Alpine News Highlights Personal Notices and Local Updates
Alpine residents share visits and travel, including W H Leath in Maria, Mr and Mrs J Darling hosting, and J Hord returning from Louisiana. Rentals, sales, and ads mingle with farm notices and a church wedding. Community reports cover weather, mining, and business trips to El Paso and Tampico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Brown
FP. E. Gillett
George Brown
el Paso
Carizozo
New Mexico
R. B. Slight
Halloween Luncheon Hosts Bridge Club Delight
Mrs. Wells McIntyre entertained the Bridge Club with a Halloween luncheon in a ranch home decorated with pumpkins autum leaves and black cats. Guests included Mesdames Gillett McCool Burke Wood Anderson Anja Wilson Watson Kennedy Wilson Burgess Newell Shirley Seales Cas Edwards Jane Anthony and Misses Day Baker Alice Wood Nannie Bb. Davis Kathleen Douglas.
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Discusses Street Improvements
The Brewster Chamber of Commerce heard City Commissioner George Baines explain street funding limits in Alpine. He outlined the tax structure, current funds, and the city’s restrained debt and projected work days, while noting county cooperation and road priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster Chamber of Commerce
George Baines
Baines
Alpine
Cty Commission
Gillett
Berkeley
W. EF. Caldwell
Fletcher
Terlingua
Piano Recital by Dorothy Derrick Pupils in Costume
Miss Dorothy Derrick presented her piano pupils in a studio recital Monday evening with Halloween decorations and cut flowers. The audience included many parents. The program featured Ruth Anderson, Clovadel Brown, Marjorie Casner, Lena Derrick, Bessie, Dulcie, Velma Hamilton, Crystal Holland, Winifred Kennedy, Beatrice Martin, Kathleen and Gracie Newell, Artie Mae, Bennie Pearl, Annie Kate Sandifer, Georgia Lee Smither, and Nancy Watson. All performers played beautifully. Afterwards attendees were invited to the candy kitchen for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Derrick
Ruth Anderson
Clovadel Brown
Marjorie Casner
Lena Derrick
Bessie
Dulcie
Velma Hamilton
Crystal Holland
Winifred Kennedy
Beatrice Martin
Kathleen
Gracie Newell
Artie Mae
Bennie Pearl
Annie Kate Sandifer
Georgia Lee Smither
Nancy Watson
Halloween Party For Sul Ross School Draws Winners
Miss Bertha Parsell a critic teacher at the College hosted a Halloween party for the fourth and fifth grades of Sul Ross training school. Guests wore costumes and paraded to pick the most unique attire with Gracie Newell and Bird Babcock named winners. Treats included maple nut ice cream cake and candy on Halloween themed plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Parsell
Sul Ross
Gracie Newell
Bird Babcock
No Trespassing on H. L. Kokernot Ranches Prohibited
Notice bans wood hauling and hunting on H. L. Kokernot ranches. Violations will be prosecuted under the name H. L. Kokernot Jr. 44-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Kokernot
H. L. Kokernot Jr
Planes forced to land near town after propeller trouble
Last Saturday evening about six o'clock an airplane en route from Houston to Douglas, Arizona was forced to land just north of town due to propeller trouble. The craft was piloted by Frank Dorbandt and D. C. Young. A new propeller was ordered and they will resume their journey to Douglas once received.
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Houston
Douglas
Ariz
Frank Dorbandt
D. C. Young
Sul Ross Basketball Team Prepares For Season
Sul Ross players begin limbering up for a real season as competition sharpens skills in practice games. Reports show increased speed and accuracy in ball handling and fans are urged to support one of the state’s best basketball teams.
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Sul Ross
Methodist Church Schedule Remains Busy With Services
The church announces a Sunday School at 10 a.m. and evening preaching at 7:30 p.m. Special music each hour, junior activities at 3 p.m. led by Miss Estel Cage and Miss Inez Evans, and League at 6:30 p.m. The Missionary Society observes the week of prayer, and Mission Study meets Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. led by Mrs. Van Sickle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estel Cage
Inez Evans
The
Missionary Society
van Sickle
For Sale Art Desk in Good Condition
Item described as an industrial art desk for sale. Includes contact method by telephone or mail via Box 277 with partial address details and a code 43-2%¢.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apatriene Industrial Art
Mrs Berkely Named Grand Organist in Eastern Star
Mrs B B Berkeley, Wor thy Matron of the local Eastern Star chapter, attended the State Grand Chapter in Dallas and was named Grand Organist. The Avalanche congratulates the local chapter and matron. The Eastern Star Home site was advanced and will be located at Arlington between Fort Worth and Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Berkeley
Order of the Eastern Star
Dallas
What Think You of Christ Sermon At Presbyterian Church
The sermon at 11 o clock Sunday morning explores Christ influence on thought and need fulfillment. Rev J Thomas Brown, Christian church pastor, will preach at 7:30 p m Sunday service with visiting pastors. Junior and Christian Endeavor groups meet. Sunday school at 10 a.m. J A McMillan, Pastor.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
First Christian Church
J. Thomas Brown
The
Christian Church
Christian Endeavor
Ray Hays Market opens across the railroad in city
Ray Hays Market launches a meat market across the railroad and beside Louis Valdez's store offering assorted meats and home delivery across the city. Ray Hays promises to butcher only choice stock and asks for patronage. Also notes services in accordion plaiting hemstitching and buttonhole work by Mrs. H B Houston of Uvalde Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Valdez
Ray Hays
H. B. Houston
Uvalde
Texas
Mineral developments spur activity in Brewster County district
Commerce Secretary notes strong mineral potential as Mariposa Mining's President visits Alpine district. Brewster County leads with high silver output, with two mines near expansion while virgin deposits await development. Local chamber pushes mail box at G H Depot. residents urged to invest, build homes, and vote for maintenance tax at next Tuesday's election to support highway growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dancy
Mariposa Mining Company
Brewster County
California
Ouly
Alpine
Armistice Day Program By Alpine American Legion
The Alpine American Legion plans Armistice Day events in Marfa and Alpine including a 1 am service at Marfa Post and a major evening sham battle at the local ball park with realistic war scenes and admission priced at fifty cents to cover costly production. A public installation of officers for the Alpine Legion and Ladies' Auxiliary is considered for the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
Bishop Howden
Alpine American Legion and
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Ball Park
Halloween Pranks Prompt Local Property Harm Warnings
Alpine hosts Halloween revelry with parties and masked youths. While most are merry and harmless, some pranks damage property and cost towns money to repair. Officials urge respect for property rights and caution after Halloween celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Lavoptik Eye Wash Claimed To Aid Weak Eyes
Alpine Drug Store promotes Lavoptik eye wash with camphor hydrastis and witch hazel claiming quick relief for weak watery red eyes. A long afflicted woman reports first bottle helped her and a small bottle helps any case of weak strained or sore eyes. Aluminum eye cup offered free.
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Alpine Drug Store
Mrs S V Stricklin Dies After Long Illness in Alpine
Mrs S V Stricklin wife of Alpine resident died Sunday afternoon after a fifteen year illness. funeral services were held at the residence with pastors assisting. She leaves six children Bessie Nelson of Alabama Florence Oval Olin Nina and R Clifford of Indiana. The Stricklin family had moved from Alabama seeking a better climate and the community here mourns her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S& V. Stricklin
Rowles
Brown
Bessie Nelson
Alabama
Florence
Oval
Olin
Nina
R. Clifford
New Castle
Indiana
Stricklin
Mrs. Stricklin
el Paso
Miles Ranch
Alpine
Fnally
Christian Church Sunday Services and Endeavor Plans
The Christian Church held Sunday School and communion at 9 45 and 11 00. Junior Endeavor met at 3 00 pm and Senior Endeavor at 6 40 pm. The Juniors were active last Sunday and will meet again next Sunday at the Christian church. The Seniors formed an organization last Sunday evening naming officers and committee chairs. Next Sunday they will meet at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumber
Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
Meeting Continues at Baptist Church Services Invite Sunday Night
The meetings at the Baptist church hosted by the Church of Christ go on with growing interest and will extend at least through Sunday night. The public is invited to attend with services at 7:30 p.m. daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Church of Christ
Hag Day for Tourist Park Fund
The Alpine Chamber of Commerce reports a $300 city debt for the Tourists Park. A Tag Day is set for Saturday November 4 to raise funds, inviting all supporters to wear a tag and show civic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas, Casner
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Masonic Fraternity of Alpine Expands Masonic Council
Alpine Texas reports the Masonic Fraternity of Alpine Lodge No. 398 hosting a week of degree work for the new Council. Eleven candidates were received Thursday, eight home members Friday, and five more Saturday, with leaders from Marfa El Paso and Linton aiding. The event, under Hon. T A Doxey of San Antonio, marked strong growth across Blue Lodge to Council.
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Alpine
T A. Doxey
San Antonio
Texas
Marfa
Wm. Yates
Sam Guyton
Fred L. Yelton
Comanions
el Paso
J. R. Stavens
Linton
Blue Lodge
Council
Bis
Hunters bag deer and bear on Mexican hunt
A Texas party led by Judge Brian Montague and including Jack Allen FF Gillett Arch Allen and Harry Watson returned from a two week hunt in Mexico hosted by Sr Hose Benevidas. They hunted on the Carrizo and Senevidas ranches despite rain and culled five deer three bears and various small game. Dr Vaughan of Taylor took two deer and a cub bear which he kept. Jack Allen claimed three deer. The mother bear and one end were killed by the hunters.
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Jack Allen
FF. K. Gillett
Arch Allen
Brian Montague
Harry Watson
H. Vaughan
Taylor
Williamson County
Texas
Mexico
Sr. Hose Benevidas
Carrizo
Senevidas
Vaughan of
For Sale or Trade in Texas Farm and City Property
Listing offers $25,000 worth of farms and city property in Cooke Clay and Haskell counties to exchange for ranch or city property or merchandise in Alpine Fort Davis or vicinity. Provides full description and price with address Box 351 Haskell Texas. 10 4 1.
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Cooke, Clay
Haskell
Alpine
Fort Davis
Texas
New Post Office Established at Mariposa
A post office is established at Mariposa in the county with Mr A C Spaulding serving as postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Post Office
Mariposa
County
A.C. Spaulding
Rev Bandy Corrects Story On Brite Ranch Raid
The Rev H M Bandy, former pastor, writes The Avalanche to correct The Paso Herald and Times on his role in defending Prite’s ranch. He recounts a raid by 29 Mexican raiders, a gun fight, deaths and captures, and his three and a half hour vigil with rifle in hand before attackers departed.
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Avalanche
Bandy
Prite
Fl Paso Herald
The
Christian Church
FT Paso Herald and
Times
Brite Ranch
Marfa
Fort Davis
H. M. Bandy
the Times
Irite
Sam
van Neal
Ralders
U. S. Mail
Mexico
Heanses
Hunte
Duck season opens with daily limit 25
Alpine Hardware advertises hunting supplies and licenses selling to nonresidents. The notice proclaims a daily bag of 25 ducks until January 31 and promotes Winchester and Remington ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Remington
Alpine Hardware Company
County Road Warrants Paid on Presentation in Alpine
The county judge informs holders of Brewster County Road and Bridge warrants against precincts 2 and 4 that payment will be made when presented to the First National Bank of Alpine. Interested parties should note the information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mos Lurke
Brewster County
First National Bank of Alpine
Informatreet
For Sale Auto Routing Machine New Mes Harvey 43 tf
Local classified item offering a new auto routing machine for sale. Seller lists model details, condition new, contact in Mesquite Harvey for purchase inquiries and price negotiation. Suitable for workshop use and small businesses seeking routing automation.
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New
Mes. Harvey
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