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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1928
Page
4
The fragment lists staff roles including circulation representative society editor and correspondents for Fort Davis and Marathon. It notes a subscription price line and that the paper is entered as second class matter at the Alpine post office under the 1879 federal act.
Authorized notices name candidates seeking re election or election to county posts including Sheriff Treasurer County Attorney Commissioner Precincts 1 2 Constable Justice of the Peace Surveyor Assessor and related officials with several incumbents listed for re election and candidates named for the 1st and 2nd precincts and other county offices.
The article lists appointed delegates for Precinct No. 11 and No. 2 with names such as Murray Gillett Morrison Turney Mer kley and Wilson, indicating their roles at the state level. The clipping captures a political meeting with tows and selections of delegates to represent the precinct at the state convention.
Muse promotes Victrola and Victor Records for home gatherings inviting families and friends to listen to Orthophonic Victrolas with a play as you pay plan.
The selection process named candidates Thins J D Jackson A M Turney Jim P Wilton FL K Gillett BF Berkeley Harry V Fisher John Gil ett AA Murry D Wood alternates RL Holliday and Hon R E Shn of El Paso was endorsed as delegate from the 16th Congressional district.
Jackson unaware of bid to join the board and backers praise supporters. Election day details from San Angelo show four incumbents running: Mrs. G W Martin, Mrs. Leo Howell, and T R Moody seek re election, with Mrs T F Skein to fill Holland's former term. Ballot tallies listed for several officers and members.
Alpine gains a 1929 meeting with West Texas supporters as reports indicate backing for his election. Acceptance of the office would require a significant sacrifice, which Kins has signified he is willing to make if chosen.
In Ming, plans reveal fourteen buildings at one site including eight cottages, one additional cottage for Mr Murray, and four cottages plus an apartment. The expansion accompanies church and mission activities with committees and social gatherings noted among local residents and club members.
The Presbyterian Woman's Council gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs Jesse Burnum's home with Mrs Walter Garnett leading Devotions. The program titled The Latin American featured readings and talks on Mexico and Southwest Spanish influence. a social hour followed with a freewill offering and refreshments. Attending were Mesdames J C Young Shirley Scales Gene Henson Mary Haynes Cas Fawards Cari Thain Areh Alten Lee Kokernot and others.
Card of Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Mullenta thank those who assisted in burying their infant daughter and those kind during their recent loss. Words cannot express their appreciation.
J C Williams of Fort Stockton gave an engaging talk on China at the Rotary Luncheon yesterday. He lived in China from 1923 to last October while representing the Texas Company and is a brother of Mrs G Walker of this city.
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