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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1919
Page
4
Saint James Episcopal Church schedules Sunday morning church school at 10.00 and evening prayer with sermon by the rector. Monday evening at 7.00 the Presbyterian Church holds a service. All are invited to attend, Frank E. Gillett chairman.
Items mentioning tax warnings, visiting individuals, sewing services and rooms for rent, sewer bond votes, local business ads, feed prices, and visits by various residents. Mentions Alpine Drug Store, Mrs J C Bird, L R Millican, J H Watson, G H Yates, Pan Automobil display by P A Dwyer S J Dwyer, Goody agency, Metal Product Co directors meeting, and Chas C Albert extended Fort Worth trip with directors.
Four Protestant churches join for a union service at the Baptist church next Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Speakers include J J Allen for the soldiers’ Red Cross work Rev U S Netterville Rev C K Campbell Rev H J Reemtsma. Mayor Berkeley to read President Wilson’s proclamation with special music and prayers.
Local ads advertise Alpine Mercantile Co with new feed at new prices, complete sundries, books, and mail orders. The note highlights services from fabrics, cleaning, and alterations to guaranteed work by STANDARD TAILORS across from the courthouse, plus nearby shops like Alpine Drug Store and Cash Grocery Co offering dairy, baked goods, and everyday essentials.
Alsstronmer resigns from the El Paso Store while Miss Fidelia Walker remains as a clerk. Bonnie is missed by friends. Fall hats and children's hats discounted with Gold Medal hats at 50 percent off.
The family has spent weeks visiting relatives and friends in Alpine, and left this morning on No 10 for New Orleans, planning a week in Goliad with their cousin Davis. Alpine residents expect their return for a longer stay. Mr Burke suffers rheumatism but showed improvement during the visit.
Notice to cur owners that the party is prepared to cover your first class needs. Invite to come in and settle figures with no trouble. Mentions a man named H. Yates and asks to answer questions.
A splendid Hallowe en program is being arranged by the Christian Church with a spookland event at the parsonage. All are cordially invited. Further announcements will follow. Joe McKenzie and family note the visit and travel details.
Jno Wattenger and Miss Myra Hord were married last Saturday October 25 1919 by Judge Ragin at the bride’s brother Joe Hord home. The groom, son of contractor Wattenger, is a plumber assisting with Sul Ross Normal work and described as steady and industrious. Myra, sister of Hershel, has recently lived with the Hord family since her parents’ death. Friends and The Avalanche extend congratulations and best wishes for happiness and prosperity. A. Brown traveled from business to El Paso.
A brief city notice warns residents of Halloween observance measures issued by Mayor BEN] F. BERKELEY. The statement urges orderly conduct and road safety during events and suggests adherence to local ordinances.
The San Angelo fair opens with carnival attractions and a race meet. Officials aim to offer a $6,000 purse and feature cattle sales. The event promises ample amusements and a full program, with high expectations for attendance.
The Week of Prayer Program at Mary Society Meth Church runs Thursday to Saturday with leaders and readers including Mrs. W. E. Anderson Mrs. J. H. Derrick Mrs. Co A. Brown Mrs. L. G. Webb Miss By Silent Prayer Clarice Sotter and Ruth ish. Activities cover evangelism missions prayer medical missions in China and the San Francisco Wesley House with offerings and music by Jo Ella Funk Katharine Treadway and others.
W. L. Coleman will conduct examination for census takers for the county on Saturday Nov. 8 at the Chamber of Commerce Rooms in Alpine Texas.
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