The Alpine Avalanche (Alpine, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 26, 1925 Page: 5 of 6
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1925
THE ALPINE (TEXAS) AVALANCHE
PAGE FIVE
Work
Saver —
—UNLESS YOU HAVE TRIED USING CANNED FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES, you can not imagine how much work it saves.
A liberal supply of assorted kinds on your pantry shelves will
save you hours weekly in the preparation of meals.
GIVE US YOUR ORDER
PHONES 123 and 153
SANDIFER GROCERY
December 5th, 8 p. m.
THE CURTAIN DROPS—and The Avalanche’s
GREAT PRIZE VOTING CAMPAIGN WILL
PASS INTO HISTORY.
Candidates-
You dare not halt
To do so would be throwing your past efforts to
the Winds!
Die Fighting and
With Your Boots On
The remaining eight working days are vital ones
for each contestant and her friends. When the
smoke of the battle has cleared away let not out of
the dead past come the gibberings ghosts of dire
regret. “If I had only acted when I had a chance”
will not clear your conscience of the fact that you
failed to act-
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The First National Bank
Alpine, Texas
CAPITAL and SURPLUS $125,000.
OFFICERS
H. L. KOKERNOT, President
GEO. W. BAINES, JR., Active Vice President and Cashier
The
Newest in
Toilettes
A delicately clean odor that is
most desirable comes from the
use of CARA NOME Toilette
Preparations. You will find here
a complete assortment of all
their leading compounds in con-
venient packages.
ALPINE DRUG
STORE
The Rexall Store
MESDAMES CROSS ENTERTAIN
One of the most delightful social
events of the Thanksgiving season
was the luncheon given Tuesday,
November 24, by Mesdames Jack
and Frank Cross at the E. S. Cross
residence. Covers were laid for 25,
and the Thanksgiving motif was car-
ried out in all of the decorations.
Four courses were served to the
guests. At the large center table,
presided over by Mrs. Jack Cross, the
centerpiece was a Puritan maiden.
The smaller tables had centerpieces
of pumpkin baskets filled with nuts.
The favors were diminutive Puritan
maidens, dressed in blue gown and
cap and gray cape. The place cards
were hand-painted turkeys. Assist-
ing the hostesses in serving were
Misses Eddie Lee Garnett and Vel-
ma Johnson, attractive! altered in
Puritan costumes. Those enjoying
the hospitality of these charming
young matrons were: Misses Pau-
line Terry, Frances Pendley,. Nina
Belle Caldwell, Nancy Watson, Ber-
tha Mae Parcell, Frances Gillett,
Grace Garnett, Vernie Hix, Georgia
Benson, Eva Sweet, Altha Yates, and
Mesdames Homer Ferguson, Mary
Nevill Haynes, Decie, Melton, Ed
Garnett, M. Burke, Pope, Blevins,
Burgess, Clay Holland, Johnny Scott.
.HOVEY ITEMS
Mrs. Tony Gravell, Mrs. Joe Par-
ker, and Miss Susie Easterwood vis-
ited Mrs. Ford Jackson at the ranch
last Thursday.
Mr. Tom Easterwood was in from
the ranch last Saturday.
Mr. L. W. Stone returned from
near Austin last Sunday where he
was visiting relatives.
Mr. S. L. Stone was in Alpine
Monday.
Mrs. Joe Parker and Mrs. Tony
Gravell and son Edgar were in Al-
pine Monday having Edgar’s eyes
tested.
Monday all the natives were in
the city to view the new Orient mo-
tor car.
Mr. Sam Culbert was in from the
ranch Wednesday.
Mr. Jake Burnett and family have
returned from the home in Arkansas
where they visited Mrs. Burnett’s
mother, Mrs. M. E. Ricks, and timed
their visit to ride the first motor car
the Orient recently installed.
Jake
Kimball Birthday Party.
Last Friday evening Mrs.- C. F.
Kimball served six o’clock dinner in
is an old-timer here, having lived
many years on the Borrilla, near
Beard Mountain.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Johnson, of
Alpine, visited in Hovey last week.
honor of her husband’s
Some said the
birthday.
70th, but he looks
more like it was the 40th. Miss.
Ruth Anderson assisted Mrs. Kim-
ball in serving. There was turkey,
the finest that ever grew, and every-
thing that goes with turkey to make
it better. Those present as guests
were Misses Jackson, Harmon, Gene
Parr, Emison, Clarence Hord and
Rev. R. F. Davis. The evening was
spent in god fellowship. Mrs. Jack-
son “won the pup.” Rev. Davis was
a close second. Had it not been for
the good jokes there would no doubt
have been “six sick” . men. The
guests all voted Mrs. Kimball a prize
cook, and on departing wished Mr.
Kimball many more happy birthdays.
MRS. MASON HONORED
Monday afternoon, Mrs. W. W. Jen-
kins entertained a few ladies infor-
mally, complimentary to her mother,
Mrs. Julia Mason, of Leander, Texas.
The ladies brought their knitting or
sewing. The hostess served a salad
course and coffee to the following:
Mrs. Mason, honoree; Mesdames Ab-
bott, Hadley, Jackson, Etheridge,
Jim P. Wilson, Sanford, W. J. McIn-
tyre, and Baltaille.
McIntyres Honored.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon McIntyre
were honored at a delightful bridge
party given by Mrs. Joe Burgess and
Mrs. F. E. Gillette at the latter’s,
home on Friday evening. Mrs. Mc-
Intyre was presented with a lovely
hand painted satin sachet. High
score prizes a deck of cards and a
pretty bowl of lilies, went to Mr.
Gillette and Mrs. Anja Wilson. The
joke of the evening was on Mr. Joe
Burgess and Miss Margaret Linn,
when they were given a pair of dark
glasses and a bottle of murine as
consolation prizes. Refreshments
consisting of salad, olives, cakes and
coffee were served. Those present
were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon McIntyre
Mr. and Mrs. Wells McIntyre, Mr.
and Mrs. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Clay
Holland, Miss Margaret Linn, Mr.
and Mrs. Decie, Mrs. Shelby Burke,
Mr. and Mrs. Mehiwether Burke,
Mrs. Grace Anderson, Mr. and Mrs.
McMury, Mr. John Gillette, Mr. and
Mrs. Shirley Scales, Mrs. Berta Ferris
Mr. and Mrs. Anja Wilson, Mr. and
Mrs. Joe Burgess, Mr. and Mrs.
Newell, Mr. J. P. Wilson, Mr. and
Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Cas Edwards and
Mr. and Mrs. Gillette.
Wanted—small desk with disap-
pearing typewriter space. See Ben-,
nett at Avalanche office.
FOR RENT: Dwelling; five rooms, bath, two sleeping
porches. Sewer connection. Good garage. Very
convenient to College and High School—$30.00.
OTIS TURNER
Real Estate and Insurance
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Christmas Cards..
Engraurh nr AIrinten
Birthday Party. .
Mrs. J. P. Wilson entertained a few
friends of Anja Wilson Junior, on his
birthday, Saturday, No v.21. The
table was beautifully decorated with
a pink and white birthday cake,
pink candles in silver candlesticks;
over the table was a shower of pink
ribbons falling from the chandelier.
The children were given plate fa-
vors. Refreshments consisting of
ice cream, cake and nuts were served.
“COLD IN THE HEAD”
is an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh.
Those subject to frequent “colds” are
generally in a “run down” condition.
HALL'S CATARRH MEDICINE is a
Treatment consisting of an Ointment, to
be used locally, and a Tonic, which acts
Quickly through the Blood on the Mu-
cous Surfaces, building up the System,
and making you less liable to “colds.”
Sold by druggists for over 40 Years.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
FOR QUICK SALE: Six-room,
practically new home, $6,000, one-
third cash. Has 6 rooms, also ce-
ment porch, breakfast nook, and
bathroom, hot and cold water. In-
dividual well with electric pump;
lot is 55x136.5, north front. Con-
struction of home, frame stucco, in-
side walls plastered. Edge-grain
flooring living and dining-room. Nice
electric fixtures, extensive built-ins.
10x18 garage. The price asked is
for quick sale. This was built for
a home, and cannot be duplicated at
the price offered. Ideally situated
immediately adjacent to College
campus. Owner leaving city at end
of present College year, reason for
selling. Address X, care Avalanche.
The First Methodist Church
Sunday School 9:45. Classes for
all ages, from the cradle to the grave
The Men’s Bible Class is coming fine,
join us next Sunday. Subject of
leson: Paul before Agrippa. Morn-
ing sermon 11 o’clock, subject:
"Living Relationship." Epworth
League 6:45. College students have
a special invitation. Come out and
get acquainted. We will do you
good. Evening Sermon 7:30 Subject
“The Price of Being a Christian;
Does it Pay?” Come to church Sun-
day. Don’t wait until your wife has
to bring you in a “woden overcoat.”
Come now and get used to it. The
services will begin promptly on time
and end on time.
. The young people of the Metho-
dist church wil have a social in the
basement of the church Friday even-
ing at 7 o’clock. “The Lobos” are
special guests. Let all of our young
people be present, and bring a friend.
R. F. Davis, Pastor.
Ranch Loans A Specialty
Liberal Options—No Delays
E. B. CHANDLER & COMPANY
102 East Crockett St.
San Antonio, Texas
IS YOUR HOME
Electrically Modern
I Can Make It So at a Reasonable Price.
See or Phone Me at Caldwell’s
Murphy Johnson
We invite your inspection
of the most beautiful line
of cards ever shown in Al-
pine. You’ll be pleased ::
Olar Aualanrlqe
vgrwgr 4 ***.
State Nt ional Bank
ALPINE, TEXAS
CAPITAL
SURPLUS
$30,000.00
$40,000.00
Benj. F. Berkeley, President H. W. Ferguson, Cashier
Geo. C. Miller, Vice President G. B. Crawford, Asst. Cashier
Professional Directory
J. C. Fuller J. R. Duran
Fuller & Duran
Attorneys at Law
State and Federal Practice
Alpine, Texas
W. VAN SICKLE
Attorney and
Counselor at Law
ALPINE,
TEXAS
W. H. RAGIN
Abstractor of Land Titles
Alpine, Brewster Co., Tex.
Established 1895
SHOES REPAIRED
SADDLES AND AUTO TOPS
Made and Repaired
All Work First Class
a H. YATES & SON
Boots Made to Order
Repairing Neatly Done
YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED
G. K. LANGE
Murphy Johnson
Electrical Contracting and
Repairing
Alpine, Texas
Law Offices Of
JOHN PERKINS
At County Courthouse
ALPINE, TEXAS
CRAWFORD
INSURANCE AGENCY
FIRE, AUTOMOBILE, BONDS,
COMPENSATION INSURANCE
Let Us Show You Our Policies
LIVINGSTON UNDERTAKING
CO.
Alpine—Marathon—Sanderson
CHAS. LIVINGSTON
Licensed Embalmer
J. M. GALLEGO
Transfer and Hauling
Phone 44 Day Service
Phone 87 Night Service
Alpine,
Texss
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Moody, T. R. The Alpine Avalanche (Alpine, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 26, 1925, newspaper, November 26, 1925; Alpine, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1708734/m1/5/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Texas State Library and Archives Commission.