Sul Ross Summer Term Kicks Off June 6 With Record Enrollment
Registration for Sul Ross ninth summer session begins Tuesday and runs until Wednesday. A record enrollment is expected as the college extends the short term to include more students and new faculty adds 19 members. Housing is nearly full in the new apartments, and the cafeteria will serve the first meal at noon on June 4 with $1,500 in updated equipment. Stand ard degrees and certificates will be offered, the sub college will continue, and training school will be in session. Summer sports and outside activities are planned, with Annual College Night on June 9.
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Sul Ross
J. C
Eva Shapleigh
F. G. Walker
Will Install Officers At Meet Tonight
Newly elected officers of Alpine Chapter No 132 Order Eastern Star will be installed at a called meeting at 8 20 this evening in the Masonic temple. The list includes W M Mrs Mary Waldron W P John Perkins associate matron Mrs Joste Weyerts associate patron F E Weyerts helmer secretary Mrs Callie Rat Ute treasurer Mrs Bibertine Howell conductress Miss Elizabeth Crawford associate conductress Laura White chaplain Mollie Cook marshal Loma Skevington pianist Edith Hopton Adai Dorothy St Clair Ruth Mary Duncan Eva Leo Graham Martha Rose Coleman Elects Lula Murphy warder R A Wade sentinel Eula Brown will be the installing officer. All chapter members and visitors invited.
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Alpine
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Mary Waldron
W. M
John Perkins
W. P
Joste Weyerts
F. E. Weyerts
Mathilda Ford
Helmer
Callie Rat
Ute
Bibertine Howell
Elizabeth Crawford
Laura White
Mollie
Cook
Marshal
Loma Skeving
Ton
Edith Hopton
Adai
Dorothy St. Clair
Ruth
Mary Duncan
Esther
Eva
Leo Graham
Martha
Rose Coleman
Lula Murphy
R. A. Wade
Sentinel
Eula Brown
Alpine School Bonds Bought by W C W Lodge
The Woodmen of the World lodge purchased the 90000 dollar bonds issued by Alpine Independent School District. This marks the lodge’s second bond purchase in Brewster county and follows a pattern of nearly one hundred million dollars lent to communities by the organization. The note cites a bulletin from the company and a Commerce Secretary announcement about strong business conditions.
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Woodmen of the World Lodge
Alpine Independent School District
Brewster County
Rodent Control Work Assured Of State Aid
Governor Dan Moody signed a measure passed by the House and Senate assuring state and federal cooperation in rodent and predatory animal eradication. The plan involves commissioners courts in coordinating eradication efforts and had been the focus of strong debate and hearings in Austin.
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Dan Moody
House
Senate
Austin
Laas
Big Tax Sale Opens Tuesday At Courthouse
More than 231 tracts of lands will be auctioned at the county courthouse starting Tuesday afternoon at two oclock as a result of tax suits against owners. No land will be sold for less than accrued taxes, suit costs and advertising. redemption within two years doubles the price paid to the purchaser. Details advertised in the Avalanche for three issues. buyers to learn locations before sale date June 4.
Commencement Exercises For Seventy Five College Graduates
Seventy five graduates will receive degrees and certificates at tonight's commencement exercisers in El Paso. Rev Angie Smith of Trinity Methodist church will deliver the address and confer diplomas. The program includes the college orchestra and choral group with Dr Philip Cone Pletcher and Rev RF Denis present.
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Angie Smith
Trinity” Methodist Church
EL Paso
Memorial Day Observed With Veteran Honors at Local Cemetery
Memorial Day activities were held with a procession from the courthouse to the cemetery. Rev. R. F. Davin delivered the address as Boy Scouts marked veteran graves and the Cemetery Association led the program with help from the American Legion. Businesses closed at five, staying closed afterward.
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R. F. Davin
Cemetery Association
America Legion
Rotary Club Memorial Day Program Tribute Honor Ex Service Members
A Memorial Day program was held by the Rotary Club with Col Perkins delivering a talk on upholding national laws. Patriotic songs were sung and two suitable numbers performed by Rotary Alvine Shields, accompanied by Rotary Ann Phyllis Burnton.
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Col. Perkins
Rotary
Alvine Shields
Phyllis Burnton
Sanderson Wins 6-5 In Alpine Comeback
Alpine Vaqueros led 44 to 0 before Railroad men rallied to a 6-5 victory at the Roundhouse. BI Duncan shut down Sanderson for six innings before Alpine faltered in the seventh. Alpine will host Marfa at Jackson Field next Sunday at 3 p.m.
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Sanderson
Alpine Vaqueros
Railroadmen
Vaqueros
BI Duncan
Vaquero
Railroaders
Bill
Alpine
Marfa
Jackson Field
Tne
New Law Firm Establishes Offices Here
Capt A E Owens, previously with Odell and Owens at Throckmorton, forms Puller Leaverton and Owens in Alpine Texas. Fuller and Leaverton base in Marfa. Owens leads Alpine office. Owens praised as a prominent local figure, former Lions Club president, Chamber of Commerce member, and Metho dist church steward.
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A. E. Owens
Odell and Owens
Throckmorton
Alpine
Texas
Puller, Leaverton and Owens
Sucs Fuller
Leaverton
Marfa
Owens
Throckerton
Brews County
Lion Club
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Throckmorton Bar
Methodt Church
Model Tailors Sold to Allen and McCollum
Frank McCotl the Model Tail ors plant on Sixth street from M. L. Hopson. The new management takes charge Wednesday. Allen has been employed in the shop for some time and acquires an interest in the business. The formal announcement of the change awaits filing with the company.
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Frank McCotl
Model Tailors
Sixth Street
M. L. Hopson
Allen
Jose Allen Pany
Terrific hail visits Limpia Canyon section
Fort Davis on May 27 reports the heaviest hailstorm in years fell Thursday afternoon in Limpia canyon between Roe Miller's place and the mouth of Frazier canyon. A few orchards were hit lightly at G W Davis's place but no serious damage occurred, leaving apple growers hopeful for a bumper crop. Hailstones drifted a foot or more, deterring late travelers toward Balmorhea for several hours.
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Fort Davis
Limpia Canyon
Roe Miller
Frazier Canyon
G. W. Davis
Drilling Progress at 1100 Feet on Hovey Test Well
Reports indicate Jackson and Harmon test wells at Hovey are drilled to 1100 feet. Drilling by J. D. Jackson and I. M. Hickey continues with crews at Strobel and other county sites. Other wells, including Brewster OM Company’s near Marathon, are active though depths are unlisted.
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Jackson & Harmon
Hovey
J. D. Jackson
Strobel
Alpin Im
I. M. Hickey
Brewster OM Comany
G. C
F. Ry
Marathon
Breeders Association Formed in the Big Bend
Breeders of registered Hereford cattle in the Big Bend organized the Davis Registered Hereford Cattle Breeders Association with Tudge W. W. Bogel as president and a slate of vice presidents and directors. Headquarters are in Marfa at the Highland Hereford Association office. Secretary Gibons says interest in registered cattle is high and the group will boost numbers and breeding quality.
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Big Bend
Davis Registered Hereford Cattle Breeders Association
Tudge W. W. Bogel
Clyde McFarland
W. A. Daugherty
Kenneth Smith
W. B. Mitchell
R. L Mitchell
Jim Roberts
Wade Reid
J. W. Merrill
John Gist
Courtney Medard
Ernest Gibbens
Marfa
Highland Hereford Association
Gibons
Marta
Notable West Texas Lawyer Lauded by Throckmorton Tribune
The Throckmorton Tribune reflects on a prominent local attorney described as energetic, honest, and ethical, noting his extensive efforts and predicting valuable service to Brewster County if elected to undertake community work. The piece highlights his impact in court and recalls him as a key figure amid a record crowd.
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West Texas
Brewster County
Throckmorton Tribune
Permanent Organizat N Fair And Rodeo Assn Formed Here
A chamber of commerce meeting led to forming the Permanent Organization Fair and Rodeo Association to run a combined fair and rodeo with a planned land purchase for grounds near the Fort Davis highway. Officers named include Henry T. Fletcher and W. B. Terry Sr. Plans include Highland Poultry Show merger and Fourth of July rodeo. A $5000 start-up fund was approved with a finance committee set to begin work immediately.
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Old Settlers Cowboys
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Henry T. Fletcher
Mes. W. B
W. H. Terry
Tom W. Palmer
Fort Davis Highway
Wright
J. W. Taylor
Davis Man Fatally Hurt In Texas Horse Accident
Robert Elledge aged 26 a federal predatory animal hunter died after his horse fell on a steep slope at Frank Jones ranch near Fort Davis on May 27. He lived in Ozona and was married. The horse slipped during a coyote chase, Elledge was thrown and died half an hour later. His body was taken to Ozona for burial.
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Fort Davis
Robert Elledge
Frank Jones
Biledge
Ozona
McCue
Livermore
Mr. Bilge
McGuire Place
Sredge
Coon
Biledge Wee
Johnny Putnam
Young
Oth Gru
Stockton Gets New Producer at Fort Stockton Area Well
A new oil producer was struck near Fort Stockton, ten miles northwest, in section 78 block 0 on a Phillips Petroleum Co. survey. The well reached 1345 feet, was then deepened to 157?5 feet, stored, pumped for 35 hours yielding an estimated 350 to 400 barrels, with potential 150 to 250 barrels daily as development continues. The Phillips plant owns 9,000 acres. further drilling plans and purchases have increased the area.
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Wildcat
Fort Stockton
Phillipa Petroleum Company
Phillips] 1 Petroleam Company
Deller Could Echo Yates Field in Oil Play
A heavy wildcat oil venture from Pure Oil at Chancellor through Phillips block in O. W. and toward the 692 arc may resemble a second Yates field. The prospect spans about 40 miles, stretching northeast and northwest from the initial site near Fort Stockton, per the Fort Stockton Pioneer.
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Pure Oil Company
Chancellor
Phillips
O. W
Fort Stockton Pioneer
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W.C.W. Lodge
San Diego Union
Rotary Club
Allen and McCollum
Breeders Assn
Fands
Ratreey Cottelrnation Loins
Wren
Teteaesey
Pereda Oeanlaise
Clinton Exell
Ezelt
Sweetwater
Une
Ezell
Bankhead
Davis
Trapper
Stockton
Deller
Yates
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