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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1926
Page
4
The Alpine centennial edition lists policy for reporting corrections, cards of thanks, and heading notices and notes prices per line per insertion. It references lawful classifications under the act and outlines rates for second class matter as per congressional act.
A historical note urges Alpine supporters to honor visiting McMurry Indians with good sportsmanship. It promotes generous conduct, rejects unkind remarks, and calls for dignified celebration for the Indians after the afternoon game.
During Thanksgiving week Paso hosts a convention for West Texas teachers. The event aims to unite educators from across the state, share approved teaching methods, and strengthen professional ties with colleagues from distant districts.
A hard fought game between the Lobos and Miners showcased clean sportsmanship and solid backfield battles. Green and Byrne stood out for their teams while Cowan and Alford generated key yardage, leaving El Paso fans with a spirited display and officials praised for fair handling.
Went of Canton Texas a teacher in the High School here arriving this week and assuming big duties as teacher of algebra. He succeeds Miss Flynn who resigned recently.
Rotary club plans a December 9 evening banquet honoring Rotary Anns. Each member is expected to bring his wife or guest. a suitable program and fellowship are promised. Speaker John Perkins warned against apathy toward patriotism and national defense, urging Rotary to support preparedness and civic involvement.
A report describes police on the field at Friday’s football game to ensure only officials stay behind the wires, aiming to preserve fair play and proper conduct during the event. The note emphasizes maintaining order and sport discipline at the venue.
An expert mechanic from Salon Service Company of San Antonio oversees the installation of a new tile flooring process in all baths at the Holland Hotel. The floors are described as very attractive and waterproof, with Howell Lumber Company holding the contract for the work.
The new Gage Hotel at Marathon Texas shows progress with the basement excavated and the lighting and heating plant foundation poured. The foundation for the entire building is gradually taking shape as construction continues.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe land postings in Kennedy pastures spanning Presidio and Jeff Davis counties with hunting restrictions and mentions M. Kennedy. It references a worker named Forem Sorning overseeing work, claiming the foundation remains solid and unlikely to crumble for hundreds of years, as the basement is nearly fully embedded in rock.
Hunters are warned the route to Jordan Marble Quarry and surrounding Cath veka Mountains is not open for hunting. Please observe this posted notice by W. H. Ferry. Advertising denial affects circulation of The Avalanche. readers are alerted.
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