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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1947
Page
6
The Fort Davis Study club hosts a White Elephant sale on Saturday at the Masonic Temple to benefit the Girl Scouts and Civic Betterment. Donations of furniture, dishes, clothing, jewelry and more are welcome, with pickup coordinated by Fort Davis Builders Supply Co. A truck will collect for those unable to bring items.
Members of the Baptist Women's Missionary Society held a Monday afternoon business meeting at the church. Mrs. J W Friend presided and officers were elected for the coming year: President Mrs J W Friend, 1st vice president Mrs W C Kountz, 2nd vice president Mr Dick Etheridge, secretary treasurer Mrs Callie Holt. Funeral
We thank neighbors for kindness during our parents R. B. Mulhern and Mrs. Mulhern decline and for floral offerings in our bereavement. Sincere thanks from the families of J. S. Mulhern Harry Holzheuser Bill Bishop Chas. W. Mulhern Otto Mulhern James Mulhern.
Mrs FE H Carlton and Mint Ruth Carlton hosted a birthday event for four members of the Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service. Bible quiz games and refreshments followed. Other items note Palmyra guests Avery Willis, Eva Dumble, and students: Emmy Swartz, Clay Merrill, and trips to Austin and Tokyo.
Fort Davis travels to Rankin on September 12 for a night match against the Red Devils. Foster Granger opens scoring with a touchdown while K K Miller adds the extra point. Jack Reynolds connects with Chris Kounts for another score as Brooks Acton’s extra point makes it 14-0. Rankin responds with a second quarter pass to cut the lead to 14-7.
The Indians led 20 14 at three quarters and finished 26 14 as Chris Kouitz 66 yard run and Alfonso Tercero 78 yard kickoff return sparked scoring. Fort Davis opened play Friday vs Marathon Mustangs and Fort Hancock visit Sept 26.
The Boys athletic club met on September 12 to organize for the coming year and elected officers. New officers include President Jack Reynolds, Vice-President K. Miller, Secretary Jimmie Dominguez, Treasurer Lewis Jarrett, Reporter Chris Kountz.
The Girls' Athletic club met on September 12 and chose President Elisabeth Prude and other officers. Pep squad leaders Dorothy Grubb, Lettie Colwell, and Ronnie Hartnett were named on September 9. Leaders met September 15 to discuss uniforms.
Friday's football clash at the Indians field marks the first conference game of the season against Marathon. Admission costs 25 and 50 cents. Grand stands line both sides. Referee is Mr. M. C. Kay of Alpine. umpire Mr. Sexton of Alpine.
Alpine High School held its season opening pep rally with the band led by Bill Carrico and the pep squad performing the snake dance on Holland Avenue. Mayor L B Starns and leaders from Rotary Lions and Sul Ross spoke as about 30 eager junior football players under 14 and under 100 pounds prepared for games with Marfa and nearby schools.
The Anti Saloon league of America was founded at Washington DC on December 18 1895 establishing a reformist temperance campaign. The organization formed to advocate prohibition and moral suasion nationwide.
The article extols the fervent love of liberty and the intelligent courage of the founders who shaped the nation with saving common sense. It emphasizes enduring principles and the moral fiber that guided early Americans in securing freedom.
The fragment promotes a political schooling notion and a concert named after Alan. It urges securing memberships and references James A Garfield and Big Bend. The readable text hints at civic participation and fundraising activity.
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