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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
7
Marfa visitors and family greetings fill Alpine pages with names like A Russell, Mrs Cox, Mr and Mrs Spence, and Ira Hector. Town notes include a May 6 birth Mary Francis, ball game attendance, and notable health ads for Tanlac.
1922 licensees urged to pay immediately to avoid arrest and misdemeanor charges. Tax Collector and Sheriff I. E. Townsend warns that nonpayment will lead to prosecution.
Alpine defeats Pecos 6 1 in game one and 9 7 in game two, then Pecos rallies to win the final 6 5 on the local Athletic field. Alpine claimed two of the three games in the week long series.
Local items from Marathon Alpine and nearby towns recounts of people traveling building activity and church events. W J McIntyre left for Marathon Tuesday Geo Crosson and Will Davis visited.
Rev W P Ray Baptist pastor delivered a hopeful graduation sermon to the High school class and a large congregation. The talk emphasized living rightly in this life over any promises of the hereafter and urged youths to pursue wisdom and courage.
Mother's Day was observed in Alpine with memorial flowers worn by many. The baccalaureate at the high school caused morning services to be omitted. evening services at Protestant churches were held with fitting programs and sermons reflecting the occasion.
Preaching at 11 a m and 8 15 p m with Sunday School at 10 a m Supt Beard Junior League at 3 p m Mrs W A Daugherty Manager Senior League 7 30 p m Leonard Stone President H M Smith Pastor.
Alpine Society notes cover a Mother's Day program at Normal College with solos readings and tributes, followed by a Treble Clef Club performance. The Presbyterian Church Women host a social at the Turneys’ home with rummage sale proceeds, cooperation with the Chamber, and a scholarship prize announcement for high school scholars.
Mrs. Westerfield hosted the West Circle of the W. M. U. on Tuesday afternoon. The first chapter of the W. M. U. Manual was taught by Mrs. Vivian. Guests included Mesdames Vivian Price Beaty Lease Bennett Nations Westerfield and Miss Gladys Lease plus the hostess.
The Study Club held its last meeting at Mrs. J. R. Middlebrook’s home with Sprig in bloom on porches and lawns. Vice President Ferguson presided in the president’s absence as members praised the latest exhibit and supported a drive to bring Alpine into town.
Mrs Georgia Smither and Miss Linda Lancaster hosted a four to six Saturday reception honoring Miss Eunice Aden of Medina Lake and Miss Rebecca Jastesson of Houston. The Hancock home featured roses and ferns with refreshments of strawberry ice cream and angel food cake served by Day Baker Miriam Webb Susybel Bunton and Bertha Mae Hancock. Attendees included numerous local ladies and Miss Aden and Miss Masterson’s many old friends and acquaintances who enjoyed the gathering.
A festive gathering at Mrs. Eliza Wade’s home entertained guests during a season’s wedding event. The double brides received numerous presents and enjoyed fruit punch and cake before departure.
The Woman's Missionary Society met last Tuesday afternoon from 3 30 to 5 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs E S Cross. The gathering focused on social activities and community outreach with members sharing plans and fellowship.
Mrs. J R Middlebrook and cohosts hosted a three course luncheon Monday with Mrs. Homer Ferguson and Mrs. J W Gentry in Marfa. The event featured floral decor yellow poppies and songs by Miss Beaty with Miss Bess Newton at the piano as guests enjoyed chatter and hospitality.
The Marfa baseball team defeated Alpine four to one as a late storm disrupted play. Marfa exhibited composure, rallying to seize victory despite nervous conditions and threatening weather.
Local ad notes lower plumbing prices and urges calls to Wm. A. Buchanan for new rates. It advertises a complete stock of plumbing goods and services including plumbing, tinning, and tanks.
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