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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1923
Page
3
Rumors and short items about visitors, business openings, needs, and events across Alpine Marfa Fort Stockton and surrounding towns. Mentions Miss Lolla Bunton Mr Keefer of Houston Mrs Charlie Brown Katherine Espy Pauline Terry and various local businesses and upcoming church services.
Monday a oil stove exploded in the McIntyre residence while the family dined. Vernon MelIntyre’s baby was saved from suffocation as neighbors helped extinguish the blaze. Mrs. Vernon MelIntyre suffered severe facial burns and minor property damage occurred.
County Commissioner Clarence Hord reports workmen near completion of grading College Street from the city western limits to Avalanche corner with gravel laid on most of the roadbed. Mayor Berkeley says the city grader purchased in Dallas has arrived and will soon join the effort to turn the main thoroughfare into a beautiful street.
Inside views of a gym game show Marathon’s 94 to 3 win led by John Dugan with players like Kermit Lee Henry and James. Referee Mr. Prude earns praise as fans discuss a high first half score of 36 zero and the season ticket plan offering $1.00 bargains through Mr. Connell and school boys.
Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 with Sunbeams ages three to twelve at 3 00 B Y P A at 6 30 Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7 15 and Woman's Work Thursday at 2 30.
Mr H W Terry sent six cars of fat steers to Los Angeles on Monday. Shipments of cattle are so frequent now that their departures are hard to track.
Lavoptik eye wash mixes camphor and witch hazel to ease sore eyes. One small bottle helps any case of sore weak or strained eyes and includes an aluminum eye cup free at Alpine Drug Store.
J M Johnson operates a local pharmacy filling prescriptions with careful protection and service noted in brief. The item highlights daily duties and the pharmacy’s focus on safety and patient care.
Dr and Mrs Yates of Taboca visit for the season to be with their son Mr George Yates. A gentleman's ring with an oblong green stone was lost near the S P depot and can be returned to Mitchell Gillett Store Mrs H Beaumont.
Lewis Milton Griffith born April 29 1837 in Jackson Mississippi married Anna McKay at 22. He served with the Confederacy, moved to Lavaca County Texas, cared for family after wife’s death, joined Baptist church at 19, died November 5 1923. Survived by four children, seventeen grandchildren, six great grandchildren. Funeral held at Nevill home with pastor officiating and both active and honorary pallbearers including Confederate and G A R veterans.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive clerk examination for the Alpine post office. The test is set for November 17 at 9 AM. Applications on the prescribed form are available from the local secretary or at the post office. Send or write to Secretary, Tenth Civil Service District, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Anna Marie Stigler sent invitations for a Wednesday ghost party from seven to eight. Guests dressed as ghosts enjoyed a marshmallow roast while cats owls witches and pumpkins adorned the house. A magic clock and a witch cast a playful spell before gingerbread cookies and toasted marshmallows. Attendees included Alene Martin Marguerite Seales Lorina Crawford Willa B Morelock Frances Morelock Melba McMurry Dorothy Anne Perkins Louise Adel Perkins and Elizabeth Hord.
Luther Haynie writes from Waxahachie Texas to Sul Ross State Teachers College Alpine requesting a catalog after being inspired by W W Jenkins article in today’s Dallas Morning News.
Last Wednesday evening a birthday dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs R W Coffey in honor of Mr Coffey. Halloween decorations set the scene for after dinner games including 42. Guests included Miss Loraine Boyle Miss Doreen Gee Mrs J A McMillan and Master Russell Jack and Earl McElroy and the hosts.
A note of gratitude to Alpine residents for help and donations after a recent fire. Mrs. Pearl Pulliam expresses heartfelt thanks to the community for support and assistance.
Fragmentary notice indicates Alpine Planing Mill offers windscreens of any size or shape with unspecified details. Requires confirmation of exact offerings and contact points.
Marathon invaded Alpine Tuesday with three teams and returned with one scalp. Alpine won the boys game 94 to 3 while the Alpine Junior Boys defeated Marathon Juniors 30 to 7. Fort Davis will visit Alpine Saturday November 10 at 3 o clock at Alpine High School court. admission 25 cents.
A reader note invites inquiries about Roman Catholic beliefs addressed to the Paso Catholic Truth Society in Texas. The message provides a mailing address for free information and study materials.
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