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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1925
Page
1
Alpine firefighting leaders warn that nonmembers rushing to fires delay engines and endanger lives. Twenty volunteers learned equipment use, but a crowd at alarms blocks crews. Officials urge citizens to stay off streets, avoid driving to blazes, and support safety measures to prevent costly delays.
Alpine audience urged to read full Avalanche next week for cast details and fundraising play Nothing But the Truth. The all Alpine cast coached by Miss Britton will perform for the PTA with tickets at the Kandy Kitchen, admission one and two dollars.
In a fragment from a Miss Illinois antique department report a hesitation by a shopper named Wobice prompts a prompt to visit the third floor. FI walker notes the item concerns a petticoat and hints at a local siren context.
J. D. Jackson of Alpine has been elected to the National Council of the National Economic League to represent Texas. The Boston headquarters of the league notes its aim to express informed public opinion on economic and social issues and to educate leaders to shape government policy. The letter from secretary J. W. Beatson explains duties are advisory and conducted by mail with a five dollar annual dues.
Judge Hoynton ruled Lieut. Col. Pollian acted without authority to delay a search raid on Camp Marta. Pollian allegedly stopped 19 prohibition officers border patrolmen and customs agents and refused to permit the raid without authorization from the Eighth Corps Area commander. No liquor was found during the delayed search.
Alpine residents rode the Sul Ross booster bus to Marfa last Friday. After a mud bath on the outskirts, the group enjoyed amenades at Shipmans Confectionery, sang boosters songs around town, and ate supper at Longhorn Cafe owned by W B Walker before returning to Alpine. Travel time was long due to the carryall’s limited prior mileage under the 18 per rule.
Sul Ross State Teachers College began its sixth annual session with more than 125 students enrolled by yesterday evening as registration continued. Opening exercises are scheduled for 10 20 AM in the College Auditorium with remarks from President H W Morelock and welcomes from Alpine officials and local leaders.
At the Holland Monday semi monthly Chamber of Commerce luncheon the Alpine Study Club ladies led by Mrs. W. Van Sickle discussed the League of Nations. Mrs. H. W. Morelock read an illustrative parable. A Lobo booster club will be organized. interested citizens should contact Jim Casner.
The excerpt contrasts beauty, intellect, and the majority as observed by NY Medley Deep. Hayden is questioned about speed, followed by a quip about Doose and a remark on a girl sleeping, reflecting light newsroom wit.
Coach B C Graves leads an able squad of returnees and promising newcomers as Sul Ross opens football practice. Ten lettermen back guard a tough line with players from Alpine High and others. first game is Lobos versus Randolph College Cisco with McMurry and Texas Tech matchups looming.
City stores claim they meet every need with high quality goods at fair prices and courteous service. They tout ongoing stock increases and improvements to serve rising business and oppose mail order houses. Reading local ads and buying locally keeps money in the city.
The contract to lay rock asphalt paving on Alpine streets was awarded to the Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company of San Antonio. The project shares cost among the county city and property owners, with an estimated 39 cents per running foot if under 16 000 yards are paved, and 78 cents per square yard if less than 16 000 yards.
The Border Rubber Company of Marathon led by Superintendent John Marshall shipped 50 000 pounds of candelilla wax to New York markets this week. Officials say this is Brewster County’s largest wax shipment in months, with prior lots totaling 15 000 pounds.
Fire at the G H & S A Railway Company's pumping plant near 80th street caused total loss of the building and serious damage to engines and pumps. The blaze, of undetermined origin, hindered by a short fire hose connection and distant from a hydrant, required help from Sanderson crews to resume operations. Damages estimated between 3000 to 4500 dollars.
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