Old Spanish Trail tourism plan aims to boost West Texas travel
The San Antonio Light notes a touring circuit called the Old Spanish Trail linking Kerrville Fort Stockton Del Rio Alpine and Dallas Fort Worth with a key gateway to California. Investors plan three trunklines to promote coastal and inland resorts from Pensacola to Mobile and New Orleans. Texas towns along the route urge promotional pamphlets by Chambers of Commerce and ready camping and recreation facilities to accommodate touring milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texan
West Texas
Texane
Kerrville
Fort Stockton
Delrie
Alpine
Dallas
Fort Worth
Cl Pnes
California
DWT
Merida
Florida
Florida Gulf Coast
Alabama
Mischetippi
Lousiana
Florida Pentheale
Pensacola
Mobile
New Orleans
Dietriet
Sean Antonio
San Antonio
Othe Davie
Texas
Plea for Subscriptions Promptes Mail Rush and Delays
Readers respond to a plea, many pay with checks or money orders while others have not yet mailed. The note promises improvements including new press installations and urges those delaying to send funds promptly. Dallas firm Barnhart Brow Spindler is named for contact, with Dyer referenced as the hold-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kdlodeon and Sours
Newsprpor Press
Barnhart Brow & Spindler
Dallas
Texas
Dyer
Rain Helps Brewster County Gardens After Strong Storm
A heavy rain sweeping Brewster County and nearby areas brought an inch or more of precipitation accompanied by wind and a brief electrical storm. Crops and gardens benefited as crass and feed crops recover, while Alpine Wooden forecasts a record fruit harvest of peaches pears apples plums grapes and berries unless damaging hailstorms arrive soon.
Palace Pharmacy to Give Daily Returns on Baseball Scores
OT Smith of the Palace day money told the Avalanche man Wednesday that starting Monday complete returns of American National and Texas League ball games will be received by wire each day and posted on the Palace confectionery mirror. Baseball fans may then be able to pay off bets each evening on that day’s game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OT Smith
The
Palace Day Money
Avalanche Man
Odo
Palace Confectionery Mirror
Why Go to College in the Class of 1925
Miss Willena May, valedictorian of Alpine High School’s Class of 1925, argues that college education shapes leadership and character. The essay praises college as a training ground for initiative, public service, and practical problem solving, while acknowledging debates about its value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willena May
Alpine High School
American College
America
John Ruskin
Colege
Sul Ross State Teachers College Opens Summer Session 1925
The Sul Ross State Teachers College opens summer session with about a 20 percent enrollment increase from last year. Alumni and ex students return for summer work in cooler climes while new students are in the majority. Changes in Texas certificate laws are phasing out Sul Ross and other summer normal programs. The Orient Railway brings many students from across the state to the campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul
State Teachers College
Teachers Colleges of
Texas
Orient Railway
Sul Ross
FOR SALE ADS FROM 1941 DESCRIBE LANDS AND HOMES
Classified notes show 843 acres near Grand Canyon at 2.30 per acre with 40 year payment, 200 cultivated, 1000 bonus by John Young Land Co. Also Jim Wilson place offers a modern 5 room house on 2 3 4 lots with garden and outbuildings. contact L H Salter in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Canyon
John Young Land CO
Jim Wilson
L. H. Salter
President Morelock heads to Sul Ross Regents meeting
President Morelock departed Tuesday to attend the Sul Ross Board of Regents meeting in Austin. Local observers expect discussion of campus priorities and governance during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morelock
Sul Ross Board of Regents
Austin
Summer normal faculty expanded at Sul Ross with several hires
Enrollment in the summer school was heavier than expected, prompting Miss Carlisle to be hired as an assistant and Superintendent Page of Brownwood to join the summer normal faculty. Mr Pace, former Alpine High School superintendent, joins as well. Miss Batey returns to lead the music department, Superintendent Head returns to Fort Stockton’s summer staff, and Miss Harlan replaces Miss Vandiver as head of drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlysle
Page
Brownwood
Summer Normal
Pace
Alpine High School
Batey
Sul Ross
Harlan
Dallas
Mabel Vandiver
Baptist Church Announces Weekly Services and Picnic
Sunday School at 9 45 morning preaching at 11 Intermediate and Senior Unions meet 7 45 p m Evening preaching and 780 W M U Tuesday 4 Sunbeams Thursday 4 The pastor thanks attendees and invites youth to B Y P A Next Sunday evening All church services open Saturday week Sul Ross students picnic at Tippitts ranch foot of Mitre Peak Meet at courthouse 4 to travel Supper provided Bowles pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. UU
Sul Ross
Tippitt’s Ranch
Mitre Peak
Cc. Bowles
Christian Church Morning Services and Evening Schedule
Sunday schedule lists Bible school at 10, worship and communion from 11 to 11 20, sermon 11 20 to noon, evening services at 7 45 with preaching at 8 15 and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 15. Pastor S R McClure invites all to worship and a welcome awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
S. R. McClure
Summer Faculty Welcomes Students at Alpine College
University of Texas students and Alpine locals gather for a June 6 reception. Walter Caldwell, Nina Belle Caldwell, Merrill Pouncey, Guy Smith, Cedric Anthony and Josephine Linn attend events. Plans include an all college dance and a holiday for hill climbing excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Caldwell
University of Texas
Caldwell
Austin
Nina Belle Caldwell
San Antonio
Texas
Merrill Pouncey
Alpine
Methodist Church Sunday Services Schedule
The church announces Sunday School at 9 45, preaching at 11, Epworth League at 7 15, evening service at 8. Tuesday W M S meets at 3 30, Wednesday Bible study at 8, Friday choir practice at 8. Visitors warmly welcome by Pastor John W Chisholm B D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Methodist Church
Epworth League
John W. Chisholm
Canton Degree Conferred By Fort Davis Lodge
Members of Alpine and Marfa chapters of the 1.6. F. of Alpine and Marfa traveled to Fort Davis Tuesday night as Fort Davis Canton Lodge No. 5 conferred the Canton degree. The degree was given by Fort Davis Lodge and will move to Marfa as W. Keesey Lodge No. 5. Names include J. W. Frazer and others from Alpine and Marfa with a few assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Marfa
Fort Davis
Canton
W. Keesey
J. W. Frazer
H. H. Weyerts
M. L. Hopson
John A. Weyerts
W. A. Buchanan
Ed Dodson
C. FB. Treadwell
K. Arthur
Donald Young
E. H. Kegerise
Joe Soroker
Me. Sample
A. G. Prude
J. M. Allen
Bids Sought for Cold Drink Concessions at Roundup
Notice announces bids due by Saturday June 20 for cold drink concessions at the Rodeo and Dance during the Old Settlers and Cowboys Roundup on July 3 and 4. Bids must include a certified check. Details available from W H Terry Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers and Cowboys
W. H. Terry
Churches To Give Base Picnic At Tippit Ranch
Sul Ross students and faculty will be guests at a Baset picnic for students at Tippit Ranch in Alpine. All Alpine churches arranged the event with hosts from p.m. until evening, following a pastors meeting at the Holland Hotel last Monday. The Chamber of Commerce luncheon announced the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Tippit Ranch
Alpine
Holland Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Rotarians Welcome Sul Ross Summer Students
Alpine Rotarians wearing Sul Ross fezzes and red th es attended chapel at the College to greet Sul Ross summer students. Col. John Perkins gave the welcome address, introduced by Horace Morelock, as each club member was presented by President Scotty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Ford
Miriam Webb
Morelock
Col
John Perkins
Horace Morelock
Scotty
Christian Science Services at Mojave Theatre
Christian Science Services are held every Sunday at 11 a m at the Mojave Theatre. The public is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mojave Theatre
Schedule of services at Episcopal Church
Delbert W. Clark notes church activities with 10 a m church school 7 45 p m evensong and sermon 7 a m holy communion detailing service times and the officiant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delber W. Clark
Church of Christ Bible study at Court House
The Church of Christ invites all to a Sunday morning Bible study and Communion upstairs at the Court House at 10 o'clock. All are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Court House
Presbyterian Church to Get Improvements in Alpine
Rev. J. A. Mc Millan says Alpine Presbyterian Church will be improved soon with renovations. Details are not yet decided. A. A. Murray is named chairman of the church improvement committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Alpine
J. A. McMillan
A. A. Murray
Brahmas Secured For Alpine Rodeo Events
W H Terry announced a number of Brahma steers have been secured for the Old Settlers and Cowboys Roundup rodeo in Alpine on July 8 and 4. Calves goats and outlaws will be available for the boys to test their skill. Shirley Scales leads the program with schedules nearly complete for printing. Committees report readiness for the big Jamboree and a joyous event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Terry
Alpine
Shirley Scales
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Brewster County
T Ro Moody
Eadltor
Congress
Big Bend
Hamilton
Iomines
Mar Wi
Southern Pacific Railway
Auvetin
Waco
Chambers of Commerce
Link
Eer
Luree Swimming
Alebine
Palace Pharmacy
Midjave Theatre
Paramount
Acter
Fox News
Draughon’s Business College
Abilene, Texas
Derby
Forchheimer
J. Carter
W. F. McCaughey
John Youngland CO
Yates Saddle & Shoe
Ft. Stockton
Baptist Announcements
Guy Smith
Cedric Anthony
Smith
Anthony
Lobo
el Paso
Las Cruces
Mesilla
School of Law
Josephine Linn
Allie Runyon
Colorado
Petrified Forest
Tucson
Arizona
ODD Fellows
Rotarians
Louis J. Baker
Alpine, Texas
Christian Science
Episcopal Church
HORD
McCutcheon
Proprietors
Sandifer
Sandifer's Grocery
Virginia
L. Walters
Mgr
Alpine Steam Laundry
W. A. Oatman
Wm. A. Buchanan
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