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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1928
Page
5
A sermon urges fathers to rise on the Lord's Day and escort their children to Bible school amid concerns that thousands of American children receive no religious instruction. The tone warns of neglect and the danger of national moral decline, signed by Leon Willian.
Sunday school at 9 45 with superintendent H E Allen. Sermon by Pastor at 11 00 on The Trend of the Times. Sunbeams at 4 00. BYP gathering at 7 00. Evening sermon at 8 15 by Pastor Buren Sparks.
The notice lists Sunday school and service times for Presbyterian Methodist Catholic Episcopal Church of Christ Christian Science and visitors invited to attend. Activities include youth groups Epworth League Bible study and sermons in English and Spanish with several pastors named.
A pleasant Wednesday Bridge Club meeting was held May 16 with Mrs Anja Wilson as hostess. The group split into two teams led by Mrs George Brown and Mrs Ford Jackson, with scores kept for a period before the losing side entertained the winners. After six games Mrs Wilton served salad and ice. Guests included Mrs J A McGonagill, Mrs D S Barker, and Edgar Martin. members included Mrs Burgess, Mrs Brown, Mrs Dilliett, Mrs Wells, McIntyre, Vernon McIntyre, Holland, Jackson, Seales, Terry, Watson, and Wood.
Mrs Lulu Murphy named past worthy matron with Eula Brown serving as hostess and assistant deputy grand matron for the Fifth District. The event honors Murphys long involvement in the lodge and recognizes Brown’s leadership role.
Mrs. Jack Cross hosted the El Progresso Club meeting on Thursday May 10 at 8 30 pm with president Mrs. Bernal Slight presiding. New member Mrs. Ray Spence reported on the D M F meeting in Fort Stockton May 9 and on hospitality extended to El Progresso members. An entertainment and program committee was appointed during the business hour and the evening program was conducted by Mesdames Nig Bennett and Warren Chastain.
The selection was generally discussed and enjoyed by attendees. At the program’s end the hostess served rolls, fruit punch, and divinity, as reported by the newspaper.
Mrs. C. A. Brown hosted a Sunday evening dinner at her suburban home honoring the Eastern Star grand officers visiting Alpine. Flowers from the hostess’s garden added charm as attendees included Mrs. Lulu LaFan, Mrs. Mary D. Cook, Mrs. Belle Tomlinson, and Mrs. Frances Fergusson among others.
For Sale listed property features five acres of cultivated ground with fruit trees and grapes. Includes seven rooms, a garage, barns, two wells, and a mill. Located just outside city limits two blocks from a paved highway. Asking prices range from 1250 to 2750 cash.
Property ads describe small adobe house on 2 12 acres near city limits with fruit and grape potential priced at 1325 with half cash. two 9x138 foot building Lots east front corner near high school priced 225 and 200. others include a North 8th Street homesite near High School for 800 and a sandy ground block near Alpine seven blocks from business center with two dwellings priced 95 with half cash. 12 room college area furnished dwelling 6500 cash. a hotel suitable plot 131x138 on paved street edge of business center aimed at auto tourist trade with enticing terms. overall urging quick money investing in Alpine real estate.
Listing No 1079 describes a five room dwelling with bath on a 111 by 131 foot plot, shade trees, fruit trees, lawn, a steel windmill, and strong well near the business center priced at 3600 with easy terms. Also listing No 1074 notes a five room house near the high school on 138 by 138 feet with windmill and garage priced at 3760 with cash 1500 balance terms.
Two story dwelling with seven rooms and a bath on corner four lots. Features include large shade trees and vines. Asking price quoted at 5000 with 2000 cash down and balance at 7 percent interest. claim that current market value would make it impossible to build today for 7800.
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