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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
5
Ward Weakly returns from San Antonio and many residents report visits from relatives and friends across Marathon, Sanderson, Balmorhea, El Paso, Sterling City, and other nearby towns. The column lists arrivals, departures, school events, and social visits with numerous named individuals and places.
Congress appropriates 100000 dollars in the civil sundry bill to supply three or four books to each of about 23000 disabled World War veterans in hospitals. The American Library Association and American Legion posts have managed libraries and book supply in smaller hospitals, now to be greatly augmented and reinforced.
Disabled World War I veterans at Walter Reed and Washington post of the American Legion unveiled The Creed of the Disabled Man. President Harding praised the creed during a hospital visit, praising its message of usefulness, production, and reclaiming a place in society despite physical handicap.
A Paris Post letter from an American Legion member argues living costs in Paris are affordable for Americans paid in dollars. He cautions avoiding big restaurants and seeking side streets. He recalls a meal for 8.50 francs with items priced from 0.75 to 2.80 francs and cafe afterward.
Col Francis E Drake commander of the department of France American Legion helped form the Legion's France department. The group directs decoration of American graves on Memorial Day and aids stranded veterans in France. Ils supported efforts to defend Bergdoll and cooperated with the French government on memorial plans.
Delegates from Alaska met in Valdez on April 12 to outline the 1921 department convention schedule for the American Legion. Listed are announced dates and venues for several states with others pending final dates.
The Oklahoma legislature backed three American Legion drafted bills signed by Governor Robertson. The laws require flag display in all schools, mandate American history and civics for graduation, and force teachers to pledge allegiance. Violations can revoke teaching certificates. The measures aim to strengthen patriotic education across public and private schools.
For sale a modern bungalow in an ideal location with three lots, a lush lawn, shade and fruit trees, plus a garage and other improvements. Contact J F Sutton at phone numbers 194 or 113. Address listed as 38 4.
Mrs. Frank Fulcher held a Wednesday afternoon reception at her home in compliment to her house guest Mrs. I. Mann of Post City. The party featured yellow and white dahlias on the table with three varieties of cake and ice cream. Attending were Mesdames Mann, Joe Dorsey, G. A. Bless, S. P. Ford, W. F. McGaughy, W. Ethridge, W. B Justice, and the host.
A group of young people drove to the Tippet ranch on Saturday afternoon and swam in the large tank. Participants included Misses Man Lease Winnie Dunlap Bernice Stillwell Gladys Lease Jack Stillwell and Messrs Wilik Henderson Leon Dunlap Gordon Berkeley George Livingston John Smith Mr Hicks, with Mrs W H Lease as chaperon.
A list of youths and chaperons spent the weekend at George Brown’s ranch. Guests included Miss Bertha Mae Slancock, Miss Lois Bailey, Miss Miriam Webb, Mrs Frances Van Sickle, and Messrs Porter McAfee, Walter Caldwell, Dennis Landry. Chaperons were Mesdames Georgia Smithers and A M Turney.
Miss Lois Bailey of Walla departed Sunday morning with Mrs Frances Van Sickle who will stay with Miss Bailey a few days before traveling to Waco to visit relatives.
Misses Mamie Lease Bernice Stilwell Gladys Lease and Will ie and James Henderson and Hlays t Hlord motor to Port Davis and Marfa Friday. The party had lunch in Marfa a watermelon feast at Waisane and attended the picture show on their return to Alpine.
Mrs A A Newell entertained Monday evening for Agnes Lith birthday. Games and music filled the evening with refreshments of cake and punch. Attendees included Olivia Robertson, Lena Derrick, Audrey McSpadden, Dorothy Austin, Johnnie Allen, Tstelle Ragin, Katie Lea Ragin, Llanche Cotter, Vitchey Young, Jor Benson, Hugh Swift, Nace Clifford and Walter Garnett.
The Missionary Society of the Christian Church held a well attended meeting at Mrs. J. W. Ferguson’s home. Mrs. H. H. Bandy led the devotional, with Mrs. James R. Middlebrook guiding the lesson and talks on China and Japan.
After the lesson guests were present including Mesdames Bandy Jackson Kincaid Carr FE Whitely Sullivan Matt Smith J Whitely Middlebrook Casner Burke and Parr. The modest social gathering featured red tea and cake following the lesson.
Mrs James K Casner traveled to Marfa on Tuesday to serve as secretary for the Pleventh District of the Missionary Society of the Christian Church in its capacity as secretary.
G Co Reese hosted a surprise birthday party Friday night to honor his wife on their anniversary. Friends gathered for a delightful evening celebrating the couple with warm remarks and shared cheer.
Mrs W K Caldwell entertained the Little Light Bearers of the Presbyterian church at her home on Monday afternoon. Assisted by Mrs John Perkins and Misses Adrian Turney Katie Lea and Eteile Ragin she served ice cream and cake to about 20 guests.
Mrs. C D Wood hosted a Monday evening with Mrs. Georgy Wills of Riverside California singing solos accompanied by Mrs. Wood. Guests included many local ladies and the Eastern Star group. The WMS and Missionary Society held meetings at local homes with programs on China and Soochow. A bridal toast honored recent brides as Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Koker Jr. returned from California.
A dining setting features ferns at the center and a gold basket of nasturtiums on the piano. Preset refreshments include brick ice cream potato cake and golden cake served by joint hostesses. Names listed for the preset include Mesdames Cas Edwards A A Newell Ik Allen George Den Lyella Arthur H Stuckey Jo A McMillan John Young H Hector D M Scortt and HH Watson.
Mrs. Georgia Smithers hosted a six o'clock dinner Saturday with five courses. Guests included Miss Lois Bailey Mrs. Frances Van Sickle and Messrs Will Winder and Porter McAfee.
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