Sul Ross College to bestow fifty seven degrees and diplomas
The commencement program Friday night will award degrees certificates and diplomas to graduates including two Alpine students John Q Adams and Elizabeth Ford. Several instructors and staff changes are noted with Williamson becoming superintendent at McCamey and Talbot teaching near Dallas. Dr S J Porter will deliver the address as Morelock presides over the presentation of honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ar. Williamson
Abilene
McCamey
Mentary
John Q. Adams
Elizabeth Ford
Oulds Casey
Pattie Cunningham
Victoria Elder
Homer Ferguson
Richard Gillespie
Thelma O’brien
Eulalia Ragland
Claire Partain
Gussie Holton
Evelyn Atkinson
Schoo
Maurice Bell
Cula Mighell
Lois Wooten
Nellie R. McMillan
Wil Powell
Mary Fell
Truman Pouncey
Annielee Adams
Zellah Ballard
Olite Gordon Denman
Louise Ly Green
Nadene Hard- Lovett Lottin
Evelyn Waldrum
Mins Vera Wheeler
J. Porter
Delver
Pr Morelock
Catholics Seek Location for Asylum Support in Alpine
A local Catholic committee proposes using 20 acres donated by John Young Land Company in Alpine to establish an asylum for Catholics fleeing Mexico. The plan, backed by landowner Mr. Young, aims to provide a secure facility amid government tensions, with committee members expressing favorable views of the site and mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere
Alepine
John Youne
Reat Tate
Young Ater
Harding
John Young Land Company
Mr. Young
Alpine High School ranks high in Texas class system
District court opens with Judge Sutton presiding as grand jury organized. Civil cases include Os well case restoration of maiden name, Kauter versus Apple partition decree, and Lines v. Chisos Mining continued. Notables include Sheriff W. N. Gourley, Clerk Mamie Lease, and visitors from Sierra Blanca and Winkleman Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Alpine High School
Claude F. Sutton
Marfa
Joe G. Montague
W. N. Gourley
Mamie Lease
Seston
J. M. Pouncey
Crockett County
Goingto Press
Wilkersom
Wilkersee
Kauter
Apple
Brewster County
J. W. Phelps
Clarence Hord
White
Harrison
Lines Va. Chisos Mining Co
G. G. Cavender
Will Joe Harmon
Buoys Camp Meeting Opens 37th Annual Session
The Buoys camp meeting at Skill man Grove began with Rev. Clyde K. Campbell of Roswell leading the opening sermon. A large Congregation attended and many camps were soon in full swing as preachers from several denominations joined. Weather was pleasant after recent rains, and the surrounding country looked green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skillman Grove
Clyde K. Campbell
Roswell
Colby D. Hall
J. H. Burma
J. 8. Porter
Washington, D. C
R. L. Irving
KR. Mulican
Mp, Hines
Harry Hubbard
San Antonio
Ohio Reader Seeks Mexico Border Highway Dispatch
A Euclid Ohio Avalanche reader asks for a copy of a Mexico border highway article recently published. He notes he and Drs. Page just returned from Alpine and calls the city a grand one in coming country. A small blaze at HN Garrett’s home in the southwest area caused little damage as firefighters arrived after the alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Page
Euclid
Ohio
Drs. Page
Alpine
HN. Garrett
Down By Ojinaga Way Poem by Marshal South
E W King of Presidio sends a postcard inviting Marshal South to Presidio. South replies with a nostalgic poem about Ojinaga and the border region, recalling Presidio, the Rio Grande, former conflicts, and the memory of past visits. The piece blends reminiscence and a gesture toward returning south of the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. King
Chamber of Commerce
Presidio
Marshal South
Fullerton
California
Messrs. South
King
Mr. South
South
Ojinaga Way
Rio Grande
Pancho Villa
Madero
Orozco
Carranza
Sul Ross Football Prospects Bright in 1926
Sul Ross fans eye Coach Shotwell and his Lobos as the 1926 season nears. Returning letters from Wes Townsend to Kermit Aller bolster the squad with new material arriving for a stronger lineup. Training opens September 15 at Jackson Field with stadium improvements planned and a busy travel schedule including trips to San Angelo, Del Rio, El Paso, Silver City, and Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lobo
Shotwell
Sul
Massagnted
Bettas
Tank
Sear
Wes Townsend
W. D. Cowan
Marshall Bozarth
Anthony
Jackson Field
Sul Ross
San Angelo
Lobos
Junior College
Junior College Panthers
Alpine
Ootover
A.C. C
New Mexico A
New Mexico College
Silver Sul Ross Institute
del Rio
Kreiner
Work Begins On Green Valley Well
Green Valley Oil corporation starts a new well on the Wilson ranch in Green Valley. J B Doddridge oversees the project. The location sits 20 feet south of Wilson No 1, with casing reused from the previous well. The derrick will be moved, and drilling should start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Valley Oil Corporation
Wilson Ranch
Green Valley
J. B. Doddridge
Wilson No 1
Doddridge
Mr. Dodridge
Avalanche Honor Roll sub receipts and renewals listed
The Avalanche publishes subscription renewals received since the last list. Items include Mrs. B. R. Granberry from Jackson Miss F Debts of Deming New Mexico Mrs. W. L. Means Abile 4 J Kelly from Van Alstyne Texas A. M. Wyrick from Gainesville Texas W. A. Newton from Alpine Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche
R. Granberry
Jackson
Misa F
Deming
N. Mex
W. L. Means
Abile
J. Kelly
van Alstyne
Tex
A. M. Wyrick
Gainesville
W. A. Newton
Alpine
Alpine Woman Witt Stick Dies at Tarney Hospital
Mrs Witt Stick of Alpine died at Tarney hospital at 6 am after moving to Alpine four years ago with her husband and family. Born October 24, 1884 in Alvarno Texas, she married Witt Stick on August 18 1914 and left two children Paul and Melba. Funeral at 5:30 pm at the family home conducted by Rev Davin of the Methodist church. infant son buried with her in Chico after burial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettie Crocker Stack
Alpine
Mra. Witt Stick
Tarney Hospital
Mra. Stack
All Howe
Alvarno
Texas
Wittek
Paul
Melba
Tusband
Fod
Anexes
Christite
Jane Jone Vana
Kev
Davin
Methodist Church
Chico
Avalanch
Return From Motor Trip to West Coast
Mr and Mrs 8 G Smith Minsel Eloise Hebrens and Kathleen Newell returned Wednesday from a four weeks motor trip across the West into British Columbia They visited Grand Canyon California Oregon Washington Vancouver and took an ocean voyage They reported an enjoyable trip and scenic views They returned in Mr Smiths Nash sedan Cavett family to Driftwood this week to make their home Orient railway officials visited on an inspection trip Tuesday night
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8. G. Smith
Minsel Eloise Hebrens
Kathleen Newell
West
British Columbia
Rty
Grand Canyon
California
Golden State
Oregon
Washington
Britisholumbia
Vancouver
Mr. Smith
White
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Talbot
Noumaha
Knox Reid
Lois Adams
Pearl Grace Herring
Vivi Howard
Eugenia Johneot Mae O'Brien
Velma O'Brien
Prllman Pouncey
Wannetta Roath
Fowell Smith
Ellie Thomas
Norma Wink
Melton
Artist Hom
Ihe
Alpi Wien
Department of
Toca High School
Wateh
Woard
j@ ‘High School
RB. Ridgway
Ralph
Sierra Blanca
Ridgway
Eagle Mountains
W. M. Sanford
Asquesta
Mr. Sanford
Tom Sanford
Winkleman, Arizona
BUOYS
Barry Scobee
Don Edmundo
Okinaga
Ojinaga
Chihuahua
Texas Plains
Alto
Mexico
Mercado
W. HL Grande
Randolph
Eddie Leo Garnett
el Paso
West Coast
Cavett
Driftwood
Cavetts
Mr. Cavett
A. J. Cleary
Orient Railway
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