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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1925
Page
6
Alpine readers learn of visits from Marfa and Barstow, drug store openings, flowers and groceries, vehicle repairs, and a rash of ads for dresses shoes and furniture. Items include Mitchell-Gillett Co promotions, Palace Pharmacy records, and local residents traveling to El Paso, Valentine, Deming, and Presidio.
The Presbyterian Church announces next Sunday sermons with topics on practical faith and moral living. Morning service at 11 o clock emphasizes deeds over words under the theme Have You Done What You Could. Evening sermon titled What Religion Has Done For A Newspaper Man features Edgar Guest’s moral reflections. Services at 7 p.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. J A McMillian, Minister.
The Christian Church announces services starting October 4 with Bible School 9:45 to 10:45 Morning Praise and Communion 10:45 to 11:45 Sermon at 11:45 L?15 and Evening programs Sunbeam Missions 2:50 Christian Endeavor 7:00 Preaching 7:20 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30.
The service features opening song Love Lifted Me, scripture reading by Farrell Warren, song Stand Up For Jesus, readings by Crystal Holland and Loretta Davis, music by Corinne Barker, and a final prayer led by Mrs. Ridgway.
Titley Ranch in block 9 north of Alpine is posted against hunting and trespassing with warnings of prosecution for violations. Christian Science services are listed at Mojave Theatre every Sunday at 11 a.m. and the public is invited.
W B Hamilton constable for Frewster Precincts 1 and 2 issues notice urging license, tested lights with certificate, removal of cutouts, and obeying speed limits 20 mph in towns 35 mph on state highways. Beginning October 3 1925 he will enforce these four rules, aiming to avoid complaints.
Governor Miriam A Ferguson proclaims Fire Prevention Week October 4–10, 1925 in Texas. She urges property owners to remove fire hazards, inspect theatres schools halls and institutions, and mobilize government officials, fire chiefs, insurers, and community groups to promote safety and stricter fire protection measures.
Fort Stockton resident Ee W Bennett visited Alpine on business. Charles Graef returned from Kansas City with a carload of sheep. Walter Graef of Hovey Mercantile Co. was in Alpine this week. Clyde Buttrill arrived from his ranch on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Wilson McColpin and children visited Mrs Parker Sunday. Mrs EK Johnson of Alpine visits daughter Mrs J R Boyd of Hovey for a week. K C Williams and Wade Reed shipped three cows from here on.
Both Johnny Prude and Jeff Wade are recovering well after accidents last week. Dr Turney reports Jeff Wade has a badly broken leg and a slow recovery with no complications expected. Johnny Prude remains bedbound but is progressing and should be able to crutch around in a few days.
The landowner Eugene Parr posts his pastures warning hunters to stay out per law. The notice dated 10-1-31 emphasizes no trespassing to avoid trouble.
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson proclaims Fire Prevention Week urging strict observance and cooperation with State and City Fire Marshals to reduce arson and fire waste. The proclamation, dated September 1925 in Austin, Texas, calls for public support of officials and a new vision of individual duties in fire prevention.
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