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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
4
The Alpine Times announces itself as the official city and county paper in its thirty fifth year, dedicated to building Alpine and surrounding territory and sharing local and state news. Readers are invited to report any statements reflecting on a person’s character for correction.
Mr. D Mennett, a Pine Alpine resident and former Alpine editor, becomes local editor and advertising manager for The Avalanche. He will cover Alpine news, solicit local business ads, and promote in house printing. The paper aims to keep work at home with competitive pricing and service.
An advertisement announces a price reduction policy for all work with no reduction in quality. It promises liberal discounts on other services, guarantees all work, and invites trials. Contact Alpine Heauty Warlor Lackey Dldge at phone 246 for details amid quirky quotes about a track couch and cinema plans.
Sunday services posted for the Catholic Church with Pastor M. Giran. Masses at Rugliah 8:00 am and Spamteh 10:00 am with sermons and benediction. Evening prayers 7:00 pm and a Sunday School. Non Catholics welcome to the Mother church.
At the previous Rotary meeting new member Shevington was present and introduced. President Scotty assigned Phirley Seales to instruct Frank at tomorrow’s luncheon. Three guests attended last Friday’s luncheon Mr Neal of Dexter Company Dallas in asphalt work near Alpine W L Carothers of Emporia Kansas and Mrs Othellanscom of North Texas State Teachers College. Mr Neal spoke on asphalt surfacing noting two course inverted penetration roads as successful with examples in Tom Green and Schleicher counties. He doubted one course asphalt as a success and warned against more than two courses creating sticky roads. The talk was well received as street building is on many minds. Prof Caret ers and Mrs Hanscom urged youth to emulate elders and stressed responsible conduct. (Ed Note: Marathon details follow). Mrs K O Wadsworth of EE Puso attended to honor her aunt Miss Emmela Harris. Monday evening an informal reception at the Marathon High School auditorium celebrated faculty of Marathon Public School and Mexican School with prayers, orchestra, readings, and performances by local students.
A note announces Sunday services of Christian Science at the Mojave Theatre at 11 a.m. The public is invited to attend and hear a discussion about a permanent wave and related costs, with a brief allusion to a Texas Ranger image.
Former dean H Mayes of the University of Texas journalism department is noted in this passing notice. He chaired the department and contributed to early journalism education. The obituary highlights his leadership and teaching impact within the UT system.
The piece reflects on Texas flood control and irrigation bonds in Cameron County, Amarillo and Brownsville growth, and widespread infrastructure ambitions. It urges individuals to take pride in state progress, notes personal impact over grand results, and ends with reflections on ownership and enjoyment of community assets.
Mr O M Shaw spent a few days with his wife and baby in El Paso while Mrs Shaw cared for her ill father. Miss Lucille Morrow of Linton Texas teaches Spanish and Home Economics in local schools and stays at the McGonagill home. Alpine visitors include Chas Livingston and Roy Macon. A carload of cows was sold to E R Adrian of El Paso. Glen Crawford and Roy Stillwell Jr left for Phoenix to attend school. Border Rubber Company shipped rubber to New York markets. Marathon attended the Marfa celebration on September 3 and 4.
Marathon schools began the term with large enrollment and bright spirits after summer break. Parents are urged to visit regularly. five author portraits decorate the English room. a gold prize offers students in each grade an incentive toward improvement.
Mrs. A. Starr hosted a rainy birthday party for her daughter Leona with help from her daughter Fay. A large crowd of children played indoor games and contests while prizes went to James Chambers Clinton Ritchey and Bina Lee Martin. Toward the end dolls in fancy costumes and bags of candy provided table treats and refreshments were enjoyed by all.
Mr and Mrs H L Roberts entertained a large group at their ranch home Wednesday evening to honor Miss Lora Martin and Mr Lee Dragoo on their quiet Alpine wedding. Music, games, prizes, string end treasure, and gifts from guests followed until late refreshments.
Miss Emma Harris died about five o clock Sunday morning in Alpine Hospital after a serious operation. The body was taken to her mother Mrs Lucy Crawford in Marathon. Funeral services were held Sunday at 10 in the morning conducted by Rev M P Hines. A fuller write up will appear in next week’s Avalanche.
Miss Eva Mae Green of Marathon and Miss Naomi Griffin of Devine Texas room at the Wyatt home. Green teaches in the Mexican school and Griffin has the fourth and fifth grades in the public school. Mr and Mrs Zeb Decie of Alpine visit their mother Mrs Ed Decie on the ranch six miles east of town over Labor Day weekend.
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