B Y P U Reception at Sul Ross Normal College
A Monday evening B Y P U reception for Sul Ross Normal College students and faculty drew a large crowd. The church halls were decorated in green and white with willow sprigs in the Baptistry. Miss Williams sang, Miss Terrell and Miss Lease offered readings, Homer Springfield played piano, and games followed with punch served before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Normal College
Altho
Williams
Homer Springfield
Winifred Terrell
Mary Blanche Lease
Pal O' Mine
Edith Burford
Evolution Sermon and Patriotic Service at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church will host a Sunday 11 am sermon on evolution as part of a question series. A patriotic Sunday evening service begins at 8 30 pm to mark the nation’s birthday. Pastor J A McMillan invites members and friends to attend Sunday school and participate in church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. A. McMillan
Methodist Y P M Society Social Honors Missionary Hero
The Young People's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church hosted a monthly social at Miss Dorothy Derrick's home. Mrs. W. B. Hancock led a quiz on Missionary Heroes and a vote named Young J. Allen of Georgia as a Hall of Fame candidate for his fifty years in China. Mrs. J. H. Derrick spoke on the work, with several attendees present and dessert served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Dorothy Derrick
W. B. Hancock
Young People
Missionary Hall of Fame
Young J. Allen
Georgia
China
J. H. Derrick
The
New Mexico Conference Society
Lotta Speers
Fannie
Hattie Lee May
Clarice Cotter
Miriam Webb
Bertha Hancock
Katherine Parr
Parr
Ruby
Elsie Russell
Sweetwater
Herschel Hord
Velvet Sherbert
New Livestock Rates Adopted by Railroad Commission
The Railroad Commission in Austin Tex on June 21 approved new less than carload rates for livestock based on actual weight instead of minimum weights. The order takes effect by Aug 1 with rules to prevent undue carrier burdens. Shippers must give three days notice, and minimum charge is five dollars. Rates start at 70 and 95 cents for 10 mile hauls, rising in 100 mile blocks to 3.40 and 3.65 beyond 500 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
Splawn
Mr Morelock Guest of Marfa Rotary
The Marfa Rotary Club held its regular luncheon at Johnston Cafe with full attendance. Plans were discussed for the charter acceptance of the Marfa Club with Allie Martin from El Paso District Governor possibly joining, and C W Groom as El Paso Club president. H W Morelock president of Sul Ross State Teachers College Alpine and W A Stigler Sul Ross instructor attended and Morelock spoke on the Sul Ross Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche
Marfa
Texas
Marfa Rotary Club
Johnston Cafe
Marfa Club
Allie Martin
el Paso
C. W. Groom
H. W. Morelock
Sul Ross State Teachers’ College of
Alpine
W. A. Stigler
Sul Ross College
Rotary Club
Morelock
Sul Ross Normal
New Telephone Project Backed by Chamber in County
At a chamber of commerce meeting last Monday unanimous support was shown for Manager Smiths plan to either buy the old telephone plant at fair value or build a new one. Smith would cover about half the cost with $10,000 from local citizens while banks and individuals pledge funds and a bond like note would be issued with quarterly redemptions. If the old owners refuse fair terms a new company is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Smith
C. A. Brown
First National Bank
W. B. Hancock
Baines
C. E. McCool
J. E. Casner
Mgr. Smith
John Perkins
Fort Stockton
Citzens
Chamber of Commerce
Forty-Two Club Hostess Mrs Palmer Haynes
Mrs Palmer Haynes hosted the Forty-Two Club meeting on Monday afternoon with high score by Mrs J E Casner. Guests included Mrs WY L Kokernot Miss Lucy Lee Abbott of Waco Mrs T B Davis Mrs Kate Nevill and Miss Lotta Speers of Georgia. Members present listed with refreshments of banana nut cream and mocha cake. Next meeting set with Mrs H L Hord on July ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Haynes
J. E. Casner
WY. L. Kokernot
Lucy Lee Abbott
Waco
T. B. Davis
Kate Nevill
Lotta Speers
Georgia
Mesdames
J. W. Gentry
R. A. McMurray
A. B. Sandifer
Clay Holland
W. H. Terry
A. F. Robinson
Roy Spence
Herschel Hord
H. L. Hord
Children Host Party for Robert Parr Moving to Colorado
Mrs. C. E. Davidson hosted a Friday afternoon gathering for Robert Parr a Sunday School class member leaving for Colorado. Misses Rancier and Gray directed lawn games with ice cream lemonade and cake. Attendees included Ethel Skevington Mary Jones Johnnie Walker Alma Teske Richard Swift Billie Blackburn Sam Jackson Charles Ault Jr Edward Davidson and the guest of honor Robert Parr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Davidson
Robert Parr
Colorado
Rancier and
Gray
Ethel Skevington
Mary Jones
Johnnie Walker
Alma Teske
Richard Swift
Billie Blackburn
Sam Jackson
Charles Ault, Jr
Edward Davidson
Measday Dairy Offers Milk Cows and Dairy Delivery
Milk cows priced 60 to 75 dollars offered by Measday Dairy. Pure dairy products delivered early twice daily by phone order at 15.
Sunday at Paisano Highlighted Alpine Baptists Outing
The First Baptist church of Alpine led a Sunday group to Paisano Baptist encampment grounds for daylong services. Pastor Bowles preached at morning and early evening with a noonday picnic lunch under a shed. Visitors from local denominations attended the event amid live oak groves and open fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Alpine
Paisano
Bowles
First Baptist Church Outdoor District Meeting
Next Sunday an outdoor District meeting is set at Paisano in front of the church at 8 45 AM. Attendees from Marta Valentine Davis Stockton Pecos and Sierra Blanca are invited with emphasis on Baptist members to attend. Bring cars and lunch for an old fashioned good time says Pastor C Bowles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisano
Marta
Valentine
Davis
Stockton
Pecos
Sierra Blanca
C. Bowles
Presbyterians Host Buffet Picnic for Sul Ross Faculty and Students
The ladies organizations and Sunday school of the Presbyterian church entertained Sul Ross faculty and their families, Presbyterian students, and guests with a buffet picnic in Ranger Canyon on Monday afternoon. Swimming and wading entertained the younger attendees, and the event was described as informal and enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Sul Ross
Presbyterian
Ranger Canyon
Annual Brewster county rodeo reunion planned
Chamber of Commerce directors discussed an annual Brewster county rodeo reunion. A one day event was set for July 27 starting at 12:01 am but a two day rodeo option drew support. A public meeting Friday June 29 at 3 pm invites all citizens to vote on the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
Brewster County
George Baines
Fort Davis-Marfa
Chuck Wagon Supper for Otis Kimball at Ranch
Mr and Mrs C F Kimball hosted a chuck wagon supper at the ranch on Tuesday evening honoring son Otis home from A and M College. Attending were Pauline Terry Dorothy Derrick Lota Speer Winnie Miers Jewell Crow Winifred Terrill Alice Henry Margaret Bennett Clarice Cotter Ruth Smith Altha Yates Johnnie Scott Raymond Garnett Beau McCutcheon Gene Smith Gene Benson Jack Edwards Bernal Slight Henry Walter Jordan Jack Cross A B Chencey Felix McCaughey and Stather Elliott served as official chaperone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Scott
Raymond Garnett
Beau McCutcheon
Gene Smith
Gene Benson
Jack Edwards
Bernal Slight
Henry Walter Jordan
Jack Cross
A. B. Chencey
Felix McCaughey
Masonic Lodge Elects Officers for New Year
Alpine Lodge No. 766 A F and A M held a June meeting electing W M A B Sandifer S W Clay Holland J W Matt Smith Jr Treas Geo I W Baines Ben nett Secy Wade Tyler R A Retiring Master Newell announced installation set for Monday at 8:00 with Past Masters Carns and Baines toinstall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Lodge
A. F
A. M
A. B. Sandifer
W. M
Clay Holland
S. W
Matt Smith
J. W
Geo. IW. Baines
Jr. Treas
D. M. Bennett
Secy
R. A
Wade Tyler
Newell
Carns
Baines
Mrs Brown to Fill Pulpit at First Christian Church
The Rev. J Thomas Brown left Tuesday for a visit in the Mississippi valley. Next Sunday Mrs Brown will fill the pulpit at both the morning and evening services. All members and others are invited to attend.
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J. Thomas Brown
First Christian Church
Mississippi Valley
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Evening Program
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with topic A New Song. Morning piano solo by Miss Aline Duty. Evening program at 8:00 p.m. with League led by Miss Bessie Burford and vocal solo by Mrs. H L Hord. Sermon closes at 9:15 by Pastor H M Smith.
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Aline Duty
Bessie Burford
Leadre
H. L. Hord
Local Contractor Offers Rooms and Building Services
W. A. Oatman, contractor, advertises furnished rooms at the Holland Hotel district. He offers hot and cold water baths, careful estimates, and reliable building work within two blocks of the Holland Hotel next to the Presbyterian Church. Phone 242. Maggie Sheen noted as contact.
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W. A. Oatman
Bath
Holland Hotel
Presbyterian
Maggie Sheen
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Murray
MR. Morelock
Childrens’ Party
First Baptist Church
Presbyterians
Masonic Lodge
Mrs. Brown
H. M. Smith
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