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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1947
Page
2
Hundreds of sightseers with picnics gathered near Washington for a Civil War skirmish described as not arousing. The scene captured public interest as the event unfolded.
The note discusses the close of antelope season with hunters reporting varying success. It praises a newly acquired road maintainer for city use and notes early positive results. The writer expresses strong support for Truman's plan to increase food aid.
The speaker argues that criticizing neighbors for enjoying beer, horseshoes, or fishing reveals aging in spirit. They caution against harsh judgments of wholesome pastimes and urge embracing temperate, friendly leisure with neighbors.
The writer urges cutting waste in government aid to Europe and praises Community Chest style drives for funding local needs. He comments on rising Alpine growth, housing, and the need for steady leadership while joking about aging and moving west. He notes sports momentum for the Lobos and riffs on football humor.
An advertorial pitch claims RID-MATIC’s triple action medicine relieves muscular aches and fatigue. It asserts rapid blood circulation, pain reduction, boosted immunity, and kidney support to remove excess acid, promising better sleep and renewed vitality. Buy Kid-Matic today from local drug stores.
At The Churches Sunday School 9 45 a m Morning service 11 Training Union 7 pm Evening service 8 midweek Wednesday prayer 8 Senior choir Thursday 730 pm A cordial welcome awaits you at all our services Pastor Frank C Dutton
Masses on Sunday at 9 and 10 30 a m weekdays 7 30 p m evening service 7 Pastor Francis Juaniz Bible school 9 45 Lord's Supper 10 50 Youths meeting 6 30 Evening worship 7 30 You are cordially invited to worship with us Minister John E Pickering
A Sunday lesson from the Christian Science Church readers will hear the sermon topic Are Sin Disease and Death Real. The Golden Text cites Psalms 68 20 and II Timothy 1 7 is listed among cited scriptures. Mary Baker Eddy notes fear as an element of disease and casts it out to balance truth.
The Church of Christ announces Bible classes at 10 a.m and morning worship at 10 50. A young people's meeting is at 7 p.m and the evening service at 8. Wednesday includes a women's Bible class at 3 p.m and a prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Minister Alvia Wagner invites attendance.
St James Episcopal offers Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. Church school is at 10 a.m. Holy Communion at 11 a.m. on the first Sunday each month without a sermon.
The church lists morning worship at 9:45 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. Church school, 6:50 p.m. youth fellowships for various age groups, junior and youth choirs, and 7:30 p.m. evening service. Austin H. Dillon is the pastor.
At 10 a.m. on Sunday, Bible school sessions led by Pruce B. Martin with Supt. duties assigned to Martin.
Alpine Publishing Company led by D. M. Bennett lists publisher editor and business manager as D. M. Bennett with Gladys S. Bennett as owners. The average weekly circulation for the prior year is 1435 copies. no mortgagees or security holders. Local church notices follow.
The Presbyterian church announces Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. with nursery for children. The 11 o clock service features the Chancel choir directed by Glenn F. Davis. The fall season includes organ selections hymns and anthems. Junior choir meets Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. and the Chancel choir rehearses Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Fred S. Rogers is minister.
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