Rotary Verses Highlight Club Notes and Speaker Talks
Rotarian Jim Spencer of Baltimore writes weekly verse for the club. A review praises his poetry as buoyant and inspiring. West Texas State Teachers College President J A Hill spoke on Rotary’s role in community upbuilding. Sul Ross guest speaker J C Coleman lauded the college and Alpine’s people. Irma Lee Batey elected honorary member announced plans to tour. The club thanked her for directing singing activities and urged her return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Spencer
Baltimore Maryland, Club
Spencer
Insance
J. A. Hill
West Texas State Teachers College
Canyon
Rotary
J. C. Coleman
Sul Ross
Morelock
Coleman
Sul Rosa College
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Alpine
H. F E. Allen
Gilley
W. D. Burcham
Mariscal
John Perkins
F. Rhodes
Southern Pacific
Duncan Scott
Irma Lee Batey
Public Schools of Alpine Set to Open September 15
The Alpine Public Schools will begin Tuesday morning September 15 with all pupils urged to attend the opening exercises for enrollment and classification. Preparations include cleaning, floor oiling, receipt of new textbooks, and completion of the steam heating system. The campus will be cleaned and repairs finished before opening, announced Supt. S. M. Melton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Public Schools
S. M. Melton
Final notice to delinquent Avalanche subscribers
The Avalanche issues a final notice to subscribers more than a year in arrears urging payment within ten days. Nonpayment will result in removal from the mailing list, effective due to silence indicating loss of interest.
Sul Ross Summer Term Ends Friday Graduation Held
The last finals for Sul Ross summer term were held Friday with graduation exercises in the college auditorium. About 60 certificates and diplomas were awarded and J C Coleman received the first B S degree from Sul Ross. President J A Hill of West Texas State Teachers College delivered the address. Most students returned home by Tuesday as vacation begins across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross State Teachers College
J. ¢. Coleman
Sal Ross
J. A. Hill
West Texas State Teachers' College
Cayon
Hill
Sul Ross
Sul Rosa
Club Service for Every American Home continues
Mrs. Mary Sherman president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs invites readers to turn to page 6 for the continuation of A Club Service for Every American Home. The feature promises guidance and insights for women's club work and home improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sherman
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Editor Dobie Tours Big Bend for Folklore Study
J Frank Dobie editor of Texas Folk Lore Magazine and secretary of the Texas Folk Lore Society vacationing in Alpine and the Big Bend region. He researches legends of the Davis Mountains and Big Bend likely spawning new Folk Lore stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folk-Lore Magazine
Big Bend Region
J. Frank Dobie
Texas Folk-Lore Magazine
Texas Folk-Lore Society
Alpine
Big Bend
Texas
Davis Mountains
Mr. Dobie
The
County Examinations Set in Brewster August 29
A letter to Judge Jas A Burke from the State Department of Education and county authorities announces county examinations for Brewster County on August 29 to accommodate builders under the old certificate law. A special exam will be given to eligible builders on Saturday August 29 with waived registration requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. A. Burke
State Department of Education
Brewster County
Resolutions of Sympathy from Baptist Woman's Missionary Society
The Baptist Woman's Missionary Society members express heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. C Bowles and family for the loss of her brother. They wish her peace and comfort in God’s love and request copies of the resolutions be sent and spread on minutes. Committee members listed are Mrs. Ella Chastain Mrs. R Ef Allen and Mrs. Mary Waldron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Woman's Missionary Society
C. Bowles
Arcola heating and plumbing offerings touted by S A Russell
S A Russell Plumbing and Heating Contractor promotes Arcola heating systems and plumbing supplies with upcoming 10 percent price increase on Arcolas before September. Shop is north of Court House on College Avenue. phone 54. Elizabeth Crawford remarks on systematizing without hurry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Russell
Court House
College Avenue
Methodist Revival Draws Growing Alpine Attendance
The revival meetings at the Alpine Methodist Church, led by Rev. Mr. Smith with Mr. Moon as song leader, attract increasing interest. Services run twice daily through next week with no day program on Saturdays and Mondays, supported by Rev. J. W. Chisholm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
J. W. Chishelm
Alpine
Why Get an Education Allen
A reflective catalog of motives for schooling cites William DeWitt Hyde and W. H. Kilpatrick. It argues education raises public opinion, reduces discontent, forms citizen virtues, enhances earning potential, and expands world understanding through history, politics, literature, and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William DeWitt Hyde
Hyde
W. H. Kilpatrick
C. A. Phillips
Charles Thwing
Western Reserve University
House of Representatives
U. S. Senate
U.S. Supreme Court
America
Alpine Chamber Backs Asphalt on Principal Streets
The Alpine Chamber of Commerce met at the Holland Hotel and endorsed Col John Perkins proposal to coat main Alpine streets with asphalt. The group discussed street planning signs and beautification efforts with tree planting and a new bus for Sul Ross College. Porter A. Whaley was slated to speak at the next luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Holland Hotel
John Perkins
Alpine
Jas E B. Casner
Porter A. Whaley
Whaley
J. D. Jekson
Graham
Sul Ross College
State National Bank
Murphy
John Werkins
Chamber of Commerce
L. T. Votan
An Appreciated Letter From Mr W W Jenkins
A letter to Mr Moody praises The Avalanche eight page expansion and removed front page ads citing improved community service, new printing equipment, and a proud Alpine printing establishment. Jenkins commends Moody’s courage and hints at broader regional impact while referencing past community effort and vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Moody
The
Avalanche
Moody
Alpine
W. W. Jenkins
Bloys Camp Meeting Closes After Ten Days of Revival
The Bloys Camp Meeting at Skillman Grove near Fort Davis ended after a ten day revival drawing large crowds from Alpine and beyond. The event featured sermons by ministers from four denominations and a standout men’s meeting led by Captain J. B. Gillett recounting life as a Texas Ranger. About 15 new souls answered the call, and attendance set records, with more than 366 at the men’s session and vast crowds at services Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skillman Grove
Fort Davis
Valentine Road
Alpine
Bloys
Tr We Bloys
Presbyterian Church of
Davis Mountains
J. B. Gillett
Texas
Gillett
Texas Rangers
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Roswell
N. M
Anderson
Jesus Christ
JL. Br. Gates
First Baptist Church
Gates
Christ
J.D. Jackson
T. A. Beard
Me Murry
J. A. McMillen
T. BR. Moody
The Passing Day in Texas Newspapers and Industry News
A survey notes Texas newspapers grew after World War I with higher subscriber and ad rates. Articles discuss cotton mill investments, textile manufacturing in Texas, and risks. Reports cover the University of Texas extension program in San Antonio, cost savings for students, and local farm development plans in Anderson County and Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine Business League
Anderson County
Tyler Bank
Marble Mountain Company Receives New Quarry Equipment
The Marble Mountain Company unloaded fifteen thousand dollars worth of machinery at Paisano on Monday and will resume marble shipments within days after installation at the quarry. John Young presented a new mottled marble sample to the Alpine Chamber of Commerce, noting at least forty shades exist at Jordan Marble Mountain from ebony to snow white, making the marble mountain a county curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maable Mountin Company
Paisano
John Young
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Jordan Marble Mountain
Advertising policy for readers and want ads
The Avalanche forbids telephone ads due to frequent mishearing and requires cash for small ads. Only merchants and business firms with regular accounts may be charged, while most ads must be paid upfront and not handled as a charge item.
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Public Schools
Elizabeth Crawford
Ol Tymne
Allen
Wm. Sims Allen
Baylor University
Waco, Texas
Chamber
MR. W. W. Jenkins
Will
Mayes
Ent of Journalism
University of Texas
Teses
Teras
Tesen
Main Avenue
N. .K. Dupre
Dean du Pre
San Apstonlo Merchante
Marble Company
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