East Siders Win in Boys Field Day Meet
East Side boys won the Field Day meet at Jackson Field with 122.5 points over the West Side's 112.5 in Alpine. The event drew over 100 participants aged 6 to 18 as part of Boys Week observances. The Rotary Race saw Crooked finishers and a midfield Prince of Wales stunt, with Louie Starns Jes Whitfield and Worth Frazer at the rear. Mothers Day service at the Methodist church concluded the week with Rev. R. F. Davis delivering a sermon and Rotary quartet singing. Active organizers praised the overall success and plan an even bigger observance next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Field
Lesante
Clay Holland
Prince of Wales
Herbert Kokernot
Clay
Herbert
Louie Starns
Jes Whitfield
Worth Frazer
Methodist Church
R. F. Davis
Rotary
Chamber Commerce Melt Postponed to Saturday
The regular chamber of commerce luncheon, moved from Monday, will be held Saturday with Shirley Seales, now president, announcing Mrs. 5 A Fields of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs as honor guest. Fields will visit the Study Club and meet Alpine business men at the luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Shirley Seales
5. A. Fields
Texas Federation Women's Clubs
Alpine Organization
Fields
Study Club
Alpine
Plans For Commencement At Sul Ross
The Sul Ross commencement events are outlined for the year with rehearsals by Miss Guenth er and Miss Batey for the Chor a Club and orchestra. The sequence begins Saturday May 28 with the President's reception, followed by the alumni banquet at the Holland Hotel. Commencement services occur Sunday May 29 in the college auditorium with Mr. Buren Sparks as speaker, and ten honorary graduates to be honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Sul Rose
Holland Hotel
Buren Sparks
I Os
J. Thomason
Mets
Ety
Promi Ent
Unie
Demented Youth Causes Quite a Scene in Alpine
Gabriel Francisco, described as demented, caused a stir as he wandered Alpine homes seeking admission while claiming an attempt on his life. He carried a ticket from Frisco to Savannah and was tracked across several residences before arrest, with deputies noting possible poison liquor use. He was jailed and turned over to Southern Pacific officials for transfer to Savannah.
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Gabriel
Francisco
Pitth Street
K. F
Cook
Jones
D. M. Hennett
Texas
Matty
Miller
Horder
Jess Hill
Koeht
Pcific
Fon
Savannah
Advertising in the Avalanche pays Because It Is backed by circulation
Advertisement note states that advertising in the Avalanche is effective due to the paper's strong circulation backing. Logic emphasizes reach and reader trust as the main selling points for advertisers seeking exposure.
Big Building Program Under Way In Alpine
Alpine undertakes one of its largest building booms with fourteen Sul Ross student cottages under construction. Contracts awarded for two more cottages and a four room frame stucco house. Howell and Alpine Lumber companies lead the work as unions pace to complete housing before summer session opens, with a total of 23 cottages planned for Sul Ross students. Local contractors foresee strong investment and confidence in Alpine’s future.
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Big Bend
Alpine
Sul Ross
Heleklayers
Tors
Mrr
W. A. Daugherty
East College Avenue
Hole Tow
Howell Lumber Company
S.A. Russell
Mes
Allen
Alpine Lumber Company
John Perkin
J. E. Casner
Nay Howles
Fone
Alpine Lumber Company and
Howell Lumber Company Wer
Tse Hy 1
Cotidea
Alpine High to Hold Baccalaureate Service Next Sunday
Rev. RF Davin Meils will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for Alpine High School’s graduating class at 11 o'clock Sunday at the Methodist Church. The service will be a union service with no other preaching in town that morning. Sunday schools will meet as usual and officers urge full attendance. The program includes processional, Invocation by Rev Buren Sparks, and Sunday school services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RF. Davin Meils
Alpine High School
Carl ‘Thain
Buren Sparks
Avrvices
Ralph Slight Critical After Fall In New Mexico Ranch Incident
Ralph Slight remains in critical condition following a fall at a ranch near Sylvester Texas and Blackwell visitors as family members travel from New Mexico to assist. The incident occurred yesterday when a horse fell during handling. Nearby relatives and friends offered support as a community learns details of the accident.
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P.M. Bennett
R. Brizon
New Mexico
Ralph
James
Bernal Slight
W. M. Sanford
D. M Bennett
Congregation Service Includes Hymn Reading and Duets
A church service featured scripture reading by the congregation, solos by Mrs. Leo Howell and Mrs. Mullenix with Mr Fra, a hymn, a sermon by Rev RF Davis, and a benediction by Rev Buren Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Howell
Mullenix
Fra
RF. Davis
Buren Sparks
Notice on ad rates for irregular advertisers in The Avalanche
The Avalanche will charge 35 cents per column inch for display ads from irregular advertisers, while regular weekly advertisers keep 25 cents. The move reflects higher handling costs for irregular ads. The paper notes most weekly papers charge more, and that The Avalanche has a large circulation.
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Avalanche
Sunday Fire Destroys Smelter North Of Al Fort Davis Road
Fire of unknown origin last Sunday around 9 o clock destroyed extensive machinery at a smelter site two miles north of Al Fort Davis road. The Metal Products Association of Texas owned the plant and patents to the McGahan power system. A $20,000 electric d motor was among the losses. Residence of the company nearby narrowly escaped as flames spread, with crowds and firemen battling the blaze amid scarce water and high winds. The incident continues on Page 4.
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Althe
Fort Davis Road
John Young
T Dany
Metal Products Association of Texas
Texas
McGahan
Young
Associat
Expert Says Alpine Has Few Fire Hazards
T L Guthrie of Chattanooga surveys Alpine for Sanborn Map Company noting few fire hazards and plans a detailed report on building construction, fire plugs, and firefighting equipment. He expects about a month to finish the city mapping and insurance implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
T. L. Guthrie
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Guthe
Sanborn Map Company
New York City
Guthrie
Alpine Churches Celebrate Mothers Day
Mothers Day was observed in Alpine area churches with Rev Davis delivering a morning sermon at the Methodist church. A crowd attended the services as Baptist and other denominations held programs and Sunday school events. Regular Catholic services also occurred, with no additional city-wide preaching that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Ihelock Baptist Young
WY School
Mentio
Alpine Benefit Film Helps Flood Relief Drive
Mo jroe theatre manager E C Moseley received a letter from W B Baxter Jr of the American Red Cross thanking Alpine for aiding flood relief in the Mississippi valley. The benefit show two weeks ago raised 230 dollars and contributions are still arriving, with Texas quota expected to rise.
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A. B.C
Alpine
E. C. Moseley
Mojroe Theatre
W-B. Baxter,Jr
American Red Cross
Midwest
St. Louis
Mississippi Valley
American National Red Cross
Texas
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East Siders
the Avalanche
San Angelo Standard
Brady
Standard
Abilene
Val
Verde County Herald
del Rio
Brownwood News
Merchants Report
Holland
HI Paso
Nowen
W. T. Meriwether
Maine
Hord
Sul Ross College
F. Casner
J.C. Thain
A. Brown
R.A. Pettey
H.W. Ferguson
A.H. S
Rev. Davis
Ralph Slight
Bert LaRue
Sylvester
Maddox
Blackwell, Texas
H.R. Reece
Dmelter
W.C. Locke
W. M
Bunx
Locke
Residence
Nead
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