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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1924
Page
5
Luther Beery leaves Tuesday for a San Antonio vacation. Many residents seek rentals and repairs, with Casner Motor Co offerings and Mrs. W F McGaughey advertising a bed room for rent. News covers teaching assignments, travels to Dallas Austin Marfa and El Paso, and local civic business including highway funding efforts.
After remodeling the Mexican school, non trustees raised funds for essential equipment, a small library, a child’s magazine subscription, and three framed pictures. Donations come from white patrons who plan a student entertainment and support a Parent-Teacher Association.
The Brewster County Chamber of Commerce requests the best manufactured raised or mined items for the All-West Texas Exhibition in San Angelo October 6 through 11. Bring fruits vegetables handwork photographs scenery minerals canned goods and related samples to the Chamber or to Mrs Murphy or Mr Gillett of the Exhibit Committee.
Miss Agnes Newell entertained the T. O. D's with a 42 party at her home on September 9. After a lively evening a bounteous salad course was served to Miss Lena Derrick Blanche Cotter Scottie Kelly Eddie Goodwin Ruth Anderson Dorothy Austin Audrey McSpadden and Agnes Newell.
A telegram from County Commissioner George Brown to Mrs Brown reports the Perkins party, traveling to San Antonio and Austin via Sanderson and Del Rio, arrived a day and a half late at Del Rio after a night in mountain mud and rain. Col Perkins and Commissioner Brown pressed on to seek highway aid before the State Highway Commission. Mrs Perkins and children and Mrs W E Caldwell remain part of the group.
Brewster county ranchman Mr Stormy Lease fell through a bridge on the road by the Nevill ranch Tuesday while returning from town. He was not hurt and telephoned for a conveyance to pick him up.
The Retail Merchants Association held its regular luncheon at the Holland Hotel with President Shirley Scales in charge and Mrs W B Hamilton as new secretary. The group approved continued membership in the National Credit Men's Association and plans for prompt monthly account payments were refined with help from The Avalanche. Alfred Ligon urged employing Sul Ross students for the football team.
A correction notes a misnaming in the Green Valley Oil Corporation story. It clarifies that the intended reference was Mr J F Crow not Fox and mentions Dr James the psychologist as a joke while praising Mr Crow and his oil search in Green Valley.
A social shower honored Mrs. M. F. Bell with gifts and needlework at the Ritchey home. John Carr and Haly Cow returned from Clint Texas after visiting Mrs. Dragoo. John Marshall and Jim Worthington made regional trips. Worthington to Sherman to enter Austin College. Alpine visitors and local trips to Tucson Arizona are listed along with a bridge party hosted by Mrs. Alfie Davis.
The City Market Hord and MeCutcheon advertises a Friday and Saturday sale offering choice rib stews and roasts at five cents per pound. It explains meat misalignment between fore and hind quarters and emphasizes a loss to gain for customers during weekend killings.
Sul Ross will open next week with enrollment Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare for class work. President H. W. Morlock is reportedly returning from San Angelo to start the term. Enrollment prospects look good as Coach Graves prepares the football squad for the new year. Citizens with part time work for students are urged to contact Mr. Victor Smith.
The Presbyterian Missionary Council met at Mrs. J. A. McMillan home with 22 members present. The rummage sale raised 39.30 and plans were made to prepare a box for Bessie Martin of Files Valley Orphanage. A dessert of angel cake ice cream and fresh strawberries followed the meeting.
Mrs C F E Wilson entertained the bridge club on Thursday with four tables of play. Guests included Miss Mary Jane Anthony Miss Frances Gillett Miss A P B Weakley and Mrs George Brown along with club members. The hostess served pressed chicken potato chips pickles angel cake and coffee.
All Methodist services Sunday will be held at the Courthouse. Sunday School starts at 9 45 a m. Morning and evening preaching at the usual hours by the pastor. Junior League meets at 2 00 p m and Epworth League at 7 45 p m.
The text outlines why a Parent-Teacher Association exists to raise home standards and active parenthood, connect parents and teachers for child training, improve schools and communities, honor teachers as trusted allies, and foster character, honesty, and patriotism. It stresses partnership to focus on child welfare, community questions, and lifelong service.
At Casner Motor Company building a number of knives were lost Saturday evening at the firemen's barbecue. Return them to or notify Hord and McCutcheon’s Market.
At the fourth quarterly conference of the local Methodist church in Alpine, Professor Victor Smith was thanked for furnishing drawings and supervising construction of the new church. His work valued at $1750, covering five sixths of standard architectural charges with one sixth paid by the Church Extension Board. Also a for sale notice: four gallon Jersey cow with heifer calf, phone 138.
General Pershing retired last Friday on his 64th birthday after 48 years of military service. He served in the Philippines and Mexico and led the American army in World War I. His leadership as a military organizer in peace time was widely praised.
Mr Newt Gourley came from the ranch early in the week and returned to the ranch again on Tuesday.
After the PTA program in the High School auditorium Friday evening a social hour will follow. Everybody is invited to come and get acquainted.
Program for a PTA meet lists performances including a reading by Mrs. J. E B. Casner and a vocal solo by Mrs. F. G. Walker. The notice urges all parents interested in public schools to attend Friday at eight o clock in the High School Auditorium.
Readers claim a mix of camphor witch hazel and hydrastis in Lavoptik eye wash strengthens eyes for reading. A single bottle reportedly shows results. Sold by Alpine Drug Store with an aluminum eye cup.
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