Orient officials tour Alpine detailing line status and London talks
General Counsel of Orient in London conferring with bondholders and owners. A. DeBernardi and party visited Alpine last week with Judge Van Sickle to review the system and discuss a Del Rio crossing. Cleary and officials surveyed for possible extension from Alpine and emergency readiness if a cable extension proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
London
A. DeBernardi
Texas Lines
A. J. Cleary
Hart
San Angelo
Bernard Wa
del Rio
Rio Grande
Villa Canas
The
Alpine
Chihahua
Sutton
J. A. Sheppard
Walter Gray
HF Vaso
Poland
van Sickle
Sul Ross Normal College
Normal Hill
Navy Secretary Denby backs tariff to boost war material makers
Denby argues a dye substance tariff will spur chemical industries tied to explosives and gases, aiding navy needs amid disarmament talk. The column notes eastern coal operators protesting Henry Ford’s rail freight cuts, accusing him of boosting profits by lowering rates, while coal barons seek to protect theirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Denby
Disarmarine
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Henry Ford
Missouri passes bonus for soldiers from late war
A Missouri law directs distribution of a bonus to veterans from the late war. The action comes under a Democratic site with a Republican governor and aims to honor military service with financial recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Senior B Y P U Program Highlights Sanctification Topics
The program features Sallie Stroud leading scripture readings by Arthur Skinner and Mildred Money, with talks on two meanings of sanctify and living for God’s glory. Attendees include Miss Adeline McFarland and Mrs. W. EE White. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. George W. Raines Sr. travel to El Paso and Port Worth after staying with their son. Newt Gourley and Miss Nellie Mae Gourley visit from the ranch. they plan a Nixon ranch trip with Gourley elders returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Stroud
Arthur Skinner
Troy Murray
Gladys Author
Mrs. W. EE
White
Mildred Money
George W. Raines, Sr
George Wand
Pl Paso
Port Worth
Newt Gourley
Nellie Mae Gourley
Sunny
Nixon Ranch
Mr Gourley
Local notes on births visits and education in the region
Miss Hazel White of Uvalde visits Mrs. C J Davidson after attending Sul Ross Normal College. H L Hancock returns from Corona New Mexico. Mrs. Hancock visits. R J Kokernot welcomes a 10 pound son KR L Jr. Lizzie Ford leaves for San Angelo before returning to Comanche. Katheryn Cadgett Carrie Willis Tarpley guests of Mrs Skinner. others from San Angelo and Anson attended Sul Ross Normal. Prof T R Haggard reports Marathon schools thriving with growing attendance. Dietrit court sits with Texas attorneys in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel White
Uvalute
C. J. Davidson
Miss White
Sul Ross Normal College
Lizzie Ford
S. P Word
San Angelo
Comanche
Texas
Katheryn Cadgett
Carrie Willis
Tarpley
Jean Girdwood
Olga Shuch
Ima B. Daugherty
Anson
George Benson
Sun Ross Normal
Alpine Valley Fruits Highlight by Local Harnessman
G Hi Yates of Alpine showcases home grown fruits at the office display featuring large grapes apples and peaches. He argues Alpine Valley yields superior fruits and vegetables with grapes rivaling plums in size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Valley
G. Hi. Yates
Alpine
Tourist travel grows with constant flow of travelers
The passage notes increasing tourist activity with cars passing through at all hours. Travelers arrive in vehicles rigged in various ways, reflecting a surge in tourism and road traffic.
Oil Field Progress Near Fort Stockton Amid Drilling Delays
Reports from Fort Stockton district show Wilson No 7 casing set with water shutoff and warm water seen as oil rises. Nine Point and Portland wells in Section 234 face delays. Twin Cities over 2800 feet with shale and limestone beds. geologists predict a potential gusher underneath the shale. In other notes, land sales offered near Nine Point and Hoveywell, while Texas company personnel consider relocating headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ah. Keefer, Jr
Land and Lease Department of the
Texas Company
Rewster Field
Fort Stockton
Twin Cities
Pinal Dome Company
Burleson Survey
Power
Hale & Lamb
Kansas Oil Men
Oil Men Scout Brewster Field As Possible HQ
Hugh Gill of Humble Oil brownwood Texas visits Brewster field to study oil siting possibilities and potential HQ. J C Cooney of San Francisco for Wood Co checks in on Nine Point Oil for expansion. G A Riggle of Brewster Oil, now with A T company, returns to Alpine with new owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Riggle
California
A. & T. Company
S ‘Texas
Nine Points
Hugh Gill
Humble Oil Company
Brownwood
Texas
Brewster Field
J. ©. Cooney
San Francisco
Charles M. Wood & Co
Nine Point Oil Company
Brewster Oil Company
A. &. T. Company
Alpine
Brewster Properties
Fort Stockton Field Sees Renewed Operator Activity
Operators in the Fort Stockton field revive activity after a general financial slump, increasing exploration and development efforts as markets stabilize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
Derrick Erection Starts in Ward County Wells
Tom Cook of Wichita Falls begins erecting a derrick in Ward County astride Section 24 Block A while a rotary rig will soon drill. C W Gossert resumes drilling in Culberson County at about 200 feet with core drill methods. Tom Owens plans to resume well No 2 and the Toyah Bell in the Pecos field has restarted after cable delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nine Point Deep Test
Hoveywell
C. L. Wendel
Alpine
Pecos Valley Oil Company
Scott Ranch
Section 86
Fort Stockton
Tom Cook
Wichita Falls
Astern Ward County
Block
C. W. Gossert
Culberson County
Tom Owens
Toyah Bell
Pecos
Shamrock merchants weigh Alpine prospects this week
W. R. Porter and H. J. Taylor of Shamrock Texas visit Alpine to study business opportunities and climate. Porter, a Shamrock merchant, may relocate if suitable quarters are found, and locals welcome more business men to join the thriving community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
W. R. Porter
H. J. Taylor
Shamrock
Texas
Alpine
Porter
Play Postponed by Alpine Legion Post
The Alpine American Legion Post has postponed the scheduled play for tomorrow night. An announcement will follow with a new date and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine American Legion Post
Minister and family occupy church parsonage in Uvalde
Elder George Ruth and his wife stay with Mrs. N F Russell at the Christian church parsonage for two weeks. Ruth will preach each night this week and again next Sunday morning at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ruth
N. EF. Russell
Uvalde
Christian Church
Ruth
Alpine Plans State Park Tour To Promote Davis Mountains
The Alpine area prepares for a state park tour by a committee visit aimed at showcasing the Davis mountains. Local towns compete to host the inspection trip, hoping to present their natural advantages and secure the finest park status in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Mountains
Alpine
Mittee
Sul Ross Normal College Training School Opens Fall Term
Sul Ross Normal College training school will open for the fall term on September 27. Enrollment for the first four grades not yet complete. may call registrar to enroll. No kindergarten. Twelve pupils per grade. Two trained teachers assigned this week: Miss Clemas Billingsly for first and second grades and Miss Hazel Floyd for third and fourth grades. No tuition. Noon lunches planned for distant students. Signed Jane McGrath Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Normal Training School
Kindergarden
Clemas Billingsly
Peabody College
Hazel Floyd
North Texas State Normal
Jane McGrath
Popular Young Couple Married at Baxters Curve
On Wednesday evening August 10 1921 Adolph Daugherty and Berta Carter were married by Rev W A Belcher at Baxters Curve a camp fire reception followed. Bride daughter of J E Carter respected in Sanderson High School principal groom Alpine ranchman admired in Brewster County. The couple will reside in Alpine with warm congratulations from The Avalanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxters Curve
Great Western
Adolph Daugherty
Berta Carter
W. A. Belcher
Daughtery
Sanderson
J. E. Carter
Alpine
Sanderson Times
Sanderson High School
Brewster County
Avalanche
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chihuahua
Adeline McFarland
H. L. Hancock
Corona, N. M
R. J. Kokernot
KR. L, Jr
T. R. Haggard
Marathon
Dietrit
Ente
Pepar
Herricks and Drillers
Wilson Well
Nine Point
Bone Springs
Portland
Hawk Ranch
Bower, Hale & Lamb
Secion 24
Block 26
University Land
Pinal Dome
Devlin Ranch
Setion 1
Humphreys
Fort Stockton Field
Fee
Brewster
Brewster Leasing 4 Development CO
C. D. Wood
Arcola Club
R. A. McMurry
Gillian Ww. Bechtol
Berkley Bidg
Alpine, Texas
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