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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1927
Page
8
Local Alpine notices list graduation gift specials at Alpine Jewelry Co and leather and silver vanities on Saturday. Classifieds mention real estate for sale, a small stake in a lot, and various services from plaster to plumbing. Names include Anna Dee Phelps, Mrs GH, G. A. West, Mira Marcis Seaith, and Douglas plaster promotions appear throughout.
Dr J D Sandefer president versity Abilene will preach here at the Baptist church May 2 in the morning and evening hours. The notice notes a campus visit and local church involvement with a period voice and historical tone.
The Mojave Theatre announces a special weekend program beginning Friday and Saturday. Theon of the Shirk is shown as a mourning tribute after Rudolph Valentino's death. The film, an authentic tale of love and adventure set in Algiers, stars Vila Kunis, George Fawcett, Agnes Ayers, and others.
Monday Tuesday JP Melvoy presents The Potters with W C Fields as Po the husband and Ivy Harris Mamie and Mary Alden as Ma Potter. A story of everyday folk with Fields delivering the dramatic arc from entrance to finale alongside Western newsreel and comedy.
The notice outlines events for Sul Ross College graduation week with a commencement service in the College Auditorium on Sunday May 28 and alumni banquet at the Holland Hotel. Degrees include Bachelor of Arts for Erwin Horace Morelock Jr Leo Y Mrs Zoe Ellen Murray and Johnnie Weyerts and Bachelor of Science for RM Bankhead J J Brannon Warren Lord and Drury Wood, six from Alpine. The program also lists a resident reception and sub-College grad activities on June 2 with detailed timing.
This week Dr. Sandefer is brought by the Business Men's Bible Class of the Baptist church with heavy advertising. A large attendance is expected to hear him, recognized as a leading Baptist preacher in the state. Everyone is invited, including Sul Ross students, to both services.
Mayor FH Gillett travels to San Angelo to attend the League of Texas Municipalities convention in session this week. He expects to return home tomorrow and notes The Avalanche offers strong ad value through its circulation.
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