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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
4
The column records a flurry of local movements and visits across towns including San Angelo, El Paso, Marathon, and Alpine. Residents Mr and Mrs W B Mitchell, Miss Lucile Franks, and J A Faris are noted among others as they visit relatives, plan recruiting efforts, or attend church events while broader community items touch Red Cross drives and school events.
Major W S Holman spoke at the carthouse on Wednesday evening urging readiness for the New Cavalry Brigade reform. He said twelve mustered in with a 100 member target, and officers would be placed in training to reach maximum efficiency. A director general hearing in Washington on the 27th prompted sending a representative to present the case.
Dr John W Kerns of Austin delivered a masterly address at the baccalaureate service urging graduates to form fixed purpose, have faith, and use their full power. The speech inspired the class with thoughtful exhortations and reflection.
The annual banquet was hosted by the school community with teachers and pupils serving a modest dinner. Names mentioned include Emma, Eleanor Bennett, Mrs Casner, Mr Camp, and Mr Ord among others in attendance. The event supported by the domestic department paid seventy five cents per plate.
Notice states the Commissioners' Court will sit as a Board of Equalization on the 10th day of June 1918 to hear ties notified to appear before the board. Brewster County Texas is referenced with M. S. Burke as deputy.
A delegation from Upl, consisting mainly of vocal faculty, plans a Saturday departure for Devils River. The group aims to engage in a fishing outing and share community camaraderie, with expectations of a spirited gathering among attendees.
Appeals court upheld most district rulings in the Spannell murder case. The issue centers on former acquittal pleas related to the Butler killing and whether Spannell was at the scene when the shooting occurred. The trial court and court of appeals disagree on the applicability of the former acquittal plea. Lange travels to Fort Worth for Knights of Pythias event in Alpine.
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