West Texas High School Society Meeting Recap
The West Texas High School Scientific Society met on August 6 in Sul Ross with Hon. J Fletcher unable to attend due to his wife's illness. President H W Morelock presided as talks covered Fort Davis history, Pipographs and Indian culture, and local trail history. The program featured Sul Ross quartet performances and lectures on snakes, Comanche trails, and frontier routes, followed by a directors’ meeting and plans for a fall bulletin.
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West Texas HS Scientfic Society
J. Fletcher
Marfa
H.W Morelock
J.D. Jackson
Board of Regents
Texas State Teachers Colleges
Alpine
Fort Davis
At Rock
Hy Sims
Sul Ross
Dov
Hinders
Linders
Prof Heash
Spa West
Tess
Bape Jo
Mendosa
Barry
Texas
Cirda
Fort Dal Seabee
Hinds
Ine
Scobee
O. W. Williams
Pecps
Cames River
Te Crimmins
U. S. Army
Crimnine
Society Chicking 15 Popular Modes of Entertainment
Weather favors picnics in Alpine as a social season kicks off with a large garden party honoring the Raine family. Guests include many local and visiting names from Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Marshall, with fried chicken, baked beans, and bells of sociability amid a moonlit park setting and post-dinner rides.
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Alpine
Gworge W. Baines
W. van Sickle
Wm. Raine
San Antonio
T. G. Neb
Austin
Burke
Corpus Christi
William Haines
Caldwell
BK. Gilett
W. J. McIntyre
Wells McIntyre
Yorke
Morelock
Perkins
Stuckey
A.M Turney
Weight
Fot
Acb
Robinson
Clore Brown
Hames Webb
Burkitheridge
John Kivarter
Charles Kelly
Misses Rath
Louise Weakley
Margaret Elizabeth Miles
Helen Elizabeth Baines
Elsie Lee
Jajors
Lawraine Brander
Lala Alen
Jowell Pater
Artie Mae Sandi
W. M. Turney
T. G. Webb
Wi Fam Maines
TG. Webb
Withiam Raines
P Burke
Ra Linn
Pat Brown
Anna D. Linn
Haines
Miss Lockhart
Caldwe Walter Caldwell
Mrr
Atx
Life Saving Demonstrations Planned in Brewster County
August dates showcase first aid and swing demonstrations under the Brewster County Chapter American Red Cross with ALT McCue, a field representative. The program will be at the city pool with demonstrations on August 20 and 27 and examinations on August 27. McCue is connected to the Midwestern branch with headquarters in St. Louis.
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Brewster County
American Reds
Alt. McCue
I San Red Cross
Mec
The
Red Cross
St. Louis
Leendom Aul
County Commissioners Recess Until Tuesday the 16th
Commissioners court met in regular session with all members present Judge Jas A Burke and W J Ragin J P Precinct 1 and LK Doster Precinct 2 reports were approved nk Phelps was appointed to fill the unexpired term of J W Phelps action taken at the time and court adjourned until next Tuesday the 16th.
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Commissioners Court
Jas, A. Burke
W. J. Ragin
J. P
LK. Doster
Nk Phelps
J. W Phelps
Mitchell-Gillett Buyer Heads to St Louis Market
Miss Margaret Linn, buyer for Mitchell-Gillett Company, departed last Friday for St Louis via New Orleans, planning a two week trip. She may visit friends en route home. The event featured Presbyterian readings by Miss Ruby James and others, with Red Cross sewing for which the council is responsible.
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Mitchell-Gillett
ST. Louis
Margaret Linn
Mitchell-Gillett Company
St . Fall
Ifto
New Orleans
Ruby James
Tutot Keimer
Louise Adele
Dorothy Ann Perkins
le Bstan
Entertain Bridge Club Miss Merrill Pouncey Hosts Gathering
Thursday bridge party at George Livingston residence featured score pads and decor. High score won by Mrs Walter Kokernot Jr who received a china lady while Miss Kathleen Pettley had high score and blue vase. Guests included Misses Petty Benson Floyd Burghard and several others as lively refreshments were served.
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Merrill Pouncey
Wer
Bridge Club
Walter Kokernot, Jr
Bell Force
Kathleen Pettley
Mal Slight
Jack Joss
Walter Kokernot, Jr. Hood
Artie Mae Sandifer
Georgia Benson
Dorothy Ligon
Pauline Terry
Nancy Watson
Frances Gillett
Louise Kirsch
Thelma Floyd
Kathleen Burghard
Kathleen Petey
Col
Dunca
Alpine School District Seeks Treasurer Bid for Two-Year Term
The Alpine Independent School district calls for bids to appoint a treasurer for two years under statute. Bids offering the best interest on average daily balances for the school fund will be accepted. Bids must be filed with the board president by 9 AM August 20, 1927. F B Gillett presiding, J W Baines secretary.
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Alpine Independent Schoolistrict
F. B. Gillett
Public notice of 1927 city taxes due in Berkeley Building
City taxes for the year 1927 are now due and payable at the City Office in the Berkeley Building and must be paid by the last day of this month to avoid penalty. W. A. Daugherty, City Tax Collector.
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Berkeley
W. A. Daugherty
The Avalanche Headlines Economy Push
In a clipped note the Avalanche hints at a push for value and efficiency backed by European Union measures. The terse item suggests a broader campaign to stretch money further amid ongoing policy shifts.
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West Texas
H.S. Society Meeting
Lute Britt
Ames
Joe Clark
Lo Ost
Vatrontee Avatanens
Holland
First National Bank
Arricans
Hl, Kokmrnot
W. Bainer, JR
Chicking
Mitre Peak
Park
Ralph Tippit
Tipit
Mesdames W. F. Marelay
Waco
JT. Scofield
Ladies Guild
Harry Watson
Falladies
Mesdames
F. E. Gilett
LB. Starns
B. F. Berkeley
Juliette Forchheimer
Kersh
Entertain Missionary Society
Missionary Society of Th Christian Church
Frit Weycerts
John Ferguson
J. E. Casner
H.W. Ferguson
Presbyterian Church
J. A. Whitdeld
Dr. Atiles Medical Company
Elkhart, Indiana
W. Baines
Secy
Avalan
Ray Rea
Hassen Company
PRID
Sherwin-Williams
Howell Lumber Ee Sohone
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