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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1934
Page
2
Brewster County paper in its forty fourth year seeks corrections and subscription details. Local offices list managers and staff and request readers report errors to improve accuracy. Subscription rate shown as 2.00 per year.
Mrs Ida Kokerno and H McSpadden of Alpine tied on the Buttrill ranch Wednesday. Mr and Mrs D W Hendricks of Houston are guests this week at the home of Mr and Mrs L Riteney. Mr W A Hopkins returns Saturday from a four month trip to Oklahoma City San Antonio and Del Rio. Mr and Mrs I B Petrons of Mars enjoyed Sunday here with Mrs S A Starr. Mrs OM Rusberts and daughter Orene left for San Antonio for appendicitis treatment. update says she is progressing well. Mrs Guy Dunbar of FE Paap visited last week with her mother Mrs S A Gime, formerly Miss Pay Starr. Joe Hopkins of 131 Rio visited Wade and Burnham home. they were joined by Mrs Loudine McCrary and son Donald Wade. RW Arnold and daughters Jean and Katherine went to San Antonio to meet Mrs W Arnold and Mrs George Dascomb returning from Westminster. family drove home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ben Anderson and children of Sanderson spent Sunday here with Mr and Mrs J Ledotins. Rev W H Miller, who is conducting meetings at Pont Dal, returned to preach at this church. Entertains Bridge Club. Con treet club guests spent hours at cards. hostess Mrs Feron Rubabay. Yellow chrysanthemum bowls and color scheme featured. high score Mrs Walter Skinner, second Mrs Jas L Roberts. Salad plate served to club members and guests including Mrs Dunbar and others.
About forty guests gathered at Ong bela Wadaentay wferona to greet Mrs Guy Dunbar of El Paso, a recent bride. The lobby and dining room were decorated with baskets and vases of yellow daisies, ferns, and lace. Tea was served by Mrs Ritchey from a lace-covered table lit by yellow tapers and centered by a bow of yellow pom-poms and mums.
Dr Purdy, district veterinarian, will move to Cooke County to oversee cattle eradiation efforts. Dr Bethell’s successor in Brewster County is Dr RR Morris from Indiana, with Mr Carlton noting rainfall progress and last year’s totals.
A federal court in San Antonio upheld a deed to the 450 “ors James” ranch in Uvalde County held by Mrs. Rete Henderson of Alpine. Capt James W Imes had deeded the property to Henderson, but his relatives, living in Roswell New Mexico, appealed. The case centered on whether the late captain’s deed remained valid after his death in December. Attorneys for the defense included Col John Perkins of Alpine. The verdict favored the defendants, with an appeal noted by the Hendersons.
Fort Davis correspondent reports a joint revival hosted by three churches the Methodist apis and Presbyterian at Bloys Camp Meet last week. Ministers preached and interludes followed with social meals, hosting, and plans for a larger turnout next year. Cattle sales boards in nearby counties prepare allotments amid drought with most ranchers listing cattle. Weather observer notes a variable year with scant rainfall, and social events include bridge games and visits to Marfa for business.
The Avalanche acknowledges receipt of several subscription renewals since last week and thanks readers. Names listed include J P Weatherby Port Davis R C Bostick Terlingua Gage Ranches San Antonio Wm H Billings Ozark Michigan J R Middlebrook wet Rio Mrs Ed Decie Marathon Mrs Roy Stillwell Marathon J P Ritchey Marathon Miss Alice Sproul Fort Davis Miss Irma Lee Batey Alpine Grace Bedell Alpine B Casey Alpine Stather Elliott Alpine W B Hancock Alpine G H Yates Alpine M J Hopson Alpine John V Uranga El Paso.
Central Ward and Junior High honor rolls are listed with names by grade. Third grade students John Perkins and Joan Ferguson are noted along with fourth graders Jackie Louise Cross Mary Low Murray Mary Lols Mc Anally and Audrey Wade. Grade 6A includes Nancy Salisbury Grade 7A features Mary Prances Duncan Jean Engle Mildred Gibyens Helen Jones Jimmier Moody with scores 1 2 90 92 98 and Grade 7B winner Pink Walker 90.
Court in Brewster County Texas ordered sale of Nellie Ferguson rights in Kitty Palmer case No 1549. Auction at Alpine Texas on October 22 1934 between 10am and 4pm offers property described as tract East three eighths of Section one in Block 129 of a plat added to the town of Alpine. Proceeds go to satisfy judgment in favor of Kitty Palmer against Nellie Ferguson.
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