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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1946
Page
7
A fragment shows multiple denominations with service times at various churches including Assembly of God Baptist Catholic and Christian. Names Francis Juaniz and John E Pickering appear as pastors or ministers inviting worship.
The Sunday Christian Science Lesson Sermon for October 20 cites the golden text All things are of God and centers on reconciliation through Jesus Christ. It notes the ministry of reconciliation and salvation by faith not from self, with references to Ephesians 2 and Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
Local reports indicate hotel staff warn tourists roads to Big End Park are poor and deter visits. Ranchers and travelers continue daily trips to the park area with mixed impact on vacation spending. Christ through Truth Life and Love is cited, and church notices invite services and Bible classes led by Alvia Wagner.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning Prayer and sermon by the rector at 11 a.m. every Sunday except the first. Holy Communion and fasting? prayer Fer. Everyone is cordially invited to attend all services. Rudolf W. Locher Rector Pro Tem.
The Nazarene church holds its opening service Friday October 18 at 7 30 p m on the corner of Seventh Street and Avenue B. Rev R C Cunstream district superintendent of the New Mexico district will preside with out of town officials and guests expected during a three day session featuring three services daily. The public is invited. George Pearse pastor.
Morning worship at 11. United Youth Fellowship at 6 p.m. Evening service at 7 30. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.
In an interview with Dr. Maxwell, park superintendent, details emerged on the Marathon to park headquarters route. It is 89 miles by road, driveable in about two and a half hours, with 14 houses at park HQ housing 56 guests and ranch meals from 75 to 125 cents. From HQ, one can reach Hot Springs in 1.5 hours with seven horses available, meals 80 cents and up. A 40-mile drive to Santa Helena is possible, typically under 2 hours. The Marathon to Persimmon Gap highway was repaired and bladed, nearly paving for smooth travel. Birds and grasses have flourished after soot raids, aiding exploration in fall and winter when weather is favorable. The Big Bend area remains a prime destination despite dirt roads, inviting longer stays and greater tourism.
City of Alpine adopts Fireworks Ordinance No 248 effective immediately to bar sale, display, or possession of squibs, rockets, firecrackers and similar items within the city limits. Wholesalers and private demonstrations are exceptions with permits. Violators face fines up to 100 dollars. existing ordinances repealed.
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