Alpine rejoices as Marfa reorganizes Chamber of Commerce
A Texas Trans-Pecos note highlights Alpine praising Marfa’s Chamber of Commerce reorganization. Community House plans face legal hurdles for joint ownership and funding, with hopes a workable solution emerges. MR INSULL of Middle West Utilities tours Southwest Texas plants and pledges 20 million dollars over five years for Texas property improvements.
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Insull
Middle West
Central Light and Power
Southwest
Texas
San Antonio
V.C
Don
Alpine Chamber Honored for 100 Percent Membership
A letter from The Orient Magazine editor H C Brody lauds Alpine Texas Chamber of Commerce for perfect membership and pledge records. He praises publicity, invit es publication of a rubber story from the Avalanche, and requests photos for illustration. W B Hamilton, secretary, receives warm regards and offers further support from San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Texas
W. B. Hamilton
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Alpine
Chamber of Commerce budget drive shows strong member response
The Alpine Chamber of Commerce reports a 100 percent positive response from subscribers to the Membership Budget committees efforts for the coming year. The budget for 1926 includes allocations for Bul Roa college, the secretary's salary, and general expenses such as tourism, office rent, and entertainments. Members say nearly all local businesspeople and professionals have joined or renewed, marking a notable drive led by Col. John Perkins and committees chaired by Mrs. Walter Garnett, Baines, and Ferguson.
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Chamber of Commerce
W. B. Hamilie
Hamilton
Bul Roa College
Iso
Alpine
Chamber
Merce
Walter Garnett
Messrs
Home Economics Building Plans Discussed by City Board President
In an interview, F. E. Gillett of the city school board said no definite action yet but building the Home Economics facility is regarded as certain soon. Financing plans are under review and a decision on the best method to use is expected, with urgent need noted to improve the department and maintain the school’s standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Gillett
City School Board
Gillett
Pacific Making Worthy Improvement to Depot Access
G H 8 A Ry Co undertook last week additional car loads of screenings shipped from Langtry for property improvements. The material will be used to widen the street boundary and extend from Waples Platter building to Alpine Mercantile storehouse, per local agent L B Starns. The firm will also widen the north side driveway to speed loading and unloading from cars and platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.H
8.A. Ry. Co
Langtry Crusher
Waples-Platter
Alpine Mercantile Store
L. B. Starns
Sweetest Poem Celebrates Mothers and Baby Joy
A nostalgic prose poem praises mothers and babies as the highest blessing, calling Earth paradise through the bond of mother and child. It extols innocence, calls for daily aid to the helpless, and salutes mothers everywhere, concluding with a toast to mothers from J. Ramsey in Farm.
Brewster County Exhibit Heads to New Orleans Exhibit
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce collected minerals and plants for a New Orleans Exposition display. Items include Quickaliver and potash ores, aluminum ore, marble, tin, copper, and caliche, plus cacti, yucca, candelilia wax, and native Brewster flora. Paintings highlight Sul Rows State Teachers College and Alpine scenery.
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Brewster County Chamber of
Haworth
Alpine
New Orleans
Brewster County
Sul Rows State Teachers’ College
Texas Gr
Miter Peak
Alps
Texas
United States
Boyle Girl at Mojave Theatre Sparks Debate
The Mojave Theatre offers a screening of That Boyle Girl on Thursday and Saturday at 7 20 PM directed by D W Griffith. The film aims to explore influence and susceptibility and is not recommended for children due to its mature underworld themes. Carol Dempter is noted among cast selections in this period notice.
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Mojave
Norrow
W. Griffith
Thi Story
Griffth
Carol Dempater
Marfa Delegation Attends Alpine Chamber Luncheon
Members of the Marfa Chamber of Commerce visited Alpine for a Monday luncheon to study how to run a live chamber. Delegation members highlighted aims to reorganize their group and praised Alpine and Marty for cooperative potential and exemplary practices.
Sul Ross Skyline to Be Published Semi Monthly
Sul Ross State Teachers College announces a semi monthly paper named Sul Ross Skyline, starting February with issues on the first and third Mondays. The publication aims to serve Alpine and the college community, boasting strong editing and advertising support. Editors listed include Warren Parsell as Editor in Chief Horace Morelock Jr as Business Manager and Managing Editor Scottie Kelly as Society Editor Freda Gibson as Exchange Editor W H Grande as Sports Editor and M C Boatright as Advisor.
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Sul Ross Skyline
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Alpine
Warren Parsell
Chie
Horace Morelock
Mgr
Scottie Kelly
Freda Gibson
W. H. Grande
M.C. Boatright
Mojave Theatre Manager Considers Royle Girl Pitch
A Mojave Theatre manager faces a challenge as he contemplates a genuine case of Hennickneat. The pitch urges him to try Royle Girl, claiming it holds lots of thinking and guaranteed content, though skepticism remains about its appeal.
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Afojave
Chamber Presses On With Alpine Community House Plan
The Chamber of Commerce continues efforts on a proposed Alpine Community House and athletic building. No action was reported at the semi monthly meeting. The school board showed friendly interest but no official commitment. A women’s club committee plans to meet the board to explore a cooperative plan using school property under board supervision.
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Chamber of Comfearon
Chamber of Commerce
F. E. Gillett
Same
Chamber Jor Commerce
Perkins
Rotary notes refresh Alpine ties with Carrizono guest
Rotary luncheon featured Slight of Alpine lineage and Haworth agricultural agent from G H S A Railway. Haworth spoke of local farming prospects and promised company aid. Batey family welcomed back, new members mentored, others absent on travels.
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Rotary
Slight
Alpine
Carrizono
N. M
Haworth
G. H&s A. Railway
Don Littleton
Mini Batey
Rotary Ann
Soup
Melton
Scotty
Ralph Lee
Sid Smith
California
Joe Jinks
N. G. Rubber Fame
Hollywood
Deep Water
Dr.Turney
Supe
Don
New building projects surge in Alpine area
The six room frame stuccoed residence of Mrs Herta Clark Ferris in west Alpine is nearing completion and should be ready for occupancy about March first. Contractors note rapid improvements in the city and expect continued growth as weather improves. Work has begun on W B Birdsong’s residence between Railroad and College avenues on property from Adrian A Murray.
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Herta Clark Ferris
West Alpine
Alpine
W.B. Birdsong
Lufkin
Texas
Railroad
College Avenues
Adrian A. Murray
Marriage of Figaro Coming Next Tuesday at Sul Ross
Alpine and Sul Ross host The Marriage of Figaro next Tuesday February 3 with star cast Minea Slytie Hine Torri Geihausen. Tickets on sale downtown likely at the Kandy Kitchen with student admission around 2.5. The Tollefien Trio performs February 15.
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Sul Ross
Alpine
Figaro
Minea
Tollefien
Europe
America
Ludikar
Hine
Royal College of
Hight
Moart
Sut
Lawrence Greenwood dies in El Paso hospital
Lawrence Morrill Greenwood died last Friday in an El Paso hospital from pneumonia after an eight day illness. Born April 22 in Bracket Kinney County, he grew up in Alpine and worked as a telegrapher and later a train dispatcher on the Southern Pacific. He married Sally Atherton in 1907 and leaves five children, his parents Mr. and Mrs Heverley Greenwood of Alpine, a brother Murray Greenwood, and two sisters, Mrs B H Johnson of Post and Mrs D Hardin of San Antonio. Burial was in Alpine Cemetery with services conducted by Rev J A McMillan.
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Lawrence Morrill Greenwood
el Paso
Heverley Greenwood
Alpine
Bracket- Kinney County
Asa
Lawrence Greenwood
Southern Pacific
Globe
Arizona
Texas
Sally Atherton
Beverley
Reginald
Howard
Earnest
Greenwood
J. A. McMillan
Out of town relatives attend funeral of Lawrence Greenwood
Relatives visiting for Lawrence Greenwood's funeral buried here Sunday include Murray Greenwood from San Antonio H M Poor from San Antonio Mrs B H Johnson of Post City and Misses Grace Covey and Ruby James from Terliagua.
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Lawrence Greenwood
Murray Greenwood
San Antonio
H. M. Poor
B. H. Johnson
Post City
Grace Covey
Ruby James
Terliagua
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Crows Vale
T. Ramsey
Big Bend
Boyle
Marta
Delexaion
Martyr
Marfa Chamber of Commerce
W. C. My‘ek
Texas Central Power Co
Manley Casner
Border Motor Co
AA. T. Fletcher
Highland Hereford Breeders Association
W. J. Ss
Magnolia Petroleum Co
H. L. Hord
Mojave Theatre
Alpine Community House
Vrence Greenwood
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