Alpine Town Endears Harmony, Seeks Texas Observatory Site
In a local column, Alpine is praised for harmony and community spirit. The piece argues the University of Texas astronomy observatory could be sited there, listing social luncheon events as a proposed avenue to persuade skeptics while emphasizing Alpine's strong civic character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
God
Angela
Mendamen Wood
Walker
Howell
Mullenix
Shetley
Henley
Man Sweet
Mra
Correction notice for girls volleyball meet date
A letter from W J Smith director General of Interscholastic League notes an error in an Avalanche item. It corrects the date to March 27 for the girls volleyball meet and clarifies the March 27 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith
A1th
Ment
Route markings urged for clearer Texas highways
Shirley Seales urged routing more Texas tourist traffic via Alpine to the coast, calling the route direct to El Paso shorter than alternatives and highlighting issues with confusing branch roads. A Chamber committee will work with the State Highway department to place proper markings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeading
Alpine
Shirley Seales
South Texas
San Antonio
Shirley Beales
T. F. Skevington
J. E. Casmer
Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Department
Pete Holds Confab With Will Rogers in El Paso
Pete Crawford local guide and expedition leader into Big Bend and Mexico was summoned to El Paso by Will Rogers. Rogers rode in with Crawford to view the town and meet the cowboy comedian, receiving a $4000 automobile from a Cadillac dealer and a $6000 saddle from 8. D. Myers Saddle Company mounted for display. Crawford said he enjoyed Rogers act at Liberty Hall and that his advertising boosted interest in his expeditions from as far as Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Crawford
Big Bend
Mexico
el Paso
Will Rogers
Mr. Crawford
Rogers
Haskell
Oklahoma
Crawford
Cadillac
8. D. Myers Saddle Company
United States
Liberty Hall
Crawford Tare
Sea
America
Indiana
Eore
District Court Hears Guilty Pleas and Sentences
Richard Crowley pleaded guilty in district court to burglary and was sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary by Judge Sutton. Eduviges Aguilar, a Mexican defendant, was found guilty of statutory rape after a jury deliberated and received an eight year sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Crowley
Alételet
Yeaterday
Wis
Sutton
Crowley
Rite Hotel
Eduviges Aguilar
State Penitentiary
Borrowed Neighbor’s Paper Sparks Widehouse Calamity
A nickle-nurse’s son borrows a neighbor’s paper and triggers a chain of mishaps. Bees sting the boy, a chimney hit sprains a back, a car windshield smashes, a five-gallon churn floods a basket of kittens, a fire starts from an electric iron, windows break, a dog bites a neighbor, and calves gnaw nightshirt tails as chaos erupts in the home. The scene ends with a warning to subscribe to your home paper and not borrow it.
Plant a Tree by Henry Cuyler Bunner
A fragmented poem excerpt praises planting a tree as a noble civic act. The lines highlight themes of home loyalty and national growth, depicting the planter as shaping the neighborhood and land through sap, wood, and benevolent intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cuyler Bunner
Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Meet in Fort Worth Next Month
A. Sachee inspector for the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association acknowledges a letter from Tad Moss assistant secretary announcing a Fort Worth meeting on March 1. The Stock Show will offer a round trip fare at half the regular one-way rate for attendees from local miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Southwestern Cattle Raiiers
Fort Worth
A. Sachee
Texas Southwestern Cattle Basera
Tad Moss
Pat
Texas Pointe
County Officials Attend Highway Conference in Austin
County Judge James A Burke and Commissioner Clarence Hord traveled to Austin on Monday to meet with the State Highway Department about active and upcoming road projects. They will discuss State aid and the subdivision C of the State highway from Altuda to Marathon, which has not yet been officially accepted by the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Burke
Clarence Hord
Austin
Department
Altuda
Marathon
Cemetery Association to Meet Saturday at Christian Church
An important meeting of the Alvine Cemetery Association will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 20 at the Christian church. Ira W F McGaughy, treasurer of the association, urges all members to attend as important business is to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emetery
Satorday
Alvine Cemetery Association
Christian Church
Ira
W. F. McGaughy
Highland Hereford Breeders elect officers for 1924
The Highland Hereford Breeders Association elected officers for 1924 on February 23. C Mitchell of Marta was named President and W P Placher of Marta Vice-President. Directors include B B McCutch eon Fort Davis Guy 8 Combs Marathon H L Kokernot Sr W J McIntyre Am Mitchell T C Crosson B Smith W W Borel and Lloyd Smitehell Marta. H T Fletcher retires as Secretary-Treasurer after since 1928. successor undecided. The association enters its eighth year with good prospects and strong calf prices expected in 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seceration
C. Mitchell
Marta
W. P. Placher
B. B. McCutcheon
Fort Davis
Guy 8. Combs
Marathon
H. L. Kokernot
W. J. McIntyre
al Mitchell
T. C. Crosson
B. Smith
W. W. Borel
Lloyd Smitehell
H. T. Fletcher
Association
Highland Hereford Association
Old footballs to be awarded tomorrow
Watch fobs described as gold footballs will be given to Sul Ross squad members at chapel exercises tomorrow. The event, to be held in the Lobo quad, invites as many business men as possible to attend the presentation ceremony.
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Sul Ross
Tomora
DY Club Holds Impressive Memorial Service at Cemetery
The Study Club held a memorial service at the cemetery planting four Abelia shrubs for Moura, Shelby Burke, Walter Garnett, George W. Martin and C. A. Brown. Mrs. Van Sickle opened with a tribute. readings and vocal numbers enriched the program as members reflected on immortality and community service.
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Tme
Moura
Shelby Burke
Walter Garnett
George W. Martin
C. A. Brown
van Sickle
Dr Walter Splawn to Be Here Monday
Dr Walter Splawn president of University of Texas will visit Alpine Monday to speak at Sul Rows College chapel at 10 20 AM. He will attend a luncheon with Texas University Ex Students and address Marta residents and high school pupils in the afternoon. He is also to visit the School of Mines in El Paso and speak at the University ex students banquet.
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W. M. W. Splawn
University of Texas
Alpine
Sul Rows College
Mise Flora Daugherty
Sul Rows
Splawn
Texas University
Marta
West Texas
School of Mines
el Paso
Davis Mountain National Park Bill Introduced
A bill to establish a national park in the Davis Mountains was introduced in Congress by Representative Claude B. Hudspeth. A Star Park Board letter read at a Monday luncheon by J. E. Casner notes the action and directs data collection. J. M. Pouncey Dr. J. H. Wright and T. R. Moody were appointed to secure information for submission to the State Park Board.
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Davis Mountains
Congress
Claude B. Hudspeth
Star Park Board
J. E. Casner
Colp
J. M. Pouncey
J. H. Wright
T. R. Moody
Adams Seeks Commissioner Post in Precinct Four
CA Adams, featured in this week’s The Avalanche, announces his candidacy for precinct four commissioner. A prominent rancher from Adobe Walls, he has long resided in Alpine with his family, whose children attend local schools, and seeks support from voters in his district.
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CA. Adams
Avalanche
Adi Prominent
Raucher
Adobe Walls
Alpine
Mr. Adams
Inet
Joe Harmon Seeks Commissioner Seat in Precinct One
Alpine resident Joe Harmon announces candidacy for Brewster County Precinct One commissioner. A longtime cattleman, Harmon is a familiar figure to voters in the precinct and plans to run on a platform of local leadership.
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Brewster County
Joe
Alpine
Abella Remembered in Silence and Regretful Hearts
A solemn lament honors Abella as loved and deeply mourned. The verse conveys enduring affection and a quiet, sorrowful tribute that lingers in memory.
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Abella
Alpine Seeks Observatory Site for University of Texas
Superintendent Melton announced at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon that Alpine is the logical observatory location. He cited altitude, clear skies, southern latitude, accessibility, and proximity to a scientific viewpoint as key advantages and said Senator Berkeley will lobby in Austin to secure the project.
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Krow
Melton
Chamber of Commerce
Alpine
University of Texas
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Austin
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Highlights Local Interests
At a Monday luncheon W. Caldwell praised Washington and outlined postponements of key agenda items. Attendees included District Attorney Joe Montague and Willie J. Moor of Moor Farms. Plans were made to study a national park bill, establish club facilities, fire highways, and mail appreciation letters to state publications. Committees were formed and postponed reports noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
W. Caldwell
George Washington
Caldwell
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Joe Montague
Ft. Stockton
Willie J. B. Moor
Moor Farms
Los Angeles
Calif
GMM
L. Newsom
Alpine
Walter Kuehne
Austin
Mitchell
Lee Sproul
Jeff Davis County
Melton
Shirley Seales
J. K. Casmer
State Park Board
Tavis Mountains
Messrs. Pouncey, Wright and Moody
H. W. Morelock
Attorney Newsom Arrives in Alpine For Law Practice
Newsom formerly of El Paso arrived in Alpine last week and will make his home there. He will be associated with Judge W. Van Sickle in his law office. Newsom is a University of Texas graduate and highly recommended to Alpine residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil. Newsom
el Pao
Alpine
W. van Sickle
Mr. Newsom
University of Texan
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TRM
Pete
Ctawford
Aguilar
Dyer
Heaven
DY Club
Walter Splawn
Alpine ExStudent! Club
ML. W. Splawh
Davis Mountain National Park
Youthern Brewster Ranch
Joe Harmon
Berkeley
Institution
Attorney Gill
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