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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche is issued weekly by the Alpine Publishing Company with Manager Victor. The item notes subscription pricing for six months and states the newspaper is entered as second class matter at the Alpine, Texas post office under federal law.
A 1924 Alpine booster piece urges a tri county fair livestock show and coordinated play areas with a new amusement park and artificial lake. It notes enthusiasm from local leaders and includes a cordial letter from Congressman Hudspeth praising Alpine and Brewster County publicity. The text highlights community effort and secretary Hamilton’s role.
The article outlines a vision to provide a community space with a gymnasium for boys and facilities for girls to ensure inclusive access to systematic health improving play and activities. It emphasizes equal opportunity and a welcoming environment.
A proposal calls for a citizen effort to organize a large amusement park project. It would not be free for all users and could generate substantial revenue, with Meine residents urged to embrace the vision.
A historical note emphasizes the community's duty to provide wholesome leisure for young people, suggesting the public should not be overly concerned with lawmaking or enforcement while serving youth needs. The quote underscores a civic view of youth welfare and local responsibility.
The paper commits to deepen community engagement and support its printing business while acknowledging a need for continued improvement. No current cause for complaint, but readiness to enhance efforts remains evident.
The United States Attorney General asserts both Fourth Amendment protections and the Liquor Prohibition amendment. The document outlines search and seizure limits and requires probable cause with detailed warrant description. It also describes the prohibition of intoxicating liquors and grants concurrent enforcement powers to Congress and states.
The Law as contained in the Revenue Act of 1921 requires strict compliance in printing and selling tickets. Organizations and individuals must obtain full information before printing to avoid heavy penalties and fines. Exemption from admission tax is rare and must be proved before the Collector to issue an exemption certificate.
The Rio Grande Fabens Review notes a shift toward a National Editorial Association with editors from Alpine and Maria New Era eyeing the move. The piece pokes fun at past in-fighting over cotton and pride in a forthcoming Alpine gathering at month end.
Miss Viola Emmison of Alpine was elected editor in chief of the Daedalian yearbook at the College of Industrial Arts. Mary Ellen Darling of Temple becomes business manager and Corinne Spellman of Forney the art editor. Other officers to be appointed later. Emmison also elected president of the college debating society.
President K G Gorman of the Rock Island Railroad will present his report on the Orient Railway system to the Rock Island Railway Company Board of Directors on May 28 as a possible purchase is explored.
The University of Texas announces the forty first commencement on Friday morning June 6 with 611 degree candidates, estimated graduates around 500. Bishop Clinton Quin will deliver the Baccalaureate sermon, and Edwe R. L. Batts of Austin will give the principal address. May 31 marks Students Day with anniversary celebrations from five to forty years. Law Class of 1884 guest John H. Cobb of Juneau Alaska will speak. Degrees include PhD 2 MA 67 MBA 6 LLB 73 Eng 74 BBA 87 BS in medicine 1 BS 252 BA (incomplete OCR).
The Forty-Two Club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. W. H. Terry Jr. Activities included several games and refreshments of neapolitan ice cream and cake. High score honors went to Mrs. Burgess among guests and to Mrs. Jim Casner among club members.
During the tenth annual Texas Folk Lore Society session at the University of Texas on May 3, Victor J. Smith of Sul Ross State Teachers College was chosen to lead the society as president.
Miss Linda Lancaster, three years on Sul Ross Faculty, will return for the Summer Session as associate professor of history and Dean of Women. She has pursued her M A degree at the University of Texas during the interval.
Readable items include typewriter ribbons inks carbon paper and fancy stationery offered at Palace Pharmacy. Customer choices cover writing needs from office work to personal correspondence.
The Alpine Chamber of Commerce reports a surge of donations for Brewster County minerals and agricultural samples. Gifts include a peculiar fossil-like rock case, carnelian and agate pieces from Chas Williams, a Brewster carneli of polished origin from Ritchie, and crystalized gypsum rocks from Doddridge. The notes mention contributions from local juniors and cooperations from Mexican residents.
Alpine Rotary Club directors meet May 19 and appoint committees for the year. Program committee assigns three members per four month term with periods including Casner Allen Starns. Scott Newell Holland. Smith Melton McMillan. Other panels include Membership Ferguson Sandifer Votan. Fellowship Scott Casner Haynes. Public Affairs Holland Berkeley Casner. Educational Perkins Watson Gillett. Boys Work McMillan Graves Melton. Publicity Jenkins Smith Newell. Budget Watson Scales Gentry. Audit Baines Ferguson.
The Methodist Church invites all to hear Dr J T Curry missionary secretary of the West Texas and New Mexico Conferences preach at 10 50 Sunday morning. A review of the Conference and general mission work will be shared. Regular church activities include Sunday school at 9 45 Junior League 3 pm Epworth League 7 15 pm and preaching at 8 pm by the pastor.
Sul Ross State Teachers College will hold commencement in the college auditorium on Saturday May 31 at 10 o'clock. Hon R M Chitwood of Sweetwater Texas will deliver the class address. Diploma recipients include Louise Berkeley Mrs Mary Booker Mollie Bowles Walter Caldwell Sadie Jo Coleman Margaret Elliott Louise Fryar Nellie Gourley Mamie Lease Sally McCah Tommie Mayes Annetta Moran Opal Morgan Trevelyne Petty Merrill Pouncey Letitia Rixon Guy Smith Grace Stone Miriam Webb Johnnie Weyerts. Sub College graduation exercises follow Friday evening May 30 at 830 in the same auditorium.
The Christian Church calls for all to attend Sunday school at 9 45 a m sharp with Superintendent Mr Stigler urging punctuality Preaching at 11 00 a m and Evening service at 8 18 sharp The public is invited Pastor L Weil extends the invitation
Mrs C D Wood states she will continue her music class through the summer and is available for lessons after June 1.
Sunday is a test of religious character and church attendance. The church offers three service times next Sunday at 10 am 1 2 pm and 8 15 pm. Pastor J A McMillan urges members to attend and not strike out.
Fragments describe a church service at 8 pm and a talk on medical topics. Mentions F. J. Cheney & Co, and local price listings for gal at city office, with delivery terms and cattle prices.
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