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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
4
Official Brewster County paper comments on Alpine pavement durability and maintenance. It explains a method to extend asphalt pavement life by applying a light asphalt coat and covering with crushed stone or pea gravel every five to six years to prevent base failure.
The piece argues for bitumen surface treatment on gravel and caliche streets in Alpine, noting cost ranges from 30c to 3 per square yard and that a two or three course inverted penetration method could eliminate dust and mud, reduce upkeep, and increase property values while matching Texas State highway practice.
Rotary notes report a late telegram from Miss Irma Lee Batey in Colorado Springs saying she cannot attend Friday luncheon and urging members to keep on singing. Editor invites Rotarians to contribute any literary pieces to stimulate Rotary spirit.
Alpine residents M. L. Hopson K Arthur John A. Weyerts J. M. Allen and H. H. Weyerts attended Marfa Canton No. 6 LO C F Department of Texas in Marfa on August 27. Hopson noted Marfa Canton No. 5 is among the state's oldest charters and Patriarch Militant Oddfellowship has long existed in the Davis Mountains. The canton was organized over 30 years ago and moved between Marfa Fort Davis and Marfa again in July this year.
The Brewster County Sheriff receives a Comptroller warning about a man using names Meader Metcalfe Meaderas Mead to collect occupation taxes without authority. Described as brunette with coal eyes, 5 feet 6 inches, 180 pounds, in a seersucker suit and Panama hat, traveling in a Ford. Public notice urges caution for area business owners.
Mr and Mrs E E Townsend visited in the southern Big Pond area last Monday and were joined by Mrs J G C Lee and daughter Kathryn Lee of San Antonio. They dined with Colonel and Mrs A G Castiglione of Mexico and enjoyed local hospitality.
Light showers persisted around Alpine from Tuesday night into Wednesday as cool, pleasant weather continues. The season shows dramatic contrasts with East and West Texas rainfall shifting, leaving Alpine fields lush while other areas crop dry. Grass and feed crops flourish, though weeds also spread.
Marathon area residents and visitors are listed after travel to San Antonio Alpine and Fort Davis. Names include Fred Clark Miss Flo Prydes Walker Gladys Peters Anna Hooks and many families visiting relatives and teaching assignments. A Friday Eastern Star picnic near Alpine featured Senator Berkeley comment and a pleasant afternoon with games swimming and a supper.
G S Combs filed on August 22 1925 with the Texas Board of Water Engineers for a permit to appropriate up to 3040 acres of Brewster County Maravillas Creek water for irrigation. A hearing is set for September 28 1925 at 10 AM in Austin to hear all interested parties with possible continuations as needed.
An old ad describes catarrh remedies citing Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as a treatment with an ointment and a tonic said to act quickly through the blood to build up resistance to colds. It attributes the product to F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio.
Mrs J J Roberts held a ranch dance Saturday honoring daughter Mary who leaves soon for Westmoorland College in San Antonio. Despite heavy rain a large crowd attended and punch cake and sandwiches were served.
Mr Lee L Dragoo and Miss Lora Martin wed at the Parsonage of Thea Christian Church on September 2. Both hail from Marathon Texas and enjoy good standing. Pastor R McClure offers best wishes for the couple's future.
Christian Science services are held every Sunday at 11 a m at the Mojave Theatre with an invitation extended to the public to attend.
The Church of Christ meets upstairs at the Court House on Sunday at 10 o clock for Bible study and Communion. Boone Bros Healthatorium in Christoval Texas invites all to visit for mineral baths and treatments with wellness offerings open year round.
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