S. R. College Short Term Ends Today
San Rose State Teachers College wraps its summer term with closing exercises in the college auditorium. About eighty graduates and sub-college students will receive seventeen degrees sixteen high school diplomas and sixty six certificates, the largest commencement group in the college’s history. Total enrollment for two six week terms reached 778, with the Sul Ross orchestra and chorus providing music as President Morelock confers the degrees.
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San Rose State Teachers College
Anna D. Linn
University of Texas
Sul Ross
Morelock
Run-off Ballot Ahead in Texas County Contests
Us arrangements set for the run-off election to be held tomorrow in the county with three contests on the ballot. Nominees include Tom Connally and Earle Mayfield for U S Senator, Barry Miller for Lieutenant Governor, W F Garner and M N Marrs for State Superintendent, and J T Robison and Otis Terrell for Commissioner of General Land Office. Voters urged to support rancher ally Robison and honor the Democratic pledge.
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Tom Love
United States
General Land Office
Robison
Ih State
City Urges Immediate Weed Cutting Campaign
The city has not officially ordered property owners to cut overgrown weeds, but authorities appreciate action and urge residents to trim promptly. The Avalanche has complied, and the call stresses the ugliness of weeds and potential hay fever risk before rains resume.
College Hall Apartments to Add 100000 Dollar Building
Construction begins on the College Hall Apartments a three story addition to Alpine property owned by Geo W Kircher of San Angelo. The 100000 dollar project will house about 200 residents in 29 units including seven two room and twenty two four room apartments with full furnishings steam heat hot water and electric stoves. Occupancy expected around November 15 with inquiries to Mr Geo Kircher Box 857 Alpine Texas.
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College Hall
Geo. W. Kircher
San Angelo
Alpin
Geo. Kircher
Box
Alpine
Texas
Citizens urged to connect with city water and sewer
Col. John Perkins urged residents at a chamber luncheon to join the city water and sewer system, arguing it costs $1.49 in tax rate and that connections should be financed by installments. He called for a paving plan, curb protections, and strict grade adherence to support future city improvements.
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Col
John Perkins
Chamber of Commerce
Perkins
Theola
Hedt
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Alpine
Jim ‘Texas
Elty
Evan J. Wood
G. W. Martin
Holland Avenue
J. E. Wright
Revival Meeting Conducted by Rev Hogg At Methodist Church
Considerable interest is shown in the revival meeting begun at the Wenday Methodist Church with Will Hoge of El Paso as preacher. Services start at 10 AM and 7 PM daily with Rev Hogg, now residing in Memphis, Tennessee, as a leading evangelist of the South guiding the citywide gathering.
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Will Hoge
Trinity
el Paso
Hogg
Alpine Seen As Bright Future Play Center
Dr. Fred Eby of the University of Texas told Alpine Rotary yesterday that Alpine will become a gateway to a Texas playground paradise drawing thousands to enjoy its scenery and climate. He spoke at a luncheon and will lecture at the college auditorium tonight. Rev Will Hogg also attended, delivering a revival sermon and captivating the group. Others at the luncheon included Rev Jones of Marfa Joe Evans of Marfa Lee Carriko of Abilene Frank Davis of Harlingen Mr Fitch of San Antonio and Harry Watson Jr.
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Alpine
Paradise
Texas
Southwest
Fred. Eby
University of Texas
Eby
College Auditorium
Morelock
Sulnoss
Will Hogg
Methodist Church
Hox
Jones
Pastor
Mar
Father of Mrs. Lee Kokernot Not Killed in San Antonio
Rev Joe F Webb pastor of Prospect Hill Baptist church San Antonio was killed Tuesday when struck by a truck in that city He was the father of Mrs Lee Kokernot of this town Mrs Kokernot has been in San Antonio for several weeks
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Joe F. Webb
Prospect Hill Baptist Church
San Antonio
Lee Kokernot
Kokernot
Sunday Is Big Day at Bloys Camp Meeting Fort Davis
Bloys camp meeting enters its thirty ninth year at Skillman grove with large Sunday attendance despite threatening weather. About 400 sallients and visitors joined the session on Saturday and Sunday as old timers and locals attended the event. Names of attendees include Fort Worth and El Paso guests along with several local figures. The gathering featured songs and a rousing group effort, marking a lively session as weather partly cleared.
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Fort Davis
Skillman Rove
Georg
Fort Wort
el Paso
Marshallot Datta Bere
Hallag
Bs Patton
al Tenn
Inluaee Sige
W. Meret
Bill Joncy
Praga
Finley’ Meret
Pie Ley
Dot Mean
Hsing
Menea
Aa Mee Walsh Sage
Weatherby
Leo Wransapinia
Gets
George Medley
A Au
Church of Christ Ends Successful Revival on East College
The revival meeting at the Church of Christ in the newly completed building on East College Avenue closed last Sunday night. Rev James F. Black of Del Rio conducted the meeting. Mesdames R. S. Tyler and Ed Gillan, Miss Velma White of Beaumont, and Mary Carlisle of Austin, summer students at Sul Ross, returned last Sunday from a two week visit in Los Angeles.
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Church of Christ In
the New
East College Avenue
James F. Black
del Rio
RS. Tyler
Ed Gilnan
Velma White
Beaumont
Mary Carlisle
Austin
Sul Ross
Los Angele
Alpine City Seeks Compliance With Traffic Rules
Alpine officials launch public education on driving and parking with new traffic officer A S Justice. City circulates rules to drive right, park at 45 degrees, avoid backing, and speed limits to improve flow and reduce blockages in business and residential districts.
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Alps
Trafe
A. S. Justice
Fifth
Traf
Trattle Brooks
Dermand
Two men in bridge shooting near Presidio
Marta Mexican is killed at Presidio on the International Bridge with Jose Velasco shot and killed on the Mexican side last Monday. Jose Espinosa, once of Alpine, is held in connection with the killing. Two of four shots took effect. Espinosa formerly lived in Alpine and reportedly joined the Mexican army. The article notes a prior Alpine case against Velasco, tried near Valentine with a hung jury.
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Jose Velasco
Marta
Presidio
Jose Espinosa
Pine
Minutini
Valentine
Jett Davis County
el Paso
Espinosa
Alpine
Long Sta
Four Convictions In District Court Here
Five criminal cases were disposed of in district court including three convictions and two trials. The grand jury was organized with T. F. Skevington of Alpine as foreman. Several civil cases were decided, with juries and judges delivering rulings on lawsuits and acquittals.
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Distriet
T. F. Skevington
Alpine
Seation
Sheriff's Department
Home Building Pushes Forward On North Eighth Street
Leo Howell bought a 55 foot lot from Van Binton this week on North Eighth Street to erect a modern home. Work to begin soon, with plans for rapid progress as other cottages rise along East College and nearby avenues. The town reports multiple houses under construction and a steady building program advancing.
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Leo Howell
van Binton
Binton
North Eighth Street
W. van Sickle
East College Aver Wes
O. K. Cook
Cook
Hen=y Lacy
Avalanche to reclassify classified ads with new rates
The Avalanche announces a new Classified Advertisement column replacing the Personal column starting in September. Pay local ads move to the new section with rates rising from 25 cents to 50 cents and seven cents per line after the first five lines.
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Avaanche
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