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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1924
Page
3
Local notices list Palace Pharmacy stock including toilet sets, Christmas candy, and Santa Claus gifts. Mentions McMurry licensed plumber services, visits by residents from Stirling City and Balmorrhea, and various room rentals and personal errands around Alpine.
Mr FE Benson and associates from Fort Worth arrived Tuesday to oversee a shipment of two carloads of calves bought from Nevill ranch. He said shipments were expected on the sixth seventh and ninth of December.
Mr David Elliott of Tampico Mexico and Miss Hattie Grace Peters of this city were married at the home of her mother Mrs Irene Peters. The Rev J A McMillan officiated Wednesday afternoon. Press time prevents further notice but well wishes come from a large circle of friends.
The Alpine Rotary Club met at the Holland Hotel for its weekly luncheon. Guest W A Stigler, assistant superintendent of El Paso City Schools and former Sul Ross Education head, spoke warmly about reuniting with old friends. Harry Watson outlined housing facilities for Sul Ross students on the campus. John Derkins, who led the meeting, praised Rotary principles, and George Baines was named to preside at the next meeting.
The event drew Me. and Mes. Wells Me Intyre and many couples including Mr. and Mrs. Anja Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watson Mr. and Mrs. FP E Gillett Mr. and Mrs. C I Wood Shirley Seales Mrs. Edwin McCool Mrs. A A Newell and Mrs. Winnie Kennedy. A Christmas portrait offer invites customers to order photos with a free large picture per dozen prints.
Sul Ross students to receive loans funded by a check of 200 dollars sent by the Knight Templars, a letter from the state organization accompanying the gift notes the loan fund will be available next year.
35 head of Registered hereford bulls available with delivery now or later. Yearlings and coming twos, ced pasturing 4 miles from town. Showings available within an hour. Contact W. A. Daugherty at City Office. Hon. Gus Keininger of New Braunfels met the Chamber of Commerce executive board to discuss State tax matters on Wednesday afternoon.
Hon Gus Reininger of New Braunfels, pioneer in remedial taxation reform, visited Alpine this week to bolster support for uniform taxation in Texas. He outlined state tax disparities, classifying counties as overpaying or underpaying, and urged four legislators to back a fair statewide assessment system.
The article notes birth and death records housed by the Bureau of Vital Statistics serve as evidence for age, enlistment, citizenship, voting, passports, and insurance benefits. It mentions their increasing legal significance in various government and personal processes.
Rev McMillan left Wednesday for Temple Texas where Mrs McMillan is a patient at the Scott and White Clinic A telestem advising a Friday operation on November 28 prompted the trip Reports say her condition before the operation is favorable and a successful outcome is hoped for
A local pharmacy changes hands while promising continued high quality service. The store maintains its reputation for first class service from prescription counter to Christmas goods under new management.
Mrs A B Sandifer entertained the Forty-Two Club Monday afternoon with Thanksgiving decor and four tables. Members present included Mrs Clay Holland, Mrs Joe Hord, Mrs Joe Hargess, and others. a salad course and tea were served. Also a classified notice offers building lots for sale near Normal College with terms offered by W T Hancock.
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