Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Alpine Avalanche in Alpine, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1923

Page

2

Ww. W. Jenkins Subscription Price Per Year Office

The readable lines indicate a subscription price per year for Ww. W. Jenkins at the office. Details on exact amount or terms are not legible in the fragment.

Alpine Strawberries Highlight Brewster Exhibit at Fair

Mr M J Hopson reports Alpine straw berries showcased in Brewster county exhibit at the San Angelo Fair. The Avalanche notes the return of public school teachers and offers its column to Melton and faculty, trustees and Parent Teachers Association for support during the new school year beginning Tuesday.

Brewster County Sana Angelo M. J. Hopson Avalanche Publi Coluume Sapt Melton Trustees Parent-Teachers Association Bcal

Chamber executives hear appeal for student loan funds

After a chamber meeting Mr. Morelock outlined student needs and Mr. Davidson donated 14 toward the fund. President Morelock said twenty one youths requested assistance to attend Sul Ross and stressed the fund remains in sore need of help.

Chamber of Commerce Morelock Co % Davidson Sul Ross

Rotary leaders meet in Mingstall Arizona

President John Perkins of the Alpine Rotary Club presided over a meeting of presidents and secretaries from the Eighth Rotary District held this week in Mingstall Arizona. Perkins is also a Sunday school teacher and senior member of the law firm Martin and Perkins.

John Perkins Alpine Rotary Club Bth Mingstall Ariz Poe Latal Hitler John Perkins Martin & Perkins Chamber of Commerce Perkins

Exhibit prospects at San Angelo Mall draw chamber meeting

The story notes Drewster county may hold an exhibit at the San Angelo Mall with Secretary Pouncey bringing the matter before the chamber of commerce next Monday. It mentions Hrewster allegedly taking prices on two occasions and urges collecting garden, orchard and mineral samples for Angelo. It advocates school stalls from locally tied colleges and promoting community publicity through Angelo.

Drewster County San Angelo Pouncey Chamber of Commerce Hrewster Angelo Sul Ross State Teachers College

Sul Ross to Host Permanent Regional Teachers Institute

Teachers from surrounding counties gathered at Sul Ross State Teachers College from September 1 to 7 for their annual institute led by WA Stigler. Attendees showed strong interest and enthusiasm, and the group voted to make Sul Ross the permanent meeting place for teachers’ institutes in the region with Stigher to direct the 1924 session.

Brewster Sul Ross

Dormitory at Sul Ross Needs Community Aid for Renovation

The Sul Ross college dormitory, operated by Press Morelock under state supervision as a girls’ facility, requires at least 2000 for repairs. Alpine Lumber and the Rotary Club have contributed, with more donations hoped from Big Bend citizens to fund room renovations and floor work.

FE. McCool Alpine Lumber Company Dero State of Regents Press Morelock Rotary Club Big Bend Sul Ross College West Giddings Southwestern Univesity Southwestern Giddinges Georgetown Sul Ross Dig Bend Alamo Lumber Company

State of mind fuels Texas sectional talk in papers

Avalde Leader News notes a Fort Davis Post piece praising the region while Texas Commercial News backs sectionalization ideas. The Denton Record Chronicle debates a "state of mind" slogan and Brewster County’s placement, with Utah-like western identity resisted by some.

Texas Commercial News Avalanche Denton Record Chronicle Texas James Psychology Record Chronicle Big North Texas Brewster County West Big Empire

Card of Thanks for expressions of sympathy after death

We express sincere appreciation and gratitude for love sympathy kind deeds and floral offerings shown during the illness and death of our loved one Mrs Cleo Dugat Mrs Edna Horstman Long Beach Mrs Mary Bowles Mrs Clara Berkeley Pred Dugat Imperial Calif

Cleo Dugat Edna Horstman Long Beach Mary Bowles Clara Berkeley Pred Dugat Imperial Calif

Value of a Local College in Community Development

A strong local college elevates community life and citizenship. Graduates influence peers to pursue higher education, raise cultural levels, and contribute to lower crime. Investors favor towns with good schools, and the Buy At Home mindset grows as educational advantages attract business and residents.

Hove

Oatman Receives Endorsement For Marathon School House

August 25 1923 a certificate credits W A Oatman with building the Marathon School District project last year. Trustees praise workmanship speed and honorable settlement and note he undersold rivals by over 2000 and 2750 in separate claims.

W. A. Oatman Oatman R. W. Arnold Vernon McIntyre L. C. Ritchey J Roberts B. N. Kimball Mrathon Ind Alpine Marathon School Board

Dairy price list from Phore 202 Means Dairy

An old advertisement notes homemade butter at 5 cents per pound and wholesome milk at 13 cents per quart from Phore 202 Means Dairy. The fragment includes line items and pricing with a street or page reference 30-36-41.

Phore

Sheriff Allen of Williamson County Praised for Defying Mob Violence

A Dallas News state editorial commends Sheriff Lee O. Allen for his prompt and steadfast defense of a prisoner against a mob. It recalls two incidents where Allen refused mob demands, upheld his oath, and prevented lynching, earning statewide accolades and reflecting on duty over fear.

Sherif Lee O. Allen Williamson County B. W. Davidson Lee Lee Allen Allen S. P Sheriff Allen Dallas News

Western themed bridge party at the Brown ranch

Mrs George Brown hosted a guest Mrs dD N Hornsby of Dallas for a novelty bridge party on her ranch. Guests enjoyed chuck wagon chow in range style then moved to the porch and dining hall where tables bore cowboy themed phrases. Attendees included Mrs N D Hornsby and numerous local residents and guests.

George Brown Dd. N. Hornsby Dallas Grace Anderson N. D. Hornsby Grace Anderson Egbert Frazer Palmer Haynes Otis Morgan A. A. Newell McD. Williams Worth Frazer Clay Holland Wells McIntyre C. E. McCool BE. D. Linn Ann Cecil Evans Austin Frances Gillett Jane Anthony Verne Hicks Margaret Anna D. Linn Cedric Anthony John Gillett Fred Hornsby John Deegan

For Sale Fifty Johnson Hens in Bowie Texas

For sale in Bowie Texas A-Grade Yearling White Leghorn hens 50 head priced at $1.00 each. Contact I. Ht. Neil. 36-48.

Johnson, Bowie, Texas I. Ht Neil

Alpine Public Schools Open With Promising Start

The Alpine High School opening drew nearly full attendance as Supt. Melton led the program. Mayor Berkeley, pastors H. M. Smith and C. Bowles, and many trustees spoke urging students to pursue high ideals, courtesy, and strong studies. The session closed with the adoption of "Be Courteous" as a school slogan.

Alpine Berkeley C. Bowles Denver Clemenceau France J. D. Jackson Texas Jackson

Educational contrasts in illiteracy and college influence

The remarks compare earnings by education level from illiteracy to high school and beyond, noting high college influence in government roles. Mr Jackson urges Bible knowledge for educators though not in public schools, while congratulatory notes highlight Morelock’s leadership at Sul Ross and brief faculty introductions at the event.

House of Representatives United States Supreme Court Jackson H. W. Morelock Sul Ross State Board of State Teachers College Regents Marquis

Ace of Clubs Bridge Tea at College Avenue

Mrs Terry hosted the Ace of Clubs at Mrs Joe Burgesss College Avenue home last Friday afternoon with three tables of bridge. Wells McIntyre won high score. Palmer Haynes was top among the members. A cake and cherry marshmallow parfait were served to a guest list including Mrs George Brown Mrs Palmer Haynes Miss Allie Runyan and many others.

W. H. Terry, Jr Joe Burgess College Avenue Wells McIntyre Palmer Haynes Terry George Brown Allie Runyan C. D

Riggles and DeFalco wed at Rev H M Smith residence

George A. Riggles and Catherine DeFalco married at the minister’s home with Rev. H. M. Smith officiating. The couple left by car for San Diego, California. Riggles is president of the Brewster Oil Corporation and DeFalco is the daughter of Captain and Mrs. J R Dodd of this city.

H. M. Smith George A. Riggles Catherine DeFalco

Parent Teachers Association Meet Friday at 3 30

The Parent Teachers Association will meet Friday afternoon of next week at 3:30 for the election of officers.

Parent-Teachers Association

Builder Announces 40 Percent Price Increase After Year End

W A Oatman reports raising prices on brick veneered bungalows after January to align with Alpine levels. He cites a large bid gap on the Normal Hill McIntyre residence and notes ongoing contracts including a R A McMurry plumbing home and a $3000 Signal Maintainer residence for the Southern Pacific. He offers references to the McIntyre project and invites inquiries through Alamo Lumber Company.

Buid&ing W. J. McIntyre Normal Hill McIntyre el Paso Elswhere Alpine R. A. McMurry Southern Pacific Alamo Lumber Company W. A. Oatman

Administrator's Notice for Estate of Albert Stell

George Stell is appointed administrator of the Albert Stell estate in Brewster County Texas by Judge M S Burke on August 22 1923. He requires all debtors to settle and all creditors to present claims at his Alpine Texas residence within the legal period.

State OF Texas Brewster Albert Stell Brewster County M.S. Burke Said County Alpine George Stell

Sale of Personal Property Under Execution Brewster County

Sheriff E E Townsend will sell on September 21 1923 at the Brewster County courthouse in Alpine Texas the Studebaker Light Six car engine 91522 chassis 1105110 license 193700 to satisfy a $123.95 judgment in the West Texas Motor Company v Joe Harmon case No 566 on the Justice Court docket.

State OF Texas Brewster Justice’s Court Brewster County Texas Alpine Studebaker Joe Harmon West Texas Motor Company A. D E. E. Townsend

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Alpine Avalanche Alpine Publishing Company Ww. W. Jenkins Heditor Maine San Holland Dining Room Avalde Fort Davis Trans-Pecos McMurry's Bridge Party Riggles—Defalco Parent-Teachers Meeting Sign and Poster Co Alping, Texas Doe Davis Mountains Holland Hotel Bldg Hancock Jim Nail McCutcheon & Jackson
Search Courier

Search the Alpine Avalanche Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Alpine Avalanche?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication