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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1927

Page

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El Paso Goodwill Ex Party Plans Alpine Welcome

A large El Paso goodwill motorcade excursion will visit Alpine next week. About 117 geologists from the West Texas Geological Society and the University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology will tour Glass Mountains mobilized from Alpine, with lodging arranged by local committees and homes opened to the visitors. The caravan will reach Alpine March 8 at 7 20 p m depart March 9 at 9 45 a m. speeches by city officials and Alpine Chamber of Commerce members are planned at the county courthouse to greet the El Paso guests and hear their aims for better ties.

Alpine Glass Mountains West Texan Chamber of Commerce Commerce Alpin G. W. Martin Walter Garnett W. B. Hamilton Shirley Scales Methodist Church Baptist Church 7. K. Gillett H. P. Bybee Threat Texas Geological Society E. Sellards Bureau of Economic Cology University of Texas Buren Sparks Baptist Curch Texas Geotorical Burra of Economic Geology University of Tone D. A. Bandeen el Paso el Paso Chamber of Commerce H. L. Birney Geo. B. Ryan Feneral Spine County Court House Alpine Chamber of Commerce Court House

Texas Exes Banquet Honors UT Alumni at Hall

The University of Texas exes held their annual banquet Wednesday night at the Hall with 34 present none from UT staff. The program featured an address by President Ynesworth and tributes to distinguished exes and exesses. Officers for the year were elected: Miss Stather Elliott president Miss Merrill Pouncey vice president Mrs Leo Howell secretary treasurer. Ross departed Sunday for Dallas to attend the National Education Association session, and another attendee went to Dallas for the Southwestern Music Supervisors conference.

University of Texas Moody G. W. Martin Allen Cowan Walter Caldwell Texas Exes Stather Elliott Merrill Pouncey Leo Howell Treas Frances Pendley Alcalde Irma Lee Batey Ross Dallas National Education Association Dal Southwestern Music Supervisora

Western Mutual Assn Drives Museum Idea at Fort Davis

Western Mutual Life Insurance Association reports rapid growth with headquarters at Fort Davis and plans to locate a historic museum at the old fort. Secretary treasurer Withers says the association totals around 400000 in insured value and emphasizes local roots across Marathon Alpine Valentine and Tahak. Interest grows as Dr Charles Stivers and Kendall of Cleveland back preservation. George and Gene Puch visited Brownwood for festivities.

Western Mutal Life Insurance Association Withers Fort Davis Marts Fort Davin Alpine Western Mutual Life Insurance Association San Angelo el Paso Texas Old Fort Emily Wax Hay- Kendall Cleveland Oho Kendall Charles G. Stivers Los Angeles Stivers Dr. Stivers Davia

Hudspeth Secures Passage of Potash Bill

Congressman Hudspeth announces the potash exploration bill passed both houses. The measure lets the government explore Texas potash without owner operating costs, with royalty to landowners only if minerals are found. The act removes previous distance limits, enabling private contracts and prompting West Texas exploration, especially around Midland and Odessa.

C. B. Hudspeth Texas House Senate Hudspeth Tae Interior Commerce West West Texas Midland Odessa Tne

Junior College Panthers Lose to Sul Ross Lobos

El Paso Junior College fell 51 to 23 at Sul Ross as the Lobos dominated on both ends of the court. A rematch is set for tonight as the Alpine team seeks a quick rebound from the decisive loss.

Junior College Panthers SUL Ross el Paso Sul Ross Lobos Alpine Cagers

District Court Adjourning This Week After Jury Verdicts

The district court will adjourn this week following a verdict of guilty in the State of Texas versus Santos Llanes. Damages were awarded to Ursule Yhisos Mining Co in the case Ursule Yhisos Mining Co vs Mining Co for 31100 with attorney details noted. Other dispositions include Meeks Bros vs Cliett for 2785 and Meeks Bros vs Strausberry garnishee for 12785, plus more judgments and appeals. Only two criminal cases were heard this term, one transferred from Presidio County, with adjournment anticipated tomorrow according to Judge Sutton.

Istrict State of Texas Santos Llanes Terlingua Mexcam Serrsicnwab Co Rooney Mere Do JB Martin Va S W Portland Int Co Gordon Alvis Presidio County Sutton

Home Hygiene Class Appoints Mrs Weyerts Alpine PSA Chairman

Mrs F E Weyerts has been named chairman of the Home Hygiene class at Alpine High School by the Parent-Teacher Association. Anyone interested in this work is asked to phone Mrs Weyerts.

F. E. Weyerts Alpine High School Parent-Teacher Association Weyerts

J D Jackson Appointed Regents on Texas Teachers College Board

Alpine civic figure J D Jackson receives notice of appointment by Governor Moody to fill the Texas State Teachers' Colleges Board of Regents for the remainder of Miss Margie Neal's term. A West Texas pioneer with Rangers service, Jackson long chaired the Alpine School Board and supported ranching industry progress and Sul Ross relations.

J.D. Jackson Alpine Moody Texas State Teachers' Colleges Margie Neal Jackson West Texas Texas Rangers Texas Cattle Rainers Ampetation Alpine School Board

D Give Music and Expression Recital Tonight

Mesdames F W Payne and Carl Thain present their older expression and piano pupils in a recital at the Methodist Church this evening. Earlier recital gained praise for the young artists and training. The program tonight promises to surpass the first, starting promptly at o'clock. The public is invited to attend.

Mesdames F. W. Payne Carl Thain Methodist Church Cording

Promoting Crisco Campaign Ties Local Grocers

Jack Knight of Procter & Gamble Distributing Co of El Paso spoke here on Saturday for an advertising drive featuring Crisco. Distributors include Big Bend Grocery Alpine Mercantile Packaway Sa Aifer's Grocery andWatron-Anderson Grocery Co in the area.

Jack Knight Procter & Gamble Distributing Company el Paso Crisco Big Bend Grocery Company Alpine Mercantile the Packaway Sa Aifer's Watron-Anderson Grocery Company

West Texas Historical Society to Hold Second Annual Meeting

The West Texas Historical and Scientific Society plans its second annual meeting at the College on Saturday March 5. Since its December 7 1925 founding by Sul Ross faculty and Alpine residents the society has grown from 25 to nearly 100 members with reach to Sul Ross and towns including Big Spring Lubbock San Antonio Colorado Wrady and even Chicago and San Francisco. The aim is to collect preserve and publish information on Southwest history and archaeology and promote regional research. Officers include Henry Fletcher Maria president and Anna D Linn secretary treasurer. The public is invited to attend the evening session with the afternoon reserved for member business.

West Texas Historical and Scientific Society Sul Ross West Texas Big Spring Lubbock San Antonio Colorado Wrady Jie Henry T. Fletchner Maria Anna D. Linn Rotary

Removal Fight Opens Over Sul Ross in Alpine

A late Wednesday bill proposes moving Sul Ross State Teachers College from Alpine. Representative Woodruff of Wise County introduced it. the measure sits in the state affairs committee. West Texas lawmakers and backers argue for the school’s continued site and adequate funding to ensure growth and stature.

Sul Ross State Teachers College Alpine Woodruff Wise County State Affairs Committee Sal Ross Sul Ross Texas Anasium West Texas Board of Regents Teachers Colleges The Avalanche Sul Ross College

Donkey Shines in Democratic Pre Nomination Tactics

Ainslie critiques Democratic infighting between McAdoo and Smith as they wage personal battles over the nomination. The piece argues the repeated party wrangles risk helping Republicans, urging the party to move past egos and focus on governing rather than public disputes.

al Smith Bowery Nets Bill McAdoo Cool Cat United States Cal White House UK Democratic Party McAdoo Smith

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