Commencement Exercises At Sul Ross State Teachers College
Forty graduates will receive certificates diplomas and degrees at the commencement exercises to be held Friday night June 4. Hon Eugene Blount of Nacondochesty will deliver the address. The program includes a baccalaureate service Sunday May 30 1998 and musical offerings by Sul Ross Orchestra chorus and Glee Club with Verdi and Gounod selections.
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Sul. Howe
Bullows
Nina Helle Caldwell
Sion Grace Furl
Nina Belle Caldwat
Grace Fi
Gladys Peters
Maurice Bell
Frances Marian Cook
Lorena Garnett Crow
Eérie Gordon
Louis Loettier
Warren Lord
Fannie Mar
Yula Mighell
Leona Mills
Felm Shelton
Faye Terry
Florence Weekeaser
Altha Yates
Lorena Garnett Cross
Felmar Shelton
Bérie Gordon
Louis Loettler
Wi ‘Ren Lord
Florence Wee- Lenser
College Auditorium
Sul Ross
R. McClure
R. F. Davi
McClure
Auditorium
Davis
Eugene Blount
Verdi
Mary Bell
John Prude
Sul Ross Boys Glee Club
Sul Ross Training School to Close June 3
The Sul Ross State Teachers College training school will end its long term work on Thursday, June 3. The summer term will begin one week later on Thursday, June 10.
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Sul Ross
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Texon Hosts Texon Alpine Doubleheader Win
Tri County Fair notes Texon and Alpine played two games in Texon with Alpine losing 8-0 and 3-2. Ford started for Alpine, Bailey caught for Marfa, Sublett called the second game, and Texon city fans led a large turnout of forty one on the trip.
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Alpine Baseball Club
Texan
Alm
Ford
Alpine
Bailey
Marfa
Toron
Siees Aries
Alpes
Toveg
Wee
All Town
Ayers
Dave Sublett
Serchts
Tezom
Nike
Correction on Art Exhibit Write-Up Attribution
The notice corrects a misattribution in The Avi about an art exhibit by Milas Anna E. Keener. Mrs. W. Van Sickle was credited but stated she only sent the write-up as president of the Study Club, which sponsored the exhibit. The item was written by someone else.
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W. van Sickle
Milas Anna E. Keener
van Sickle
Study Club
Reverend Millican Preaches Here Sunday Night
Rev Millican, a pioneer preacher in this district, is scheduled to speak at 8 o clock Sunday night at the local Baptist church after arrangements by church members. Rev L A McBillican of El Paso was in the city last Sunday from Fort Davis where he filled a regular appointment. The community is urged to attend.
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LA. McBillican
el Paso
Fort Davis
Baptist Church
Millian
Millican
1St Assembly
Fort Davis Land Purchase For Alpine Truck Farmer Home
Ratlit of Fort Davis has bought five acres of land from J. B. Spence on the southern outskirts of the city and is building a cottage on the premises preparatory to making his home here. He will engage in truck farming. The Alps Lumber Company is furnishing the material for the new house.
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BR. Ratlit
Fort Davis
J. B. Spence
Alps Lumber Company
Better Oil Showing Near Jim P Wilson Ranch
The Green Valley OM Corporation well on the Jim P Wilson ranch south of here reached 2015 feet Wednesday night, with a good oil showing and a break in the drilling formation. Drilling resumes after a one day pause, E Doddridge, company president, remains at the site. plans target at least 2160 feet to strike additional sands, attracting interest from multiple company representatives.
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Green Valley OM Corporation
Jim P. Wilson
Here
Big Delegation to Attend West Texas Chamber Meet
Alpine to send a large group to the West Texas chamber of commerce convention in Amarillo on June 21 to 23. A board committee will solicit members and tally turnout, with Newell and Gillett named to gauge local attendance and boost Alpine’s showing at the event.
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Alpine
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
Board of Directors
Yeaterday Room
Messrs. Newell and
Gillett
Alpine High School Commencement Draws Large Crowd
Commencement exercises at Alpine High School filled the auditorium as the program featured salutatory by Viola Dod, valedictory by Reuben Loettler, a violin solo by Miss Boardman, and vocals by Miss Batey. Diplomas were presented by FE Gillett. Helen Baines won the Study Club prize for the top senior average of 95.9.
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Alpine High School
Uence
Alpine
F. Davis
Methodist Church
Viola Dod
Gir
Lee Club
Reuben Loettter
Metcalfe
Helen Baines
Mra
Morelock
Silent Memory Service at Courthouse Sunday
A call to honor war heroes on National Day of Memory. Alpine urges attendance at the Courthouse Sunday at 8:45 AM for a silent tribute to those who sacrificed for the country. The notice invites all to be among those present to show gratitude.
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Alpine
Memorial Day Observed in Alpine Sunday Service
Memorial day events in Alpine include a 8:45 a m memorial service at the courthouse under Cemetery association and city clubs with Legion post commander H E Allen presiding and pastor McClure delivering remarks. A cemetery grave decoration follows, with Civil War veterans invited to attend in uniform where practical.
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Court House
Cemetery Association
H. E. Allen
Legion
Deliver- McClure
Model Tailor Shop To Demonstrate New Purifying System
The Model Tailor Shop will host a two day open house on June 2 and 3 to demonstrate the Glover Continuous slow purifying system. Workmen have installed the plant, which purifies gasoline used in cleaning garments and is touted as modern and rare in small towns. Mr Hopson, manager, offers two garments cleaned and pressed for half price to those who bring in person and inspect. W V Campbell returned from El Paso with a new Studebaker sedan.
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Model Tailor
Hopson
Prize Awards Highlight School P T A And Scholarships
The Study Club prizes awarded include a framed picture by the Parent Teacher Association for the grade with the most parental attendance, won by second grade led by Mrs. James Cotter. The Martin English prize was presented to Miss Viola Dod by Mrs. G W Martin. Reuben Loeftier earned a Sul Ross State Teachers College free scholarship for highest senior average. Twenty seven pupils advanced to the next grade per Supt Melton.
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James Cotter
P.T. A
Martin English
G. W. Martin
Viola Dod
Reuben Loeftier
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Supt
Melton
Highland Hereford Breeders Plan Tri County Fair
Marfa Texas May 22 A meeting at the Highland Hereford Breeders Association offices considered forming a Tri County Fair for Brewster Presidio and Jett Davis counties. Temporary leaders appointed. committees to study plan and pick a chair from each county. Alpine Chamber endorses fair. aim to boost cattle racing agriculture and horticulture across the region with possible September dates and inclusive exhibits.
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Marfa
Texas
Th Highland Hereford Breeders. Association
7. C. Mitchell
Brewster
Jett Davis
Preslie
T. C. Mitchell
H. T
W. B. Mitchell
J.C. Fuller
AL T. Fletcher
Presidio
el Paso
San Angelo
Fredericksburg
Rio Grande
Davis Mountains
Highland
Alpine C
Preddle Countes
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Hereford
Attomen
Tate
Itte
Asociation Ree
Ful
W. B. Hamilton
Chamber of Commerce
Seary
J. H. Camer
United National Roads Association Delegate Named
Mrs. W. B. Hamilton chamber of commerce secretary appointed by Governor Miriam Foster for a United States Good Roads Association meeting in Santa Monica California from June 5 to 12.
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W. B. Hamilton
Chamber of Emmerce
Miriam
Tuson 45
United States Good Roads Association
Santa Monica
California
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James Emerson
Richard Gillespie
Lorena White
Lela Williamson
Vaild
Ruth, Bailey
Hattye Jo Bates
Mary Cushing
Harriett Emerson
Glenyther
Gussie Holton
Dorothy Homan
Jlle Paddock
Marian Roberts
Besle Server
Mable R. Cavett
Mary Haith Cottman
Richard Crisler
Barney Greathouse
Ermine Peck
Elena
Mabel Birdsong
Aletha Cavett
Mary Edith Cottman
Wm. Elden Harrison
Elena’ Rodriguez
Lavera Wilson
Tri-County Fair
Jeff Davis
TEXON
Oil Town
Memoriam
Ors. W. V. Campbell
Grove
Studebaker
National Roads Association
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