Lobos Lose Four Games On Road Trip
The 1922 Lobos basketball team, under Coach B. C. Graves, dropped all four season openers. They lost to Texas A. I. at Kingsville 35 to 39 and 28 to 27, then were edged by Schreiner Institute 30 to 26 in Kerrville, with poor shooting keeping them from a stronger showing. Kingaville, praised as a strong contender, impressed observers.
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B. C. Graves
Basket
Lobos
Texas A. & I
Kingsville
Schreiner Institute Mountain
Cers
Kerrville
Javelinas
Mountaineers
Lo‘bos
Sul Ross
Kingaville
Chastain Seeks Re election as Brewster County Treasurer
M. T. Uncle Trot Chastain announces his candidacy for reelection to the office of county treasurer. He notes years of satisfactory administration and asks the Avalanche to urge voters in the July primary to consider his bid. Chastain is among Brewster county’s oldest residents and needs little introduction to local voters.
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M. T
Chastain
Avalanche
Brewster County
Sul Ross group attends Merchant of Venice in San Antonio
Sul Ross faculty member Miss Annie Kate Ferguson and Dr. A M Samples with students Jim Ferguson Lucille Watson Emily Flanigan George Skevington Rose Breedlove Irene Barnett and Katherine Turney traveled by car to San Antonio to see Maude Adams in The Merchant of Venice at the municipal auditorium on January 13. The party returned Thursday night.
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Annie Kate Ferguson
A. M. Samples
Sul Ross
Jim Ferguson
Lucille Watson
Emily Flanigan
George Skevington
Rose Breedlove
Irene Barnett
Katherine Turney
San Antonio
Maude Adams
Municipal
Local Red Cross Sends Clothing From Brewster County
Seven sweaters and eight pairs of mittens have been made and sent to headquarters by the Brewster county chapter American Red Cross since January 1. The clothing was donated to answer an appeal from headquarters. Knitters include Mrs W Boudreaus two sweaters Mrs D A Brown two sweaters Mrs M A Wizon one sweater Mrs Joe Parker one sweater Mrs J B Keefer one sweater Mrs G A Bhers eight mittens. D B Pouncey, El Paso representative of Crombie & Co, has been transferred to Roswell NM to manage the company wholesale house.
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Brewster ‘County
American Red Cross
W. Boudreaus
D. A. Brown
M.A. Wizon
Joe Par
Ker
J. B. Keefer
G. A. Bhers
D. B. Pouncey
Crombie & Co
el Paso
Roswell
New Mexico
Op‘wholesale
Mr. Poun
Highway Patrols Ordered to Enforce Livestock Transport Law
State Highway Department directs Alpine patrols to stop suspected livestock trucks and require drivers to show permits. If no permit, drivers must sign statements detailing origin, destination, ranch or market, type and number of animals, branding, and marks. Violations incur fines up to 200 dollars per load.
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State Highway Department
Alpine
Ietter
West Texas
Mrs Davis Enters Treasurer Race in Stewater County
Mrs Davis announced yesterday her candidacy for Stewater county treasurer subject to July Democratic primary. She vows full time if elected and cites county work experience as qualification. She asks Avalanche to urge Brewster county voters to support her campaign.
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J.T
Curly) Wrs
Stewater County
Rimary
Davis
Brewster County
Boy Scout Meeting Held in Marfa District
A Scout meeting in Marfa drew about 28 scoutmasters and others. Clinton Ezell and Joe Thompson from the State Highway Patrol attended. Jean Mestrau sat, chief executive, and Mr. Redding, El Paso area president, spoke. Plans for regional scouting work were discussed.
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Marfa
Clinton Ezell
Joe Thompson
State Highway Patrol
Jean Mestrasat
Mr. Redding
el Paso
Brief Session of County Commission Held This Week
A brief session of the commissioners court for the month was held this week with the body in session Monday only. Reports of several county and precinct officers were read and approved. Several butcher's reports were also approved. All members of the court were present.
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Commissions Court
Alpine Matadors Fall To Marfa Pirates In Low-Scoring Tilt
The Alpine Matadors lost to the Marfa Pirates 38 to 27 at Marfa Sunday night. Davied led the Pirates with 20 points while Sotelo scored 18 for Alpine. Alpine’s D Ramirez is sidelined recovering from injuries from a recent automobile accident and is expected back soon. The Matadors’ next game is against Port Davis High School in Davia tomorrow night. Don Cartwright visited Alpine en route to Boerne, staying with the Cartwright family. Mrs ES Cross arrived from Dallas to visit Dr. Jack Cross and family for several days.
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Alpine Matadors
Port Davis High School
Davia
Milk Survey Planned Across Texas Cities
A state health department survey, assisted by the U S Public Health Service, will rate Texas cities on milk standards this year. The study covers retail raw milk, raw milk for plants, pasteurized milk, and enforcement methods. Dr J C Anderson quotes that surveys will reach each city as milk supervisors can access them, with Alpine's date not yet announced.
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Texas
Texas State Department of Health
U. 8. Public Health Service
J.B. ‘Wright
J.C. Anderson
Wright
Alpine
Pathers Night P T A Meeting Set For Monday Evening
The regular P T A meeting is moved to Monday at 7 30 pm instead of the afternoon. It will be called Pathers Night with many fathers expected. Pupils in the room with the most parents will receive picture show passes. The discussion topic is Every Child Is Different and attendance is urged. Visitors are invited.
Highway patrolman breaks leg in motorcycle spill
Joe Thompson state Highway Patrolman stationed here is wearing patrol crutches after a spill on the Fort Brockton road several days ago. Thompson and Pletcher were covering their patrol when the motorcycle struck a rut filled with soft dirt causing the machine to overturn and fracture his leg.
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Joe Thompson
Thompson
Pletcher
Fort Brockton
Garnett relocates shop to Granada building
Mrs. Garnett announces lease of quarters in Granada theatre building and plans to move her ladies and children's ready to wear shop there, with a new spring line to be shown. She has occupied the Hord building opposite the Hole and Hotel on Sixth Street. W. W. Collins of El Paso was lettered this week.
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Walter Garett
Esterday
Granada Theatre
Hord
Hole and Hotel
Sixth Street
Garnett
West Texas Teachers to Visit Sul Ross for Two-Game Series
The West Texas Teachers College Buffaloes arrive in Canyon for a two game series against the Sul Ross Lobos. Prices drop to 80 for adults and 40 for students to boost attendance. Games start at 7 30 p m in the college gym.
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West Texas Teachers¢ College Buffaloes
Canyon
Sul Ross Lobos
West Texans
Morelock
Sul Ross
Plains
Lobos
Colewe Gymnasium
Alpine Climate Report Hard Blow Tuesday
Alpine's mild climate reputation suffers a severe blow Tuesday as a west wind hit early morning and raged for hours, nearly cyclonic at times. The storm diverted west of Alpine, lifting windmills fences and signs, with a San Francisco Examiner copy found on the main stem and post holes turned inside out. Real estate trends from New Mexico and Arizona moved east as windward windmills survived the gusts and a stubborn tram veered by.
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Alpine
Sumgfn
Alan
San Francisco Examiner
New Mexico
Arisona Real Estate
Greear Announces For Commissioner
8 L Greear announces candidacy for precinct No 2 commissioner. He pledges economy in county operations and asks voters in the county to consider his bid in July. A longtime precinct No 2 resident, he aims to give taxpayers satisfactory administration if elected.
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L. Greear
Greear
Berkeley Named Bi Centenial Committee Chairman
Senator Benjamin P. Berkeley of Apine was appointed by Gov Merling as chairman of the George Nashington Bi Centennial committee for the district including Brewster Presidio Jeff Davis Pecos Jpton Crane Ward and Reagan counties. He will work with mayors and civic leaders to organize local committees for the 200th birthday observance of the first resident. The observance runs from February 22 through Thanksgiving.
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Benjamin P. Berkeley
Apine
Merling
George Nashington
Brewster
Presidio
Jeff Davis
Pecos
Jpton
Crane
Ward
Reagan Counties
Berkeley
Patrolmen Report Few Violations Near Alpine
Alpine patrolmen report minimal state highway violations in the district mostly minor issues such as tail light or headlight problems. Warnings have been issued and repeated offenses may prompt charges, with only one complaint filed since patrols began. A truck driver was arrested for operating without a red light on a long rear coupling pole.
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Alpine
College to Start New English Class in Alpine
A meeting at the Alpine Junior High school decided to begin a Saturday English class at the college. Dr J L Were and Dr Eason explained the program for teachers and any interested individuals. Interested persons should contact Dr Bass about joining.
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Alpine
J. L
Eason
Bass
Baptist Rally at Fort Stockton Launches Baylor Campaign
Belton Jan 12 Fort Stockton selected as first district meeting site for a Baylor College campaign seeking 750000 dollars with 150000 to be raised on debt this year. Dr W Edwards will lead talks on organization and plans for Baylor College Campaign with multiple pastors and W M A workers invited to attend.
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Piet Apety Peoon
Damon
Almorhea
Ewarde
Baylor College
Baylor Colles Carpaie
Lerrett
Brewster
Presidio
Jeff Davis
el Paso
Hedspeth
Culberson
Reeves
Loving
Winkler
Ketor
Crane
Ward
Pecos
Baptist General Convention of
Texas
Waco
Fort Stockton
Texas Baptists
Fractures Arm While Hanging Out Clothes
Mrs Pelly Garrett of Toronto six miles west of Alpine fractured her left arm yesterday afternoon when a loose stone turned her step and she fell at her home. She was brought to Alpine for medical care and is reported to be doing nicely.
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Pelly Garrett
Toronto
Alpine
Willis McCutcheon home razed by fire in West Texas
Port Davis reports the Willis McCutcheon ranch home near Limpia Canyon burned last Saturday night. The stone house and contents valued at 50 000 to 100 000 dollars, with little insurance, were lost leaving a landmark in ruins. Willis and a friend escaped with some bedding as a dozen Fort Davis residents responded too late. The McCutcheons, who were away when the fire started, receive community sympathy for the loss of heirlooms and irreplaceable keepsakes.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Sweetwater
A. F. Robinson
Col
John Perkins
Robinson
Alpine
Port Davis
Yan
Willis McCutcheon
Limpia Canyon
Sul Ross Student Dies Here Monday
Sul Ross freshman Miss Johnnie Murchison, 18, died Monday night at Turney Hospital after a nine day illness from intestinal obstruction and peritonitis. An uncle donated blood but death followed within minutes. Born December 17, 1913 in Menard Texas she attended Brady High School and Abilene Christian College Academy and will be buried in Menard with funeral services planned for tomorrow.
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Johnnie Mureht
Son
Sul Ross
Turney Hospital
Miss Murchison
Menard
Texas
Clark Announces Candidacy for Marathon Precinct 3 Commissioner
Early Brewster County settler and Marathon longtime banker M T Clark announces his run for commissioner of precinct No 3 which includes Marathon. He believes his business and county service record, including two terms as commissioner, qualify him for satisfactory taxpayer administration. He seeks support from east end voters in the upcoming primary.
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Pred Clark
Marathon
Brewster County
Clark
Marathon State Bank
Mrs Ament Announces Run for Brewster County Attorney
Mya Mae M. Ament declared this morning her candidacy for Brewster County Attorney. She said the formal announcement will appear in the next issue of the Avalanche.
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Mya. Mae M. Ament
Brewster County
Avalanche
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