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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1923
Page
2
Waste paper litter mars city streets and vacant lots
Readers condemn the habit of discarding paper in streets and vacant lots with careless waste piling along fences and in alleys. The letter calls for public shame and reform of the practice.
Alpine calls for more students to Sul Rose seption
A public exhortation urges every resident of Alpine to recruit young people to join Sul Rose in Texas. The appeal suggests attracting a hundred additional students before year’s end to expand enrollment and support the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Texas
Tesas talk highlights Alpine as summer school hub
Lt Gav Davidson spoke Saturday night claiming that Tesas bays and girls would see Alpine as a pivotal date turning Sul Ross into a summer school and drawing both the town and authorities into a demanding educational role. State papers urged copying the idea for Texas student teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gav Davidson
Tesas
Sul Ross
Texas
Disorderly streets blamed on waste paper litterers
A reader laments litter blown onto yards and streets, blaming careless men and boys for dirty paper debris. The writer calls for residents to honor their town by not cluttering the streets with waste and urges better cleanup.
Sul Ross College Debate Echoes Across Tease Lands
Gow Davidson urged boys and girls from the Andy Lands of Tease to visit Sul Ross to enjoy its climate and prepare for teaching careers. He argued the college would remain despite critics who doubt its future, noting that convincing people downstate or out-of-state will take time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gow Davidson
Andy
Sul Ross
College
Texans Praise Alpine as Summer Retreat
Mrs Jester and her son the late I Jester lieutenant governor of Texas visit Alpine with Mire Jester. They commend the scenery and climate, predict Sul Ross College will grow, and say Texas teachers should learn of Alpine’s health conditions. The visitors plan a return trip with business leaders praising the community’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G) Jester
I Jester
Texas
Charlie Culberson
Sul Ross
Jester
Governor Walton’s martial law fight ends in misjudgment
The article criticizes Governor Walton for haste and anger in declaring martial law, arguing it usurped civil government and clashed with press freedom. It notes his suspension of habeas corpus and interference with a legally called election, concluding Walton was out of position and authority.
Sul Ross alumni keep college ties with The Avalanche link
A Sul Ross alumnus now teaching in San Antonio praises The Avalanche as a necessary link to college ties. Several former students, now educators, have ordered The Avalanche for the school year to stay in Alpine and Sul Ross tradition. Welborn McKay signs the note of loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Sul Rose
San Antonio
Avalanche
Sul Ross
Sul Ieee
School of the West
Welborn McKay
Oklahoma Governor Walton Faces Impeachment Amid Klan Turmoil
Governor Jack Walton of Oklahoma won a special election endorsing a constitutional amendment to convene the legislature in extraordinary session. He seeks to curb mob violence and dismantle the Ku Klux Klan, cites testimony from military inquiries on flogging of citizens, while impeachment threats loom from a partisan legislature and a hostile Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Walton
Oklahoma
Walton
Sclons
Ku Klux Klan
Senate
Obedience to Law as Foundation of Liberty
The editorial argues that constitutions and flags symbolize freedom only when supported by active, courageous leadership. It warns that timid officials led by mobs endanger liberty, urging moral courage in those with power to uphold orderly government and civic rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas News
Sul Ross Opened Football Season With Marfa High
Sul Ross opened its football history chapter with a 3 PM kickoff against Marfa High. Miss Beth Cotter and Miss Loislyn Estes led the kickoff and student body showcased college spirit. Coach Graves emphasized teamwork over star players as he listed the probable lineup and substitutes. Local businesses planned to close 3 to 4 PM for game day, demonstrating community support and a festive opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Beth Cotter
Alpine
Loislyn Estes
Midland
Graves
Ads
Leggett
Friend
Kelly
SK Kelly
Leage
Prude Wood
Hamilton
White
Wheat
Gilbert
Ward
Chauncey
Church
Smith
Charlton
Moore
Simpson
Ledford
Harkey
J D McCutcheon Announces Bulk Meat Supply
J D McCutcheon invites former customers and friends to place bulk meat orders. He will not sell over the counter or slice meat, promising savings and good service. Headquarters and phone number 219 set at Alpine Transfer Company office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Transfer Company
J.D. McCutcheon
Notable Church Schedule With Special Music Likely
The bulletin lists Sunday services and the week ahead with special music at each preaching service. Sunday School at 9 45 a m, preaching at 10 85 a m and 8 00 p m, Juniors at 3 00 p m, League at 7 18 p m.
Alpine Sul Ross Day At Merry Marfa
Alpine and Sul Ross led a six hundred strong relief visit to Maria amid hostile forces. The day featured a cavalry parade and air squadron review, a polo game, races, and an officers ball with a strong turnout from local residents and visiting soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Sul Ross
Maria
Mr. Avant
Big Bend
Col Eltinge
First Cavalry
Camp Marfa
Cavalry
Howze
West
Shirley Seales
George Baines
Dorothy Ann Perkins Birthday Party at the Lawn
Dorothy Ann Perkins hosts an eighth birthday party on her lawn with games and a breath holding package opening. Guests include Elizabeth Baines and several other girls, followed by cake, pink candles, and fortunes in parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Dorothy Ann
Miss Young
Mrs. Perkins
Elizabeth Baines
Eulah Brown
Lorena Garnett
Roberta
Fay Jackson
Ruth Penrod
Willa B. Morelock
Bonnie Pearl
Anna Kate Sandifer
Anna Marie Stigler
Louis Adell Perkins
Ann Aynesworth
Miss Britt
Ruth Jenkins
Language and patriotism clash in Marshall remarks
Former Vice President Thomas R B Marshall argues for learning English as a civic duty for naturalized citizens and favors melting pot ideals but rejects persistent hurdles. He says strong love of peace and hatred of wrong may spark trouble if English is spoken alone, urging assimilation and national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Divine Providence
Indiana
Thomas — RB. Marshall
United States
Marathon Friends Visit Far West This Weekend
Miss Marty Roberts and Master Jack stayed with Mr and Mrs Jim Roberts. Sybil Sansom spent Friday in Alpine. Bob Bourland returned from Federal court in El Paso bringing his grandson Robrt Miller. Frank Wedin visited Alpine. J C Roark drove to Del Rio for business and noted rains there. Pete Crawford and his young daughter arrived from San Antonio to visit Mrs Crawford’s parents in Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty Roberts
Master Jack
Jim Roberts
Bob’ Bourland
Federal Court
el Paso
Robrt Miller
J. C. Roark
del Rio
Pete Crawford
San Antonio
Bridge Party Honors Mrs Vernon McIntyre Visit
Mrs Roy Stillwell hosted a Tuesday bridge party in honor of Mrs Vernon McIntyre returning from Cameron. Mrs Allie Davis won high score and guests included Mesdames L F Buttrill W G Buchanan E H Todd C A Spalding Frank Gatewood Delman Collins Allie Davis W L Clark Berta Ferris L C Ritchey Louanna Buttrill and Mrs McIntyre with dessert of frozen cheese salad angel food cake and coffee parfait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Stillwell
Vernon McIntyre
Cameron
Allie Davis
Mesdames
L. F. Buttrill
W. G. Buchanan
E. H. Todd
C. A. Spalding
Frank Gatewood
Delman Collins
W. L. Clark
Berta Ferris
L. C. Ritchey
Louanna Buttrill
Mrs. Mcintyre
Mrs. Katie Morris Dies in California
News reached Alpine residents as Mr. and Mrs. Tom Miller learned of their daughter Mrs. Katie Morris death in Los Angeles on October 21. She grew up in Alpine, moved to California in 1916, leaving behind a large circle of friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Miller
Katie Morris
Los Angeles
Old Settler of West Texas Passes Away
John G. Reininger a long time West Texas resident died October 3 at his New Braunfels home after a prolonged illness He was among the last survivors of New Braunfels founders and Marathon honors him His widow and eleven children survive nine in Comal County and two in El Paso Mrs Clara Baines and J F Reininger live in El Paso
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Reininger
West Texas
New Braunfels
Reininger
Marathon
Comal County
Clara Baines
J. F. Reininger
el Paso
New Pastor for Local M. E. Church
The New Mexico Annual Conference transferred Rev. H. M. Smith to the West Texas Conference at his request. Rev. J. K. Beery from West Texas to New Mexico was assigned to the local church pastorate. Conference appointments for the El Paso district list S. E. Allison as supervising elder and numerous pastors serving Alpine Clint Asbury Anthony Berino Fabens Fort Hancock Marathon and Sanderson Ysleta Las Cruces and other communities with W. F Huggett and F. L. Glisson among officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Marfa
H. M. Smith
West Texas
J. K. Beery
el Paso
S. E. Allison
Alpine
Clint
J. C. Cox
Asbury
Fred B. Faust
Anthony
Berino
J.oe Kelly
Bond Memorial
J. 5
Carruth
Grandview
M. O. Williams
Trinity
W. B. Hogg
M. Cooper
Fabens
Fort Hancock
T. PF. Turner
Fort Stockton
L. Thurston
Woolsey
W. R. Burnett
H. H. Barton
Marathon
Sanderson
M. F. Bell
Sierra Blanca
van Horn
L.W. Carlston
Toyah
One Language for America English Favored by Freemasons
The Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, endorses teaching English in elementary grades to the exclusion of other languages. It argues English embodies American ideals and identity, noting its role in national thought and global business, with the rallying cry One nation, one flag, one language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Council of the
Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
Cromwell
Hampden
Bright
Gladstone
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Spencer
Milton
Shakespeare
John Hay
Woodrow Wilson
Marston Moor
Beecher
Moore
Masonic Digest
Los Angeles
Harris Poem Travels From Rogers to Ozark Hills
A card from T. G. Harris dated Rogers Arkansas October 4 greets Herefords and Jersey cattle on Alpine hills. Harris and Mrs Harris report good health and high spirits, sharing apples with old friends as he pursues pastoral poetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Harris
Rogers, Ark
Jersey
Ozark Hills
Mr. Harris
Texas Prison Farms Set New Crop Record This Year
Governor Pat Neff and prison farm leaders toured nine state farms in Fort Bend and Brazoria counties. They report corn and cotton yields strong with about 1200 bales from Imperial and around 1000 from Harlem. The crops aim to pay off a 525000 debt and leave a 1000000 surplus for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Prison Commission
Pat M. Neff
James A. Herring
H. C Connolly
Houston
Fort Bend
Brazoria
Neff
Imperial
Harlem
Houston Post
Brewster County Sealed Proposals For Bridge Project
Notice to contractors calls for sealed proposals addressed to the County Judge of Brewster County to build a concrete bridge over Maravillas Creek near Marathon Texas. Bids due 2 06 P M November 12 1923 with certified check of 300 accompanying each proposal. Right reserved to reject any bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Maravillas Creek
Marathon
Texas
Alone
State Highway Department
A. L. White, Co. Engr
Alpine
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Alpine Avalanche
Alpine Publishing Company
W. W. Jenkins
Gos. Walton
Alpine Jewelry Company
Holland Hotel
John Young Land Co
Hord Grocery Company
Alpine Mercantile Co
Robinson & Co
Mitchell, Gillett Co
First National Bank
Big Bend Grocery
Alpine Hardware Co
N. Winkler Co
Alpine Drug Store
Watson, Anderson Co
State National Bank
Alpine Transfer Co
W. P. Hinson
Alamo Lumber Co
Alpine Blacksmith Shop
Alpine Studio
Waples-Platter Co
Alpine Jewelry
Radford Grocery Co
Alpine Lumber Co
Kandy
Palace Pharmacy
Mrs
Merry Marfa
Sybil Sansom
Frank Wedin
G. W. Perry
K. M. Morris
California
M. E. Church
Holland Dining Room
Society Stationery
Keith
Linen Society
Wincroft Brunswick
Fairbanks-Morse
R. A. McMurry
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