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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1931
Page
6
Mrs. HG Thompson and Mrs. F Welker hosted bridge at the Thompson home after Friday afternoon and evening last week. Attendees included couples from Fort Davis Alpine and Marta Tome, with a long list of local names noted among the guests and organizers.
A report recounts Audrey's school run on Thursday at San Marcon and a Texas trip via Paint Rock. Judge Orland L. Sims hosted at his home, where Miller witnessed Sims finishing a letter, an expression said to be worth travel. Colp in Austin and relatives visit tie the tale to a country sojourn.
Reporters Leemingson and Koontz spoke of a likely cavern at Games Peak near Fort Davis. They described a hole in the north end of the Davis Mountains that has not been explored, speculating it could rival Carlsbad Caverns. The tale recalls underground passages from Lake Phantom and possible connections to other caves, with local interest growing.
A brawl two to three weeks ago left Florentino Lara badly cut by a knife, with Lara now said to be recovering. Gregorio Alvarado was dangerously hurt Monday evening when his burro kicked him in the head, he was taken to Marfa for medical review. The Alavarados arrived from Tippit ranch to start school. it was the boy’s first day. The family also lost a small son by drowning months earlier. D. McNiatt attended the funeral of his brother Auburn McNatt on Me Ard Monday. Jimany friends and Dr. Merril and Mrs. Irving, along with Mrs. Boyd, left Monday for the Presbyterian Synod in Fort Worth, with Mrs. Boyd to stay in Grandview for a while.
A quirky dialogue reel unfolds with exaggerated chilly misadventures, a post office gripe, a ven ven package delay, and streetcar mixups. The cast riffs on coats, trains, diners, and a comically misused elastic money roll amid playful regional banter.
The Ferguson family expresses heartfelt appreciation to the community for kindness and sympathy after their bereavement. Nellie C. Ferguson Lucyle Eva Jean J W Penge Adeline Whiteside and others note gratitude for the support and friendship during this difficult time. Read the Avalanche Want Ads for results.
St James Church invites the public to its seventeenth Sunday after Trinity services with church school at 10 a.m. and Holy Communion and sermon at 11 a.m. Special invitation extended to Sul Ross college students, Paul D. Newell Rector.
Union revival reduces worship service at the Baptist church next Sunday but Sunday school and B Y P U will proceed as planned. Reverend Sparks, pastor, notes the schedule while emphasizing ongoing church activities.
Trst Christian Church invites all young people to join the third annual union meeting at 9 99 am and 6 30 pm, with other services at the Junior High School auditorium. Pastor W Bridges urges attendance and welcomes all to spread the news of a welcoming, profitable gathering.
Sunday services include Bible classes at 10 am and preaching with communion at 11 am. Young people’s classes at 7 18 pm and preaching with communion at 1 80. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 45 pm led by Minister J. Batey.
Terlingua residents hear of hot dusty conditions and recent small showers as families visit Alpine Marfa and Albuquerque. A border alert near the river prompted a San Antonio bombing plane response and a Marfa troop detachment, later deemed unnecessary as Mexican troops patrolling for criminals were observed.
Alpine Cemetery Association hosts its annual chicken dinner at the Midway cafe on Wednesday September 20 starting at noon. Also note coal delivery from Mercantile Co with advance order savings of one dollar per ton slated for September 25.
Classified rates listed at seven cents a line first insertion and three and one half cents for subsequent insertions with a 36 cent minimum unless four weeks or longer. Payable in advance. Also rooms and board offerings with furnished rooms and meals. Advertisements note dairy and grazing land for lease in Brewster County Texas and other small local notices. Listings include Cottage 32 rooms, Mrs. W. W. Causey, and High land House with Sunset Limited and Argonaut mentions.
Death prompts sale of vast property in Brewster County Texas offering 640 acres with bathhouse and store buildings plus valley land along the Rio Grande. The ad touts Hot Springs Texas as a health mecca with mineral analysis and potential as a sanitarium and ranch and recreation hub for hunting fishing and tours.
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