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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
4
In a narrow escape at a G H crossing, a truck driven by Jimmie Wade and carrying a young boy was struck by an east bound freight. The preacher’s suitcase, valued at about $2000, was found after a detective effort, and the elder’s belongings are identified as finally belonging to the presiding elder.
A Woman asks voters to support the League of Nations, recalling wartime rationing and red cross service. She argues the League’s abolition of war is vital, urging acceptance by civilized nations and action by Congress, highlighting Liberty Bonds and national effort.
Mrs. EL Johnson, president of the Wor man’s Missionary Society, will lecture at the Presbyterian church in Alpine on Thursday October 28 at 6 about Life Currents in Old China. She has spent seven years in China and speaks and writes. a collection will defray her expenses as Presbyterian officers serve without pay.
The Avalanche requests four copies of the September 16 issue and ten copies of the September 25, 1920 issue. Payment offered is five cents per copy. Bring them in at once.
At the churches 104m Sunday Schon T. A. Beard, superintendent, Hiasand 7:18 pm, preaching by the pastor. Junior Mis ity Miva Ade Rag OS. bem, Ep Mice Esha Knease, pregnant Wednesday 7:15 re i, Pray The topic of The Love d in the ev e, with special music by Miss Hoyle, director Rev it Ms
The notice states a Wednesday prayer meeting at 9 45 a m and an evening session at 5 00 p m led by the minister. It cites Thible School as the event location and includes times for both sessions.
Presbyterian Church holds 10 a m Sunday school led by W E Caldwell and Rev TLC. Schneider from El Paso will preach morning and evening. Dinner at 718 p m invited. Ree-Pastor Ham to lead if needed.
The notice lists church activities including Sunday School at 10 a.m and 7:30 p.m preaching. It mentions attendance for all church events and special services at FE Gillett at 10 a.m with a children's service each Monday led by a league. It highlights music, references, and community events associated with the church.
A Japanese style house shipped from Japan was purchased and installed at a YWCA camp on Far Island, featuring bamboo panels curved roof and papering. To match the lodge other camp buildings were named in Japanese style as part of one of 155 YWCA ramps supplying an outdoor vacation to over 60 000 girls this summer.
Rural communities under 8000 population receive aid through the American Red Cross public health and welfare work. The program aims to develop restrooms, play areas, social clubs, and recreational activities, with townships organizing to promote community progress. The main goal is to lend support and lead only when needed.
The Junior Red Cross ships seeds milk and tools to orphaned and needy children across Europe. American volunteers aid Montenegrin and Albanian wards and Belgian and French shelters, with thousands of schoolchildren aided by relief trains and hot lunches. A nationwide drive raises funds, while campaigns extend to China to combat cholera and related diseases.
A historical report describes the American Red Cross Health Service Center model, its health exhibit approach, public education through lectures and demonstrations, and the widespread operation of over a hundred centers. It highlights health lectures, demonstrations, nutrition clinics, and the central goal of teaching people how to stay well.
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