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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1931
Page
2
Fort Davis correspondents report on the Editor and Manager Society gathering with notes on agenda items, upcoming assignments, and local press coordination among members. The session emphasized accuracy, ethics, and community service in reporting duties.
The piece traces Memorial Day roots to Petersburg Virginia and General Logan's order for post graves to be decorated with flowers on May 30. It notes Confederate Memorial Day dates in several states and describes national Arlington ceremonies, plus a brief France guest invitation tied to a Colonial Exposition in Paris and later U S tours and entertainments.
The article mourns Albert A Michelson Nobel laureate and pioneering physicist who measured the speed of light and advanced optical science. It notes his 1907 physics prize, his role at the Naval Academy pipeline to U.S. physics leadership, and his modest character despite monumental achievements.
An agricultural department report details experimental crossings. Galloway cows crossed with Asiatic yak yield a hardy animal that can survive sparse northern forage while retaining milk qualities. A cross between American cattle and Brahman aims to resist tick infection in hot dry Southwest regions.
Mrs G B Ramsey entertained a small group at her Sinton Texas ranch with a three course lunch and bridge afternoon. High score prize went to Mes Tax Le. Roberts. Guests included Mesdames Yarbro Drago and J J Roberts and Miss Martha Gore among others. Several local families and visitors were noted in social excerpts from the area.
Mrs TF Buttrill home suffered roof damage and garden destruction after a hall storm on Wednesday evening. Large hailstones wrecked the roof and spoiled gardens and poultry. John Dragoo and Alfred Anderson reported further ranch damage from recent hailstorms.
Local fans expect a double feature with the Fats versus the Leans and the City Jelly Beans against the Country Cow Punchers in a charity game to support the Methodist Church budget. Proceeds fund church needs, with businesses closing for the event and lively community activities planned.
Notice of the sheritt tax sale to be held between two and four p m on June 2 1931. Details incomplete but indicates a public sale of delinquent Texas taxes conducted by the sheritt with extracts of the tax roll.
Mrs. John Loving of Milan recalls a member of the class of 1899, honoring the deceased during a gathering. The page fragment notes Tennessee origin and a change in commitment connected to the honored dead.
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