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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1929

Page

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Lobo Eleven Set for T. I. A. A. Clash at Abilene

The Lobos travel to McMurry in Abilene next Thursday for a conference game. Nearly all first string players are fit, except Jim Bardin who is out with a broken collarbone. Ray McNeill and other key figures will be ready to play as Sul Ross and Mel Murry have posted similar scores this season.

Lobo McMurry Abilene Sul Rose Indians Daniel Baker B. C. Graves Sul Ross Jim Bardin Randolph-Sul Ross Porter Ray McNeill Gam da Fel Baker Mel Murry Stephen F. Austin Teachers College Ted

Citizens Join In Impressive Peace Program

The town held an Armistice service in the high school auditorium paying tribute to returning service members. Mayor G W Bain ordered closures after 10:30 AM while Rev Buren Sparks delivered the principal address. Local groups including the American Legion Sul Ross college and churches supported the program with invocations, music, and the national anthem.

Othin Mid News G. W. Bain Buren Sparks American Legion Sul Ross College W. R. McPherson Sparks United States A. B. Owens American Red Cross Irma Lee Batey Sal Ross

Concrete Pour Underway for Van Horn Hotel Project

The Van Horn Advocate reports concrete pouring has begun for the new El Capitan Hotel by the Gateway chain. A large workforce is on site with expectations of rapid completion. The hotel will rise on Bankhead highway land when rerouted and near Border Way, as locals subscribe to stay informed.

van Horn el Capitan Atel Gateway ‘Chain Bankhead Highway Border Way

Merchants Meet At Noon On Management And Ethics

Alpine Retail Merchants Association plans a noon program at the Holland Hotel headlined by A. E. Owens speaking on the evils of hot houses. Mrs. Leo Howell will discuss Common Sense applied to business management in a day meeting today at 12:20.

Alpine Retail Merchants Association Holland Hotel A. E. Owens Leo Howell

Advertising Theme At Alpine Chamber Meeting Discussed

Alpine chamber of commerce schedules a Monday noon meeting at Holland hotel to discuss Best Ways for Advertising and assets of Alpine. Henry Fletcher will preside with a committee of Mrs Leo Howell Victor Smith and Miss Elizabeth Keefer. Col John Perkins and Rev Buren Sparks address Good churches as an Asset to Alpine and The Public Schools as an Asset to Alpine.

Chamber of Commerce Holland Hotel Henry Fletcher Leo Howell Victor Smith Elizabeth Keefer John Perkins Buren Buren Sparks J. H H. W. Morelock Chamber of Commerce Offici Alpine Sui Ross College

Grand Lodge Work Is Conferred Here

Grand Chancellor Leonard attended a Grand Lodge ceremony at Alpine Lodge 3 Pythias where the grand lodge degree was conferred on Fritz Weyerly T N Alison Murphy Johnson and Charles Livingston all active Tocata chapter members This marked the first Hieral visit by a grand chancellor to the area Deputy Wheeler and Mrs Wheeler were honored with elaborate entertainment during the visit arranged by local members

Leonard Alpine Lodge Pythias Wheeler Grand Lodge Fritz Weverly T.N. Alison Murphy Johnson Charles Livingston Tocata Wheelerr

Sul Ross Lobos eye post season game with Miners

The El Paso Post reports Sul Ross Lobos crave a post season clash with the El Paso Miners, claiming their squad has the best team this year. Sul Ross coach B C Graves praises their speed and heads up play while noting we had the edge on a slow field and feel a rematch would decide. Townspeople, players and students share the excitement in Alpine over the potential matchup.

el Paso Post el Paso Sul Ross Lobos Sul Ross Alpine B. C. Graves Miner Mineraves

Lobo and Badger grid game ends in 48 to 0 victory

Sul Ross opened with a driving early series and rolled to a 48 0 win over Randolph Junior College Badgers on Jackson Field. Ray McNeil struck a 60 yard TD run, Stevens and Porter scored, and the Lobos defense held the Badgers to two first downs as reserves added a late 60 yard score. Injuries plagued both teams with several Lobos sidelined and Badgers missing field players. Meanwhile Santa Fe line work south of Paisano proceeds with a large material yard, more workers and extended track toward Presidio as grading nears completion.

Lobo Sul Hows Randolph Junior College Badgers Jackson Field Sul Ross Ray McNeil Badger Stevens Porter Wicker Fullsback Randolph College Badgers McNeil McCullough Lobos Bob Clark Porol Jim Bar Herford Junior College Texas Junior College Paisano Santa Fe Southern Pacific Presidio

Former Marfa Pastor to Preach Here Sunday

Rev M A Bunter, longtime pastor of the Christian Church at Marfa, will preach at the Christian Church Sunday morning. Rev L W Bridges, local pastor, says Bunter now serves as district superintendent for the State Missionary Society with headquarters in Fort Worth. Alpine residents familiar with him will enjoy hearing him again. Miss Anna D Linn, registrar of Sul Ross College, has just returned from Austin after attending a meeting of Texas registrars.

M. A. Bunter Christia Marfa Christian Church L. W. Bridges Buhler State Missionary Society of the Christian Church Fort Worth Alpine Ae Anna D. Linn Sul Rows College Austin Meeting of Texas Linn

Heavy cattle shipments continue to move to feed lots

Heavy movements of cattle continue with large shipments dispatched daily. Most stock heads to feed lots in the Corn Belt. recent loads include 206 calves sent by C F Kimball to Illinois, and multiple cars to El Paso and Fort Worth. Additional calves, cows, and goats were shipped from Vale, King Terry, Marathon, and other Texas points to destinations including Missouri, San Antonio, and Peyton Packing Co.

Corn Belt C.F. Kimball Ois Ilinois Peyton Packing Company el Paso Vale Missouri Kimball Kate Nevill Campbell & Harper Itka Kansas George Clothier Fort Davis Fort Worth H. L. Kokernot Toy Oath Clark Matt Smith Wawood King ‘Terry Trinity Mills Texas S. P R.A. Serna Marathon San Antonio Alpine Sheep Company Peyton Packing Co Adl Peyton

Roundups On at Fort Davis Fort Davis Calves Shipments

Nov. 12 field note from Fort Davis reports ranchers busy with fall roundup and shipping. Smith Brothers moved about 600 head of calves and yearlings to Marta shipping point. J W Merrill & Son shipped several carloads to Joe Grime at Dana Indiana, marking another yearly purchase by the East. Other ranchers push stock to market, while many pace slow or vanish from the scene.

Fort Davis Ft. Davis Jeff Davis County Smith Brothers J. W. Merrill & Son Joe Grime Dana Indiana Merrill

Paving Progress in town district faces cold delay

Northern breeze may slow the final asphalt paving of five city blocks in the downtown area. T A White, in charge, reports eastern town streets nearly finished with about thirty-two blocks ready for traffic as crews anticipate moving to the western section.

T. A. White Harrison Avenue White Nee Thengitates R Street Wade Cone

Civic League Plants at Low Prices This Year

The Civic League invites property owners to beautify their spaces by offering to furnish plants and shrubbery at low prices. A carload arrives next week including Chinese Arbor Vitae at 11.20 and Ligustrum at 1.15 each, balled and burlapped. The program, announced by Mrs Lula M resident, mirrors last year’s sizes and aims to boost community greenery.

Civic League Nhis Lula M Murphy

Hunters Brace for Stricter Texas Game Laws This Season

As deer and quail numbers wane in the Big Bend district, game wardens tighten enforcement under a post session law. Hunters face trespass penalties unless they secure ranch access, with posted lands and hunting rights costly. The deer season opens soon with cautious optimism amid scarce wildlife.

Big Bend Ikely He Chisos

Big Shipment Of Steers to California

A train of 30 cars carried 799 Herefora steers from Jackson and Harmon to HP Jones in Brawley California. The shipment, the first of the week, departed for California and was expected to total a large consignment.

California Calfornia Jackson & Harmon HP. Jones Brawley W Varted

New Theatre Equipment Here in Alpine at Mojave

New equipment and remodeling at the Mojave Theatre signal the end of silent pictures in Alpine. Western Electric sound-on-film gear, acoustical celotex walls, and doubled projection booth equipment promise the first talking picture by November, with KE C Moseley and V Hoy a outlining the upgrade and stage reconfiguration.

Western Electric Mojave Alpine KE. C. Moseley Moja V. Hoya Western Electric Company Talking Pictures Moseley Roxy! S Texas Mae Thrawers Wester Electric Maine Ie Moseley Veill Hohe

Aged Woman Catherine Williams Dies in Alpine

An aged woman, Catherine Williams, wife of the late Andrew Jackson Williams, died Monday at her Alpine home after a long illness. Born July 26, 1860 in Serphys Ville Alabama, she married Tame at Brady, Texas. Survived by children and relatives, she was a Christian Church member. Funeral held at Alpine Cemetery Monday afternoon with Rev. J. W. Bridges officiating.

Orartinta Awey Myeb Catherine Willame Andrew Jackson Toneio Jack Willams Williame Mark Ber Jn Rte Willams Alpine Tows Desensed Serpbys Ville Alabama Shean Brady Texas Talon Thers Els Williams Alpines Fo Wiliam Caliternia Cain Pandele Teaas and Ora Stover

Slayer of Mexicans Denied Bail in Pettis Case

Pettis man confessed to killing Jim Gallego and Abelino Ogas, local Mexicans, on November 2 after a fan confrontation. Sheriff Hale supervised the surveillance as Pettis remains jailed awaiting February district court. An attorney may seek action or a special session from Judge Claude Sutton of Marfa. Witnesses include peace officers and unnamed drivers.

Ace Ragin Pettis plattHff Specia Claude Sutton Marfa San Antonio Ragind Patatus Ant Wilcemes BP Toca

Fort Stockton Road Work and Detours Discussed

The Fort Stockton road section near Brewster County remains in good travel condition though wet weather slows speeds. Detours of several hundred yards exist east of Chancellor while state officials survey a new link extending Highway 90 toward Fort Stockton. funding and county bonds delay construction per Judge D. Wood.

Fort Stockton Ex Travel Pecos Tonster Hovey Alpine Chancellor Stateighway Department D. Wood Brewster County Judge Wood

Alpine Bucks to meet Marta Shorthorn on Friday

Alpine High will host Marta Shorthorn on Jackson Field Friday at 3 30 pm for the decisive District 8 high school football game. The winner advances to face Stanton High for the district championship before December 7. The match honors townspeople who gifted a new Ford carry-all bus for away games.

Alpine Alpine Bucks Marta Jackson Field Stanton High School

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