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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1929

Page

5

Miners praised as best in world by sports writers

Sports writers praise the School of Mines football team calling them the best in the world. Bob Im am of the El Paso Post and Kay James of their papers applaud Swanson Lobo end for his standout play that frustrated the Muckers in the game at Sul Ross.

School of Mines Bob Imam el Paso Post Kay James Sul Ross Swanson Lobo End Muckers Ray

Teachers Attend State Conference At Sul Ross

Miss Taynesworth spoke on Better Teachings of English while Annie Kate Ferguson represented the speech arts department. Attendees visited Junior College San Angelo Arlington State Teachers College Commerce Dallas and Dallas Technical School. Sul Ross displayed posters showing campus life and Alpine scenery to attract summer session teachers.

Taynesworth al Lay San Angelo Arlington State Teachers College Commerce Dallas Dallas Technical School Sul Ross Miss Keeter Alpine Proxy Mr. Ratliff Mr. Gilley

Pecos and Rio Grande Improve Alpine Bus Service

Alpine gains a second daily west bound bus starting December 10, per owner manager R E Baggent. The 2:40 p.m. run serves Sul Ross students traveling home for Christmas, with connections to the T P east bound train at 7:20 p.m. A second bus at 4:00 p.m. travels to Presidio and links with a San Angelo bound bus arriving from the east fields. A Presidio 8:00 a.m. bus also connects here with the north bound service to the fields.

Alpine R. E. Baggent Ownr Baggent Sul Ross Pecos T. & P. Eastound Presidio San Angelo Northound Ol Helds

Scott takes telegraph editor post at Eldorado Daily News

Duncan Scott, recently with the Avalanche staff, departed yesterday for Eldorado Arkansas to take a telegraph editor position at the Daily News. An Alpine native, he previously edited the Sul Ross Sky-One and earned a journalism degree from the University of Missouri.

Duncan Scott Avalanche Eldorado Arkansas Daily News Duncan Sul Ross University of Missouri

Woman's Missionary Society Holds Regular Meeting

The regular business meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the M. E. Church was held Tuesday afternoon of last week with discussion of ongoing activities and plans for the coming months.

Woman's Missionary Society of the M. E. Church

Ace of Clubs Party Hosted by Mrs Kokernot

Mrs Ida Kokernot entertained the Ace of Clubs Thursday at the home of Mrs Cas Edwards. Autumn foliage decor set the scene as Clay Holland won the high score prize with Meriwether Burke taking second. A salad course followed. Guests included Mesdames Gene Benson Lee Kokernot Arch Allen Tom Galbraith Cas Edwards and the hostess.

Rainbow Girls to Hold First Meeting December 13

The Order of the Rainbow Girls with Alpine chapter Eastern Star sponsors an officers installation at the Masonic Temple. The event will be December 18 at 7 o'clock and all Masons and Eastern Star members are invited to attend, per the Avalanche notice.

Order of the Rainbow Girls Alpine Chapter Eastern Star Masonic Temple The Avalanche

Alpine Bucks Fall To Pecos Plungers 13 0 On Thanksgiving Day

Alpine Junior High Bucks lose to Pecos Plungers 13 to 0 in a hard fought game played at Pecos on Thanksgiving. Pecos scored in the second quarter and added a second after a completed pass. The Enterprise noted rough play with penalties, praised Moss the Pecos quarterback as a true sportsman, and highlighted Alpine’s missed scoring chances inside Pecos ten yard line thrice in the first period and five times overall. Coach Horace Oliver credited for building a competitive team despite youth and light roster. The Buck’s potential next season under added grade level may heighten district competition.

Alpine Bucks Pecos Enterprise Moss Oliver Alpine Bays Kat Oliver Horace Oliver

Real estate transfers listed in Alpine and Marathon records

Realty transfers courtesy Big Bend Abstract Company show multiple properties traded in Alpine and Marathon. Names include Mire Ava C Yates WM Callan JT Strickland ME Harrison RT Parkin Milam Harrison HC Berge F Cox Palmer J French and others with parcels in Shipman add Alpine block 1 48 61 and various sections and blocks. Considerations range from nominal sums to 160 acres and varied assessments with dates not specified.

Mire Ava C Yates WM Callan Shipman Add Alpine CW Harmon JW Howell Shipman Strickland Martin DAW Ry Co ME Harrison Willie Bel Tabu Ry Co RT Parkin Lotus OM Co Gd&sf Milam Harrison LA Cano Berge Cox F Rooney Alwine Palmer J French

Bob Clark Plans Series of Magic Acts Abroad

After football season star Lobo back Bob Clark announces a summer and holiday tour with new magic acts. He will perform for Mexican audiences next Sunday at 7 20 p m and travel to Wink Pecos Odessa Knox City during Christmas week under the title Rajah Wizard of the Orient. The one and a half hour show features Hong Kong pigeon mysteries Chinese silk changing colors spirit gong and the bewitched cutter pot. Clark has supported himself through Sul Ross by Houdini style feats.

Bob Clark Star Lobo Bob Audieces Wink Odessa Pecos Knox City Rajah Hong Kong Sul Ross Houdl Sean

Former Sul Ross Professor to Teach at Yale Univ

Miss Laubel Scott Young, associate professor of education at Sul Ross State Teachers College from 1924 to 1925, has become a full instructor in Yale University's education department. She earned a BA and MA from Colorado, studied at Columbia in 1928 29, and received a PhD in August 1929. Her popularity at Sul Ross is noted as a highlight of her career.

Sul Ross Yale Univ Laubel Scott Young Sul Roas State Teachers College Department of Education Yate Univerity Miss Young Sut Ross University At Colorado Columbia University Tonhe Alpine

Morelock Attends Southern College Association Meet

After the Schreiner game on Thanksgiving Day Sul Ross president Dr H W Morelock left for Lexington Kentucky to attend the Southern Association meet and would not return until December Dr Batti a UT professor of assent languages visited Sul Ross for three days in November to inspect the college for membership in the Southern Association.

Morelock Southern College Association H.W. Morelock Sul Rows Lexington Dember Batti Univerity of Texas Sul Ross Southern Association

Avalanche Update Keeps Fans In The Loop

Avalanche beat writer A. Abe describes ongoing team news and season progress, highlighting player performances, injuries, and coming opponents. The note emphasizes staying informed with quick updates and lively, insider detail.

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