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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1932
Page
2
Alpine Texas weekly paper notes corrections policy and advertising rates for resolutions cards of thanks and reading notices. It lists price per insertion and credits Barry Scobee Fort Davis Courier and Parls Clank for description, under postal act provisions.
A Spanish American war tale recalls the friendship between rival officers after the 1908 battle of Santiago. Captain Antonio Aulante of the Viscaya surrendered to Captain Robley Evans. Aulante, wounded, offered his sword but Evans declined it. Their postwar exchanges showed mutual respect, with condolences exchanged when Evans died and later a daughter heard of the note.
Unemployed men in AL pine urged to file names with AP Robinson secretary of the chamber of commerce. The Avalanche says highway work may come soon and those filing will be considered for labor when hiring. Marie Gelpin, 70, Brattleboro widow, jailed for liquor possession sentence reform school. Bankruptcy notice in Western District of Texas El Paso.
Our heartfelt appreciation for the expressions of sympathy and deeds of kindness extended during the recent illness and for the support shown to our loved one. We thank Miller and family for their care and prayers.
An old time box supper picnic and dance are planned at Fort Davis with a supper near the town pumphouse and a courthouse dance. Residents of Marta Valentine Port Davis Balmorhea Alpine are urged to bring boxes for auction to raise funds for the town athletic program. Ball games and speaking lead into the sale starting at 6 pm followed by a dance at 8.
Rev. Ral of the Sut Rows College faculty delivered the commencement address to the graduates of Van Horn High School Tuesday. He was accompanied by Mrs Ratlupy and her uncle J.B. Jernigan, who returned to his home in El Paso.
Averheart is appointed manager of the Hub Service station at College avenue and Worth street, taking charge at the start of the week. J. A. Whitfield and son Ben have operated the station for several months.
Frances Gillett announces combined group and individual piano instruction this summer in Alpine lasting ten weeks from June 12 to August 20. Open to beginners and advanced students, sessions run for a half hour each. For more information call 1521-ap.
Big Booker Connally and Leon Howard duel as Alpine defeats Marfa 2 to 0 in six innings before rain halted play. Connally fanned ten in six innings with two hits and a run scored, while Marfa’s pitcher held the Alpiners to five hits. Next Sunday’s rematch looms as a great test for both teams.
Dr Carl reports poisons in the upper bowel causing stomach gas and offers Adherika as a simple remedy to wash out the upper bowel and relieve symptoms, advertised by Alpine Drug Store.
Lois Nevill announces starting art classes on June 8 for adults and children. Courses include leather tooling, pen and ink work, paper cutting, drawing and painting. A public school drawing course will be offered for three interested in teaching art in the trades. Lessons twice a week, moderate prices. Information at Midway Cafe.
May 25. Miss Ida Mae Weyerts and Charles Wade have been named as delegates from Fort Worth for the church convention.
Classified snippet lists a Stinger sewing machine for sale in A1 condition with contact HG Williams at Texas Mattress Co. phone 315. Includes ad across from Camp Alpine and local business details with dates 5-20-26 and 5-13-tfo. Also mentions lost child’s glasses and room and board options with local contacts and phone numbers.
Notice to candidates requires advance payment for announcements as The Avalanche lists contenders subject to Democratic primaries on July 23. Candidates include E. M. Regan Pecos and Benjamin Franklin Berkeley Alpine for State Senate, E E Townsend Alpine for Representative, Hart Johnson Fort Stockton and Roy R. Priest Rankin for Dist Attorney, plus several county offices and precincts with reelection hints and names like Curly Davis, Ezra Cook, Eugenia Chandler, Vernon McIntyre, J D Young, Bill Cotter, A B Sandifer, Mre Amment, A M Turney, Pred Clark and Charles Burn among others.
The 47th annual Texas Christian Church convention will meet at Texas Christian University on June 7. The youth session is a key feature over four days. Featured speakers include Dr Claude A H of Tale s Oklahoma and Dr Raphael H Miller of Kansas City Missouri. The theme Spiritual Daybreak is announced for the event.
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