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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1926
Page
4
R Moopy serves as manager and advertising manager for a local paper. Subscription price is $2.00 per year. The publication is entered as second class matter at the Alpine Texas post office under the Act of Congress of March 3 1879.
A Herald notice describes a planned summer visit to Sul Ross College Alpine and nearby Alps Texas educational prospects. It notes attempts to engage with President Morelock, cites supporters in Hamlin and Davis Mountains, and promotes Alpine College as a popular summer study destination. It urges readers to contact Morelock for more information. A second notice announces fishing permits at Nee man Lake west of Fort Stockton with rules and daily rates.
Avalanche workers delivered engraved commencement invitations to Alpine West High School graduates. The message emphasized the community’s support and the school’s upcoming ceremony, though the fragmentary text limits full details on date and venue.
The note expresses delight with invitations and acknowledges the engraving work. Members of the class are pleased, and the Avalanche extends thanks to the late for the order.
Real estate transfer notices show W. Allen and spouses deed to T. A. Beara with $500 for lots 1 and 2 in block 16 Hancock addition Alpine, plus multiple deeds under various small amounts and properties including 40 acres in survey 21 and other parcels, indicating transfers among Trent Prost Me Kingle and Georks voehran with nominal consideration.
A special program will be announced by Mrs George Maines for the Parent-Teacher group. The meeting aims to include as many school members as possible and will be held at the high school this afternoon.
Local item notes Perg Us on purchasing a ranch property from Rector, located on the Ft. Davis road about four or five miles from Alpine. Details limited due to fragmented OCR.
A 160 horsepower Palibank Morse engine with three Mindcroft burners is due to be installed at the Texas Central Power Company's power house within a few days, as part of the plant’s new equipment addition.
Don Attleton local manager says the utility adds 100, 150 and 250 horsepower engines to its plant to handle peak loads and improve service. A new delivery truck with a specially built body on a Ford chassis will aid year round ice deliveries and efficiency.
Mr. E R Busterwood and son Tom visited Friday. Frith Grant traveled to Alpine Saturday. W C Grubb from Ft Davis made several ranch trips this week. Dale plans moving here soon. Henry Moore of the Remundicated came Wednesday. Tom Easterwood returned to Texan Wednesday. Clyde Mattris and Arthur Alpine Sunday. Alpine 8ay Club hosted the Davis Mountain Federation of Women's Clubs at the Molland Hotel Thursday with Mrs Keener of Sul Rows displaying paintings. Tea and sandwiches were served.
A starving man named Abescar begs a physician on the street for sustenance. He says he has starved for two weeks and is too weak to stand, asking the doctor what he can give him to eat.
The exhibit of Miss Anna E Keeners paintings, hosted by the Study Club, runs this afternoon from 3 to 5 and this evening. Paintings may be viewed in the dining room of the Holland Hotel, with an invitation extended to attendees. The article lists the paintings shown.
A Parent Teacher benefit is planned at the Mojave Theatre Tuesday showing Fannie Hurst's Quin, a human interest drama. Proceeds go to support the association, made possible by manager Moseley's courtesy and arrangements for a full house.
A brief advertisement notes customers can pay cash to save ten percent at Robinson and Co. The offer emphasizes cash purchases and immediate discount.
Ft Davis reporter Barry Scobee reports the town’s courthouse clock in the belfry is striking again before June, indicating renewed activity or a maintenance issue. Residents note the clock’s regular chimes and the impact on daily schedules.
The Speech Arts department of Sul Ross State Teachers College will present an evening of one act plays in five Davis Mountain towns starting in Ft. Davis last night and ending at Valentine on Friday the 18th. Directed by Mignon Sweet with college orchestra, costumes by Lorena Garnett Cross, and stage settings by Knox Held. Fort Stockton tonight Marathon the 18th and Alpine on Monday.
The Avalanche lists candidates authorized for Democratic primaries on July 24 1926. Candidates include Mamie Lease for County Clerk Nevill McDonnell Prank Cross Sula Burke. W N Gourley re election TL Morgan for Sheriff and Tax Collector. James A Burke re election County Judge. A Anderson for Commissioner Precinct 2. Beverly Greenwood Fl Clark Dave Pearce. Zen as P De C ir Marathon DC Bourland W G Cunanur BH Moorefield LF Moorefield LF Buttrill W J Shackelford for Commissioner Precinct 3. W D Burcham re election Sam R Nail A Adams JW Potter for Commissioner Precinct 4. and for County Treasurer.
Rev Cornelius Bowles resigns after three years as pastor of the local Baptist church. The church accepts the resignation and grants him a three thousand dollar bonus in advance. No successor is named. a temporary pulpit fill is planned each Sunday until a new pastor is chosen.
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