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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1928

Page

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Lobos Prepare For Red Cross Clash After Tarleton Win

Sul Ross Lobos, coming off a 27 7 victory over Tarleton Plowboys on Jackson Field, push toward an eight day practice schedule before a key game with the Redskins. Coach Graves praises the opponent's strong interference and precise scoring, as the team readies for the Alps Day clash and a critical conference showdown. The Red Cross Roll Call report will be released next week by Rev. Leon William, urging continued donations and participation.

Sul Ross Lobos Husky Tarleton Jackson Field Graves Redskins Indians Alpin Tarleton A. C. C. Wildcats North Texas ‘Teachers Red Cross Leon William William

Art Exhibit Showcases Southwest Masters at Holland Hotel

An exhibit of paintings by Fremont Ellis Santa Fe Joseph Henry Sharp Taos and others is on display this week at the Holl and Hotel. J F Gandara of Desert Picture Shop El Paso represents the show with Ellis visiting in person Tuesday before returning to Santa Fe. The exhibit runs all day tomorrow.

Southwest Holland Hotel J. F. Gandara Desert Picture Shop, Inc el Paso Fremont Ellis Santa Fe Joseph Henry Sharp Taos N. Mex Audrey Dean Nichols E. 0 Berninghaus Jouett Fall Elliott Sheldon Parsons Mr. Ellis Hudspeth Ranch Devil River

Colored Gent Play Staged This Week in ND

Deputy Sheriff Ross Miller staged the second act of the Col ored Gent play after arresting a dusky cheater in Alpine. In October the man shook down about six merchants for fourteen dollars each with forged checks totaling roughly eighty four dollars before fleeing with his bride toward the West. The bride’s fate is unclear as of yesterday. The con artist remains jailed in the county, housed in an upstairs suite over Deputy Miller’s residence near the courthouse.

Ross Miller el Paso Alpine Down West Miller

Boy Scouts to Be Guests at Turkey Dinner

Scoutmaster A. F. Robinson continues a Thanksgiving feast for the Boy Scouts at Midway Cafe next Thursday night. This year fathers are invited as part of a father and son emphasis, with a dollar throw to partake, and the event is funded by the scoutmaster who finances the party.

iaster_A. F. Robinson Midway Cafe Ser Ester Robinson Robinson

Big Bend in the limelight with nationwide publicity

Mrs. W. B. Hamilton of Brewster County notes the Big Bend region receives ongoing national coverage. An article in the Manufacturers News highlighted roads and proposed highways with photos, the Washington Post ran a State Park piece, and Texas dailies and statewide magazines reprinted the story. A future feature on the Highland Poultry Show is requested for Southwestern Stockman Farmer in El Paso.

Big Bend W. B. Hamilter Brewster County Chai Commerce Wfacturer'a South Southwest Washington, D. C Post State Park

Apartment House To Open on Jan 1

The College Hall Apartments will be ready for occupancy by January first. Evan J. Wood, contractor and supervisor, said last Thursday that construction is progressing rapidly with thirty men employed. Twenty two three room apartments will include a kitchen and bath. Electric heating will be used throughout. Walls will be a new color plaster with a distinctive plating effect, a beautiful feature of the apartments.

College Hall Evan J. Wood Wood

Ranchers Mull Loco Eradication Plan At Hudspeth Meet

A large gathering of ranchers at the Hudspeth Devil's River ranch discussed eradicating loco weed in Texas highlands and the southwestern cattle country. Hon Joe D. Jackson and Sen Benjamin F. Berkeley attended, with potential federal funds seen as key to a wide campaign benefiting cattlemen and possibly inspiring a Mexican effort amid a two year Big Bend effort against the weed. The meeting also saluted invited ranchers over a big barbecue hosted by Congressman Claude Hudspeth and Roy Hudspeth.

Texas Highlands Hudspeth Devil's River Ranch Joe D. Jackson Benjamin F. Berkeley Alpine United States Big Bend Mexico Claude B. Hudspeth Roy Hudspeth

Little Theatre Prize Seeks Best Name in Alpine Group

The Little Theatre movement in Alpine hosts a meeting at the Holland 1 to organize. Officers named include Mrs. J. E resident, Mrs. J. C. Cole n vice president, Mrs. M. Hopson secretary. A $1 membership fee is set with no dues unless needed later. A prize for the best name is offered, to be selected by officers and submitted to the secretary by November 26. The event aims to fund a new school house or Little Theatre building for plays. Members invited, with details in the paper’s ad. those interested should contact Mrs. Joe. Wright.

Holland Alpine J. E J. C. Colen M. Hopson Chamber of Commerce Holland Hotel Joe. Wright Billie West

Plans for New West Alpine High School Funded

A chamber of commerce committee and J C Page outlined bonding for a new high school in West Alpine. The project totals about 100000 dollars with 78000 for the school building and 12000 for remodeling the current ward school. Shipping plans include remodeling the Mexican ward building and enlarging nearby property for the site, with a completion target and display in Gillett Browns window.

Chamber of Merce J. C. Page Page Brothers Austin Archilyets South Alpine Chamber of Commerce West Texas Yokers Drawng Gillett Brown Amelec Tubre

Artistic Gate for S. A. Fence at Highland Show

A large stone gate and new fence edge the entrance as Highland Show Alpine prepares for December 18. Black Java fowls from Alpine owners Henry Turek and others may be exhibited, with prize money for premiums and a rabbit division. Dr J K Weight notes expected superior displays. J F Miles appointed superintendent. catalog around 99 axes being prepared by Alabanche for distribution.

California New York Alpine Henry Turek Towl J. K. Weight J. F. Miles Ready Brewster C Chamber of Commerce Texas Alavanche

Coyotes Meet Marfa All Stars At Jackson Field

Coyotes second string under coach Graves will face an all-star team from the Army Cavalry post and Marfa this afternoon at 2 oclock. Alpine fans will see players unused this year as the game opens at Jackson Field. Admission is four bits.

Ch Graves Te Coyotes V8. Army Cavalry Marfa Regien Jackson Field

Marfa and Odessa Clash For District Title Today

Marfa High and Odessa High meet in Marfa to decide the district title after Marfa topped Fort Stockton and Odessa advanced with a win over Pecos. Coach Led Martin has built a strong Marfa squad as Alpine awaits the winner in class B.

Marfa Odewa

Lobos Rally Halves Tarleton A&M Loss In Aerial Slugfest

Lobo offense surged after a rough start as Sul Ross moved the ball with Wicker filling in at running back. Crow scored the first TD, and Jim Crow added the extra point as Lobos dominated Tarleton A&M with a series of big plays and special teams.

Sul Ross Wicker Hobo Tarleton Crow McNell Jim Crow Flying Dot Jim Kame

Roads and railways praised by Miss Buena Gilder secretary

The article lauds Miss Buena Gilder of the EL aso Automobile association for her work promoting Texas and New Mexico highways. It notes her publicity across United States and foreign magazines and cites Europa Motor magazine in Berlin as publishing a lengthy story thanks to her efforts.

Texas Buena Gilder Elaso Automobile Association Miss Gilder New Mexico United States Europa Motor Berlin Germany

Alpine Plans Ambitious City Paving Campaign

Alpine city commissioners unveil a sweeping paving program connecting nearly all city sections to downtown. The plan widens most roads to 30 feet, adds crebs, and uses Uvalde rock asphalt, with Avenue B first to be paved from Fifth Street to the college campus and linked to College Avenue.

Alpine Holland Avenue Sixth Street Fifth Street College Campus College Avenue Lege

Benson Car Stolen In Weekend Theft On Fifth Street

A Chevrolet coupe owned by Benson was stolen from a Benson residence on Fifth Street early Sunday. Officers say the car was left in the street about 11:30 Saturday night and later seen near Fort Davis. A police check found a single occupant who gave Maria as an address. The car was nearly new and not damaged.

Benson Fifth Street Forts Quars Fort Davis Ofcer Maria

Brewster Marble Attracts Attention From Chicago To Texas

Brewster county marble draws interest in Chicago and major cities as a Chicago banker requests samples for a new bank building. The Alpine marble deposits here are described as very high quality in a wide range of colors, ample for a marble palace for all residents of Brewster County and beyond.

Brewster County Chicago United States Chamber of Commerce Texas

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LOBOS Red Cross McMurry BOY Scouts BIG Eastern Little Theatre S. A. Fence Rereteeet Elinat Eines Et Talietaes Taltes Eeehiaca Etine Eek Bethea Attic Nameoa Niele Lennes Kyle of Ozona Chee Meade Ince Gratdlosaian Coyotes Odessa Tarleton A. &M Brewster
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