Big Delegation Set for Marfa August 11 Scenic Drive
Sul Ross students and faculty plan a scenic drive on August 11 with Alpine leaders urging a large delegation to Marfa for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention. The program includes a Marfa parade, barbecue, college auditorium program, and a post‑drive inspection of Sul Ross.
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Morelock
Hamilton
Alpine
Arthur P. Duggan
West ‘Texas
Chai! D
Sul Ross
College Auditorium
West ‘Texas Chamber of Commerce
Fort Davis
Marfa
Hand Injury Leads to Thumb Amputation After Drill Incident
A worker suffered a severe hand injury last Saturday when his left thumb was torn by an electric drill. Surgeons performed an amputation to control the damage and save the rest of the hand.
President McKenny to Lecture at College
President McKenny of Apgllanti State Teachers College will lecture in the college auditorium on July 30 and 31 at 9 45. He has lectured at State Teachers Colleges in San Marcos Denton and Canyon and was well received. A regular lyceum speaker, he is a strong educational thinker and an engaging orator. The public is invited and admission is free.
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Chas, McKenny
Apgllanti
Michigan
State Tears College
McKenney
State Teachers Colleges
San Marcos
Denton
Canyon
America
McKenny
Lyceum
County Democratic Convention Meets Saturday
Delegates were selected in precincts last Saturday and the county Democratic convention meets tomorrow at 2 30 p m at the court house. J M Pouncy, county chairman, says delegates chosen to attend the state convention include fifteen from precinct one and three from precinct two south of the tracks. Daily papers report talk of action toward Governor Ferguson's resignation, but Brewster county delegates have not indicated any such move.
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Coort House
J. M. Pouncy
Brewster Gold Mine Stories Are Revived
The Big Bend area of Brewster County may yield gold as a vein of free milling ore was found about 25 years ago. D M Bennett spoke with Judge Alexander Gull ett in Oklahoma about his son discovering a richer vein, prompting renewed exploration. Tales of the Nigger Gold Mine persist, while exploration uncovers fossil forests, caves, and unusual petrified plant life in the Terra Incognita of Texas. A small lizard resembling a Gila monster was also noted in recent findings.
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Brewster County
D. M. Bennett
Oklahoma
Alexander Gullett
Tishomingo
Klondike
Big Bend
Terra Incognita
Texas
Alpine Election Quiet Amid Interwar Races and County Wins
Alpine voters skewed toward incumbents in a calm election. Marie Lease swept county clerk with 524 votes to Cross’s 171 as McDonnell and Mrs. Burke tied at 118 each. Sheriff Gourley topped Morgan by a wide margin of 5 to 266. Gibbs carried associate justice with 604 to 235 for Walthall amid scattered write ins for a county surveyor. Moody won governor countywide by over two to one, with Ferguson 197 and Davidson 140. Complete county totals credited to J. M. Pouncey, county Democratic chair.
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Vuivers
Marie Lease
Sisteic
Cross
McDonnell
Urke
Gourley
Morgan
Gibbs
Asociate Justice
Walthall
A. Lal
Moody
Ferguson
Davidson
Johnson
Zimmerman
Wilmans
J.M. Pouncey
County
Democratic Executive Committee
Johnson Moody
Miller
Atty
Gene Allred
Bracht
Istopher
A Hornsby
Irwin
Pollard
Terrell
Christian
Be Garn
Uw Garrett
Hatcher Johnson
Val
Hudspeth
Sutton
Atty, Lard
Burke
Newsom
Phelps
Chastain
White
Mrs Hamilton Attends Meeting In Lubbock For Chamber Plan
Mrs W H Hamilton chamber commerce secretary returned from Lubbock where she led a Texas Executives association meeting. She reported many courtesies shown and Alpine chamber fame spreading. delegates discussed supporting Alpine school and finances, with Hamilton praised as a speaker and later named to the association’s waiting committee on the road to Lubbock.
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Hamilton
Lubbock
Texas Fecutives Association
Plains City
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Stra Mamilton
Tabbock
Sweetwater
Alpe
Aptos
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Reports Meeting Notes
A regular twice a month luncheon at Holland hotel Monday drew good attendance and an engaging program. Topics included a campaign for Sul Ross students and a Big Bend drive, with the West Texas chamber conference set for August 11. D. M. Bennett was named to conduct the next luncheon.
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Chamber of Commerce
Holland Hotel
FE. Weyerts
Sul Ross
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
H.W. Moretock
J.D. Jackson
Hamilton
Texas Executive Association
Lubbock
D. M. Bennett
Card of Thanks for Noble Carnes
Expresses gratitude to those who attended during illness and death of Noble Carnes. Thanks those who sent flowers and offered sympathy and love. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. KR S Carnes.
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Noble
KR. S. Carnes
Chuck Wagon Dinner Nets Substantial Sum
The chuck wagon dinner and supper held last Saturday by the Methodist Sunday school women’s bible class raised a substantial sum. The proceeds will aid in furnishing the Methodist parsonage. Mrs. Hendricks and two sisters from San Antonio, Miston Billie and Audry, visited friends here en route to New Mexico.
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Methodist Sunday School
Mrs. Hendricks
Aaters
Miston Billie and
Audry
San Antonio
New Meix
Correction on Sul Ross per capita operating cost figures
The Avalanche corrects a previous figure on Sul Ross College per capita operating cost. The earlier stated $275 is replaced by approximately $227. Data cited were from J. D. Jackson and referenced at the Pecos celebration.
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Sul Ross College
Avalanche
J. D. Jackson
Pecos
Large Crowds Attend Baptist Encampment
The Paisano Baptist encampment hosts the largest attendance in its history with participants from Kansas City to New Mexico. Officials report new cottages filled, extensive camping, and daily classes led by prominent pastors and educators. About 1500 meals were served Sunday as four weeks of meals flow through the grounds, signaling record turnout and active church work across Texas.
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Paisano Baptist
Kansas City
Missouri
Oklahoma City
Dallas
Nixon
All
Waco
Houston
Austin
Eaumont
Wichita Falls
Wheeler
Texas
Amarillo
New Mext
Arrereatex
Baptist 4
F. 8. Groner
Baptist State Convention
Ethel Hudson
W. A. Trarfell
Mra
J.B. Leigh
W. M. Uy
TW. Lanier
Veconk Paso District
Women's Work
Cary Gardner
The
First Baptist Church
EL Paso
Truett
Gates
San Antonio
de. TV. Neal
H.C. Morison
East Avenue Baptist Church
RW. McCant
GW. McCall
Angelo
Paisano
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Charles Martin
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Clarence Hord
Robinson
Joe Harmon
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WG Gulihur
Marathot
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