We Must Rise To Defend Peace Against Russia
Opinion piece argues for decisive U S action against Russia and communism to secure lasting peace. It warns of past appeasement, stresses the need for readiness, total war if needed, and distrust between the United States, Russia, and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Reynolds
America
Russia
Ameca
Germany
United States
Rusia
Unitedo States
Great Britain
Aia
Shuster
San
Renly Ruste
Dentracton T
Uni Saweca
Sinestro
Texas Intercollegiate Press meet at Sul Ross
Sixteen colleges attend the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association annual meeting on the Sul Ross campus April 24-25 with speeches by Charles Guy of the Lubbock Avalanche Journal and John McCarty author of In Did Tascoma. Judges include J Frank Dobie and Bob McCracken among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
Charles Guy
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
John McCarty
Espa Assembly
Indian Lodge
McDonald Observatory
Holland Hotel
Paris
Amarillo
Corpus Christi
John Tarleton
Stephenville
North Texas State
Denton
Stephen F. Austin
Nacogdoches
Southwest Texas
San Marcos
Sam Houston
Huntsville
East Texas
Commerce
West Texas
Canyon
Alpine
College of Mines
EL Paso
Texas A. & I. Kingsville
Howard Payne
Brownwood
Hardin
Wichita Falls
McMurry
Abilene
Alpine High Band To Give Concert
Alpine High School band will perform a benefit concert Sunday April 20 in the high school auditorium at 3 30 p m The 65 piece group will present concert classic military and semi popular music Proceeds go to the band letter sweater award fund Tickets are available from band members The drive seeks sufficient funds to award sweaters and letters to outstanding members for the first time in the band history The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine High School
John L. Carrico
Moine Study Club to Sponsor NM Oil Painting Exhibit
The Moine Study Club sponsors an oil painting exhibition at the Big Bend Historical Museum on Sul Ross campus next weekend. Featured artists include Hayes Lyon, Roderick, Carlsbad, and Santa Cruz, New Mexico, with works by contemporary New Mexico artists. Public is invited Friday through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Big Bend Historical Museum
Sul Ross
Hayes Lyon
Roderick
Carlsbad
Albuquerque
Santa Cruz
Alpine-Big Bend park road work to start soon
Park road construction will begin within days as heavy machinery and equipment arrive. The exact intersection with Highway 10 is not yet fixed but will be determined shortly, according to Texas Highway Department maintenance engineer Mr Searcy. The Avalanche will publish more details next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seavy
Alpine-Big Bend Park
Searcy
Texas Highway Department
Highway 10
Chairman of Brewster Cancer Society Urges Donations
The Brewster county chairman appeals for contributions to the 1947 Cancer Society fundraising drive. He cites rising cancer deaths and urges a county quota of $483.28, explaining 60 percent funds state and local programs while 40 percent supports national efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster Cancer Society
Brewster County
American Cancer Society
Alpine High wins area ISL meet in Fort Stockton
Alpine High tops seven schools to take the all around championship with 92 points at the area interscholastic league meet in Fort Stockton last weekend. Winners include Jo Nell Patty Dillon in Debate and Tommy Roberts in Extemporaneous Speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Fort Stockton
Aldine
Marfa
Crane
Fort Davis
Tran
Grandfalls
School of Mines
el Paso
Jo Nell Paty Dillon
Ist
Sr. High School
Tommy Roberts
Rade
Delores Owen
Bettigene Stover
Susan Walker
Eddy Riggle
Joyce Neville
Ina Bess Nichols
Eloise Pickkering
Last Unpaved Gap In U S Highway 67 Completed
Babies of Sul Ross veterans parade in the college auditorium for a baby show and contest sponsored by the Economics department. Prizes awarded in multiple age divisions, with judges and prizewinners named. Alpine PTA to meet at 3:30 PM at the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VET Baby Show
Sul Ross
Jimmie Nigan
T. H. Etheringe
Henry Novak
Grose & Cros
Tina
Benjamin Neal Hammer
Von
Henry Hammer
Statles
Seeador
Jo Veph Deckson
Ihe Jackon
San Angelo
Roe
Allen Ward
Jean Ward
Alpine
Walton Alfreo Gardner Fly
Pecos
Jimmy Frank Barton
Mel Frank Barton
Big Spring
Poe
Micheal Stephen Evans
Ray Evans
Crane
Topher Medlin
Gir
Mrx
Eugene Medlin
Santa Anna
Emilee Claire Gardner
T Diner
Doug Washbaem
Guy Woodrutt
John Cornice
Sis Patrica Hal
James Dickey
Synthia James
Ohnny Boyle
Rude Fuchs
Billie Turner
Lana Wag- Ton
Paul Pierce
George Petceri
Susan’ Magee
Othes
Johnny * Nichols
Tory Gene Hatesenna
Maddoux
Carl Maddoux
Eden
Sie
Guy Cawford
Neu
Mamie Charenti
Marie Garrett
Max Morgan
Rose Kana Smithe
Mickey Puller
Joel ‘Ayn
vAnne Lotapeich
Marge Johnson
Maxine Acton
Lola Daniels
Sul Ross to Sponsor Talks by Employment Officials
Sul Ross Institute of Business Relations announces a Wednesday forum featuring Tom Bullock Hyder, commissioner for Employers Texas Unemployment Compensation, on Employment Security in the Post War Economy. He will be joined by Joe K. Wells, General Counsel, to discuss Unemployment Insurance Law and coverage. The event starts at 10 a.m. in the Sul Ross auditorium, open to all townspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Institute of Busness Relations
Tom Bullock Hyder
Employers
Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission
Sul Ross
Hyder
Joe K. Wells
Cot
Area Girl Scout Camp Planned in Permian Basin
Area Girl Scout day camp planned for Friday through Sunday at Rooney Memorial park Fort Stockton Comanche Springs aims to train directors and staff from Permian Basin area council Pecos with Mrs Ivalee Hobden Novella McCaleb leading the day camp course The program includes a Mexican dinner tonight a nosebag lunch Saturday a park cookout Saturday night social hour for visitors and a Sunday service with troop leaders presenting an inspirational program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permian Basin
Rooney Memorial Park
Comanche Springs
Fort Stockton
Ivalee Hobden
Novella McCaleb
Permian Basin Area
Scout Assn
Scenic Loop Opens Near Fort Davis With Markers Planned
A Fort Davis correspondent notes the completed Scenic Loop travels 75 miles through mountains canyons and ranch lands. Markers will mark key points including Espejo route, H O hill, Fisher Hill, Beef Pasture Gap, and a halfway sign. The paved route offers easy grades and access to McDonald Observatory and Indian Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Alkire
Fort Davis
Barry Scobee
Robert C. Withers
H-O Hill
Fisher Hill
United States
McDonald Observatory
Indian Lodge
Charley Moore Opposes Gasoline Tax Increase
Rep Chas Moore of this district responds to House Bill No 630 increasing the gasoline tax two cents per gallon. He urges defeat of the bill and cites waste in state departments as a way to reduce expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Moore
Texas
Highway and Roads Committee
Charles B. Moore
Pioneer Ranchman III W T Jones Reported Critically Ill
Pioneer ranchman III W T Jones and pioneer Maria Tehman were reported critically ill in a El Paso hospital. The brief item notes their condition and location, reflecting early 20th century regional reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Jones
Maria Tehman
el Paso
Big Bend Forms Concert Association For 1947 48
The Big Bend Municipal Concert Association is formed after council recognition and officer election for 1947 48 with C Friesen 1st vice president Joe W Tooml vice president Mrs Frances Marshall Marfa secretary Mrs J K Miller Tort Davis treasurer Oliver Theophilus and a large board. Membership cards go on sale at local stores and chamber of commerce with adult price 6 including tax and student 3. aims to offer a season of attractions, starting with solo artists and potential future ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Oliver Theophilus
R. M. Hawkins
Glenn Davis
George Baines
Frank McCollum
Austin H. Dillon
Fred 8. Roggs
Edwin Gillett
Jimmy Pate
Glenn Burgess
Fred Williams
W. E. Lockhart
Winfred Slight
Mary P. Bogel
Jack Cross
Edwin McCollum
Model
Cross & Cross
Alpine Appliance & Music
Chamber of Commerce
Marfa
Fort Davis
Des Nate
Opening Program And Barbecue Set For Monday Night
A public opening and free barbecue mark the completion of the US 67 paving from the Santa Fe line to US 280 west of Fort Stockton. Gov Mass attendance planned with Miss Sixy Jo McGill leading the ribbon cutting. Local officials and dignitaries from Alpine, Fort Stockton, Pecos, and surrounding towns will be on hand along with Mexico delegates to celebrate the milestone. The event will be broadcast on four West Texas radio stations and feature the Sul Ross college band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Railroad
Fort Stockton
Sixy Jo McGill
Hovey
Assn
Texas
Mexico
Universal
Heinie Winfield
Kton
Alpine Chambers
Commert
Joatman
Harry Watson Jr
Sen. Winfield
America
Roy Anderson
Big Bend Trail Assn
H. W. Morelock
Emter
Association
Tom Kelly
West Texas
Pecos
Monahans
Odessa
Alpine
Sul Ross College
Big Bend National Park
Rainbow Girls Celebrate 25th Anniversary Reception
The Rainbow Girls will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a reception in the Reception room of the Masonic hall on April 26 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Hall
Texaco station sold amid management change at corner lot
Frank Young has released his interest in the Texaco station at the corner of N. Sth and Holland and Homer Graham assumed charge Wednesday morning. The property is owned by Clay Holland. Young outlined ten immediate plans for the future as traction of the proposed series will appear in this and future issues of The Avalanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seve
Frank Young
Texaco
N. Sth
Holland Are
Homer Graham
Clay Holland
Young
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TIPA
Texas Colleges
Alpine High Band
Moine
SR Museum
Park Road
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Joe R. Borunda
Jack Bow
Billy Caldwell
Fred Dumas
G. H. Harfst Jr
Rudy Gonzales
Hilario Hernandez
Joe Moss
Rooney Park
Loop High
Kent
Antonio de Espejo
Charley Moore
Alpine Busiess
St. Louis
Rio Grande
Wanfield
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