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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
5
Thanksgiving items and fresh baked goods promote The Packaway in Alpine with pickled pig feet and salt mackerel, plus fresh bulk cakes and dairy products. Local visits include J W Battles from Clint, H L Kokernot’s trip to San Antonio, and Rev J A McMillan returning from Sanderson.
Dr. HH V Benedict announces the election of Rose Sharp Brewer and W A Stigler to Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Texas College of Arts. The honor marks the highest scholastic distinction for UT arts graduates and places notable members among presidents and famed scholars.
Obituary notices salute John Wesley Rixon born in 1873 in Elk City Kansas and longtime Alpine resident active in furniture trade and charitable work. Reports share business changes with J V Sullivan taking over Big Bend Auto and Electric Shop and Bend Grocery opening under new management T V Alison and Joe Sommier. Also notes large Texas teacher convention, five acre land for sale near pine and a migrant move of Otis Turner and R B Slight to Corona New Mexico.
Morning sermon titled The Devil will be preached at the Methodist Church. At 7 30 p m the first of a series of pictures sent by the Methodist Centenary Secretaries will be shown at the Theatre with explanations and a short sermonette. Special music for both services. League at 6 43 p m conducted by Misses Jewell Catleland and Lots Sumners.
The Rison family thanks friends for help and sympathy during illness and death, praying for blessings. Read The Avalanche and Water Alpine Grow.
The notice lists Bible school at 6:45 a.m. led by J. F. Yates with preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Special music planned for morning and evening services. Junior Endeavor at 5:30 p.m. at the Christian Church.
Union Endeavor meets at the Presbyterian Church each Sunday at 6 30 p m. The notice invites community members to join the weekly gathering.
The American Legion presented a home talent play Friday night in the school auditorium. A full house enjoyed the performance directed by Mrs. Jim Casner with creditable acting. The production may be repeated in Marfa soon.
A historic cafe serves a holiday style spread featuring roast turkey with oyster dressing aera Sane asparagus tips on toast French peas mashed potatoes celery fruit salad mince pie ice cream and cake for a seasonal meal.
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