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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1926

Page

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Teachers Oppose Move To Relocate Sul Ross Association

The Texas State Teachers Association opposes removing Sul Ross State Teachers College and will push for its retention and funding at Alpine. Ray M Camp, publicity director, said Alpine is ideal for a summer school and that a referendum among teachers may reflect strong support to keep the college in Texas. Camp noted the association’s extensive influence and emphasized the college’s potential if properly funded.

Teachers of Texas Sul Ross State Teachers College Alpine Ray M. Camp Publicis Texas State Teachers Association Greeley Camp State Teachers Association Association Sul Ross Teachers College Colorado Teachers Association Ttm Sul Rose Bentley

Cross Officers Seventy To Be Elected Saturday

Mrs. Goodwin national Red Cross field representative visits Alpine using the town as a commuting point to other nearby communities. A nominating committee including W. E. Caldwell Mrs. J. B. Burgess and D. M. Bennett will report at a Holland Hotel meeting Saturday at 7 30 p m. All Red Cross members and interested parties urged to attend as officer elections and vital organizational matters are discussed.

DR. Goodwin National American Red Cross Alpine D. M. Bennett Holland Hotel The Red Cross

Best Calves Shipped From This Section This Season

Ranchers report top calves sent out Monday by J A Amson of Alpine with 160 head. Steers averaged 515 pounds and heifers 495 pounds. Oscar Roberts and Jackson & Harmon buyers shipped additional lots, with 260 steers and two loads of bulls to Los Angeles. Meantime Hoye club bought three cars of Highland calves for a calf feeding contest to boost Highland cattle demand.

J. A. Amson Alpine Oscar Roberts Corn Belt Jackson & Harmon W. J Jakwon & Harmon Los Angeles Fort Worth H. Oliphant Wichita Nevill Ranch Producers Commission Comany Jackson Boys Club Hoye Club Hilnots C. 1

Improvements Planned for Central Power Plant

Officials of the Central Power and Light Company approve improvements costing about 11 000 at the local plant. Don C Littleton says work includes new privacy wiring posts, a three wire three phase system, and remodeling the powerhouse to serve Alpine’s growth, with completion anticipated in January.

Central Power & Light Company Okeh Don C. Littleton Tengih Alpine Liteytleton

Test Wells Likely Near Alpine as Texas Contractors Eye Lands

Representatives of drilling contractors with central Texas headquarters have sought deals for wells on lands near Alpine. An interview with the ranch owner indicated a tentative agreement with the contractors but no final contract. If finalized, up to two wells may be sunk and work could start within 120 days, bringing the area new activity unseen around Alpine.

Texas Alpine FI Paso Lobos Alford Cowan Kelly Loos Lobo Panther Panthers

Jeff Davis Ranchers Big Shippers at Fort Worth Market

The Live Stock Reporter notes recent Fort Worth shipments from Jeff Davis area ranchers. W. W. McCutcheon of Fort Davis sent Balmorhea cows, with thirteen rounds at $5.35 and twelve cows averaging $82 per head. T. M. Shely of Tennis, Brewster County, arrived with three loads including calves at $7 and $5, cows at $5.28 and $4.50, and three steers sold at different prices.

Jeff Davis Ranchers Big Shippers Fort Worth W. W. McCutcheon Fort Davis Balmorhea McCut Producers Commission Company T.M. Shely Brewster County

iPhone company installs new switching unit in Alpine plant

Smith, manager, says Alpine phone exchange must add equipment to handle growth from 198 phones four years ago to 265 subscribers with a waiting list. The new unit covers 160 drops, expanding capacity to 615 phones. The exchange averages about 6000 connections daily, with long conversation times.

Pany Smith Mr. Smith Smith Wild Alpine Alps

Canning Demonstration Teaches Alpine Housewives Canning

Alpine housewives attended a Tuesday canning demonstration led by Miss Helen Swift of the A and M College. The event showcased pressure cookers for canning beef and other meats, highlighting steps from frying to sealing and warming. Over 100 people registered, with support from Dr. B M. Whittaker and plans for a local shop to offer canned products.

Helen Swift A. & M. College Nat Aa B M. Whittaker Port Davis Marta

Sunday School Attendance Shows Slight Gain Across Four Churches

A slight rise in Sunday attendance occurred at four reporting churches from 331 to 301 the previous Sunday. Methodists led Baptists by four with 117 and 113 attendees respectively, followed by Presbyterians at 68 and Christians at 43 in the latest counts.

Presbyterian

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