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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1926

Page

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Lobo grid odds rise as two games left on Sul Ross schedule

Sul Ross awaits two final games with McMurry and El Paso Junior College. Randolph College earlier toppled McMurry, boosting optimism that Sul Ross can win both games. With Kell out, Allan Ford, Cowan, and Kelly return to the lineup as the Lobos prepare for a Turkey Day trip to El Paso.

Sul Ross Lobo Lobos McMurry Randolph College Sul Ross Randolph Indians Teen Lobo

Reserve Officers Meet in Alpine on Tuesday Evening

The Alpine Reserve Officers association held its meeting Tuesday evening at Midway Date, first gathering in months. Lt Col John Perkins CA-Res, fresh from the Army War College in Washington, shared insights, dues were paid, and new member Second Lieutenant S. G. West, a Canton TX native now teaching in Alpine, was welcomed. The group set a monthly meeting schedule for the first Tuesday evening each month.

Reserve Officers Association Alpine John Perkins Ca-Res Army War College Washington, D. C 8. G. West Canton Texas

Wilson Well Shut Down Briefly for Repairs

The Wilson well was shut for several days awaiting fuel oil according to Doddridge. He said a depth of 1600 feet had been reached and the logs match those of Wilson No. 1 where oil was found. The drill paused due to a fossil-bed delay and related issues.

Wilson Wilson Ho Doddridge

Western World plans feature stories from Davis Mountains region

Davis Mountains territory draws attention from Fort Worth publisher Western World. P. R. Macintosh, staff correspondent, visits Big Bend for a week gathering data and interviewing residents for feature articles. Alpine Chamber of Commerce secretary provides information and photos. He praises the scenery and notes potential for multi month coverage.

Davis Mountains West R. Macintosh Western World The World Publishing Company of Fort Worth Big Bend United States Mexico W. B. Hamilton Alpine Chamber of Commerce Macintosh Mr. Macintosh Etherion Brewster County Shafter

Sul Ross Plans Dismissal for El Paso Convention

Sul Ross will dismiss Thursday through Saturday of Thanksgiving week to allow faculty and students to attend the State Teachers association convention in El Paso. Exes will meet at the El Paso event with former students and educators. Sul Ross Lobos face El Paso Junior College in football at the high school stadium Thursday afternoon, capping a strong season. A Sul Ross Exes canquet will be held at the Del Norte Hotel with plate reservations urged early.

SUL Ross McMurry Indians EL Paso Junior College AT EL Paso Tanior Lobo Pack el Paso Junior College Panthers Lobos Deuce Ate Teachers College State Teachers Association United States

I Davis to Entertain Federated Clubs at Fort Davis

Fort Davis Texas November 16 The Davis Mountain Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its semi annual session Saturday with delegates from Fort Stockton Marathon Alpine Marfa Valentine Fort Davis. Officers to be elected and next meeting place chosen. Mrs H B Broaddus Colorado sixth district president expected. Program covers loans four clubs home education legislation motion pictures highways and tourism with readings reports and a nominating committee. Alpine women to attend with 12 or 14 members on program and strong local interest.

Barry Scobee Fort Davis Tex Davis Mountain Federation of Women's Clube Fort Stockton Marathon Alpine Marfa Valentine Fort Davis H. B. Broaddus Colorado Alpine Club Alpine Study Club

Soprano Marie Montana and Franz Kneisel to Perform Duet Recital

Miss Marie Montana and Franz Kneisel, two renowned artists, will give a joint recital at Sul Ross College auditorium on November 23 at 8 oclock. Montana, born Ruth Kellogg Waite, studied at the Toronto Conservatory and the Conservatoire Americain, later making her mark in Florence and Napoli. Kneisel, noted as her accompanist, is an accomplished violinist with a distinguished career in both America and Europe.

Marie Montana Franz Kneisel Sul Ross College Montana Ruth Kellogg Waite Europe Gatiss Toronto Conservatory of Music le Conservatoire Americain Walter Damrosch Ernestine Bischini Florence Violetta Genoa San Carlo Naples Caruso de Luca Rose Ralsa Franz Kneise America

Meet With Success In Red Cross Drive

RF Davis chairs the local Red Cross drive outlining four annual membership types of $1, $5, $10 and $25 with half dollar to National HQ and the rest to local work. Life memberships cost $60 and $100 Patrons join to bolster the national endowment. The drive is progressing well with committees reporting about $100 and East Alpine expected to push totals to $125 to $150, a stronger showing than recent campaigns.

American Red Crows RF. Davis Campain Red Cross Washington Naonal Ita Pat Tron National Red Crom Treasury Tseheaaae Davia Davis East Alpine Ed Cross

1080S Win Over School of Mines in Lone Star clash

The Sul mon Lobos defeated the Texas School of Mines 214 in a Saturday game before about 500 fans. The Miners showed grit with 17 first downs to 12 for the Lobos, but were hurt by fumbles and strong Lobos defense. Moco Dowler stood out on the line as Lobos controlled the game with ground plays and solid blocking.

Kell Star Alford el Paso Cowan Miners el Paso Herald Lobos Kelly Lobo Full Sulmon Lobos Texas School of Mines Lobo Bucks Alford and Cowan Ofiense Green Byrne Griaaty Lobo Moco

Highland Stock Winners at Kansas City Royal Stock Show

Telegram confirms Highland stock winners at the Kansas City Royal Stock Show. George Jones takes second and grand championship on calves and first on steer yearlings, with Smith Brothers second on yearlings and third on calves. Avalanche cannot confirm other Highland stock results due to incomplete reports.

Davis Smith Bros Tyrrell Kenneth George Tones Kansas City Royal Stock Show Joe Expy Clay Jeff Davis George Jones Smith Brothers

Cattle Shipments Continue at Lively Clip

Cattle shipments and traders move briskly with eight calves and four cows shipped from Alpine and Hovey to Fort Worth. Two hundred steers at 1200 pounds go to California. three calf loads and more cars to Producers Commission bound for Los Angeles and Fort Worth. Additional sales include 200 yearlings to Kobernot & Son and calves to Stockton. Several firms report multi-car shipments to Fort Worth, California, Kansas City, and Los Angeles this week.

Jackson & Harmon Ippera Alpine Hovey Fort Worth California Producers Commission Company George A. Brown Mitchell Bros Marfa Kansas City

Poultry Feed Talks Highlight Fort Worth Mills Agent Visit

G. M. Mellvaine of Universal Mills Fort Worth met with Howell Lumber local dealers to discuss feed questions and addressed the Highland Poultry Association at a called meeting. He noted a top poultry expert, Prof. W. Kazmeler, former head of poultry husbandry at A&M Texas, would head a regional school of instruction for members when established.

G. 8. Mellvaine Universal Mills of Fort Worth Howell Lumber, Company Highland Poultry Association Mellvaine W. Kazmeler A. & M. College of Texas Kazmeler Highland Association

Canning Demonstration Planned Across Brewster County

A canning demonstration led by an A&M College expert will be held in Alpine on November 20 and extended to Caldwell Electric on Railroad Avenue. Miss Helen Swift and County Agent 8 Miller will oversee, with support from Jackson & Harmon. Ranchers and housewives across the county are urged to attend for meat canning techniques and using every part of the beef. Demonstrations will also occur in Fort Davis and Marfa in the following two days.

Brewster County A. & M. College Helen. Swift Miller Caldwell Electric Ton Jackson & Harmon Whittaker Avalanche

County Court Adjourns To Meet November Term

The regular November term of county court convened last Monday with Hon. Jas A Burke presiding. There were no criminal cases set and attorneys were not ready to try civil cases. The court adjourned until Tuesday the 28th and the jury was excused until that date.

Touth Swith Hon Jas. A. Burke

Remember Baptist Orphans On Thanksgiving Day

The Baptist Women's Missionary Union plans a Thanksgiving aid drive for Buckner Orphans Home. A barrel of cakes and cookies will be prepared by union members and closed Tuesday afternoon. Donations can be arranged through Mrs. Moorman, Mrs. Wath, or Mrs. R. J. Ratlitt.

Ladies of Te Baptist Women’s Abissionary Union Buckner

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I Davis W. J. Yates M. H .Harrin Aislation Mra C. E. Mead Motion Pictures Mra. J Shipman Anja Wilson T. M. Wilton Trent Speaker's Bureau Mre H.W. Morelock M. J. Moorman Hirst Lyceum School OF Mines Dowler Highland Stock Lively Clip Feed Mills Poultry Association OUNTY Baptist
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