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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1923
Page
2
The piece notes the devaluation of the German mark and compares it to trillions in value while urging readers to share local and social news promptly. It requests tips on visitors in town and out of town fellows and invites timely party notices.
The piece notes Gov. Pinechot of Pennsylvania as a potential Republican contender with President Coolidge. It mentions Sen. Oscar Underwood of Alabama building organization for a Democratic bid. McAdoo remains active in the West, with South support, while Gov. Smith of New York is the ultra wet hope. No clear Democratic front runner emerges. several names may yet surface.
The text argues that some plants insects and animals act as parasites harming communities. Humans and business parasites drain wealth, relying on others' efforts without contributing. True advertisers and town builders must move forward. parasites would fail without the created conditions of prosperity.
A baby boy was born three miles west of Tuesday morning to Mr. and Mrs Adam Tiel omowics, as reported by Hremond Press.
The cattle country roars to life as stock cars roll from Alpine and nearby yards. We IL Terry sends five steer cars and two calf cars to Los Angeles, Jackson Starman four steer cars to Los Angeles, George Brown four calf cars and two cow cars to Fort Worth. Rainu0027s improve pastures, stockmen expect open range cattle to prosper through Christmas.
Early Saturday morning workers found a rear fire at Mrs. Pearl Pulliam’s huckers shop in the Lackey Building. Fire was quickly controlled with minimal damage, estimated under 250 dollars, mainly floor burn and smoke in the Beauty Parlor. Cause undetermined with opinions split between faulty electric wiring or rodent activity.
Rev. Kelen K. Beery will arrive overland from San Antonio tomorrow to assume duties as pastor. Services at the Methodist church will be held at the usual morning and evening hours.
A large social gathering at the Kimball home celebrated Mrs. Hubert M. Smith who is relocating to San Antonio. Guests included numerous local ladies, with games, refreshments, and feting led by Mesdames C F Kimball and W E Anderson. Rev M Smith named pastor of Denver Heights Methodist Church in San Antonio.
A playful invitation titled Fellow Spook invites young women to a ghostly bridge gathering on October 30 at the Bedell Bat Roost. The note, signed by Spook Grace Bedell and others, requests trouble be parked at the door and promises a lantern-gourd favor after a bridge game and luncheon.
The college plans to mail about twenty annual notices to high schools to boost next year’s enrollment. Publishing the annual costs about $850, but individuals pay roughly $1.00. Prospective students are encouraged to sign for an Annual and pass it to friends. A. B. Chancey, Business Manager. Miss Margaret Harper visited Marfa over the weekend.
Sanderson girls defeated Alpine 19 to 6 on Marathon court while Marathon girls routed Sanderson 46 to 4. Annie Farley and Loleite Lemons starred for Sanderson as Alpine later led Sanderson 29 to 28 in a boys game. The piece stresses fair play and ethics in school sports.
Mrs Wells MelIntyre entertained with a Japanese Bridge Party held at Mrs Anja Wilson's home due to rain. Decor featured chrysanthemums and lanterns, with a bower of sun porch parasols. High score prize went to Mrs Kokernot. consolation to Miss Bosquet.
Marathon Texas reports the death of Robert Phelps in a car overturning south of town last Saturday. Phelps was manager of the local telephone company and well known in the community, with many friends and supporters. The accident also involved Zenas and Zeb Decie. The bereaved family resides in Alpine. President Morelock is touring Midland and nearby communities this week as new students arrive for Sul Ross.
President Calvin Coolidge proclaims the week starting November 18 as National Education Week. He urges state and local cooperation with civic and religious groups to expand and improve educational facilities and support for a liberal education for all Americans.
Miss Bessie Granger left Friday for San Antonio to have her tonsils removed accompanied by her mother Mrs. Joe Granger and aunt Miss Marie Simpson. Lecho Simpson has joined Peyton Packing Co El Paso and is in Alpine buying cattle. Ina White and sister Mrs ffie Custer from Kline Texas visit sisters Mrs Elma Taylor and Mrs Clay Roberts. Mrs Wm Barcham and baby left Tuesday for San Antonio for the baby's eye treatment. Marathon and vicinity received good rains Monday and Tuesday.
Next Sunday at the Presbyterian church the regular program is carried out with preaching at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday school at 10 a m Morning sermon topic My Church and I Evening topic When a Man is a Man J A McMillan Pastor.
Publication notice commands the sheriff to publish weekly for ten days a probate in Alpine Texas. It cites Clay Holland as temporary administrator of W M Griffin deceased and schedules a court date to contest the appointment on November 19 1923.
The Baptist Missionary Union studied the last lesson of the Manual at Thursday afternoon’s church gathering. A short business session approved buying dishes for the kitchen and donations were noted. A condolence letter for Mrs. Lem Taylor was read. Quilting for the Buckner Orphan Home resumed with two quilts in progress. The House Committee served fruit salad wafers tea and cake to listed members including Mesdames Penrod Casner Bodry Anderson Adams and others.
J M Johnson fills prescriptions at the local pharmacy, signaling protection and care for patients seeking medications and guidance. The brief item emphasizes reliable pharmacy service and safety in daily healthcare.
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