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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1923
Page
3
Alpine residents and visitors appear in a collage of notes from Ruth Jenkins. Updates mention Herringtons from Terlingua, Johnsons pharmacie and shopping reminders, Episcopal Bazaar December 3, and local moves, visits, and plans including paving, hunting, and tourism tidings in Alpine and Brewster County.
Louise Adell Perkins celebrates her birthday with a group of young girls at the Perkins home. Guests include Allen Martin, Marguerite Scales, Anna Marie Stigler, Genia Parr, Julia Gentry, Marguerite Sindhalter, Willa B Morelock, Frances Morelock, Eula Brown, Elizabeth Hord, Bonnie Pearl Sander, Muriel Bennett, Mary Jean Allen, Dorothy Ann Perkins.
Jackson & Harmon contracted to sell to W. T. Meri wether the James ranch lying between Alpine and Marathon. The property comprises 12,867 acres subject to standard title conditions.
Offer to view samples of Christmas Cards with engraved options not possible for names. Cards priced from 90 cents for 25 up to 6 dollars with high quality designs. Also available is high class printing services.
Judge and Mrs W Van Sickle hosted a six course dinner Saturday night for Miss Ada Terrell of El Paso, weekend guest of Miss Margaret Guenther. Lavender and rose pink decor featured a central basket arrangement with lavender asters rose pink carnations and ferns. Covers were set for ten including Miss Terrell Guenther Sweet Billingsley Messrs Boatwright and Graves Mrs Halley and the hosts.
Capt. T. C. Taylor Ab Gholson and Clay Roberts led Dryden Texas officers in cooperation with State rangers to seize horses mules and about 400 goats smuggled from Marquis Mexico. The goats sold for about 85 cents each while the horses and mules are being held. Also noted is the fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Young with praise for their contribution to the community.
Sheriff Townsend reported that two prominent near Central Texas residents were arrested by State Ranger Earl Young in Marathon for being armed with guns and corn whiskey while hunting near the border. They were brought to Alpine and then Marfa, handed to Federal authorities, facing fines and loss of an automobile.
Alpine Chamber of Commerce and Sul Ross Faculty announce a banquet with the Board of Regents of the Texas State Teachers Colleges at the Holland Hotel on Saturday evening December 15 at 7 00. Only 80 plates available Tickets on sale at the Holland Hotel from 9 00 Saturday morning December 1 to 9 00 p m Monday December 10 No more tickets once 80 are sold Price per plate 1 50 Public invited.
Notice lists tax collection dates at Ter Lingua on December 17 and 18, 1923 and at Marathon on January 7 and 8, 1924. E. E Townsend, Tax Collector, signs the notice.
The Episcopal Bazaar offers shoppers a practical solution for Christmas gifts with Monday event details and featured organizers Mitchell and Gillett coordinating the effort.
Miss Bess Bousquet spoke to the Presbyterian Women's Council during the regular missionary session at the church. She described the women in charge of the Siam mission schools and shared teaching incidents showing the value of Christian education in heathen lands and the gospel message carried to Siam's boys and girls.
George Jones of Marfa Texas led twenty Hereford calves to first place in the feeder division at the American Royal Live Stock Show in Kansas City. It marks the second year the Jones family has won feeder honors with a son beating his father, W T Jones, who won last year.
Mrs Nellie Nixon entertained the Bridge Club Monday at Mrs C D Wood's home. After lively games, guests enjoyed refreshments at Mrs Pullams tea rooms. Mr W E Caldwell lit the tea parlors with colored lights. Present were Mesdames Anderson Wilson Wil son Kennedy Beaty Watson Wood Newell McCool Burgess Nixon Burke and Miss Bousquet with guests Jane Anthony Cas Edwards Glenn Kokernot Shirley Scales and Mrs Loue Ritchey.
Mrs Roy Spence entertained the Forty Two Club on Monday afternoon with a pleasant gathering. Toward evening she served refreshments to members and guests including Mesdames John Gentry Jim Casner Joe Hord John Young J A Middlebrook Clay Holland Guy Crawford R A McMurry and Forest Robinson plus Mesdames Frank Anderson of Marfa Whittle John Perkins Will Garnett Ray Hays and Cotter.
A banquet honoring the Board of Regents of the State Teachers Colleges will be held on Dec 15. Only eighty tickets will be sold at the Holland Hotel dining room, which can host the event. Thirty six tickets have already sold, leaving forty four. sales run December 1 to December 10 with early reservations required.
For eye trouble there is nothing better than simple camphor hydrastis witchhazel mixed in Lavoptik eye wash. One small bottle helps any case sore weak or strained eyes. Aluminum eye cup free. Alpine Drug Store.
Mr George Miller returned from a visit to relatives in San Antonio. Mrs J A Stuart and Miss Dosia Stuart visited Clint. Newt Cockrill of Peyton Packing Co visited Marathon. Dr Alfred Ahlman and daughter Hesper returned from Houston. Mrs Jess Miller and Mrs W C Friend visit their father on the ranch. Friend and Helen Bourland were recently married in El Paso. High School Orchestra provided music for a Marathon Oil Company dance.
McCutcheon and Jackson urge customers who owe balances to visit the State National Bank to settle accounts damaged by a fire that destroyed their meat market. Those who did not receive statements are asked to see J. D. McCutcheon to adjust amounts and settle promptly.
Ford dealers in Houston celebrate Special Display Week showcasing new Ford cars trucks and Fordson tractors at West Texas Motor Co and other Houston branch venues. The one ton trucks and light delivery cars draw strong interest as farmers and business people note improved economy and power. The display runs daily through Saturday with evening hours until 9.
Tuesday afternoon four to six Mrs H W Morelock entertained in honor of her daughter Willa B s birthday party. A large white cake with seven pink candles appeared in the darkened dining room along with ice cream and cookies. Guests included Helen and Elizabeth Baines Dorothy Ann Perkins and many other children.
Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Preaching at 10:50 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. led by Pastor John K. Beery. Morning sermon titled The Man His Work His Call and His Success. Junior League at 3:00 p.m. Epworth League at 6:45 p.m. Emphasis on punctual attendance across all services.
Milk cows priced between 60 and 75 dollars offer pure dairy products delivered early twice daily. Phone 145. Measday Dairy tf.
T. T. Whitehead alias Dalzell was found guilty at Del Rio on a Brewster county grand jury indictment charging robbery with firearms in connection with the murder of Roy Williams on November 11, 1921. He is already serving a ninety nine year term for the Williams murder.
The Alpine Studio advertises a Christmas offer promising a large beautiful picture free with each dozen photos. Mrs J C Thain is listed as photographer.
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