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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1929
Page
4
The notice states that the matter is designated as second class under the act of Congress dated March 3 1879 and processed at the Alp post office. It confirms mailing and distribution actions in accordance with postal classification guidelines.
A strong regional meeting urged purchasing land with an option on the Fowlkes ranch in Southwest Texas. D J Corp, State Park Board chair, spoke in favor of consolidating regional boards for efficiency. The Powier ranch option stands at $7 per acre, deemed a sale price. Dr H M Jones offered local chamber help at personal expense. Committee selection actions drew debate among Satterwhite, apy, Davis, and Jones.
The Sul Ross Summer Session boosts its dining hall with $1,560 of new equipment and improved facilities. Nearly all regular faculty stay, with 18 visiting staff aiding summer duties. New courses, extra math and English teachers, and added departments expand offerings. Sports include nine hole golf, four tennis courts, a swimming pool, and organized life saving courses with badges awarded.
An El Paso Herald report discusses a letter by A H ine of Arizona praising the Texas Mexican Border Highway from Alpine to Dryden and Uvalde to San Antonio. The piece notes paving across Terrell County and along U S 90, while correcting a misstatement about where paving begins near Alpine and Sanderson.
Maley Ranch Incorporated assumes control of the former Rancho Valle Cienega, now Haley Ranch. Old features like horseback riding and dancing continue with improvements including reconditioned tennis courts and planned additions. Rates stay 6.00 per day, 26.00 per week, and 140.00 for a full month.
Marathon School gained full affiliation after a state education official visit. Superintendent Nelson said the district was not required to submit supporting material and now holds 17 credits for affiliation.
Senator Benjamin F. Berkeley travels from Austin to stay in Berkeley for a few days during the legislature recess and plans to return to the capital by next Friday. He joined county Commissioner Clarence Hord and County Judge C D Wood at a state park meeting in Fort Davis yesterday morning.
Nine Alpine club members plan to travel to Dallas for the Rotary International meetings set in May. The signatories include R. A. McMurry J. W. Prager 86 Smith J. B. Starns A. F. Robinson H. W. Ferguson H. W. Morelock J. H. Head and president H. J. Cottle. The group aims to attend the north Texas event scheduled through the end of May.
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