at Leech's News Stand.
Carl Graham Raht of Fort Davis and his associate Barry Scobee plan a research trip to Marathon and surrounding areas to gather material for a Davis Mountains history. They will interview local residents and collect information on regional historical significance as part of their upcoming book project.
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