Local News and Society Notes in Alpine
Local items include visits and travels of residents such as Mr. and Mrs. Bird at the ranch and Mrs. Stillwell returning from San Antonio. Others mention trips to Marathon Peoria and Fullerton, and marriages in Marfa. Community events feature Easter celebrations, church district conferences, and a protracted Baptist meeting. A notable couple from Marfa wed in Alpine. Local industry notes cover oil and gas officials visiting Alpine and new company activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Pruitt
el Paso
W. W. Henderson
Alpine
Pruitt
Old Settlers
Kokernot Ranch
Rifle Match at Sul Ross Normal College
A rifle match is scheduled for Friday April 1 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Sul Ross Normal College. Contestants are split into three classes: men, women, and boys under 15. Tickets cost a quarter and cover ten shots. rifles and shells are provided for the top three scores in each group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Normal College
Count Your Change at Shows and Circuses
An old notice warns patrons to count change when buying tickets as sellers at events may shortchange customers. The message prompts readers to read The Avalanche and watch Alpine grow for updates and guidance.
Portland Syndicate and Western Petroleum Spud in Haymond District
Portland Syndicate and Western Petroleum commence spudding in Brewster county Texas near Haymond with two wells planned. The articles describe the firms’ capital structure and governance under Texas law, noting assets of Western Petroleum Corporation of Texas exceed 17 000 acres in Green Valley and a 150 million dollar stated capital, with no promoter stock or promotions expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Petroleum Corporation
Green Valley
West Texas
Western Petroleum Co
Wilson Well
Wilson N
Portland Syndicate
Western Petroleum
HAY Corporation
Mond District
J. FB. Doddridge
Marathon
Texas
Brewster County
Trans- Pecos
Great South Western
Treasury
Western Petroleum Corporation of Texas
Presbytery Meeting Set in Alpine and Public Sessions
The El Paso Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. will meet in Alpine on Tuesday and Wednesday for its spring session. The opening sermon will be delivered by Rev. Floyd Poe D.D. on Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church EL Paso. Public devotional and business sessions follow with a women missionary society meeting April 6 at the Christian church and a scriptural program and reception planned for Wednesday night. The Avalanche notes advertising space constraints amid growth and future expansions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Woman's Presbyterial Missionary Society
Christian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Advertising rate card notice for AVA LANCHE
The new advertising rate card of the AVA LANCHE, effective April st, will be mailed to all advertisers this week.
Orient Officials Visit Set for Inspection Tour
Fredrick Hurdle and W T H Poole of London arrive tonight for inspection of the Orient railway. They will proceed to Chimahuta City in Mexico to review the northern line. Their Maine stop holds significance for investors. Nice furnished home on Normal Hill 2 acres, $1000 cash, balance 1 and 2 years, Join Young Land Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrick Hurdle
W. T H. Poole
London
England
Orient Railway
Chimahuta City
Mexico
Maine
Normal Hill
Young Land Co
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Green Valley Investment Company
Alpine, Brewster County
Local News
J. C. Bird
W. P. Stillwell
San Antonio
G. B. Morgan
S. S. Dawson
Francis Rooney
Kate Nevill
Miss Mary
W MelIntyre
Mrs. Clifford
Stanford
S. G. Gould
J. W
Beth
Kemp
Ray Newsome
Alamonorda
N. M
J. L. Sublett
L. T. Pellerin
R. D. Lewis Film Company
Dallas
Oscar Shipman
Marta
C. G. Carmack
H. M. Smith
W. van Sickle
EK. Davidson
Toyah
The
Methodist Church
Lester Money
A. F. Rachel
Guy Rachal
Fort Stockton
California
R. S. Mangrum
Floyd Sutton
J. F. Sutton
KE. W. Word
Higgins
Tex
Mine Hess
Marfa
John J. O. Leary
Mary Helen Hess
M.S. Burke
Baptists of
Kellam
Carroll
BOY. TV
Walter Matthews
Oil and Gas Department
Texas Railroad Commission
John Holter
Frank D. Haddock
Fresno
Calif
Haddock
Blackleg
O. M. Franklin Blackleg
Kansas Blackleg Serum CO
A. J. Hoffman
Maria Branch
Amarillo
Denver, Colo
Wichita, Kansas
Kansas City
Il V. Ferguson
Alpine State Bank
Geo. W. Baines
Cashes 1St National Bank of
Martin, Jr
Chas, Schuler
Alfred A. Newell
Th. W. Ferguson
Maine State Bank
Benj. Berkeley
Mpine State Bank
FF. J. McCool
Mpine Lumber Company
Coa. Brown
Ist National Bank of
Avalanche Office
Orient
Pexnas Capletal
Cash and Carry Store
Casner Motor Company Standard
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