Freshman Eligibility Rule Passed by T I A A
East Texas Teachers College cast the deciding vote to adopt a freshman rule for the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The measure, to take effect in a year, bans freshmen from varsity play except when total freshman enrollment is under 125. The decision aims to raise standards and curb recruiting of high school stars.
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East Texas Teachers College
Dallas
East Texas College
Sul Ross
Southwestern Center
Tex
Trans-Pecos Abstract Company Formed in Alpine
Alpine gains a new firm, Trans-Pecos Abstract Company, with 18000 capital stock. Officers are M L Hopson president John Perkins vice president Edith Hopson secretary treasurer J P Byers assistant secretary. Founded 1898, it houses over 4 000 000 acres references and about 50000 abstract pages. Moving to larger quarters in the Holland Hotel Building as the new plant nears completion.
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Alpine
Trans-Pecos
M. L. Hopson
John Perkins
Edith Hopson
J.P. Byers
Dack
Brewster
New Holland Hotel
Paving Protected by Caliche Shoulder Edges
Caliche hauled this week along Alpine street edges to shield paving from damage. George Bless oversees the project on the work site.
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George
Work Slowed on Brewster County Test Wells
Gas was encountered in the Wilcox anderson Gage No 1 test well on the TC Ry between Marathon and Alpine, temporarily suspended at 1840 feet after straightening a crooked hole. Drilling resumed at Turney No 1 south of Alpine to about 2650 feet while other wells near Alpine showed shallow progress. The Kimball well at Titley station closed at 1380 feet with a fishing job.
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Wilcox & Anderson
Gage No. 1
T.C. Ry
Marathon
Alespine
Mid-Kansas
Turney No. 1
Alpine
Avalanch
Cowden & Cole, Jackson & Jarmon
T. C. Ry
Strobel Station
Titley Station
Orient
Fort Davis Banks Report Record Deposits and Chamber Activities
Fort Davis reports show Fort Davis State Bank deposits at 438000 for end of 1927 with cash and exchange at 275000 and a one day deposit peak near 800000. Jeff Davis County Chamber of Commerce reelects Dr H M Jones as president and Louise Sproul as secretary treasurer. J H Clark named first vice president and S W Miller second. A highway sign project for fork to Fort Davis discussed. January luncheon delayed by court week. Judge J W Merrill to chair February program.
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Tarry Seonce
Fort Davis
Fort Davis State Bank
J. H L. Clark
Hur
Jeff Davis
3. W. Merrill
Merrill
Presidio Bridge Extends Hours and Port Status
Presidio Texas reports the new international bridge at Presidio prompts local authorities to extend open art hours to 7 AM to 11 PM and designate Presidio as a port of entry. Merchandise still crosses during daylight hours 9 AM to 4 PM. The bridge is the eighth Rio Grande crossing and the ninth international bridge into the United States with El Paso and Laredo noted as the two busier crossings. Owners C L Dittman F L Scott and H E Dupuy say usage is rising.
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Presidio
Texas
Rio Brande
United States
el Paso
Laredo
C. L. Dittman
McCamey
F. L. Scott
Fort Worth
H. E. Dupuy
Sul Ross pioneers cottages for summer school housing
The Sul Ross campus expands its cottage housing for summer students. Eleven units, now 22 total, provide furnished two bedroom living spaces at 25 a month with water and two dollars sewer tax. Sidewalks tennis courts and landscaping improve the area as demand outstrips supply at the teachers college.
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College Heights
Sul Ross Sky
Alpine Man Presents Number of Trees to Friends
Otis Turner donated about 60 spruce trees he grew over 13 years to Alpine friends and property owners. He drew names from slips in a hat to avoid favoritism and noted the trees grew slowly in early years, though each could have fetched about $25 on the market.
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Otis Turner
Turner
South Alpine
Alpine
J D Walton Buried in Alpine Cemetery Tuesday
J D Walton aged 85 died at his Wyoming home last week. Funeral held at the home of Mr and Mrs Jim P Wilko College Avenue and Fifth Street Tuesday morning, with RF Davis Methodist pastor officiating. Attended by many old timers and friends. interment in county. Out of town relatives included Mrs P B Malone Mrs W Cros son Maria J A Walton El Paso and Mrs Lulu Dock Roberts Sierra Blanca. Growth noted as rapid in coming years.
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Wyoming
Jim P. Wilko
College Avene
Fifth Street
Southern Pacific
RF. Davis
Methodist Church
Tne
P. B. Malone
W. Crosson
Maria
J. A. Walton
el Paso
Lulu Dock Roberts
Sierra Blan
Famous Paintings Shown At Alpine Exhibition
An exhibition sponsored by the Alpine Study Club was held at the home of Judge and Mrs W Van Sickle on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Count Dey de Ribcowsky presented paintings of Venice and Oriental themes, flowers, landscapes, and portraits gaining wide acclaim. Favorites included California Carnival and Streets of Cairo with works praised in museums worldwide including Buenos Aires and Sofia.
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Dey de Ribcowsky
Alpine Study Club
W. van Sickle
Count Ribeowsky
California
Cairo
Ribcowsky
Buenos Aires
Sofia
Bulgaria
Museum of Petrogradian
Highline to Connect Marfa and Alpine Power Plants
Central Power and Light officials plan a Highline to link the Marfa and Alpine plants to boost capacity and reliability. A crew surveys the route this week, with expected operation by March 1, and a direct Marfa to Alpine line will run during high loads to prevent outages. The project aims to provide uninterrupted service and support a combined output over 1500 horsepower.
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Th Central Power & Light Company
Marfa
Com
Pany
Sare Ana
Fort Davis
Reorganize Retail Merchants Association Meeting Tonight
A meeting to reorganize the Alpine Retail Merchants Association after 18 months of inactivity will be held at the Holind dining room tonight at 7:30. A canvass by Mrs. G W Martin Ed Gilman and Leo Howell yielded 26 prospective members, representing nearly all local retail businesses. Those able to attend should notify Mrs G W Martin as soon as possible.
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Retail Merchants Association
Holind
G. W. Martin
Ed Gilman
Leo Howell
Alpine
Mra
Postponed date set for chamber meet and citizen gathering
The chamber postpones the annual new citizens meeting citing 20 suitable venues and expects to use the Holland banquet room, now under construction, for a larger turnout. The Get-Together luncheon is rescheduled to feature the housing program at the next meeting.
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Chamber of Com
New Holland
Ted
Janus
Health Work in City Schools Highlights PTA Meeting
A PTA meeting led by Miss Bratton reviewed last years health efforts in city schools. Topics included nutrition, vaccination, dental and throat care, and hygiene education. The nurse and doctor will conduct vaccinations for a fee, with home health talks and a school hygiene show by eighth graders. Superintendent Head urged parents to avoid harmful habits and support health programs.
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HH. Bratton
Miss Bratton
Bratton
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Abstract Company Is Incorporated
Brewster County
Davis Bank
Chamber OF Commerce
Rush
Columbia University
Morelock
Premiens Eet
Co-operative
Pian
Cottex
Mr. Turner
J.D. Walton
Alpine Cemetery
Rage
C.C
Parent-Teacher Association
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