Sul Ross State Teachers College Opens Fall Term Strong
The Fall term opening at Sul Ross State Teachers College featured a chapel program led by Rev. Buren Sparks and the Sul Ross Alma Mater. Enrollment reaches 182 with the largest fall term yet, including students from Kansas and several Texas towns, signaling a successful term ahead.
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Sul Ross State ‘Teachers College
Buren Sparks
First Baptist Church
Sul Ross
Alpine
Shotwell
Lobo
Hurley
Kansas
Fred W. Hai
Mises Laura
Martha Haas
Augusta
Avalanche
Marfa
Presidio
Odessa
Marathon
San Angeles
el Paso
Tornillo
Fort Stockton
Panhandle
Texas
Hammand
New Franklin
Hillsboro
New Mexico
Citizens Pledge to Plant Many Trees
The tree planting campaign launched at the chamber of commerce luncheon moves forward with about 300 pledged trees in West College Avenue. Discussion centers on tree species ash locust walnut and elm with aim for uniform shade along Alpine streets. Mrs Murphy leads the committee and will support the movement to recruit members.
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Commierce
Cas Awards
West College Avenue
Orients Viaduct
Edwards
Alpine
Perons
Murphy
Cattle Deals Shake Highland Ranges This Week
Strong cattle activity reported across Highland with H L Kokernot Son selling about 1500 calves and yearlings to Cattle Raiser and Commission Co of St Louis and 2500 calves to the same firm. W J MeIntyre adds 1000, and C B Denman of St Louis bought numerous head in the Davis Mountain area. Hardy Packing Co and Cudahy Packing Co buyers purchase 2000 to 3000 head from Kokernot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Kobernot & Son
Cattle Raiser and Commission Company of
St Louis
A. 8. Gage
W. J. MeIntyre
C. B. Denman
St. Louis
Davis Mountain
W. T. Jones
Fort Davis
Kokernot
William Connelly
Hardy Packing Company
San Diego
Calif
K. J. Cooper
Cudahy Packing Company
Los Angeles
H. L
W. H. Terry
Fort Worth
Jackson & Harmon
George Benson
Kate Nev- AL
Matthews
Oscar Cook
Green Valley Well Progress Reported Near 500 Feet
Green Valley drilling progress shows down 200 feet Tuesday evening with plans to rush to completion after reaching 500 feet. Driller George Hargus leads operations near the Wilson No. 1 site, slated for a double shift and 40 to 50 days remaining. R.A. Walford seeks acreage near Hovey and plans a test well near Orient water tank, with leases secured from local landowners. College Avenue canvassing begins to gauge property sentiment on the project.
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Ralph Doda- Fidge
Mr. Doddrige
Mr. Doddridge
George Hargus
Green Valley
Wilson No. 1
Western Petroleum Company
Hovey
R.A. Walford
San Antonio
Orient
Walford
Odie Grubb
E. E. Townsend
Jackson & Harmon
Joe Parker
Big delegation to San Angelo Fair boosts Sul Ross Lobos trip
A large Alpine crowd backs Sul Ross and Randolph Madgers as the Sul Ross Lobos prepare to meet Abilene Christian College in San Angelo. A special 3 a.m. motor train will carry about 50 fans, with total round trip fare of 9.80. The game on Jackson Field promises a hard tussle as both teams attack, with Randolph missing two scoring chances and a fumbled play near the goal.
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San Angelo
J. W. Frazer
Sun Rose Lobos
Abilene Christian College
Oding
Frazer
Sul Ross
Araneaves
Alpine
A. CC
Lobos
Randolph
Cisco
Jackson Field
Famlex
Townsend
Irvin
Cisco Hich School
Apples for sale at Orient station next week
A. J. Tippit announces begins sale of apples at Orient station next Monday and Tuesday offering prices lower than Alpine buyers have paid. Those seeking apples are urged to buy at the Orient station for savings.
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Orient Station
A. J. Tippit
Land Validation Bill Passes Senate
Senate bill 273 on land valuation passed, per a telegram from Senator Benjamin F. Berkeley of Alpine. Objections were raised to sale procedures and a pending suit that could affect land resales, with the bill aimed at foreclosing wart actions and upholding the Land Office resale actions impacting West Texas ranchers.
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Senate
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Alpine
Chamber
Berkeley
P AC
West
Texas
Land Office
Open Letter from Sul Row Ea Studente Lane Fund Committee
The Committee In charge expresses appreciation for E C Moseley and for his entertainments during the past summer. They acknowledge several hundred dollars donated to the fund and praise his shows. They urge friends to support the comedy line and note that all funds will be added to the fund by November 1, with a goal of reaching $2,000.
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E .C. Moseley
Moseley
Sul Row
Ea. Studente Lane
City School Restores Saturday Holiday Rule
City teachers and officials decide to end Monday holiday practice at Sul Ross college area schools. From now on school will be held Monday as a regular day and Saturday will be observed as the holiday, reversing the prior change.
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Sul Ross College
Poultry Leaders to Organize Highland Association
There will be a meeting of those interested in poultry raising next Thursday afternoon at the chamber of commerce rooms. The aim is to perfect organization of the Highland Poultry Association and to appoint committees for the Poultry Show to be held here in January. B.S. Miller, County Agent.
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Chamber of Commerce
Highland Poultry Association
B.S. Miller
Agt
A R C Regional Conference Held Here
Mrs Goodwin national representative of the American Red Cross presided at the ninth annual Roll Call meeting. Only El Paso Fort Stockton and Allwein sent delegates. Fort Stockton and All Wine attended, with officers and chap ter members listed. A call meeting scheduled for Armistice Day November 11 also appears amid local notices.
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Goodwin
American Red Cross
Holland Hotel
National
el Paso
Fort Stockton
Morelock
Sul Ross College
W. Cheney
Howell Johnson
Fred Clit
Hart Johnson
Home Service
RF Davis
W. B. Hamilton
J. Hil
B.A. Waldron
Lutie Brits
Red Cross
J. KR. Wright
Fies
Aid
Baptist
Building boom drives Alpine growth with multiple contracts
New building and remodeling contracts flood Alpine as Howell Lumber and other firms push work on Robinson ore building, Diestone force around Sut Ress Cotes campus, Harris Smith and Garrett residences, and additions to several homes. Projects include exterior stucco, interior partitions, porches, and a two story garage with triple garage. Continuous labor and ongoing improvements reshape the town landscape.
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Alpine
Howell Taumber Company
Robinson ‘Ore
Howell
Rao
Sut Ress Cotes
Jay Vaughn
Howell Lumber Company
West Lo
Vomer
College Considerabie
al Company
Harris Smith
West I Road Avenue
Garrett
Dom Adams
West Alpine
Mma Inc
Lumber Company
Hiting
Atepscamber Company
al Nee
Tesnas
Prewster County
Stuckey
Railroad Avenue
College Itt
Pledges Support To Sul Ross College
Kelford counties, a strong supporter of Sul Ross College at Alpine, protests a move rumored from Alpine to Sweetwater. Sweetwater Rotary Club considered locating the school there and appointed a committee. J. M. Pouncey, a local resident, challenged the claim in a letter to a Sweetwater correspondent.
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Kelford
Sul Ross College
Alpine
Sweetwater
Rotary Club
Ilpine
J. M. Pouncey
New Street Lights to Be Installed in Alpine
City leaders push for immediate street lighting in residential Alpine as a business group discusses upgrade plans. Centra Power and Light’s Duan Littleton will study suitable lamp types while Mayor Gillett says the city is ready to proceed once a plan and rates are set. The group notes the downtown area is well lit but the residential section remains dark and calls for rapid wiring to extend the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Chamber of Commerce
Sevial
Duan Littleton
Centra Power and Light Company
Gillett
Ety Commission
Ity
Haseen
Markers Planned On Highways To Aid Tourists In Texas
Rev Me lure spoke at the chamber luncheon about installing distinctive highway markers across West Texas to guide tourists. The plan, discussed last winter, aims to place signs at junctions on major routes near Alpine and the Davis Mountain region, citing Piney and Spanish Trail highways. The proposed inscription mentions Alpine as the home of Sul Ross College with an arrow to guide travelers.
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Pine Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commer
SR. Melure
Mexican Order Highway Associa
Setion
Hawkhead
West
Texas
Alpine
Sul Ross College
Davis Mountain
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Attle Braisers
College Avenue
Horace Morelock, Jr
Ford
Wee
Sut Ross
Htandolph
Hoth
Goaline
A.R.C
Lona Cook
Jones County
Talk OF Moving College
D. C
Willge
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