Sul Ross Seeks Four New Students This Fall
Bar A. B. peers report efforts to attract four new students to Sul Ross for the upcoming academic term. The college community notes outreach events and recruitment measures aimed at boosting enrollment.
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1923
Page
2
Baptist Encampment and Old Settlers Round-Up Scheduled
The Skillman Grove Camp Meeting is on. The Baptist Encampment at Paisano starts August 17 with the Hrewster County Old Settlers and Cowboys Round-Up on August 29. Tourists note warm mornings as mercury tops five o'clock at 65 degrees during the past two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skillman Grove
Paisano
Old Settlers
West Texas Support Needed for Sul Rowe College Plan
West Texans urged to back Sul Rowe for the first two years at a new Alpine Hrewster county school. Officials say the campus serves all Texas students and offers equal advantages to any state college, relying on local loyalty and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Sul Rowe
Alpine
Hrewster
Texas
Sul Hose
Cal Coolidge Takes Oath Before His Father Notary in Vermont
The article notes Calvin Coolidge taking the presidential oath in a Vermont setting before his father a notary public. It presents a portrait of filial devotion and hints at Coolidge’s demeanor toward President Wilson and the Klardeng guneral matter, citing his father’s remark to reporters You can depend on Cal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Coolidge
Cal
Calle Hime
Vermont
Cooldges
Wiltoni
Klardeng
Peaches Highlight Alpine Mart Aims and Community Pride
A reminiscence of generous peaches shared by Mr Robinson and his brother to Americus and at a Maria home during a scenic drive and barbecue. The writer notes abundant peaches at the Mitchell home in Hig Head country and praises Alpine and Marfa orchards for fine fruit last fall and recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1 Robinson
Americus
Mitchell
Maria
Sul
Herschel Hord
Marfa
Mitchell Home
Paisano
Hig Head
Alpine
Mart
Teachers Consolidated Institute at Sul Ross College
The first week of September will host a consolidated teachers institute at Sul Ross State Teachers College Alpine Texas. Counties Brewster Jeff Davis Pecos Presidio and Terrell will participate with W A Stigler conductor and Kal Ross in charge of the Intermediate Grade Department. The institute includes Primary and High School Sections, lectures daily, library access, and scientific education experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Alpine
Texas
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Pecos
Presidio
Terrell
W. A. Stigler
Kal Ross
General Assembly
Theary
Program Honoring President at Sul Ross College
Citizens gather for a solemn service honoring the late President at Sul Ross College. The ceremony includes hymns Lead Kindly Light and America The Beautiful, an opening invocation by Rev J Thomas Crown, speeches by Mayor Herkeley and Judge M Pierson, a closing benediction by Rev C Bowles, and a concluding prayer. The event begins at ten o'clock Friday and city residents are urged to attend as an expression of sorrow and appreciation for the late chief executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Bowles
Sul Ross College
Bids Wanted for New Concrete Pool at Sul Ross College
Bids will be received Monday August 13 for excavating and installing a concrete swimming pool measuring about ten by sixty by eight feet. Specifications available in Auditor's Office Room 25 College Building 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. Bids opened Wednesday August 15 at 1:00 pm in President's Office. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Sul Ross State Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUL Ross State Teachers College
For Sale Household Goods at Winder Place
Mrs Harris offers Wer nicke bookcases stoves refrigerators dining room set chairs bedsteads and more for sale at the Winder Place.
Proclamation for Memorial Service for President Harding
Alpine Texas mayor calls shops to close from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to join in a memorial service for Warren G. Harding at Sul Ross State Teachers College on a Friday in August 1923. The notice, signed by Mayor Bent. F. Berkeley, orders city observance in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren G. Harding
Marion
Ohio
Benj
Berkeley
Alpine
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Texas
Study Club Notes at Mrs Turney Home Entertainment
The Study Club met Thursday at Mrs A M Turney's home with Mrs Etheridge assisting. Members heard a Federation lesson, heard a humorous progress report by Mrs Van Sickle, and enjoyed talks on Europe and the Holy Land by Mrs Kokernet Sr. Miss King and Miss Sweet performed and read poetry. Cream and cake refreshments followed, with several guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Turney
Gillett, Hancock
Wood
van Sickle
H. L. Kokernet
Europe
Mediterranean Sea
Holy Land
Miriam Webb Wins Regents Scholarship at Sul Ross
Miriam Webb of Alpine has won the Regents Scholarship at Sul Ross State Teachers College. Her 1922 23 record shows thirteen A's and three B's, with Kathryn Zant of Aspermont second in the class after eight A's and seven B's. The $100 scholarship is paid in three installments after quarters of the sophomore year. The annual award is funded by the Board of Regents for high honors in the freshman year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Webb
T. G. Webb
Alpine
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Miss Webb
Kathryn Zant
Aspermont
Board of Regents
Sol Ross Ss
Entertain at Bridge by Mr and Mrs A A Newell
Mr and Mrs Alfred A Newell hosted a bridge party Saturday night with four tables and nine games. Mrs Joe Burgess had the high score while rooms were decorated in crepe myrtle and daisies and refreshments followed at 11 36. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joe Burgess Mr and Mrs Marcus Hulings Mr and Mrs P L Haynes Mr and Mrs H G Watson Mr and Mrs Anja Wilson Mr and Mrs G D Wood Mrs Shelby Burke Mrs W H Nixon Mrs T B Davis and the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred A Newell
Joe Burgess
Marcus Hulings
P. L. Haynes
H. G. Watson
Lubbock Chosen For West Texas Technological College
The locating board of the West Texas Technological College reportedly selected Lubbock as the site for the new school. Confirmation pending. the city is ready to celebrate the possible honor and awaits official word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Technological College
Lubbock
Lost spectacles found near Avalanche Office
A reader reports a pair of plain gold-rim spectacles found on Monday near the Avalanche Office. Inquire at the office for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche
Women Mission Society Met at Brown Home For Meeting
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church met at Mrs. J. T. Brown's home with Mrs. Baker co hosting. Rev. Brown offered prayer and the program featured Mrs. T. G. Harris on The Christian Woman's Board of Missions followed by songs prayers and talks. A salad course and iced tea were served to members including Mesdames Jackson Wilson Sheen Carr Ferguson Church Stigler Harris Weyerts Crawford and Rev. Brown. The next leader will be Mrs. E. F. B. Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church
J. T. Brown
Baker
Jesus
Rev. Brown
F. E. Weyerts
T. G. Harris
Christian Woman's Board of Missions
J. D. Jackson
Anja Wilson
Mrs. Stigler
Mesdames
Sheen
Carr
H. W. Ferguson
Church
Stigler
F. FE. We
Distinguished Legislator Walter E Pope to Speak in Alpine
The Hon. Walter E Pope of Corpus Christi, a Nueces County legislator since 1916, will visit Alpine this month and is likely to give a public address. He played a key role in efforts to void the December textbook contracts and led the drive to overturn the contracts in the Legislature. Pope remains the most active House member and his influence on taxation is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Pope
Corpus Christi
Alpine
Our
Pope
Nueces County
Texas
Misses Paper-Writes Interesting Letter From Alpine Resident
Mrs. R. B. Allen, mother of Mrs. G. W. Martin and Mr. Jack Allen, missed her Ava lance week before last and sent a letter praising it. She wintered here and is known to Williamson county citizens awaiting her renowning allegiance and return to Alpine and Brewster. She recalls the reunion and homecoming at Liberty Hill and meeting friends seen forty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Allen
G. W. Martin
Jack Allen
Allen
Williamson County
Alpine
Brewster
Old Liberty Hill
Sheriff Sale in Alpine Texas of Turney Property
The Justice Court of Dallas County issues a sheriff sale of A M Turney’s land in Alpine Brewster County Texas. On September 4 1923 the courthouse sale will offer Lots 3 4 5 6 7 8 Block 24 for cash as levy compensation to Southland Life Insurance Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
County OF
Dallas
Justice Court
Dallas County
Texas
Southland Life Insurance Company
A. M. Turney
A. M
A. m. Levy
Alpine
Brewster
Court House
Rk. E
Townsend
Brewster County
T. L Morgan
Ty Ovat
Notice of Real Estate Sale Under Execution 567 Brewster TX
Sheriff Townsend of Brewster County announces sale of Juan Gonzales property for Maria Lara judgment. Property includes Gillis Ltd. additions blocks 17 and 20 in Alpine. Sale set for September 4, 1923, at court house door in Alpine between 10 am and 4 pm. Legal requirements completed August 7, 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Brewster
Justice Court OF
Brester County
Texas
Maria Lara
Juan Gonzales
Justice Court
Brewster County
A. D
Gillis Ltd
Alpine
Setember
Juan Gonsales
Ik. EB. Townsend
Irene Peters
Dagety
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Alpine Avalanche
Alpine Publishing Company
Perk
W. W. Jenkins
Congress
Sul Ross
Teachers Consolidated Institute
Harding
Rev
J. Thomas Crown
Herkeley
John Perkins
America
the Beautiful
Judge M. Pierson
Austin
Bent. F. Berkeley
Studebaker Automobiles
Regents
Lubbock Lands Tech
W, P, Hinson
Women’s Missionary Society
Alpire
Fiteta
Cee
E.S. Cross
Waldron Quicksilver
Terlingua Mining District
Waldron
Sheriff's Sale
Alpine, Texas
Davis Mountains
McCutcheon & Jackson
ITY
Studebaker
Beveny Messer Oo
W. B
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