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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1931

Page

8

Teachers Attend State Association Meeting in Amarillo

Eleven members of the Bull Ross faculty and Miss Gladys Bayer joined about four thousand teachers at the Texas State Teachers association annual convention in Amarillo. Dr Morelock presided Friday night, Dr Norman Spenser chaired the college division, and Miss Suther Elliott was named secretary. W J Smith led the division programs, and Dr A J Hill, Canyon college president, was elected for the coming term. Several Alpine delegates and other Sul Ross faculty were present. a number returned Sunday.

Bull Ross Fee Gladys Bayer Amarillo Texas State ‘Teachers Association Alpine Morelock Rows General Assembly Fund Kino Teachers College Division Norman Spenser College Ean Suther Eliott W. J. Smith A.J. Hill Canyon Mary Hill Sul Ross Weael J. Laurence Eason Ditfard Casey Bibel Boutright

Buick Contest Closes December 14. Detroit Bulletin

Thutek's rent tov. 000 contest ends at midnight Monday December 14 with judges determining winners. Open to the public, it seeks the best answer to why Buick eight with new low prices reinforces the Buick pledge When better automobiles are built Buick will build them. First prize is 25000, second 10000, third 5000 with 40 additional $100 awards. no ownership required to participate.

Detroit Buick

Alpine Man On Trip in Mexico

Alpine residents Tubby, Lease and Caldwell embarked on a business journey south into old Mexico. Crossing the Presidio river they entered Chihuahua area, Caldwell owning a curio shop in Alpine and visiting Santa Barbara near American Smelting and Refining Co. mines. The party returned to Alpine yesterday.

Old Mexico Tubby Caldwell Alpine Repub Presidio Aline Chihuahua Santa Barbara

Old Pioneers Highlight Mig Bend Chamber Meeting

Beard, program chairman, said the gathering should draw unusual interest as Senator Berkeley spans topics on pioneers of 1900 and earlier. About 100 names linked to Mig Mend arrivals and their role in building will be discussed with telegraphy items. Members are urged to bring fold-timers and pioneers are especially invited. Piano sale at cost plus transport will be offered if interested, contact A A Jones at 100 B Hi Paso St, Temas.

Chamber of Commerce TA. Beard HP Berkeley Chamber of Rand A. A. Jones

Six Ribbons Given Alpine Dog in San Antonio Pup Shows

Chang a small Chihuahua dachshund owned by Shirley Seales of Alpine won six ribbons at a San Antonio dog show held on free days starting November 5. He earned one blue and white ribbon, one purple, two first prizes and a special. Chang was judged second best dog in the show overall. His ribbons included best of breed, best of the toys, and second dog in the show. Back in Alpine, after a notable assault on other pups records, he is being prepared for entry in the New Orleans shows scheduled to begin December 12 and run two days.

Chang Shirley Seales Alpine San Antonio New Orleans

Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Support

The family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for kindness and support after the death of a loved one. Gratitude is extended to those who offered comfort prayers and assistance during the bereavement.

Big Bend line extension hoped to reach Alpine and Marfa

Local reports say funds are being arranged to extend the Big Bend gas line from Fort Stockton toward Alpine and Marfa with a target to complete in spring. Officials cite Baker County and Pecos County routes, with Langston noting franchise extensions are needed. If approved, construction could begin within months and bring gas from the Pecos field, considered ample for area growth.

Campas Maine Langston Marfa Big Bend Company Ott and Gas T Journal Pipe Line News Fort Stockton Alpine Marta Pecos County

Sanderson and Marta Tie and Wallop Opponents in Junior Games

The local squad posted a 70 point total with wins over Marta 7 to 6 and 6 to 0. Sanderson beat Ysieta 12 to 0 and Del Rio 12 to 0 while tying 0 to 0 with Sanderson. Games lost were to McCamey with 25 points allowed in ten games. Austin High posed elevens to reach 78.

Peat Sanderson Sanders

Fur trapping season extends with license changes noted

The report outlines revised trapping rules with a $110 license removal for landowners trapping on their property, and minors needing licenses. It notes pelts valued around $10,000 sold in the Big Bend area, open season running to January 32 for most animals, otter closed, beaver restricted west of the Pecos in January, and five cent taxes on fur sales with tags available in Marathon and Alpine.

Big Bend Marfa Alpine Marathon Old Mexico Pecos

Alpine to Marfa rail line costs loom large

A continued note explains that extending a line from Alpine to Alpine would cost about 2000 dollars per mile, with substantial funding needed. Langston says eastern capitalists show interest but the company requires written assurances from Alpine and Marfa before any loan. The Port Stockton Pioneer provides the explanation.

Alpine Langston

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