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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1955
Page
2
Entry lists second class matter status at Alpine Texas Post Office and cites subscription rates by county courts Brewster Jeff Davis and Presidio as 2.50 yearly and 1.50 six months, elsewhere 3 yearly and 1.75 six months.
Welcome to Alpine and Big Bend region guests of Sul Ross State College. The Ava lanche and local merchants promise equal pricing and a warm welcome to summer students visiting nearby parks and historic sites. Local economy benefits from the college's growing stature this semester.
Sul Ross State College Alpine Texas was cited by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education for its role in a four year national study to improve teacher quality. The association praised faculty involvement and noted college programs in teacher education and administration improved dramatically through the Intervisitation Project begun in 1951.
The Marathon Study Club closed its year with a luncheon at outgoing president Mrs. W C Donnell's ranch home on May 25. Guests enjoyed Mexican fare as officers for two years were installed by Mrs George Baines of Alpine. Attendees included Mrs Baines, Mrs Carney, and many local families. several members and relatives planned summer relocations and travel.
Enrollment for the summer term at Sul Ross increases by about 50 over the 1929 figure. Fifty Boy Scouts from Marathon, Marfa and Alpine attend a district meeting here. Annual Sul Ross trip to Chihuahua City planned for July 19.
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