Rotary Club Luncheon Hosts Visitors From Marfa
The Alpine Rotary Club held a noon luncheon last Thursday with visitors from Marfa Messrs Hirschei liord Hunter Metcalf and Homer Colquitt. Metcalf explained Marfa’s attendance contest and that Alpine had changed its meeting day. John Perkins spoke on Fellowship noting I am my brother s keeper. Candy box bet with Speculator Clay Holland and a chocolate mix presented to Miss Irma Lee Batey as singing by Mies Batey followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
John Perkins
John O
Clay Holland
Our Lady
Hen Berkeley
Poncho Gillett
Poncho
Irma Lee Batey
Mies Batey
Florida Prosperity Through Merit and Advertising
E F Lane of Enust and Lane in Miami argues Florida’s glory is ancient and not new noting palms, Gulf Stream breezes, and winter warmth. He says prosperity comes from two elements merit and advertising and that railroads highways steamboats and assets will grow population and wealth beyond current levels. Florida’s greatest assets are yet to be advertised and growth to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
United States
Lobos vow crusher of Miners at Jackson Field
Sul Ross hosts the School of Mines in Alpine with a strong Lobos squad ready to crush the Miners on Saturday. Key players listed include ends Anthony and Nelson, guards J. Hamilton and Wood, tackles Bozarth and Younger, and backs Terry Townsend and Denman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Lobos
School of Mines
el Paso
Alpine
Jackson Field
San Angelo
Texas Technological College
Anthony
Nelson
Crows
J. Hamilton
Wood
Kountz
Bozarth
Younger
Terry
Townsend
Denman
Kelly
Smith
G. Hamilton
Williamson
Bell
K. Allen
Judge Meade of Marfa to Speak Here Sunday
Judge C E Meade of Marfa will address the Methodist Church congregation at eleven o'clock Sunday. He has served as an active layman and delegate to the recent annual conference at Clovis and was elected a delegate to the Quadrennial General Conference next year. Part of his talk will explain how the Annual Conference operates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wright
Methodist Church
Alpine
Clovis
New Mexico
F. Davis
Br Wright
Davis
Tucumeart
XN. M
Tucumeari
Wright
C. E. Meade
Marfa
Emanuel W Jordan Dies at Alpine After Long Illness
Emanuel Walter Jordan, born July 18 1871 on the way from Indian Territory to Texas, died October 13 1925 in Alpine after years of illness. He lived in Brewster County since age 17 and worked as a ranch hand for A S Gage and H L Kekernot Sr. He married Bessie Shumake June 11 1898 and had three children Carl Ora and Walter. He was a member of First Baptist Church and a Mason. Funeral held at Eugene Parr home with Rev J A McMillan, interment in Alpine Cemetery under Masonic Lodge. The Avalanche notes local business houses closed in tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Walter Jordan
Alpine
Mr. Jordan
Indian Territory
Texas
Lytle
Brewster County
A. S. Gage
H. L .Kekernot
Bessie Shumake
Carl
California
Ora
Pete Johnson
Swenry Walter
Jordan
First Baptist Church
Eugene Parr
J. A. McMillan
Masonic Lodge
Parent-Teacher Association to hold first fall meeting
Alpine Parent-Teacher Association plans its first fall meeting at Alpine High School auditorium tomorrow at 3 30 p m. President Mrs Homer Ferguson urges all who can attend to join in the important work and participate in school affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association of
Alpine
Te High School
Homer Ferguson
Alpine Street Surfacing Underway By City and Firm
Work begins on Alpine streets with Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company to lay one inch cold rolled rock asphalt on Avenue A College Avenue Barroad Avenue and Sixth Seventh and Eighth Streets. More than 16000 square yards will be paved at cost shared one fourth by the city county and adjacent property owners with the city covering intersections. Mayor Gillett and Shirley Seales canvassed owners to switch to cash payments from installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company
San Antonio
Avenue A
College Avenue
Barroad Avenue
Gillett
Shirley Seales
Junior Missionary Society Elects Officers At Church
The Presbyterian church Junior Missionary Society met last Wednesday afternoon with members including Dorothy Ann Perkins Louisa Adele Perkins Jane Vaudreaux and others. Officers elected were President Katherine Turney Vice President Annie Kate Sandifer Secretary Eula Brown and Treasurer Juliette Forchheimer with Willel L Morelock Marguerite Seales and the present officers named to form the year's plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Dorothy Ann
Louisa Adele Perkins
Jane Vaudreaux
Willa G. Morelock
Juliette Forchheimer
Ruth Penrod
Fula Brown
Bonnie Pearl
Annie Kate Sandifer
Melba McMurray
Marguerite Seales
Lenora Ann
Katie Lee Ellis
Edith Engle
Katherine Turney
Eula ® Brown
Wille l L. Morelock
Holland Names New Manager R P D Lee at Park Hotel
Mr. R P D Lee arrives to take active management of the Holland hotel in the city. Mr. Graham departs to Deming to succeed Mr. Davis as manager of the Park hotel. Both hotels are owned by Clay Holland.
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R. PD. Lee
Park Hotel
Deming
City
The
Holland
Graham
Mr. Davis
Park At
Clay Holland
No Trespass on J. C. Bird Properties
Notice posted by Mrs. J. C. Bird on January 15 1926 forbidding shooting hunting or entry on all Bird properties with a clear stay off instruction and signature.
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J. C. Bird Properties
J. C. Bird
Camel’s Hair Coat With Squirrel Trim Diary Style Coat Adorns New Mode
A camel’s hair topcoat with a squirrel trim showcases simple lines and modern silhouette. The slightly flared skirt side fastening fur collar and precise machine stitching define the luxurious jacket as a pinnacle of fashion and craftsmanship.
New Autumn Frock Styles Feature Longer Sleeves and Higher Necks
Autumn fashion introduces longer sleeves higher necklines and wider skirts. Fuller skirts are balanced with box or inverted pleats to keep slender lines, and wool fabrics showcase the flattering new modes in the pictured frock.
City Commission Passes Fire Vehicle Right of Way Ordinance
The Alpine City Commission approved an ordinance to ensure a clear path for fire trucks and crews during alarms after the recent serious accident involving Jeff Wade. The measure includes enforcement teeth and directs readers to the full text published elsewhere in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Wade
Liemean
Foe
Siso
Alpine Boys Prominent in O B A Military Affairs
Alpine youths Harold Jackson Edgar Gook and Lawin Cook named officers and non commissioned in San Marcos Baptist Academy cadet unit. Cadet officers listed include Poster Jones Neal Davis Sessions Stoker Carson Bettis Tracy Jackson Hathaway Hall plus McCaully Roundtree Tittsworth McShan Cook Morris Walling Hardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tharold Jackson
Edgar Gook
Lawin Cook
Alpine
San Marcos Baptist Academy
Marnie Poster
Clyde Jones
Murray Neal
Howard Davis
Maurice Sessions
Raymond Stoker
Parker Carson
Bob Bettis
Adrian Tracy
Fiareld Jackson
J. H. Hiathaway
Hardy Hall
Stoward McCaully
Robert Roundtree
Kay Tittsworth
Clifton McShan
Edwin Cook
Shear Cook
Gordon Morris
Charles Walling
Jack Hardy
Hurley Furniture Co opens new Alpine store
Mr. Hurley of Marfa heads the Alpine branch of Hurley Furniture Co. The store occupies the downstairs of the Odd Fellow building and began receiving goods from Marta. The Marta outlet has operated about ten years and the Alpine opening marks further local progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kk. KB. Hurley
Marfa
Alpine
Hlurley Furniture Company
Hurley
John Weyerts
Marta
Profitable Farm Year Seen For General Prosperity
The United States Department of Agriculture reports a fairly profitable year with improved farmer purchasing power easing economic strain through winter. Cotton and wheat top the income, with forecasts near last year, while regional notes flag drought in the South and steady gains in dairy and corn regions. overall economic shadow eases and a 93 purchasing power index is cited for August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Georgia
Carolinas
Piedmont
Corn Belt
Yange
Pacific Coast
Hotel Registrations At the Locke House Range
A roster of guests lists numerous visitors and residents across Texas and neighboring states staying at hotels including Locke House, Hotel Holland, and others. Names span El Paso, Abilene, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Marfa, Kerrville, and more with varied origins from Los Angeles to New York City. The notice reads as a gateway to a period lodging ledger.
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Holland
J. T. Konowtles
KE Paso
A. Roche
el Paes
Tyson Secrest
J. C
Nat Russell
Fred Sthuck
el Paso
Thomas
Elase
R. H. Hightower
Stephenville
Karl Faulkner
del Rio
J. Vosatko
Uvalde
B. Brown
Santa Fe
N. M
Harry Billen
W. E. Silliman
Abilene 1
A. Huffington
San Antonio
BE. Barrett
J. J. Dawson
Terlingua
John T. Poe
Henrietta
Okla
R. H. Evans
Marta C. Bider
Ardmore
OD. Callahan
J.B. McMullen
J.T. Mace
Best
Wm. Tadlock
el Paseo
M. McNamara
Paso
D.C. Fincher, Dallas Mr. and Mrs. W. RR. Cartledge
Verlingua
W. Fry
Kansas
Mark Mosty
Kerrville
Jas
Spencer
Wheeler Mosty
Eastern Star Memorial Service Friday in Masonic Rooms
The Eastern Star O we. S. chapter holds an annual memorial for members who died this year. The program at the Masonic rooms Friday evening October 16 includes an opening march, draping of the altar, vocal and violin solos, readings from Browning and Korsakoff, a piano piece, an address by Rev. S R McClure, a song, a benediction, and closing marches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eastern Star
O, We. S
Masonic Rooms
Evertimme
Irma Lee Batey
Frances Gillett
Robert Browning
Mee
Una Casner
Sun
Chimsky Korsakoff
Stoessely
Kreister
Eatelle Loraine Boardman
S. R. McClure
Rock of Ages
McClure
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E. R. Waite
Shawnee, Okla
Board of Commerce
E. F. Lane
Enust and Lane
Miami, Florida
LOBO
Judge Meade
Avalanche
Accael
Junior Missionary Society
Pire
City Commission
Alpine Boys
Hurley Furniture CO
Locke
W. G. Gulibur
Marathon
W. ®. Logan
Long Beach
Calif
Fred Gulthur
Marathon Mre
Arendoll
Abilene Mre
N. Arendoll
Abilene
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