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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
1
Juliette Hunt of Tutes Oklahoma is named to a high honor by the United Confederate Veterans for her expected major part in the annual reunion. The event will be held in September with many visitors from across Oklahoma anticipated.
The Picture Show Play House screens Our Church Fair a two act farce comedy about church fair planning by a sewing circle Indies. It features lively young ladies to raise funds for a Sunday school classroom at the Methodist church. Curtain at 8 30, admission 25 or 38 cents.
The University of Texas is leading among colleges in war training efforts. Dr Vinson reports rapid expansion of military education with new facilities at Camp Mabry Austin and revised courses to support the war effort. The plan includes radio and air training facilities, brick barracks, a mess hall, and several specialized schools with enrollments rising to thousands.
A discussion on capturing mountain run-off to boost crops in inter mountain valleys. Terracing shows effectiveness by holding overflow and encouraging growth on terraces while fields below collect water. High costs and planning with U S Dept of Agriculture and state support are noted for wider adoption.
The notice promotes Rally Day in Maine Bible schools with plans to enlist volunteers, distribute free books and texts, and recruit staff for morning sessions at 10 oclock daily. It mentions a system of terracing for overflow water and notes regional valley land considerations and seasonal water retention.
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