Brewster Chamber Honors Six Honorary Members
The Brewster County Chamber of Commerce voted to admit six honorary members Mesdames Spalding Worthington Pattrill Ieihie and Stuckey of Marathon and Stegall of Valentine. Prof. W A Stigler attended and urged future talks. The group discussed housing for summer visitors and rooms for students prompting a call for more furnished cottages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
H.W. Fergnson
Mesdames Spalding
Worthington
Pattrill
Iehie
Stuckey
Marathon
Stegall
Valentine
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
Spine
Davis Mountain Federation of Women's Clubs
W. A. Stigler
Alpine
el Paso
Clemmia Billineslea
N.S. Murphy
Parent-Teacher Association
Study Club
Civic League
Holland Hotel
H. W. Morelock
Sul Ross
B. C. Graves
Fort Davis Doctor to Deliver Alpine High Baccalaureate Sermon
Dr R L Irving of Fort Davis will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to Alpine High School graduates on Sunday May 17 at 11 o'clock in the Presbyterian Church. The Senior Class considers him a fitting inspirational speaker for the graduation exercises. All are invited to attend and further commencement details will appear in next week's Avalanche. Also, the Senior Class presents its annual senior play Saturday evening at the High School Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Irving
Fort Davis
Alpine High School
Presbyterian Church
Eastern Star elects officers for coming year
Last Friday a regular Eastern Star meeting elected officers for the ensuing year led by Mrs. C. A. Brown as worthy matron and Mr. Jeff Wade as worthy patron. Appointments included chaplain Mrs. Hamilton and organist Mrs. Phelps. Installation is set for Monday June 1 and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E.S
C. A. Brown
Jeff Wade
J. J. Allen
J A. McMillan
C. E. Cook
C. Bowles
J. H. Hamilton
Cas Edwards
Lillie Phelps
T. F. Skevington
Elizabeth Crawford
Ada
Georgia Benson
Ruth
Electa Wade
Esther
Jas. Walker
Martha
Brookie Cook
J. C. Bird
F. E. Weyert
Civic improvement efforts underway at Alpine park
The arbors at City Tourist Park receive a coat of paint this week while other beautification work proceeds. Mrs. N. S. Murphy oversees watering trees and shrubs and supervises the project, driven by a keen interest in Alpine’s civic improvement and town advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Murphy
Alpine
Good Local Rains Fall Around Alpine
Alpine and vicinity received a fair shower on Sunday with hail on the Harmon and Jackson property but no damage. Brewster counties saw fine rains and another drenching rain hit Alpine on Tuesday evening, totaling about one to one and a half inches in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Harmon & Jackson
Brewster
Hoodoo Senior Play at High School Auditorium
The Hoodoo, a High School senior play, comes to the auditorium next Saturday night, May 16. Agnes Newell is ill so Eddie Goodwin and Miss Morrow swap roles along with other cast changes. tickets are 25 and 50 cents and the show promises lively entertainment with a cast list including Walter Garnett, Kermit Allen, Lena Derrick, Ruth Anderson, and Sam White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Allen
Hearts
Lena Derrick
Blanche Cotter
Ruth Anderson
Brighton
Walter Garnett
Amy Lee
Eddie Goodwin
Billie Jackson
Doris Raffles
Willen Mae
Ma Clinger
Averil Walker
Gwendolyn P
Shine
Sixth District President Expresses Appreciation
In Alpine Texas on April 26 1925 Mrs H B Broaddus writes to T R Moody praising the Sixth District Texas Federation of Women's Clubs meetings and the Alpine newspaper for its cooperation and progressiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Texas
T. R. Moody
Alpine
Moody
Texas Federation of Women's Clubs
H. B. Broaddus
Broadcast Greetings From Brewster C O C
San Antonio Chamber invites President Casner to speak on WOAI. Casner sent greetings and urged interested parties to address the office for desired information. Southwest Texas day on Tuesday the 12th aims to attract regional publicity from the chamber invitation. Edwards and Blakely heard the message Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Chamber of Commercce
J. BE. Casner
WOAI
Casner
Chamber of Commerce
Southwest Texas
San Antonio
Alpine and Fort Stockton Baseball Game Set for Sunday
Manager G. H. Smith of the Alpine Baseball Club announced a game with Fort Stockton next Sunday at 3 p m at the Alpine Ball Park. A large crowd is expected from Fort Stockton and locally. Matt Smith left Alpine for Welland Texas to grade for the Santa Fe railroad. his teams and outfit went ahead, and his contract will keep him in the Plains country for months while his family stays in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. G. Smith
Alpine Baseball Club
Fort Stockton
Alpine Ball Park
Matt Smith
Alpine
Velland
Texas
Santa Fe
Mr. Smith
Plains Country
Picnic honoring Rutledge party near Lover's Rock
Mrs W E Caldwell Mrs A M Turney and Mrs D Wood hosted a pleasant picnic Wednesday evening in the Pass near Lovers Rock. The gathering honored Mr and Mrs J A Rutledge and their daughters of Duran New Mexico, who have been visiting Mr and Mrs J A McMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Caldwell
A. M. Turney
D. Wood
Pass
Lover’s Rock
J. A. Rutledge
Duran, N. M
J. A. McMillan
Marfa Rotary Ball Team Defeats Alpine Visitors 8 to 6
Marfa Rotary Club members brought their ball team to Alpine for a friendly match with the Alpine Rotary. The Marfa club won 8 to 6 with strong defense and key hits.Afterward, a luncheon was held at the Holland, with talks from Rev Buehler and Hunter Metcalf. Alpine will visit Marfa for a return game and luncheon at the Longhorn Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
Alpine Rotry Club
Holland
Hunter Metcalf
Scottie
Alpine Club
Buehler
Rotary
Ford
Messrs
Carl Wease
H. Coffield
Rev
MA. Buehler
M. Slack
Ernest Gregg
B. de Valen
B. H. Davis
Stanley Casner
Vic Myrick
Joe Saraken
Jim Bennett
Hirachel Hord
Rotarymarfians
R. B. Petreas
Marfa Rotary
D. N. Scott
The
Alpine Rotary Club
Longhorn Cafe
R. E. Petross
Green Valley Oil resumes drilling after week shutdown
J E B Doddridge president of Green Valley Oil reports drilling resumed on Wednesday after about a week off for a drill stem and other repairs. The Green Valley well now runs 1940 feet in gray lime with oil shows prior to shutdown. Doddridge also visited the Skinner well near Marathon following reports of gas and oil shows. Casner men and family traveled to the Casner ranch in Presidio County, with N L Casner planning a trip to Mexico before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EB. Doddridge
Green Valley Oil Corporation
Green Valley
Doddridge
Skinner
Marathon
Messrs. Jas. FE. Casner
N. L. Casner
BE. V. Casner
Casner Ranch
Presidio County
Mexico
Also Mentioned on This Page
State National Bank
Alpine, Texas
Alpine Telephone Company
S. G. Smith
Alpine Drug Store
Sul Ross College
Otis Turner
AlpiNe Lumber Co
Brewster Chamber
W. B. Hamilton
DR. Irving
Eastern Star
Agnes Newell
Wood
Sam White
Glenyth Herring
Malachi Meek
Claude Murray
Lulu
Kathryn Smith
Aunt Pardise
Hemachus Spiggot
Paul Vext
Miss Longnecker
Faye Yarbro
Miss Morrow
Dodo
Brewster C. OF C
Ball Park
Styles
Tages
Mitchell
Gillett Go
HeaDquarters
First National Bank
H. L. Kokernot
Geo. W. Baines, Jr
Cashier
W. B. Hancock
Victor Machines and Records
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