Attendance contest and Dodge dealership ad blend in 1950s paper
The issue reports public school attendance contest results listing winners Miss Hamilton Miss Bentley Miss Allen and others with grades and percentages. It also notes enrollment totals and a Dodge car promotion by Vera-Best Garage Alpine Texas featuring performance claims and a call to action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Brothers
Alpine
Ixas
Vera-Best
Dodge
E. Nichols
Vera
Advt
For Sale Two Vacant Lots North of Mrs Linn Residence
Two vacant lots on the north side of Mrs Linn’s residence offered for sale. Contact Mrs Mary A West in Alpine Texas. VOth 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal
West Texas Motor Co
Detroit
Alpine Study Club Holds Regular and Social Session
The Alpine Study Club met at Mrs. Georgia Smithers home on October seventh for a regular monthly meeting. After business, members discussed Shakespeare's Henry V with leader Mrs. Hardy guiding an engaging, thorough session. Attendees included Mesdames Burk, McCool Burton Turney Yates Ellis Hardy Smither Brown Gillett Hancock and Gentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpinestuay Club
Ieee
Georgia ‘Smithers
Hardy
Mesdames Burk
McCool Burton
Turney
Yates
Ellis Hardy
Smither
Brown
Gillett Hancock
Gentry
Corea
Card of Thanks and Society Notes From Burtons
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for friends care and flowers during deep grief and gratitude to those unable to attend. George Baines reports Mrs Baines had a successful operation and rapid recovery. A Texas branch of the National Pet Stock Association formed with J B Carter as president and ten charter members, with more joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Burton
Hec. Baker
A.B. Burton
George Baines
Dallas
Texas
National Pet Stock Association
J. B. Carter
Texas Association
Death of W B Burton Stuns Alpine Community
The Alpine community expresses deep gratitude for aid after the death of Mary Myers and family. W B Burton died after illness begun October 8 and an October 15 operation in El Paso. He was born in Denmark Tennessee, moved to Palestine in 1902 and to Alpine in 1912. The funeral was led by Rev. Jas T Tart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Mary Myers
W. B. Burton
Burton
EL Paso
Jas. ‘T. Tart
Mr. Burton
Denmark
Tennessee
Palestine
Texas
Prizes Offered Students In Six School System
Three prizes have been offered to pupils across five schools. The Study Club will award a ten dollar gold piece for the top high school average in selected subjects. W. E. Coldwell adds five dollars for the best garden raised by a student. Buy It Made In Association grants five dollars for the best essay on Why we Should Buy Texas Products Made In Texas. Many have signified intent to enter. A three room tardy and absence contest runs for six weeks.
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W. E. Coldwell
Texas
Amon
Avalanche patronage plea from The Novelty
Mrs. W. B. Burton is thanked for past patronage and urged to continue support. The notice asks readers to subscribe for the Avalanche and acknowledges appreciation for loyal customers.
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W. B. Burton
Galloway cattle for sale in Aue Texas by W T Henderson
W T Henderson offers Galloway cattle for sale in Aue Texas. Includes herd details and contact for buyers seeking sturdy stock.
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Hugan
Denomer
W. T. Henderson
Aue
Texas
Bargain offer for 7 acre tract near Jacksboro High
Advertisement describes trading 7 acres two blocks from Jacksboro High School with a complete improved property including a barn outbuildings artesian well orchard and cultivated land for pine timber. Also notes clothing cleaning shop service and a Breswster County map sale via Turner's Land Office Advt-10-15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksboro
Breswster County
Orient Ry
Alpine
Turner's Land Office
Notice to Hunters on Pastures
Notice to hunters and trespassers not to enter pastures or hunt on property. Violations will be prosecuted. Also an unrelated ad for cleaning and pressing old clothes by Pat Lindsey offering pickup and delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Lindsey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alpine Pubishing Company
Miss Hamilton
Mrs. Bentley
Miss Allen
Mr Hamilton
Bentley
Ornot Springs
Miss Linn
Mr. Coffin
Miss Gourley
Miss Stcouel
Hamilton
Ingliss
Joss
Grnde
Dodige Brother
Automobile
Marion
RE. Taylor
M.D
W. T. Yates
Avalanche
Mias Lucile Rives
Mesdames Gillett McCool
Webb
Linn
Jackson
Etheridge
Smith
Fl Paso
Battle
Morton
New Mexico
Misses Linn
Gillett
Anthony
Jack
Son
Rives
W. B. Birton
KORD
West Texas Motor CO. Masonic Building
South Bend
Paleieges
Core Toels
Mock Wellom Cah Prise bin Banlat Tern
Anderson Bros
F.O.B
Oakland Murphy & McGaughy
A. B. Sandifer Advt
R. le New
Measday & Co
Holland Hotel
W. P. Hinson
G. Kurt Lange
Vogt’s
Oregon City
Mitchell-Gillett Co
Headquarters
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