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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1927

Page

7

Birthday Party Honors Julia Lockhsen On 12th Birthday

A surprise party hosted by Mrs Otto Lockhausen and Miss Marie Simpson celebrated Julia Lockhsen’s 12th birthday Monday evening. Games included a guessing contest won by Tommy Rackley for girls and William Starr for boys, with Francis Hargus netting the booby prize.

Otto Lockhausen Marie Simpson Julia Locksen Tommy Rackley William Starr Francis Har Gus Lewis Granger North Pole

Cattle Trades Linked in Regional Stock Move

R A Serna bought 500 head of stock cattle from W D Boreham Tuesday and sold to W D Grubb of Port Davis. Albert Chambers sold a car of cows to R A Serna. J E Leo sold a carload of cows and yearlings to R A Serna. LL Hess and R W Arnold of the Highland Hereford Association shipped calves to Tilmots for Highland Hereford sale.

R.A. Serna W. D. Boreham W. D. Grubb Port Davis Albert Chambers San Antonio J. E. Leo LL. Hess R. W. Arnold Highland Hereford Association

Bridge Club And Mexican Women Organize Local Gatherings

Mrs. W. T. Burnam presided over a Westess Bridge Club session with Mrs. Francis Leary achieving high score and Mrs. R. W. Arnold placing low. A salad course followed. In club news, Mexican Women formed a PT A group with Senora Pedro Vatenau as president and Mr H Wright as vice secretary treasurer. Mrs. A C Spalding returned from El Paso after Federated meeting and plans to stay.

Bridge Club W. T. Burnam Westess Francis Leary R. W. Arnold Low Senora Pedro. Vatenau H. Wright Senora Juan Sal Pec A. C. Spalding el Paso Federated Be Mra Spalding

Sul Ross Summer School Enrollment Forecast

College officials predict Sul Ross summer school enrollment will reach between 700 and 1,000 students. The Alpine climate and mountain setting attract more attendees each year as cottages and dormitories expand to accommodate an expected housing surge, with past enrollments over 500.

Sul Ro Jeane Kor Ts Alpine Imate Sul Ross Anna D. Linn Davta Sal Ross Enat Davis Mountains

Advances in Auto Progress Recalled by Dealer

A dealer recalls changes over the years from prewar tree lined days to 1928 model sedans. He contrasts linen dusters and lengthy car checks with modern ease, noting the shift from squeaks and rattles to smoother automotives and the rise of new technology. The piece cites Mr. O M Shaw of Marathon as Chandler representative for Brewster County.

Chandler

Perkins Law Offices Move to Courthouse Temporarily

The law offices of Col John Perkins were moved this week to the courthouse as the ground floor of the Holland Hotel building undergoes remodeling. The former State Highway Department district office quarters are now occupied by Perkins amid preparations for new quarters. Local social notes mention a birthday dinner for Frances and lists attendees Julia Lockhausen, Martha, Elnor, Neal Ahlman, Lewis Gran ger, and Buster Yarbro. Marathon news includes the ALG Barnes circus in Marfa and travel notes from J J Roberts. Abs J 8 Hardwick visits El Paso, Mrs C W Harbin arrives from Dobbin to visit her parents, and news of Mrs Earl Green’s death in San Antonio. The Marathon community extends sympathy to the bereaved.

Holland Lana John Perkins State Highway Department Perkins Frances Julia Lockhausen Martha Elnor Neal Ahlman Lewis Granger Buster Yarbro

Panthers Rally Past Sub-College In Rough Scrimmage

Fort Stockton Panthers defeat Sub-College 1-2 at home after a hard fought game. Panther quarterback sprinted 60 yards for a touchdown as penalties from both sides marked the contest. Crowd support from Al-Sul Rows skyline noted.

Fort Stockton Panthers Holt Thesesime Stockton tcConnelly Panthers Cub Panram Treanout Al+ —Sul

County Commissioners Brief Session Held

The county commission met for a short period Monday morning under Judge James A. Burke. The body adjourned to its next regular meeting scheduled for next month.

James A. Burke

National Lumber Ad Slogan Contest Draws 100000 Replies

Howell of Howell Lumber, representing the National Lumber Manufacturers Association, says Washington headquarters reports 100000 people have responded to the national advertisement for a 15000 dollar slogan contest. The timber industry seeks the best motto with several prizes offered.

Howell Howell Lumber National Lumber Manufacturers Association Washington

Prize Contest Details With Various State Awards

Prizes include fifty state and territorial awards of 100 dollars each. Also the fourth option is divided into four six dollar wards. Anyone can obtain all necessary entry information by reading the interesting items.

The Story of Wood contest rules and blanks note

The story describes contest rules and application blanks for The Story of Wood. It mentions plant content including tree and samples and states that extra blanks are obtainable at the Howell Lumber Company office.

Howell Lamher Company

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Charles ‘Holy Bud Simpson Lryda Crawford Sarah Bell Bascom Frances Hargus Marley Stillwell Travis Stewart Eleanor Ahiman Maurice J. W. Speer Harold Bas Dozier Real Estate Co Dozier Marathon Texas Eddie Sandifer’s Grocery Alpine Jewelry Co. Holland Hotel Ab. A. Gholson Alpine Drug Store Goodrich Tires RED Ball Milam Prop Ido Vai O.K Casner Motor Company Perkins Law Offices ALG. Barnes Circus Marfa J. J. Roberts Abs. J Hardwick C. W. Harbin Dobbin, Texas A. Ahlman Sungen Earl Green San Anto OUNTY National Assn Nunn Bush Coandler Alpine Steam Laundry Alpine Mercantile
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