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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
3
Local items include Miss Mildred Roberts en route to Marfa, Mrs J F Hartcorn visiting Bois La, crowds taking outings to Mitre Peak, and Robinson and Co promotions. Auctions, real estate, and farm ads mingle with travel, funerals, and periodic updates from Alpine, Marfa, and surrounding towns.
A mass meeting to organize a Civic League for Alpine is planned for Friday May 23 at 7 30 p m in the Baptist Church. Though likely to be a women s group the event invites all citizens to attend and offer advice to improve Alpine. Clean City Campaign continues.
Howell Lumber Company advertises Globe Mills Bran as superior and containing shorts. They claim Alpine customers who have not used a sack are behind the times and emphasize they stock this bran exclusively.
On Monday afternoon Miss Clemma Billingsley entertained at bridge and forty two at the home of Mrs. W. Van Sickle. After several games the hostess and guests adjourned to the Kany Kitchen where ice cream and nabisco squares were served. Twenty ladies enjoyed her hospitality.
Elsinore Cattle Company and superintendent M A Adams shipped 700 big steers from Hovey on Wednesday. The buyer is Mr Ledbetter of Brady Texas and the herd will head to northern grass. Ranchman Mr Stone of Hovey reports another sizable cattle shipment today.
The high school play scheduled for Thursday night has been canceled due to the death of student Willie Yarbro. Students and staff are advised to take notice of the cancellation and interruption of activities related to the incident.
Rev Delber W Clark appointed missionary to the Big Bend leads St James Episcopal Mission with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and Evening Service at 8 p m all in the local church setting
Willie Yarbro a 14 year old daughter of Mr Will Yarbro of the Glass Mountains section fell from a cliff on Mitre Peak Wednesday about 11 30 am and was likely instantly killed She was among a group of 10th grade high school girls chaperoned by Mr and Mrs W B Connell on an outing The body was found in a deep gorge after a search of several hours The community extends sympathy to the Yarbro family and funeral plans were reported for the afternoon.
An editorial urges pedestrians and motorists to clear streets when a fire alarm sounds. It notes congestion slows engines and risks collisions, urging curb clearance and that only firefighters ride the fire truck until it passes. It calls for ordinances to regulate street clearance during emergencies.
Mr Herbert Pruitt a ranch hand on the Nevill ranch sustained a diagonal break in his left leg about four inches above the knee after his horse entangled with a rope being led by another horse fell pinning him to the ground. He was taken to Maria military hospital for X rays and is under care in Marfa with his mother in Houston and Mr F A Robinson accompanying him.
Steam pleating advertised as best of all pleating offers a trial using three yards of plain material to make one pleat ing. Signed by Mrs N S Murphy with 17-27-tf noted.
The Alpine High School commencement program lists events for Saturday evening May 17 1924. Invocation by Rev J A McMillin salutatory Duncan Scott piano solo Lena Derrick class prophecy Henry Lease valedictory Fannie May address Mrs Phoebe K Warner awarding prizes by Study Club Mrs Van Sickle presentation of diplomas S M Mellon benediction Rev D W Clark.
Alpine graduates twelve students five girls seven boys marking an uncommon gender balance. Names include valedictorian Grace Garnett and Duncan Scott salutatorian with staff and elective changes noted. Commencement speaker Mrs Phoebe Warner of Claude Texas will address both the high school and Sul Ross College students.
The Alpine Chamber of Commerce executive committee named July 4 and 5 for the Brewster County Old Settlers and Cowboys Annual Reunion and Rodeo. Committees were postponed until President J E Casner returns from Brownwood, with Mrs W B Hamilton and W W Jenkins organizing publicity and inviting nearby communities and the public to celebrate in Alpine.
Rev L Weil pastor of the Christian church attends annual convention in Waxahachie this week and will return Saturday. Usual services including morning and evening and Bible School Sunday at the usual hour will be held.
Promoters offer a large tract of ranch land suitable for subdivision in Val Verde and Terrell counties. Describes rolling hills, good soil, wells, windmills, tanks, and reservoirs with diverse brush and grasses. Appeals to cattle sheep and goats, praising weed variety and all around ranching potential. For information write Tom Payne Del Rio Texas. 2015-11
Scoutmaster W. B. Connell and Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Robinson lead Boy Scouts on a Saturday trip to Devil's River and nearby fishing grounds. The party includes Elden Harrison, Duncan Scott, Ray Roberts, Harry Watson, Tillman Morgan, Jack Swift and many others.
Alpine Light & Ick Co advertises updated Mazda lamp pricing effective May 15 for Western Electric Sunbeam Mazda Lamps. Listed reductions cover 15 to 100 watt lamps with various clear and blue options.
Howell Lumber Company advertises available planting seeds including Black Amber and Red Top Cane Seed Kaffir Corn Milo Maize and June Corn. The notice seeks customers for bulk supply.
Mrs Clarence Ellison arrival from Los Angeles to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Granger. Local graduates hosted an afternoon party. Rev M F Bell delivered the baccalaureate sermon. Courtney Mallard visited ranches in Presidio County. The Presbyterian Missionary Society entertained and promotes The Hunchback of Notre Dame show. New restaurant opened with chili supper. Commencement exercises scheduled with a progressive luncheon in honor of graduates. The revival meeting closed and a school program is planned.
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