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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1939

Page

6

Rotary News Focuses on Bachelor Quartet at Alpine Luncheon

Rotary members C Coleman and five bachelors gave portraits at the Alpine luncheon. RM Bankhead earned top honors for bachelorhood while prize offers drew interest from members. Guests included Louis Tuhbein and thirteen Marfa visitors. Roger Phorer’s Montreal reform school sentence noted.

Rotary R.M. Bankhead Bill Winter Ralph Peere Cosh B.C. Graves Malone Hill RM. Bankhead Alpine Milt Smith M. M. Fulmer Dom Adams Th Quintet Louis , Tuhbein el Paso Bankhead EO Philips Marfa Ernest Gregg Wm. Tenney HL. Hord J.N. Peev John Christopher M.A. Buhler Bob Bledsoe M. Morris W. W. Rheen Milton F. Hill Paul Maddux Capt Hutton Shearer Bobby Smith Jr

Fort Davis News Roundup Highlights Local People and Events

Fort Davis notes report visits to California including the Eapy ranch and San Francisco fair, a Draughon's student essay selection, and a hospitalized child. It praises Myre McBiride’s Avalanche stories, mentions Solon Ayres preaching heroism at Sul Ross, and lists new library books including Rebecca and My Son My Son. Also notes deaths of Viking and Mrs Wilkine.

Right Worth Evans Frank Jones Marla Eapy Ranch California San Francisco Southern California Weetul Myre McBiride Myril Fort Davis Sul Ross Myrri Edge - Edge Remenian Solon Ayres Sul Reme College Richard G. Irving Alpine Presbyterian Church J.T. Morrow Ayers Rebecca Daphne du Maurier Royal Regiment Granan Galahad Elisabeth Seifert Nona Margaret Halsey Howard Spring Lin Yutang Harry Amerson Peadick Dana Ferber Rachel Field Laura Key J. Miller

Ft Davis Girls Win Volleyball Tourney Title

Fort Davis high school girls volleyball team swept through the Fort Davis High School Invitational to capture the championship. They defeated Marfa in four sets 11-12, 15-7, 10-15, 15-3, while Grandfalls Royalty beat Imperial 15-5, 15-4, 15-8 for consolation. The one day event drew 14 visiting teams and was deemed a success by Fort Davis officials.

Fort Davis Fort Devin McCamey Odewsa Marfa Imerlal Alpine Mentone

Robbery at Ben F Morris Store in Valentine

In Valentine the Ben F Morris store was robbed again marking the eleventh time in eight years. Deputy Wilbur Medley arrested three youths after the break in one night last week with at least one over 19. Stolen goods including 14 shirts 10 pants five jackets and shoes were recovered from under the Southern Pacific station.

Fort Davis Ben F. Morris Valentine Wilbur Medley Southern Pacific

Honor Roll List At Sul Ross Highlights 59 Students

Sixty five students earned top ten percent or better at Sul Ross last semester. The list includes Aleta Bierschwale Alpine and many others across Texas and New Mexico with averages of four subjects and grade points highlighting the college’s academic ranks.

Sul Ross Finy Rowanians Ge ‘Aleta Bierschwale Alpine Helen W. Koler Grace Leuschner Edith Salyer Balmorhes Jean Samson McAllen Bennedette Williamson Iran Sam Chisholm Brownfield Rose Winette Coleman Nathan Posey Charlotte L. Ward Clint James Whittenburg Rock Springs Virginia Hottman McCamey Julia Nail Marathon Clem Clint Jones Leaky Gilbert Ray Miles Eunice Nell Rodgern Harper Gerald Wilson Central Oklo Dorothy Lee Anna Guertessa New Mex Lula Mae Carning San Antonio Sara Grown Peas Kathleen Bogardus Paso Leroy Roark Sierra Blanco Walter Lee Kerrville

Spring Arrives in Highland After Rough Weekend

Spring arrives in the Highland area with milder days following a severe blow last Saturday. Shirt-sleeve weather has continued, trees begin to bloom, and a fruit crop outlook is hopeful if no further hard freezes occur. Clouds yesterday hint at much needed rain.

Highland

Planned expansion and repairs for Skillman Tabernacle

Jones and D. O. Medley report planned changes to Skillman Tabernacle. The structure now measures 54x72 feet and will be increased to 72x90 feet with a new roof and various repairs.

Skillman Tabernacle Jones and D. O. Medley

Business Guides By C. E. Johnston Director, Business Training International

A fragmented piece on adult education and self improvement urges readers to pursue extra work to learn and advance. It discusses opportunities for growth, employer loyalty risks, and personal initiative as keys to advancement.

C. E. Johnston Business Training International Correspondence Sandy Te Odatric Donset Erap

National Park Plans Ring Big Bend Area Growth

Feasting service sources indicate several parks offered to the national government with Big Bend seen as the pivotal site for a new park. The climate is cited as ideal for year round visitation and there is talk of setting aside one million acres across the Rio Grande. A resident letter urges immediate legislative action to advance the project while Balmoethia reports its first commercial vegetables venture with 89 acres under cultivation and nearing completion.

Naional Big Bend National Park Department Monice Rio Grande United States Balmothea Tong

Mountain PEEKS continued from page one mining line history

The item notes ore shipments east of Sierra Blanca at 100 tons weekly with beginnings in 1880 and several millions of ore mined since then. It mentions copper and silver ore production and highlights Pecos sewer project costing 105,450 dollars.

Sierra Blanca Pecos

Nash announces new 99 horsepower Nash sedan

Upscale Nash sedan touted for smooth ride with a long 117 inch wheelbase and new fourth speed forward transmission. It promises performance gains and introduces the Weather Eye feature to banish dust. Buyers urged to visit today.

Nash Torrie

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Rotary News C. Coleman Roger Phorer Montreal Asperson Mfg. Co Alpine, Texas Lores Snow The Seven Dwarfs Jane Arden Ella Towne, William Martha Bloys Arthur Bloys Draughon Business College Jack McCutcheon Jacqueline Eeeeeeee Rovery Mr. Viking Ford Bell Ft. Davis All Hee E P. Webster Fort Davie Miss Breignal Cana Port Stockton Mar Mee Than Ountain A. Vick Winter LMCI Pec Ea Eres Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co Slbrey Hollow Siarretes van Camps Sine Srarriuice Crisco Weiners Kane Wheaties Sfis, ” A Alameda Texas Frigidaire Meter-Miser Big Bend Elec.Co Chas. Chambers
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