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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1924
Page
2
John Perkins is named chairman of the National League of Young Democrats of Texas. The group aims to train young Democrats and appears involved with supporting the National Democratic campaign fund.
Mrs James Yates marked her historic birthday on Monday October 13 at a family dinner hosted by her son G H Yates. Granddaughter Althea Yates prepared the meal, and the Texan native has spent much of her life in West Texas and New Mexico, witnessing many state administrations.
The Presbyterian Church will observe Rally Day with a special service next Sunday at 10 o clock in the morning with the Wall Builders as the sermon topic. An evening service follows at 7 30 and the Sunday school program is set for 11 a m led by A McMillan pastor.
The State of Texas issues a four weekly publication citation to Nine Point Oil Company in a case filed October 9 1924 by Otis Turner alleging a lease dispute over Section 1 Black Grantee G C S F Ry Co in Brewster County Texas. The petition seeks $608.90 plus interest and costs with attached lease documents and a writ of attachment on oil equipment. Court in Alpine to hear November 7 1924.
Visitors return to tell of trips to San Antonio Alpine and Marfa are cited with Mrs. Hurnam and Mrs. Roberts hosting. A lecture on Good Citizenship at Alpine High School draws large audience. A Study Club forms with Mrs. Brown as president and other officers listed.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m Sunbeams and Junior BY P U at 3 00 p m Mexican Mission at 4 00 p m Senior and Intermediate BY P Y L at 6 45 p m Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m W M U Thursday 1 p m
Alpine Drug Store advertises Lavoptik eye wash blended with camphor witch hazel and hydrastis to ease sore red or watery eyes. One small bot and eye cup free with purchase.
Local reminiscences recall Maj Land and other Forty Niners who helped pioneer routes to California. The piece praises the photoplay The Covered Wagon for its authentic atmosphere of pioneer days and urges Alpine residents to see the film at Manager Moseley’s venue.
Miss Fannie May of Alpine earned straight A grades in four Sul Ross summer courses and received a personal letter of congratulations from President Morelock. Miss Miriam Webb, also of Alpine, posted two A’s and one BA in three courses and held the Regents' Scholarship, while Mr. Melvin B. P. Slover passed six courses with two A's and four B's, continuing as Madero Ward School principal.
The column records residents moving to Monument Texas visiting relatives in Dallas and Fort Stockton. It notes weddings and engagements including Miss Katharine Sheen and Stanley Casner, plus births, rent listings, and several visits to Marfa Fort Davis and Alpine. It mentions Hudson's Bakery promotions and local business ads alongside personal notices and travel.
Classified notice seeks representatives for Czech and Slovak manufacturers. Offers 50 dollars weekly, immediate consignment of fancy necklaces beads and long chains for Christmas assortments. Address importer Hearst Building San Francisco with contact 39-4 percent.
John K. Beery announces two preaching services next Sunday at Sandifer's Grocery opposite Holland Hotel beginning with Sunday School at 9:45. He will be filling in as pastor and leaves for West Texas Conference Tuesday morning. Epworth League meets at 6:45 with Lena Derrick leading. Junior League at 3:30 with Mrs. Coleman coordinating. A welcome awaits at the Court House.
Mrs John Young Jr entertained the Ace of Clubs Monday afternoon with three tables of players. Guests included Miss Gesna McIntyre and many others. A salad course and tea were served by the hostess.
Mrs H L Kokernot entertained the Baptist W M U of Alpine at her ranch home 23 miles north of town on October 9. She discussed the 75 000 000 campaign emergency fund, shared travel curios from abroad, and guests toured the adobe house and grounds before a salad course with West ern hospitality. Attendees included Mesdames R E Allen Lydia Arthur W F White J M Pouncey John Young James Darling Ella Chastain E A Waldron T E Yarbrough W J McIntyre O E Cook D M Bennett Walter Matthews Houston Marney J F Walker G S Bodry A J Hann a Leonard Armer Miss Gesna McIntyre Rev C Bowles.
Special ordination services will be held at the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. The following will be ordained as deacons D M Bennett Tom Cartwright Dom Adams and Walter Matthews.
A letter from Rev L Weil, former pastor of the First Christian Church in Ava, reports his new post at Cato New York about 15 miles from Lake Ontario. He notes a large nearby lake and church conveniences including a kitchen and dining room. Sunday School attendance last Sunday reached 161.
Rental ad notes furnished rooms for rent next to the Holland Hotel. Contact Mrs. W. W. Jenkins by phone at 150. Listings date not provided.
Calotabs, a nausea free calomel tablet, is promoted as a purifying cold remedy. One or two tablets at bedtime with water, no salts or nausea, and the next morning the cold should be gone. Sold in sealed packages ten or thirty five cents with a money back guarantee.
Friends learn attorney I L Martin has returned from El Paso where he was in a sanitarium. He arrived home Tuesday and is progressing well.
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