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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
5
Alpine residents discuss ranch loans and money for ranchmen available now. Local visits include Mr. Clyde Buttrill, Ms. Nina Ford, Mrs. Hanna, and the Cart ledge family. Chatauqua attendance, style show promotions, and community notices fill pages alongside ads for Measday's Dairy and Purena Cow Chow.
S. J. McSpadden returns from weeks across the state including Hot Springs enjoying a profitable time and good health. Judge M. S. Burke also joins from San Antonio with Mrs. Burke recuperating. both show health gains and friends’ good wishes. Mrs Burke to be home soon. Mr and Mrs C O Sandifer of Peoria Illinois visited A B Sandifer and Emily before leaving Friday for Fort Worth.
H. L. Word of the First National Bank will join the Texas Shriners bound for the San Francisco conclave next month. The Honolulu trip was dropped due to lack of boat transportation, disappointing thousands who hoped to go to the tropical Island.
In Alpine, four trustees were chosen at last Saturday’s school election with the highest vote totals going to J. D. Jackson G. M. Jensen A Newell and A F P Robinson. Seven candidates ran on the ticket amid strong interest and a record turnout.
The Rev J A McMillan was formally installed as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Alpine after serving as acting pastor for months. Rev R L Irving of Fort Davis delivered the sermon and posed constitutional questions, followed by Rev J R Jacobs of Marfa giving the charge to pastor and congregation.
An editorial meditation on Mother's Day praising the universal, timeless mother. It honors living mothers with warmth and a memory of departed ones, notes a shift toward cooperation between family and schools, and urges kindness and reverence as the core of motherhood.
For sale two items a 16 by 16 tent with poles and ridge pole and a stock saddle in good condition. Viewable any time at W. J. Matthews residence one block south of Dr Berkeley's house. Prices reasonable.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Newell entertained Monday evening with a five table bridge party at their home. Guests included multiple couples and single friends followed by refreshments at 11:30. The next day a Methodist church gathering was held at 6 pm with a picnic to Lovers Rock and a bountiful supper before returning home by 8 pm.
About thirty members of the Epworth League met at the church hall for a social gathering. The group discussed future plans and activities and arranged to resume regular meetings next week.
County Attorney Lb. Martin Jr reports a communication from the Texas attorney general that paying the city poll tax before February 1 is not required to vote in the upcoming primary and general elections.
Alpine Light and Tee Co announces immediate price cuts across wattage levels 15 to 75. 15 to 25 and 40 watt globes drop from 40 cents to 35 cents each, 60 watt from 50 to 40 cents, 75 watt from 75 to 70 cents.
Let us remember Mother with flowers and our presence next Sunday at 8 15 p m Special songs and testimonies about Mother H M Smith Pastor.
The passage notes an unprecedented prospect for a vast grape harvest in the Alpine valley this season, highlighting unusually favorable conditions and strong expectations for growers.
On Monday afternoon May 2 1922 at five o'clock at the Methodist parsonage Senacio Sam Salvador Vilela and Senorita Catrina Luna De Lopez were united in marriage with Rev J M Smith officiating in the presence of American and Spanish friends.
In a tight space, several items are omitted this week. The column notes many readers miss a portion of the usual content due to limited space.
Nathan Winkler opens a dry goods and ready to wear shop on Main Street in the former Cash Grocery building. He runs a Fort Stockton and Breckenridge chain and promises pre war prices with stock arriving fresh and modern. C. L. Reed returns to Alpine to manage the store and support local needs.
Alpine Hospital offers rest care personal attention and operations in well ventilated rooms. A fully equipped operating room is available with trained nurses. Calls answered day or night at any hour. Phone number 3 for Mrs QV Nettleton Alpine Texas.
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