Alpine Chamber of Commerce annual financial statement
This week The Sun reviews Alpine Texas Chamber of Commerce results, noting a near five thousand dollar subscription amid broad community effort. It highlights tangible projects and intangible value built for Trans Pecos, while recalling local leaders and civic spirit across Alpine.
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THE
SUN
Alpine
Texas
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
John M. Sharpe
Williamson
Georgetown
Rare Specimens of Anthropology at West Texas Museum
The West Texas Museum displays an exceptional case of ancient Indian artifacts from the hills of West Texas. It features rope and string crafted in three and four strand forms, fire-starting sticks, bone awls, craft beads of bone and turquoise, desert fibre baskets, pottery mostly from New Mexico, and sandals woven from desert fibre, all in notable preservation.
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West
Texas
New Mexico
Alpine
Aisnet
Desert
Akill
Auto Tragedies Rise While Travel Becomes Safer
Government figures show railroad accidents halved since 1913 but street car deaths remain high. The piece urges constant pedestrian vigilance and driver vigilance to curb increasing auto fatalities as national transport safety improves.
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Warner Safety Council
Kawaroo
Stewart
Heavy snows hit Big Bend region with record cites
Fort Stockton Pioneer reports snow from one to twelve inches across Pecos county with fourteen inches in the recon storm. Sanderson Times notes four snows this winter in its area, Alpine sees light snowfall, and temperatures dropped to near freezing for a week. Southern Pacific records show a winter low of eight above and readings of 18 degrees on December 23 and 24. Ranchers say the snows will benefit ranges.
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Fort Stockton
Pecosson
West
Texas
Sanderson ‘Times
Alpine
Southern Pacific
Reserve Officers Enjoy First 1926 Meeting at Midway
Members of the Rewrve Officers Association gathered for a regular lunch in Alpine at the Midway Café on Tuesday at 6.20 for the first 1926 meeting. The group, numbering twelve, welcomed First Lieutenant I G Secrest who was notified of his Reserve appointment. The roster includes John Perkins, John Gillett, Jess HIM, Q M Kes, Cornelius Bowles, M L Hopyon, H B Allen, Felix McGaughey, Boatright, TR Moody, A G Turney, and Grosvenor, with various Reserve and Infantry branches represented. Baseball prospects for Lebo are strong with games likely against Abilene as players warm up for the season.
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Rewrve Officers Association
Midway Dafe
Alpine
I. G. Secrest
M.res
Adjutant General of the Army
John Perkins
John Gillett
C. Actes
Jess Him
Q. M.kes
Cornelius Bowles
Texas University lauds Sul Ross College work
A 1926 UT registrar letter to President Mavelock states UT accepts Sul Ross State Teachers College work at face value and treats its graduates the same as other state institutions, praising the quality of work from Alpine. The note underscores equal standards across Texas colleges and universities.
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B. d. Mathews
University of Texas
H.W. Mavelock
Sul Rosstate Teachers College
Alpine
Collefsen Trio to Perform February 15
Miss Daugherty yesterday confirmed the Tolleteen Trio will appear February 15 with a piano violin and cello program. The group will entertain for both the Victor and Edison companies and promises a worthwhile evening.
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Daugherty
Tolleteen
Victor
Edison
Mrs Cross Returns From Dallas Market
Mrs B. 8. Cross owner of a local millinery and ready to wear shop returned Tuesday from Dallas after several days buying spring stock. She called the Dallas wholesalers fashion show the most successful in years.
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B. 8. Cross
Dallas
Sul Ross Artist to Exhibit Texas Paintings in Dallas
Miss Anna B Keener professor at Sul Ross State Teachers College Alpine Texas will exhibit oil paintings at Surtars Art Gallery Dallas Feb 15 1926. She toured the Rockies studied landscape under Blege ondzen and Randall Davey and earned a bronze Kansas City Art Institute medal. Her works feature Davis Mountains Texas and scenes from Florida to Michigan.
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Anna B. Keener
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Alpine
Texas
Surtar
Dalas
Texa
Rockies
Davis Mountain
Colorado
Mias Keener
Florida
Michigan
Davis Mountains
Miss Keener
Bethany College
Kasasky
Ilobe
Arizons
Mins Keener
Philadelphia Art Academy
New Orleans
Keener
Sul Roms State Teachers College
Davia
Interscholastic Meet Opens February 11 at Alpine
District 17 of the University Interscholastic League starts its meet in Alpine with a two day basketball tourney on the College outdoor court. Events are split into four groups including Tennis and Volley Ball. All fees due by February 15 in Austin.
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Alpine
W. J. Smith
Austin
Reeves
Winkler
Key Mod
Texas
Ved. Smith
Sal Rowe Coleine
Raves
Sulent College
J. Bran Public Schools
Valentine Mation
Exing
Colley
Dashell
Ward
Fenck
Dec
Junior C. E. Entertained Last Monday
Miss Jane led a Junior Endeavor party at the Bless home with friends visiting Monday night. Mr and Mrs McClure and Mrs Kelly supervised games and served cocoa and cake.
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Jane Les
Judeavor
George Bless
Baines Honored as Retiring Knights Templar Head
George W. Baines received sign honors as retiring commander of the 1 Commandery of Knights Templar. The ceremony, held Thursday night in Temple, recognized his service since August 1919 and noted his prior roles in blue lodge, royal arch, and commandery. He has also served as district deputy grand master for several terms.
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George W. Baines
Knights Plat
Temple
Jowels
J.e.wright
Bal
Alpine Commandery
Baines
Blue Lodge
Royal Arch
Ustriet
Lobos Leave On Basketball Jaunt
Bulletin reports the Lobos beat Texas Tech 41 24 in last night’s game on the present tour and a second game at Lubbock is scheduled tonight. Sul Rows depart Saturday for Lubbock to play Texas Tech on February 3 and 4 with possible games against Wayland College A C C and McMurray.
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Lubeock
Lobo Cagers
Tex Tech
Lubbock
Sul
Texas Tech
Alough
Wayland College
A.C. C
McMurray
Big Springs
Graves
Kell
Townsend
Smith
Brown
Younger
Alpine Chamber of Commerce Praised by Dallas News Editor
J B King and J L McGregor commend Alpine Chamber of Commerce for promoting Texas, noting Brewster County exposure and a healthy year end balance. They offer continued cooperation and best wishes for the coming year, highlighting efforts to “Sell Texas” worldwide and paid bills.
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Dallas
Texas
Hamilton
Alpine Chamber of Are
Houston
W. B. Hamilton
Rember of Commerce
Hi Chamber of
Alpine
Ceam
Brewster County
McGregor
P. Lines
Visu Briet
Company to repair paving in Uvalde area says official
B A Young San Antonio general superintendent of Uvalde Asphalt Co announces repairs will be made on recently completed paving that showed defects. He notes the work will correct issues found in the surface and restore road quality in the district.
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B. A. Young
San Antonio
Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co
Masonians and Floor Work Authority Noted
A fragment notes recognition of an authority on Masonians and floor work, highlighting expertise in historical craft and architectural detailing. The line signals respect for specialist knowledge within a regional context, though details remain sparse.
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Eighth Corps
James V. Heidt
Highth Corps
Robert ©. van Horn
Fort Sam Houston
Hikered P. Mann
John Garver
Fred P. Mann
Henning
Highway District
Grand Jury
Brewster
West Texas Museum
Old Inc
Totai
Big Bend
Midway
H. G. Secrest
Q. M.reserve
Abilene
Exas University
SUL Ross College
Collefsen
Mrs Cross
Sul Ross
Jackson Piola
C. E
LOBOS
Bulletin
McMurry
Nanacenan
J.B King
Dallas News
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