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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
2
The Alpine Post lists subscription prices and staff roles, notes past World War I sacrifices and Monroe Doctrine reflections, mentions local building activity including Chas. Treadwell projects, and invites readers to Sunday School and church services with Pastor WA Heleher.
Robinson & Company announces a new dry goods store in Alpine and expects to open Monday November 1. A. F. Robinson, a familiar Alpine businessman, has prior Marfa and Alpine work history, with roots as a clerk and in local enterprise. The piece notes local movers and a school breakfast hosted by the domestic science class at the High School under teacher Mamie McNees, featuring students Letitia Rixon John and Jack Stillwell.
Church listings show schedules for Bible study sermons and Sunday worship at multiple churches. Warnings include Epworth League and Junior Missionary Society events, with pastors named and times noted. a note mentions moving to prepare a heater and pipe for building fires.
By a 144 to 20 vote Terrell County approves $250000 in road bonds to improve highways through Sanderson and Dryden. Engineering oversight will satisfy State and Federal aid requirements, with funding from both agencies. Verde County voters have allocated $20000 for a Pecos River bridge, first statewide project in that county.
An item on the Week of Prayer for the Junior and Young People's Missionary Society led by Mrs. John Young and Miss Emma Knease. Activities include Bible lesson Christ's Method of Securing Workers, readings on caring for the homeless, student volunteers in Mexico, and prayers. The event features several student posters and guest appearances by the Bunton family.
Local notice describes an event at a vineyard with tasting and live music drawing crowd numbers and featuring performer Phat. Organizers report strong engagement and regional participation amid warm weather and festive atmosphere.
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