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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1928
Page
3
Local correspondent Mrs Earl Clark reports an attendance rise at Sunday services with sermons planned for morning and evening. Notable listings include births, moves, school assignments, and community visits among Marathon residents and nearby towns. Public notices mention visiting families, teachers, and local events with several names and places in Texas.
The ladies of the Baptist Missionary Society gathered at Mrs. B. M. Ansley's home this afternoon to discuss "Activities of South American Churches" led by Mrs. Ansley. Delicious refreshments followed for Mesdames W. W. Causey J. L. Shoemake B. Davenport A. Miller A. Davis J. Doster P. Chambers and Miss Irene Shely.
Mrs. Camilla Henderson hosted a sunrise breakfast at Garden Springs honoring her daughters Mrs. W. F. Geear of Los Angeles and Miss Jean Henderson of Marfa. Seventeen attendees included Lt. Paul Ridge of Marfa and numerous relatives.
The article notes Marathon schools reopen Monday morning September 10 for a term praised as promising. It lists staff including Superintendent H. E. Nelson and Principal B. S Ferrer, with teachers in various grades and subjects, and mentions an active Parent Teachers Association alongside several community members.
Wright oversees the English department at Marathon High. W L Caulking left Wednesday for Runge to visit relatives. Gasper Nader fills his depot post as relief clerk. Karl Pelrson of Sanderson visited town for a few hours Tuesday enjoying camp time. Tom Skevington, son of Mr and Mrs Z F Skevington, earned a military excellence medal at camp from a field of 72, also winning tennis doubles. Alpine youths at El Paso camp include Jorge Skevington Reginald Votaw and Porfirio Ogas.
Alpine boys who attended the Citizens Military Training Camp at El Paso returned home last weekend with honors for their service and training achievements.
Describes the novelty and cost of pineapple in early ice cream making. Notes Hawaiians growing pineapple and outlines methods to prepare pineapple cream and pineapple flavored ice cream with crushing, sugar, and sauces for serving. Includes steps and chilling times.
Industria brand Model Tailors advertises refreshed water circles and perspiration stain removal services. Dial 258 for access to craftswork by master tailors and a refined dress appearance.
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