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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1923
Page
9
Alpine and Brewster County residents are noted in a long local items column. Mentions include Mr. J. C. Bird in El Paso on business, house calls and ranch visitors, new baby girl for Rev. and Mrs. Bowles, Mrs. Maude Cale’s San Marcos visit, and several business offers and property notes.
The Pecos Gusher quotes the Fort Davis Post on a Fort Davis marriage report noting the bride as Brewster County treasurer. It adds that Uncle Trott Chastain remains Brewster county treasurer, questioning whether he has been or will be a bride.
Mr H L Kokernot Sr shipped twenty cars of cattle to Los Angeles this week, loading out Wednesday, and plans a weekly trainload. The second Highland Hereford calf train passed Monday with fifty cars en route north. Last week’s shipment totaled fifty one calves as the Highland Hereford Association aims to ship about twenty thousand calves this season. Ed Davidson sold about seventy five calves to Homer Ferguson at twenty dollars each, including ten choice bull calves to Mr Meriwether, who also bought a carload of registered Hereford bull calves from a Midland ranchman.
Friends of the Rev H M Smith pastor of the First Methodist church regret he will not serve the local charge another year due to health. The move comes after his transfer by the New Mexico Conference to the West Texas Conference. They expect departure in November after the conference action. Also notes sale of second hand furniture by Mrs M Jordan.
The State Manufacturers Association based in San Antonio designates November 12 17 as Texas Industrial Week with the slogan Buy It Made In Texas The campaign aims to unite communities and state pride to favor state made goods over imports and to bolster local industries through supporting Texas manufacturers including envelopes used in campaign literature.
Miss Clemencia Billingsley entertained with 42 visitors last Saturday afternoon at Mrs. W. Van Siskle's home in honor of Mrs. Ben Randall of Pecos. Four tables played the game and a luncheon followed with boned chicken white sauce green peppers bread and butter and sweet sandwiches.
Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Jester left Alpine for Corsicana after a ten day stay. He came on court business over the sale of about fifty sections in the Terlingua district. They plan to return next summer for a longer visit and praised Alpine climate as a potential draw for northern residents. Mr. Jester is the son of former Lieutenant Governor Jester.
The Alpine Bridge Club gathered at Mrs F E Gilletts home last Wednesday. Members present included Mrs H G Watson, Mrs A A Newell, Mrs Wells McIntyre, Mrs Anja Wilson, Mrs R E Beaty, Mrs C D Wood, Mrs J E Burgess, Mrs S M Burke, Mrs Grace Anderson, Mrs J P Kennedy, Mrs J P Wilson, Mrs Cas Edwards, Mrs Glenn Kokernot, Mrs Lee Hancock of Corona New Mexico, plus Misses Bess Bosquet Lucille Rives Margaret Linn and Jane Anthony. Refreshments were served.
C. E. Hackelford of Brewster Oil Corporation and Capt. C. D. Wood report plans to resume drilling at the Brewster well in a few days. J. E. Doddridge of Portland well continues steady progress with nothing new to report. Mr. Breiner of Arca remains on the job with no items of interest.
The 34th New Mexico Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South met in Marfa and issued next year’s appointments. Bishop James E. Dickey presided as presiding officer. Rev. S. E. Allison is reappointed as presiding elder of the El Paso district. Rev. John K. Beery moves from San Antonio to Alpine. Rev. H. M. Smith transfers to the West Texas Conference and will be appointed at its Gonzales meeting while remaining in Alpine until then.
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Waldron leave home to live at the Waldron Quicksilver Mines beyond Terlingua for several months. Waldron plans to personally develop his properties, predicting possible wealth in quicksilver rivaling leading mines and promising future activity when he returns.
Alpine club member Mrs. I. L. Martin received a letter from Mrs. Lee Joseph of San Angelo president of the Federation of Women's Clubs announcing her nomination for Who's Who Of The Womanhood of Texas in the publication's next issue. The honor is celebrated by local club members who commend Mrs. Martins distinction among Alpine women.
Miss Bess Bosquet hosted a four to six afternoon tea for public school faculty honoring Supt. and Mrs. Melton at Mrs. C. D. Wood’s home. Miss Blanche Ward provided piano selections and guests included Supt. Melton and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Connell, and several teachers and ladies.
The 1922 fire toll shows more than fifteen thousand deaths and a property loss of 521.8 million dollars. The article notes a daily loss of about 40 lives, with one dwelling burned every four minutes and widespread destruction across farms hotels schools churches and hospitals. It urges public education and personal precautions as part of Fire Prevention Week.
Postmaster Mrs A M Turney announces that since October 1 mail for the seven o clock morning eastbound train is now made up at six o clock A M rather than five o clock the previous afternoon The change was made possible by clerk shifts and Mr John Blevins willing to report to the office at six each morning These adjustments ease business people who could not mail letters in time for the eastbound train Letters posted before six will depart on the seven o clock train The force at the post office is commended for the change
Contractor W A Oatman secured last week the contract to build a $5250 school auditorium at Saragosa and plans to start work within ten days.
A stranger named H. L. Gilbert arrived in Alpine with another traveler and was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Tom Morgan after Brown County authorities wired a description. Gilbert was jailed on a warrant for swindling filed by Brown County. A Brownwood man offered to settle for $125 to secure release, but Sheriff Townsend refused, stating no collection role for “cold checkers.”
Readable text touts specialized training and guaranteed tract at a southern college. Mentions tuition around 1.200 a year and recruitment for keepers bank clerks and similar roles. Encourages writing today for catalog at two southern locations.
The Alpine Rotary Club held a short Friday meeting delayed by Alpine-Sul Ross Day. Melton returned as new supervisor while Scottie arrived late for a song. President Perkins emphasized Rotary ethics and projects and urged members to recruit one more Sal Ross student this year. J A Casner urged attendance at Saturday courthouse mass meeting on Alpine fire protection planning.
J Sonnier offers furnished rooms inside a quiet house near the college with tidy spaces and shared facilities. Contact for rates and availability.
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