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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
3
Poppies worn on Poppy Day May 25 honor World War dead and aid disabled veterans. Auxiliary members distribute without pay, with all proceeds going to welfare and rehabilitation funds. only disabled veterans receive compensation. Publicity Chairman urges kindness and support as poppies symbolize memory and hope.
W J Newell of Newell Gulf Service returned from Houston with a deal from United Travelers Insurance Co to provide free accident insurance with every $2 purchase at Gulf Oil stations. At 65 mph driving is seven times more dangerous and costs 3.9 cents per mile, compared with 1.5 cents at 25 mph. the policy covers such risks and is offered to Texas Gulf customers.
The Alpine Methodist church hosts a two week Vacation Bible School starting Monday at 8:45 am for boys and girls and workers. Enrollments occur at church with departments led by Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Parker Mrs. Broadfoot Miss Culbert offering programs from O Come Let Us Worship to The Good Neighbor and Our Happy World. The program emphasizes memory work and hymns beyond regular Sunday School.
In Galveston Texas on May 22 the Santa Fe system reports carloadings for the week ending May 18 at 18 741, down from 19 201 in the same week of 1939. Connections brought in 5 560 cars versus 5 006 last year, with total cars moved 24 301 compared to 24 387. The prior week this year saw 23 573 cars handled.
The notice urges Alpine children to attend Vacation Bible School to learn about God's presence in nature, kindness, service, devotion, and Christian values. It emphasizes loyalty to the nation and peace, inviting teachers and families to participate.
Dr. Benjamin F. Berkeley announces his candidacy for County Judge in Brewster County subject to the Democratic Primary on July 27. He has led the Alpine Chamber of Commerce for the past year and will resign as its salaried manager to run the campaign.
At the University of Texas in Austin speech teachers use a rare device called a sound mirror to test student voice qualities. The portable system records a one minute speech on steel wire tape, erases easily, and allows repeated practice without creating multiple records.
The speaker outlines duties of the office and promises to bring business and government experience to bear if elected. He pledges a highly efficient and economical administration and says during the primary period he will retire from the Chamber of Commerce payroll but offer services gratis to promote city and county interests.
C. S. Gross testifies Adlerika tablets relieved stomach distress that once hindered work. Ad urges trying Adla for excess acidity with a money back guarantee from Alpine Drug Store LM-3.
Texas Game Department begins a Pittman Robertson funded survey of West Texas mountains to locate suitable habitat and gather data on bighorn sheep in Culberson and Hudspeth counties Beach Sierra and Diablo ranges. About 300 sheep exist now and research aims to boost numbers amid predator control.
Mark Martin was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to stealing 119 pennies from a tavern in Creston Iowa.
A bold thief stole a coin box from a telephone booth inside the criminal courts building in New York. Police are investigating and reviewing security footage to identify the suspect.
Beatrice Harrington of Mount Pleasant Michigan preserves a scrapbook containing hair locks once belonging to 438 friends and acquaintances. The collection highlights a unique social practice and offers a window into past friendships.
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