Graduates at Sul Ross Eye Large Summer Ceremony
Among the 120 expected graduates at Sul Ross College this summer are many continuing students and several seeking post graduate or two year certificates. The list includes teachers and staff like Mrs Anna Fruin from Arizona, along with Donald Peters and Lois Nevill Turner for high school certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Weaver
AllBine
Perment
Donald Peters
Lois Nevill Turner
Anna Fruin
Fruin
Arizona
Start Drilling Well Next Week In Alpine City Test Site
Drillers will begin Monday on a new city test water well southeast of Camp Grandview near the 8 P tracks. R C Clark of Alpine won the contract at 950 dollars for the first two hundred feet, then four dollars per extra foot with city supplying casing. If successful, a dump and reservoir on College Hill will be built to tie the systems and ensure ample water for Alpine residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City
Camp Grandview
Tom
R. Clark
Alpine
Marfa
College Hill
Reverend Marsh Visits En Route to Paisano
The Rev. 8. F. Marsh of Odessa spent a few hours here Monday on his way to Paisano. Marsh previously served as pastor at Marfa for a number of years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Marsh
Odessa
Paisano
Marsh
Marfa
New Residences Under Construction in Alpine Area
Alpine reports multiple home builds and improvements amid slow business. R Ligon of Port Stockton erects a stone veneer residence for about 2800 dollars, Miss Stather Eliott renovates a 1200 dollar home with a double garage, George Lines completes a five room house near the west end, O L Cleveland finishes a 4500 dollar frame stucco home, and Ira Hector adds rooms to his place. Sidewalks around the new college library are finished. Irma Lee Batey’s two story carriage house near East Avenue nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E- Jem
Hmber
Ligon
Port Stockton
West End
O. L. Cleveland
Iran Hector
Oncar Roberts
College
Por Davis High
Irma Lee Batey
East Avenue
City Extends Tax Payment Period and Delinquency Rules
At the regular city commission meeting Alpine extends tax due date from September 1 to October 1 for several years past, with penalties of 1 percent if unpaid. Tax collator M. H. Moorman notes slower payments but officials expect totals to align with last year’s over $30,000 on a $2,000,000 valuation. Paul Stack and Vaughn Frazer passed through Alpine en route to Palacios to train with the National Guard after time in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Alpine
M. H. " Moorman
Ruun
Paul Stack
Vaughn Frazer
Palacios
National Guard
el Paso
California
Alpine Band Begins Practice Of Basics
Alpine band gears up to restart fundamentals under Car Thain. Members, many longtime locals, will study basics for months before performing weekly duble concerts. Officials seek city support, with a plan to earmark a portion of taxes for band upkeep.
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Toeaite
Car Thain
Duble
Wich
Tom
Ely
Little Theatre to Present The Moluse Next Week
Plans are nearly complete for the Little Theatre production of The Moluse a three act comedy drama at the Junior High School auditorium next Tuesday night. The Fort Davis Fort Stockton Alpine Boy Scouts will canvas for tickets Monday with profits aiding Alpine schools for auditorium equipment. Blanche Cotter stars as Mrs Baxter with A P Thomason Harold Sims Eva Chatfin and others in supporting roles while Mrs Smiser directs the cast and rehearsals build toward opening night. The play follows Mrs Baxter who feigns illness to draw attention and the schemes of her brother Kemp to reform her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little ‘Theatre
Jerome Smiser
Akien
Fort Davis
Fort Stockton
Alpine Boy Scouts
J. P. Mestrazat
Five Grade A Dairies Rated After PT A Visit
Local PT A members and the city health officer praised five Alpine dairies visited for meeting Grade A standards. Joe Gallego dairy showcased how a small operation can distribute pure milk. Avalanche ads reportedly helped bring results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Joe Gallego
PT. A
Saturday's Count Sees Moorman Leading Avalanche Drive
Mrs M H Moorman extends her lead in the Avalanche Opportunity club subscription drive as votes tallied up to Saturday. The contest centers on who will win the new Chevrolet coach from the Ranch office tomorrow after nine. A seal box at the First National Bank holds all money and votes, while the outcome remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Moorman
Avalanche Opportunity Club
Othrs
Ranche
Chevrolet
W. F. Devine
Pauline Hurst
Hester Perkins
Moorman
Irene Peters
Melba Smith
Tom Yarbro
Davis Mountains scenic highway plans move forward in Texas
Fort Davis correspondent reports progress on the Davis Mountains scenic highway with state highway commissioners, the governor, and others to sign right of way deeds and park-site conveyances. A Texas party, possibly August 10, will visit Fort Davis for a week to finalize donations, field notes, and legal documents to push the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Scobee
Fort Davis
Davis Mountains Scenic Highway
Austin
State Highway Commissioners
D. E. Colp
Parks Board
Tom Love
Senator Love
Colp
Dallas
Cone Johnson
Ely
Love
State Highway Commission
Tam
Highway Commission
Adcock
Campaign Gates Taken Will End Alpine Drive
Last minute push for Alpine Avalanche circulation ends tomorrow at 9 pm with bank held ballot box in use. Candidates urged to cash checks, deposit funds, and keep receipts for final audit by three Alpine men after the count. Also reports Dr. I B Gates hospitalized in San Antonio after a stroke like illness. family pleads for his recovery and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campaign Department
Paisano
I. B. Gates
Assembly
San Antonio
de. Gates
del Riocomi
Alpine
J.B. Wright
Maria
Wright
Gates
Alta Frio
Pai Vvano
Three Boys Initiated Into Alpine DeMolays
Alpine DeMolays initiated three new members Henry Walter Garnett Ray LoBeff and Harold Seybert in a Tuesday night ceremony led by Wylie Hudman master councillor Secretary Bill Phelps said the group has been active this summer and plans further enrollments when Sul Ross term opens in the fall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine DeMolays
Bill Phelps
Sul Ross
Henry Walter Garnett
Ray LoBeff
Harold Seybert
Wylie Hudman
Kitty Causes Odd Scent Mix at Alpine Drug Store
A black and white cat triggered a perfume incident at Alpine Drug by spraying inside a floor sweep barrel, contaminating the store air with a strong scent. The cat was trapped in the barrel and removed, leaving shelves and regular drug odors restored as a south breeze kept the odor from spreading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Eddie Cantor
Charles
Paisano encampment praised as regional booster for Alpine
Dallas official T C Gardner lauds Paisano encampment as a premier west Texas promoter attracting attendees from Texas, nearby states, and several foreign countries. He notes the connection to Alpine, the highway proximity, and the plan to run summer meetings with church classes, student participation for credit, and a focus on schools churches press and citizen progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
T. C. Gardner
Dallas
State
Gardner
Texas
Union
Camp R
Sul Ross
Buren Sparks
Increased crowds at Paisano Baptist assembly report record turnout
Paisano Baptist assembly enters its eleventh annual session amid the largest attendance and strongest interest in the event's history. Officials note nearly double last year’s attendance with over 8 000 passing through meal chutes in three days while class enrollment climbs from 352 to 658 and reach about 800 across all programs. Dr George Truett preaches morning and evening as TB Gates receives medical care after a hospital transfer in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisano Baptist Assembly
Paisano
Taki ‘Ng
BY. P. U
George ‘Truett
Dallas
TB. Gates
Strick
San Antonio
Alpine cows test negative for tuberculosis in Alpine
Over 100 cows tested Monday by Dr. A J Hoffman with TB test. All cows cleared by Dr. J B Wright and city health officer. Cows to be ear tagged and numbers recorded. previous tests last July and prior incidents noted. Authorities warn yearly testing required to preserve Grade A status.
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A.J. Hoffman
Marfa
J.B Wright
Health Department
H.W. Burgess
Hoffman
Dr. Hoffman
Alpine
el Paso
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Perl” Dorman
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