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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1923
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche announces its weekly edition published by The Alpine Publishing Company. Subscriptions listed at annual and six month rates with entry details of post office classification in Alpine Texas.
A 1923 column discusses postwar German treaty penalties and moral standards, then shifts to Texas pride and market hopes. It praises Texas fronts, hints at national vigor, and ends with Thanksgiving turkey market expectations and affordable prices for families.
M S Sellers the Brady Sentinel editor and owner for twelve years sold the paper to Matt Moore and J M Kavanaugh. In a short speech he urges business leaders to have copy ready and supply news in time, stressing that time means much to the newspaper and the paper cannot go to press late.
The State Department of Agriculture asks newspapers to back a higher turkey market during Thanksgiving and Christmas due to low crops and cold storage carryover. The piece criticizes price supports aimed at holding up producer prices while warning against harming consumers.
The Marshall Messenger notes a Dallas under the name The Texas One Hundred Per Ceot American prints an article by Santallat urging votes against Pat Nett and Gov. T. W. Davidson. It accuses Davidson of exposing a flogging incident, labels opponents as aligned with the Ku Klux Klan, and argues constitutional government should not be beholden to that group.
Mr and Mrs Shirley Seales hosted an eight table bridge party with yellow white chrysanthemum decor and cut glass bowls. Refreshments were served at 11 40 pm and prizes went to Mrs Grace Anderson and Mr R A McMurray for high scores. Guests included Mr Mrs Wells McIntyre Mr Jim Wilson Mr Joe Burgess Mrs Shelby Burke and others.
Alpine Public Schools call a 3:30 PM Friday meeting at the High School on November 23 to discuss forming a proactive Parent-Teachers Association. The notice stresses the group should support school needs without meddling and notes Alpine’s unique school success invites broader parent involvement.
Contracts set to bring the School of Mines to Alpine for the holiday football classic. The event park kickoff is at 2 30 with a 2 admission to offset travel costs. Predictions vary as Lobos and Miners prepare, with coach Graves aiming to exploit Abilene weaknesses.
Pastor John K. Beery delivers a sermon classifying church members as the Reliables Unreliables and Liable. He urges self assessment amid a church schedule including Sunday school 9:45, services at 11:00 and 7:30, Junior League at 3, Epworth League devotional at 6:45, and promotes the New Ground Program with a welcoming, home like atmosphere.
Patronage appreciated as prices are stated to be no higher than elsewhere in the Holland Dining Room and Coffee Shop listing.
Oklahoma Senate convicted Gov Walter Walton on eleven counts, removing him on unanimous vote after trial suspension and appeals. He faced charges of exceeding pardons, padding payrolls, misusing martial law, deficieny certificates, election overages, and more with five acquittals listed.
Messrs. Shirley Seales Joe Burges and Wells McIntyre combined for a ten point back Monday. The street claimed Shirley’s steady aim caused the buckship fall, though the trio insists all three fired.
Gabina K Portillo of Alpine died Sunday afternoon November 14 at age 39 leaving four children. Her funeral was held at the Catholic church Wednesday morning with burial after embalming in wait of her parents from Miles Texas. Rev Gitan officiated. she represented a prominent Mexican family in the community.
The Presbyterian Council ladies hosted a Monday afternoon silver tea at Mrs. Walter Garnett’s home from four to six. Attendants wore kimono attire and served tea as vocal numbers by Miss Kline and others entertained guests. Nellie Mae Gourley and Eva Jones served in the dining room. Alpine Studio offers a free large picture with a dozen photos.
Bertha Hancock daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Hancock of Alpine is named to the Texan staff the coed student newspaper at the University of Texas. About one hundred staff members are chosen after weeks of tryouts with medals awarded for standout work and Miss Hancock is expected to win one.
A mixed solution of camphor hydrastis witch hazel and other ingredients in Lavoptik eye wash claimed to strengthen tired eyes. The ad states Lavoptic acts very quickly and offers free aluminum eye cups through Alpine Drug Store.
Sheriff E E Townsend announces a public auction of A P Willis property in Brewster County Texas. The sale includes two 640 acre parcels in Survey 18 and 26 Block 331 and a 640 acre parcel in Survey 28 Block 331 near Marathon. The sale occurs December 4, 1923, at the Brewster County courthouse in Alpine between 10 AM and 4 PM for cash.
Roy Spence and party return from a ten day hunt south of Marathon with seven bucks. Elbegg Clifford of Wichita Falls and two friends from that city, plus Will Snodgrass and a Mr. Carter of Odessa, accompany the group. Elbert extends his buck bagging record.
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