Alpine Street Marking and Lighting Plan Progress
At a Monday chamber of commerce luncheon Alpine officials outlined street marking and house numbering plans for the residence area. The proposal includes 25 lights with complete installation by the lighting company at $50 per month, plus new wiring and centralized control, aiming to boost locality identity with named streets while preserving old family names.
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Chamber of Commerce
M. L. Jopson
Takehy Eterk
W. A
Hopson
College Avenue
College City
Alpine
Esaus
Ummeims
Acton
Six Towns Represented At D M F Meet
The Davis Mountain Federation of Women’s Clubs held its fifth meeting at Fort Davis with about 100 women from Fort Stockton Marathon Alpine Marfa Valentine and Fort Davis. Mrs H W Broadus honored guest praised regional work and urged continued cooperation. Reports covered county beautification state convention Dallas and local club activities.
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Fort Davis
Davis, Mountain Federation
H.W. Broaddus
Colorado City
Texas
Broaddus
Davis Mountain
Fort Stockton
Marathon
Alpine
Marfa
Valentine
Laipin Hotel
Tim
Lee Sproul
Davis Mountain Fedeeration
H. B. Broadus
Texas Federation of Women's Club
Davis Mountains
Linls
W. Leverett
Lena Terrell
Dallas
Marathon Pvt. A. Study Club
Big Bend
Arn Placher
Federation
Thanksgiving Sermons From Alpine Pastors Reach Congregations
Alpine pastors deliver Thanksgiving sentences urging gratitude for God’s blessings amid prosperity. Rev McClure notes abundant temporal blessings and active charity as markets depress but help the poor. Rev Sparks warns against moral complacency and urges faithful gratitude over wealth. Rev Davs emphasizes giving to uplift others andtrust in divine providence.
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B. McClure
Chriteianeh
Buren Sparks
Baptist Church
Jeshran
Alpine Teachers Head to El Paso for College Game
Many Alpine residents travel to El Paso to watch Sul Ross football in a clash described as potentially high scoring. The Lobos are favored but observers acknowledge the risk of an upset. All Alpine schools dismiss for Thanksgiving and teachers attend a statewide convention, with Sul Ross also releasing students until Monday.
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el Paso
el Pa
Lobos
Aline
Lobo
Wile Winal
Sul Ross
Sech College
Altuda Ranch Sold To Rep Hudspeth
Congressman Claude Hudspeth buys the 15000 acre Altuda or James ranch 15 miles east of Alpine from W T Meriwether for 98715 dollars. John Young Land Co handled the deal. Hudspeth plans registered Herefords from his Devil's River ranch and drives them 250 miles via Pecos river crossing.
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Altuda
Rep. Hudspeth
Claude B. Hudpet
Altuda Ranch
Alpine
W. T. Meriwether
John Young Land Company
Procer Real Estate Firm
Old James Ranch
Jason W. James
Roswell
New Mexico
John Young, Sr
Hudspeth
Devil's River
Lyceum Number at Sul Ross Well Received
Miss Marie Montana soprano and Franz Knessel violinist delighted a small appreciative audience with a selection filled program. The event drew praise for the artistry and quality of the performances despite a limited turnout.
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Lyceum
Sul Ross
Marie Montana
Franz Knessel
Poultry Association Meeting Next Monday Called
A meeting of the Highland Poultry Association is called for next Monday afternoon at 2 20 according to secretary Mrs W B Hamilton. All members and others interested urged to be present.
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Highland Poultry Association
W. B. Hamilton
Avalanche Paper Delays Ahead Of Thanksgiving Morning
Early this week the Avalanche notes it will hit local readers nearly two days early due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The paper will be in readers hands on Thanksgiving morning.
Poultry Show Dates Set By Highland Unity Association
The Highland Unity Association announced probable dates of January 7 and 8 for the poultry show after a conference with show directors. Dr J E Wright of Alpine heads the event and forecast details were presented this week.
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Highland Unity Association
J. E. Wright
Alpine
Ferest
Thanksgiving Service Tonight At Union Church
A union Thanksgiving service will be held tonight at the Presbyterian church with Rev Baren Sparks from the Baptist church in charge. City choirs will provide singing and special music. A report of the service will be carried in next weeks paper.
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Esbyterian Church
Baren Sparks
The
Baptist Church
Wilson Well Remains Closed for Repairs
J. E. Doddridge said the Wilson well is still shut down awaiting repairs. The drill has reached 1600 feet and will resume once work is completed, after a temporary stoppage just over a week ago.
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J. E. Doddridge
Wilson
Teachers on Special Trains Visit Alpine for Convention
Alpine and Sul Ross will greet up state teachers en route to the State Teachers convention in El Paso. Two trains pass through tonight with ten minute stops, offering souvenirs, a Sul Ross mascot, Bulletins, and brochures. A local committee will coordinate welcomes in Alpine as teachers pass through the Davis Mountains region.
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EL Paso
Southern Pacific
Gp.a
Sul Ross
Jamea
Sanderson
Alpine
Sul Rows
Sgiven
el Paso Sunior college-Sul Ross
EY Paso
Brewster County Chamber of! Commerce
Crese
Chamber
Unis
Berkeley
Mra
Murphy
Ro W. Coffey
Texas
Davis Mountains
Rotarians Accept Sanderson Challenge In Attendance Contest
The Rotary Club met Tuesday to reschedule for Thanksgiving and voted to accept Sanderson Rotary Club's attendance contest starting January 1. The loser will host the winner with a picnic or banquet later. Alpine Club aims to win while Sanderson expects a tougher year beginning January. Also noted was the upcoming Rotary Ann banquet on December 9 and a Rotary assembly led by Ann Bates.
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Rotary Club
Ers
Sanderson Rotary Club
Sanderson
Anual Rotary Ann
Rotary
Ann Batey
Alpine pledges to push gym and cottage plans for Sul Ross
Senator Benjamin F. Berkeley urges immediate action on a Sul Ross gymnasium funded by private subscriptions from Alpine Brewster and nearby counties. He notes a $15 000 to $20 000 goal and plans a committee meeting this week to raise funds while seeking regional support.
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Benjamin F. Berkeley
Chamber of Commerce
Berkeley
Sul Ross
Brewster
Alpine
Texas
Merkeley
Mpine
Brewster County
Adjoin
Dr. Berkeley
Canning Demonstration Attracts Local Interest
County Agent R. B Miller announces a canning demonstration next Wednesday in the Caldwell Electric shop on Railroad Avenue. The free venue is provided by Mr Caldwell and Jackson Harman will supply beer. Households urged to attend for practical canning tips and benefits.
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Nesday
R. 8. Miller
Caldwell Electric
Railroad Avenue
Caldwell Hing
Jackson & Harmon
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City Commission
D. MF
R. F. Dav's
Ross Exes
Piartonee Elie
al Faivnscren
Mons
Congressman
Devil's River Ranch
Poultry Association
Commerce
Clay Holland
Hokernot
A. A. Murray
J . Jackson
BH. Gillett
H.W. Ferguson
Leon Howell
F.#. Weyerts
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