Oad Settlers Reunion and Cowboys Round Up Plans
J D Jackson announces at chamber luncheon that committee chairmen will form, with Publicity led by Mrs W B Hamilton, J M Pouncey, and T R Moody. Dr Berkeley to draft tentative program for July 2-3 celebrations, promising bigger event with advertising and new features. Anticipates record rodeo, extensive nationwide car and newspaper promotions, and unified effort to make Alpine’s celebration the largest yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Jackson
Chamber of Commerce
W. B. Hamilton
J. M. Pouncey
T. R. Moody
W. H. Terry
R. W. Cottey
Benj. F. Berkeley
Cas Rénards
A. A. Newell
G. M. Benson
Leo Howell
8. C. Smith
W. Martin
Shirley Scales
Dr. Berkeley
Berkeley
Alpini
Alpine
Rastern Star Installation Highlights Local Ceremony
The Raiders of the Rastern Star Chapter 108 held an installation ceremony in the Masonic Temple Room. Officers and dignitaries listed included Myrtle Allen, W.M. Jonkina, Ruth Bowlee, Mollie Cook treasurer, Mamie Lease, Elects Wade, Kathleen Newell, Elma Boudreaux warder, Leo Howell sentinel. Refreshments followed and attendees reported an enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bale Offears
Arond
W.W. Jonkina
Ruth Bowlee
Rene Howell
Mollie E. Cook
Treas
Praseos Fortwon
Mery Walgron
Josie Weyerta
Chapala
Lie Bawerds
Lome’ Seyvington
Orga
Mamie Lease
Guia Burke
Ruth
Mix Mathide Porchheimer
Bath
Alpine Defeats Marfa in Close Seven Inning Game
Alpine bats and Ford on the mound edged Marfa by a seven inning contest last Sunday in Marfa. Ford struck out Marfa batters as Alpine won for the first time this season. T Lease and Young contributed as Alpine’s offense and defense held steady in a tight game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Marfa
Ford
T. Lease
Young
Alpine Club
QM. D
Green Valley Well Sly Suspended On Wilson Ranch
Work on the Green Valley oil well south of the Wilson ranch was halted temporarily and is expected to resume next week. The drill was down to 2165 feet when stopped last Saturday, as reported by Ralph Dodéridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Valley
Wilson Ranch
Green Valley Oil Corporation
Ralph Dodéridge
Baptists to Dedicate Church Sunday June 13
The Baptist church building in Sulphur Springs dates to 1916 and will be dedicated by Rev. L. R. Millican, district missionary, who also presided at the original adobe church dedication. The mortgage debt is paid, and services are set for the morning hour a week from next Sunday with official notice forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
L. R. Millican
Dr A G Church Dies Suddenl y in Marfa
Dr A G Church a well known Marfa physician died suddenly at his home Tuesday after an acute illness Attending physician Dr Marvin Turney Alpine reported the progression from morning wellness to decline Funeral services were held in Marfa with Odd Fellows in charge Church active in fraternal work and served as grand major warden of the Grand Encampment I C C F of Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Church
Marfa
Church
Marvin Turney
Alpine
Turney
Dr Church
Texas
Marta
Memorial Service Held In Alpine Courthouse
A memorial service occurred in Alpine last Sunday morning with many residents attending at the courthouse. B Allen, American Legion post commander, presided while Rev. R. McClure gave a brief address. Flowers were laid at the graves and cemetery ceremony conducted on the lawn afterward. The decorating committee led by Mrs. Mary Haynes organized a generous floral display donated by Alpine residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Mary Haynes
Middlebrook
Jess Hill
Polk Hinson
Misses Fulcher
Mother Allen
Biggest Summer Enrollment Expected at Sul Ross College
Sul Ross College anticipates record summer attendance as inquiries and reservations exceed prior years. Dorms at the Peters house and other boarding houses in Alpine are filled, with many private-home bookings across town. Faculty and staff note advanced work and summer normal term opening June 7, while Alpine residents welcome the students and expect high satisfaction with Sul Ross and the Big Bend region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Hes
Berkeley Hall
Peters
Sul Rose
Balancea
Sul . Ross
Alpine
The
Big Bend
Rotary Ball Teams Mix Marfa Alpine Visit and Plans
Alpine Rotarians traveled to Sanderson for a splendid meeting with the local club. Governor Fletcher praised Alpine turnout and discussed housing Sul Ross summer students. Rotarians pledge to host incoming students as cottages are built. Marfa and Alpine clubs will clash at Jackson Field after lunch, aiming for cordial rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
Alpine
Sanderson
Henry T. Fletcher
Marta
Sanderson Club
Alpine Club
Sanson
Aline
Bul Ross|ummer
Morelock
Maria
Stanley Casner
Graves
Rotary Wolves
Jackson Field
Sul Ross Lobos
School of Mines
Sunday Sermon At Methodist Church Promises Insight
Town residents are urged to attend the Sunday service as Jacob is a Crisis and Jesus, The Man of Sorrow. Evening sermon tackles The Man of the Hour. Epworth League meets at 7 20 with a related message. New and old students receive a special summer invitation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Jesus
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Committee to Work Out Details of Proposed Fair
Commencement exercises will be held in the college auditorium at Sul Ross tonight at 8:30. A fine program is planned with Hon Eugene Stiller delivering the address. Mr Blount is praised as an able orator. Alpine residents and West Texas should attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Irving
Platt
Horace Morelock
Duncan Scott
Dr. Irving
State College
Sul Ross College
Education Department
Sul Ross
Eugene
Blount
Alpine
West Texas
Alpine Relief Assn Names Officers for New Year
The Alpine Relief Association elected H. G. Watson as chairman Hey. B. R. McClure as vice chairman Zeb Decie as treasurer and Mrs. W. B. Hamilton as permanent secretary for the coming year. Watson urged a final report for the chamber of commerce luncheon in two weeks. Members are charged 18 per, and the Avalanche backs Watson’s leadership and commends retiring officers for their good work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Rodeo At Sanderson Draws Alpine Visitors
Several Alpine residents attended the Sanderson rodeo this week with events slated for Thursday and Friday. Cowboys Ed Everett and Slim Ward will join riding contests, and other attendees include W. H. Terry Sr and Jr, Anja Wilsonja Jr, Graham Barnett, Miss Lorena Bodry, Morgan, and Miss Loreta Morgan. Additional attendees likely present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson
Ed Everett
Slim Ward
W. H. Terry
W. H. Terry, Jr
Anja Wilsonja Jr
Graham
Barnett
Lorena Bodry
Morgan
Loreta
Avalanche
Cattle Trades And Local Movements Reported
Fmon sold bulls to Co Ww Mrs J C Bird sold to Jim Phillips of Deming NM a car of fine bull calves. Ralph Tippit bought a car of heifer yearlings from Bob Serena of Longfellow. J D McCutcheon reports purchase from Shuler Son of 100 head mixed cattle. He sold to George Benson 40 heifers and delivered Clarence Hord 100 head. Mr and Mrs Carnes left Wednesday for El Paso with their titties. A local figure’s health shows steady improvement. family hopeful for full recovery. Joe Sonnier returned from Rayne La after a month at his old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fmon
Co. Ww
J. C. Bird
Jim Phillips
Deming
New Mexico
Ralph Tippit
Bob Serena
Longfellow
J. D. McCutcheon
Shuler & Son
George Benson
Clarence Hord
Alpine Citizens Back Tri County Fair Plan for Jett Presidio Brewster
A committee from the Highland Hereford Breeders Association and Alpine chamber of commerce met Marfa and Brewster County representatives to discuss a combined fair and recreation park for Jett, Presidio, and Brewster counties. They urged shared land for a park with a hotel, golf, and attractions to draw tourists and investors, planning a later meeting near the triangle near Marathon Mitre Peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Hereford Association
Alpine C
Brewster
Jett Presidio
Chamber of Commerce
R. E
J. C. Puller
Fuller
Marfa
Hi Hereford Breeders Association
West Texas
United States
Jett Davis
Presidio
Ster
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
J.D. Jackson
J. B. Casmer
Shirley Seales
Jeff Davis
Mitrcreak
J.B. Casner
Rotary and Alpine Teams Face Off at Jackson Field
Rotary meets Alpine Regulars at Jackson Field tomorrow at 5:00 p m in a game labeled the season’s contest. Next Thursday Marfa Rotary Club plays Alpine Rotarians at 3:30 p m at Jackson Field in Alpine. W T Meriwether and Clay Hol left for a business trip to El Paso and New Mexico points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Alpine
Jackson Field
Marfa Rotary Club
Alpine Rotarians
W. T. Meriwether
Clay Hol
el Paso
New Mexico
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Rastern Star
Aine
Sly
Sulross College
L. H. Reid
Mia
Fred Conner
Tulsa
Mra
Ted Reeld
Canyon
Babs Reid
Pecos
Warner Reid
Bagley
Plainview
First Methodist Church
Davis
Sveral
Carnes
Noble
Joe Sonnier
Rayne
Favors
Tri-County Park
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