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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
7
Local items note Ward Wealtly’s return from San Antonio and many visits among residents. Names include Hinson, Williams, Cross, Tippert, Harris, Kokernot, McCool, Hatley, Odell, P. Wilson, and others visiting Sanderson Marathon El Paso and surrounding towns. Also mentions travels to Bryan for A&M, school events, and various social visits plus a few sales and rental notices.
Congress allocates 100000 in the civil sundry bill to furnish three or four books per disabled World War veteran. The American Library Association oversees libraries in larger hospitals, while American Legion posts have aided smaller hospitals. The funds will augment and reinforce existing services rather than replace them.
Disabled World War I veterans allied with the Walter Reed post of the American Legion in Washington DC unveiled a Creed of the Disabled Man. President Harding praised it during a visit to the hospital, urging continued usefulness and place in society despite injury.
A Paris Post letter from an American Legion member argues living costs in Paris are affordable for Americans paid in dollars. The veteran warns to avoid big restaurants, preferring side streets, citing example meals with prices in francs and centimes.
Col Francis K E Drake led American Legion in France after World War I. The Legion's France department organized grave decoration on Memorial Day 1921 and aided stranded veterans. Drake's work included defending American sergeants over Bergdoll and verifying claims of German Rhine outrages.
Delegates from Alaska opened the 1921 American Legion convention plan in Valdez on April 12. States including Alabama Florence June 10 11 Arizona Prescott August Florida Orlando May 16 17 Iowa Spirit Lake September 1 2 3 Kansas Hutchinson August 22 28 24 Kentucky Lexington September 26 Maryland Ocean City September 1 1 Michigan Kalamazoo September 6 7 Minnesota Winona August 1 2 3 Montana Lewistown June 27 28 Nebraska Fremont September 20 50 October 1 New Mexico Silver City September 22 28 24 New York Jamestown September 5 00 October 1 Oregon Eugene July 1 2 South Dakota Rapid City August 23 26 Tennessee Chattanooga July 1 0 Utah Provo June 10 11 Virginia Norfolk September 1 2 8 Washington Hoquiam July 1 1 16 Wisconsin Eau Claire June 28 20 30 and other departments announced conventions or undecided dates.
Three Americanism bills written for the Oklahoma Legislature by the American Legion were approved and signed by Governor Robertson. The measures require flag display in all schools, compel American history and civics courses, and oath of allegiance for teachers. Violations can revoke teaching certificates.
For sale a modern bungalow in an ideal location. Includes three jets, beautiful lawn with shade and fruit trees, garage and other improvements. Contact telephone numbers 194 or 113. The Sutton. 38-4¢.
Mrs Frank Fulcher gave a Wednesday afternoon reception at her home to honor guest Mrs E Mann of Post City. The decor featured yellow and white dahlias and three varieties of cake with ice cream were served. Present were Mesdames Mann, Dorsey, Bles, Ford, McGaughy, Ethridge, Justice and the hostess.
A party of young people motored to the Tippet ranch on Saturday and enjoyed swimming in the big tank. Attendees included Miss Mami Lease, Winnie Dunlap, Bernice Stillwell, Gladys Lease, Jack Stillwell, Willy Henderson, Leon Dunlap, Gordon Berkeley, George Livingston, John Smith, and Mr Hicks with Mrs W T Lease as chaperon.
A list of young visitors stayed at George A Brown's ranch for the weekend. Names include Bertha Mae Hancock Lois Bailey Miriam Webb Porter McAfee Walter Caldwell Dennis Landry with Mrs Georgia Smithers and M Turney acting as chaperons.
Miss Lois Bailey of Dallas departs Sunday morning after a visit with Judge and Mrs. A M Turney, accompanied by Mrs. Frances Van Sickle who will stay briefly before heading to Waco to visit relatives.
Misses Mamie Lease Bernie Stilwell Gladys Lease and Willie and James Henderson and Hays Hord motor to Marfa Friday. The group had lunch in Marfa a watermelon feast at laisane and attended the picture show on return to Alpine.
Mrs A A Newell hosted a Monday evening birthday party for her daughter Agnes on her birthday anniversary. Guests played games and enjoyed music with cake and punch. Attending were Olivia Robertson Lena Derrick Audrey McSpadden Dorothy Austin Johnnie Allen Estelle Ragin Katie Lea Ragin Planche Cotter Vitche Young Jur Benson Hugh Swift Nace Clifford Walter Garnet.
The Missionary Society of the Christian Church met at Mrs. J. W. Ferguson's home with Mrs. H. H. Bandy presiding. Mrs. James R. Middlebrook led the lesson while talks by Mesdames Jackson and Clarris on China offered views on wartime needs. Mesdames Kinestd and Jacebsom shared Pioneer Brewster County church efforts, and Mrs. Casner read a poem honoring Mrs. Netterville who now resides in Austin.
After the session the hostess served pamenta sandwiches, tea and cake. Attendees included Mesdames Bandy Jackson Kincaid Care Whitely Sullivan Matt Smith Whitely Middlebrook J Caaner Burke and Hartt.
Mrs James E Casner visited Marfa on Tuesday to fulfill the role of secretary for the Eleventh District Missionary Society of the Christian Church.
A group of friends gathered for a surprise birthday party honoring Reese and his wife. The event featured warm compliments, a festive mood, and a joyful evening shared by attendees.
Mrs W E Cauldwell entertained the Presbyterian church Light Bearers at her home Monday afternoon. Assisting were Mrs John Perkins and Misses Adrian Turney Katie Lea and Etelle Ragin as about 20 children were served cream and cake.
Mrs C D Wood hosted guests including Mrs George Wills of Riverside Cal with floral decor and music by Mrs Wills and Mrs Wood. Eastern Star and WMS groups held meetings with scenes of beauty and tributes to brides. The Methodist group shared talks on social service in Seachow and Maria Gibson Settlement with prayers for China and a toast to recent brides.
The centerpiece featured ferns with a gold basket of nastartiams on the piano. Refreshments included brick ice cream potato cake and golden cake served by joint hostesses. Attendees listed include Mesdames Cas Edwards A A Newell Jack Mien George Benson Lydia Arthur H I Stuckey J A McMillan John Young O H Hector D M Scott and TL Watson.
Mrs Georgia Smithers hosted a six o'clock dinner Saturday with five courses. Guests included Miss Lois Bailey Mrs Frances Van Sickle and Mesers Will Winder and Porter McAfee.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Koker, not Jr., returned Sunday morning from their wedding trip to California.
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