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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1923
Page
2
Subscription notice shows annual price and six month rate. Paper indicates second class matter at Alpine Post Office under the 1879 act. May 17 1923 issue date referenced in the fragment.
The community extends a cordial welcome to Governor Nell this week praising his steadfast character and independence. Supporters and opponents alike acknowledge his strong convictions and commitment to what is best for the state.
The Lubock Avalanche suffered a Sunday night fire on May 6 destroying home and equipment valued at £90000, partially insured. The Avalanche plans a new plant and home in Amarillo as equipment and staff arrive, with the one paper fraternity lamenting the loss yet praising the paper’s future value to the South Plains and West.
Sul Ross hosts a rifle match on College Hill Friday May 1 from 7 am to 7 pm to benefit the annual. Rifles provided. any standard 22 may be used. Ten shots cost 25 cents. fifty-shot high score wins the Loving Cup displayed at Alpine Candy Kitchen. Second prize is a 1025 Brand copy. Blue ribbons and recognition go to top student scorers in the event.
A local notice explains the discontinuance of the Hovey post office and that mail addressed to Hovey will not be accepted after a stated date. The article notes prior reporting failures and urges prompt public awareness.
A Rotary club formed at the Holland Hotel Tuesday with Henry Fletcher as president and W W Pletcher as acting district organizer. The charter lists 20 members across professions, adopts Rotary bylaws, and sets weekly luncheons on Tuesdays and fourth Tuesday for monthly meetings.
The Mask and Slipper Dramatic Club held a banquet at the Holland Hotel with President Marquis and faculty guests. Each member brought a guest, Miss Susybel Bunton served as toastmistress, Ruth Jenkins spoke, and plans highlighted the year’s activities. An address by President Marquis dominated the program.
The College presents pupils in an Advanced Recital on Thursday afternoon May 24 1923 at 445 in the Assembly Hall. The program includes piano pieces by It. Nouwrah Louise Noble Francis Gillett Mavis Herbert Hext Louise Berkeley and Bess Newton with vocal performances by Louise Noble and John Prude among others.
Horry Crocker Jr. was born December 24 1909 in Oklahoma Texas and died May 10 1924 in Alpine. He married Velona Rector and faced illness with devotion to his wife and faith, leaving a circle of friends and family including Vernie Hicks, Hettie Stack and others in Chico Alpine Longview Fort Worth and Chico. His Christian faith and final words to a traveler marked his passing as peaceful and blessed.
The Church of Our Lady of the Peace in Alpine Texas hosts a four day mission conducted by Rev Fr Augustin Wardner S J from May 16 to May 20 with daily Mass at 6:30 and 7 00 a m and special sermons Benediction and Rosary Each evening features a program including a film and a musical by Rev Fr Pascual de J Robles followed by dedication of the Parochial School and Community Hall and a literary and musical program
The May 20 1923 Junior C E program featured leaders Charlie Wade and Anna Wilson with prayers, songs by Beatrice Martin, and scripture from Psalm 19 7 14. Topics covered include The Bible as a help in all lines of business True friendships Jesus parables warnings of the Bible lessons in living and more discussed by Katherine Turney Gace Newell Robert Marquis and others.
Sul Ross State Teachers College in Alpine Texas will begin a twelve week summer quarter starting June with two six week terms. The summer normal runs eight weeks and every subject required for a State certificate will be offered. Those interested are urged to request a catalog promptly.
Mrs J T Battle died at her Dallas home last Friday while visiting her daughter Mrs C E McCool. A well known figure here she spent three summers with her daughter and friends extend sympathy to Mrs McCool in her loss.
Sunday 10 a m Sunday School supervised by T A tead with activities including The Broken Reed at 1 a m Vocal duet by Mrs Herschel Hord and Maurine McDonald 2 p m The Juniors led by Miss Inez Evans and 7 30 p m League led by Welborn Mc Kay 8 15 p m Topic Down Grade and Brakes Off Vocal Solo Rejoice My Soul by Louise Noble Wednesday 8 15 p m Prayer Meeting led by H M Smith Pastor
The sheriff of Brewster County Texas announces a public auction of F. P. Fulcher's property pledged by judgment to Clarence Hord. The sale covers multiple described parcels in Brewster County and will occur on the first Tuesday in June at Alpine courthouse, cash only, to cover the judgment plus interest and costs.
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