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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
3
Riverside and Alpine items report Miss Susie Rogers visiting El Paso and Miss Flora Daugherty visiting Marfa. J. W. Rixon plans a move to El Paso, Ritchey expands groceries, and a government rain gauge arrives for the public school. Alike on gardens, seeds, repairs, and social events, the community records ongoing trades, visits, and preparations for summer.
A meeting of the Orient bonus soliciting committee reports strong interest and active work on land and cash bonuses. Several landowners have yet to agree on contributions while $8000 of the $25000 cash goal is raised. a broader campaign aims to visit all Alpine residents, with five monthly installments to ease payments. If the bonus fails, property holders face a long period of remorse for lost opportunity.
Women of the Presbyterian church plan a lawn lunch at Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Luthy on Friday, May 26, serving cold meats, salads, hot waffles, and other dishes from six to ten p.m. Public patronage invited to support the church.
Guy Crawrono & Co announce reopening for business at the Berkeley building on the west side of the Alpine Hotel. Customers are invited to visit or call for groceries.
The Study Club met with Mrs. 4. C. Phillips last Thursday afternoon. The feature was Mrs. W. Sickle's report as the club's delegate to the district meeting held at San Mar sos. Mrs. Sieckle spoke with much attention about club life in Texas.
The Avalanche promotes a free reading room established by the Study Club women and Ranch people. Anyone may visit the office to take magazines at no cost, with a writing desk and materials provided.
Rev H E Stubbs will conduct services at the Christian church Sunday morning and evening at regular hour. Sunday School at 10 o clock. Rev E B Atwood plans to visit Alpine soon and occupy the Baptist church pulpit the first Sunday in June. Rev H C Base and Jerry will arrive in Alpine to take charge of the Baptist church after Rev Bay.
Religion and politics open Sunday morning services at 10.30 as the theme for the day. Woman's Place and Influence discussed at 8 30 p m. Sunday School and Leagues follow usual hours. A hearty welcome is extended by Pastor W R Evans.
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