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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1929

Page

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Highway 90 trade growth praised by Border Way leader

Hal A. Hamilton, president of The Border Way U S Highway No 90 Association, says towns along Highway 90 show growing interest as promotion promises more trade for local merchants. He cites concerted effort by public spirited officials and notes a federal state aid plan to complete a four mile unpaved gap west of D ham Shumla and Langtry, with work starting after January 1.

Hal A. Hamilton John Stadler Kinney County Borderway San Antonio Joe Dillon Four Mile D’hani

Orient Dairy Adds Equipment at Modern West Texas Plant

Orient Dairy, under W. L. Matthews, installed a DeLaval magnetic milking machine at the new northwest edge plant. The system reduces labor from four men to two for 75 cows and halves milking time, with refrigerating upgrades in progress. About $8,000 has been spent on new buildings and equipment as the dairy is framed as one of West Texas’s most modern plants. Matthews invites public inspection.

Orient Dairy W. L. Matthews Matthews Orient Fon West Texas

Alpine Bucks Defeat McCamey In Home Football Clash

Alpine High upends the McCamey Badgers 12 to 0 as Alpine gains 183 yards to McCamey’s 29. Ezell Johnson Roberts and Weyerts star on the ground while the defense stalls McCamey in midfield. Bucks face Fort Stockton next on Jackson field seeking revenge.

Red Sparks Alpine High School McCamey Badgers Bucks Badgers Allen Weyrts Johnson Ezell Alpine McCamey al Ezell Roberts

Alpine Women Attend Grand Lodge Meeting in San Antonio

Alpine women travel to San Antonio for the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meeting. Mrs G A Brown past deputy grand matron and Mrs C Birneft lead delegates with others arriving today or tomorrow. Notables include Mrs W White Mrs C B Cook and Mrs B A Walarton as necrology attendees.

Grand Lodge San Antonio Mra G. A. Brown Dire C.birneft Benjamin Berkeley Mer. C. Graham W. ¥. White C. B. Cook B.A Walaron

Sul Ross professors issue home duties warning with razor cite

A Sul Ross College committee of two professors denounces husbands mowing lawns and doing wife tasks, brandishing a razor as a confrontational symbol. They claim local men should not act as heads of households and note support from several husbands in the neighborhood. The writer suspects enforcement will face challenges but sees merit in the idea.

Sul Ross College Father Wimmen Bob Rat- Att John Col George Bain Harry Watson Clay Holland W. B. Hancock

Six Big Bend towns plan convention exhibit in El Paso

Six Big Bend towns Pecos Fort Davis Maria Presidio Alpine and Sanderson will join in a sectional exhibit at the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention to be held in El Paso next week. The White House stores offer space and decorators to showcase mineral and agricultural resources with Sul Ross College also featured.

Big Bend West Texas Chamber of Commerce el Paso Pecos Fort Davis Maria Presidio Alpine Sanderson White House Ph ‘A A. F. Robinson Chamber of Commerce Sul Ross College

Alpine Well Declared Good Pumper

Alpine Oil and Development reports their Ward county test well, which struck oil last week, is good for 50 to 60 barrels. J B Doddridge of the company stated the well will be pumped today, and an immediate second well will be drilled using oil from the present well as fuel.

Alpine Oil and Development Company Ward J.B. Doddridge Yeserday

Southwest Texas Teachers Meet Sul Ross in Uvalde Clash

Lobo mentor plans a tough battle as Southwest Texas State Teachers College of San Marcos faces Sul Ross State Teachers College of Alpine in a first ever football clash at Uvalde. The Bobcats crushed Kingsville 83 to 0 last week and travel by special train with about 200 rooters. Sul Ross aims to be in top shape after this game for upcoming contests. no cripples but minor injuries noted from the New Mexico Aggies game. H W Morelock, Sul Ross president, returned from Ballinger where he led a teachers institute for Runnels County.

Lobo Teache Uvalde Southwest Texas State Teachers College San Maros Sul Ross State Teachers’ College Alpine Bobcats Kingsville San Marcos Sul Ross New Mexico Aggies H.W. Morelock Sul Ross College Ballinger Runnels County

Sul Ross Lobos fall to New Mexico Aggies at Las Cruces

In Las Cruces on October 12 Sul Ross Lobos lost 6 to 0 to the New Mexico Aggies. The Lobos showed flashes of passing threat led by Swanson and Svenska but failed to convert deep drives into scores after long gains.

Las Cruces N. M Sul Ross Lobos New Mexico Ageles Sul Rose Lobos Texas Tech Matadores Clark Aggies Lobo Techmen New Mexico Sul Ross Swanson Louisiana Sul Ross Clark

Plans to open bids for Sul Ross college building

President H. W. Morelock announced plans and specifications for the Sul Ross State Teachers college building will be ready between October 20 and 25. Bids may be sought about November 1 with advertising time and opening bids around November 25 to December 1.

Sul Ross State Teachers College H. W. Morelock Morelock

W C Hale Named Sheriff of Brewster County

County commissioners accepted the resignation of W N Gourley and named W C Hale to complete Gourley’s unexpired term. Hale qualified and assumed duties Wednesday while Gourley retires to ranching in southern county. Deputy Bos Minter leaves the sheriff’s department as Hale seeks a successor. The notice also mentions Presbyterian Church activities for Sunday.

W. N. Gourley W. C. Hale Brewster County Gourley Hale Alpine Midland State Sanitary Board Bos Minter Sheriff's Department

City Paving Progress Updates and Streets Involved

About a quarter of the 100 block paving plan is finished with delays resolved. Curb work on Firth Street reached half its allotted phase. Alpine base and asphalt surface using cold-rolled Uvalde asphalt are set as top materials. Outlying streets widen to 80 feet, main arteries to 40 plus feet. Holland Avenue to be paved from Seventh Street to the college campus.

T. A Firth Street Vite Star Holland Avenue Seventh Street College

Chihuahua a Wealthy State With Rich Mines and Agriculture

An article on a goodwill trip highlights Chihuahua as the Republic’s largest state by area with 283000 square kilometers and a 1921 population of 401622. It notes a mild climate, large artificial lake Utawala, power plants, and major industries in mining agriculture stock raising and lumber. The report cites silver and lead production levels, rail capacity of 2040 kilometers, and tax use for education while urging population growth to unlock full potential.

Chihuahua Uta Oquilla American Smelting & Refining Go

Alpine and Fort Stockton Face Off In Afternoon Football

Alpine Junior High visits Fort Stockton High at Tom Jackson Field this afternoon for a highly anticipated game. Alpine, coming off a 12-0 win over McCamey, builds a strong team with added ninth graders and strong coaching from Olver. fans urged to attend at 3:20 for a pivotal clash.

Alpine Junior High Fort Stockton High Tom Jackson Alpine Boys McCamey Badger Stucks Olver Ev: Bey Alpine Huck

Wide Area Rain Boosts Winter Feed Prospects

A broad region received rain last weekend with up to four inches in western spots from Alpine to VanHorn area. Rain improved prospects for winter feed as ranchers note the moisture will spur early green growth next spring. Alpine and nearby areas reported higher totals, while Marathon saw lighter but beneficial showers.

Aml Marta van Horn Alpine Fort Stockton Alpi

Miss Keefer Works To Preserve Indian Art In New Mexico

Miss Keefer plans to collect deer skins donated by local hunters to help Pueblo artisans continue their traditional crafts such as buckskin clothes and novelties. She will stretch and display the hides at her Alpine studio and deliver skins to Pueblos at Christmas. B A Chattin hosted his sisters Roy Bates of Noel Missouri and Mary and Mattie Chattin of Moline Kansas en route to Los Angeles.

Israbeth Keer Sumer New Mexicl Miss Keefer Alpine Pueblos Aleady B. A. Chattin Roy Bates Noel, Mo Mises Mary and Mattie Chattin Moline Kansas Los Angeles

Alpine motorcade party to leave next Wednesday

Indications point to a large turnout from Alpine as the Borderway motorcade departs next Wednesday morning. Robinson secretary of the chamber of commerce says the event will boost local business and tourism with banners, badges, and booklets distributed along the route to San Antonio.

Robinson Chamber of Commerce Interfeat Alpine Aleady Busines Anand San Antonio Chambers of Commerce Hal Hamilton Association H. Wren A. F. Robins Chamber of Nmerce Jr. Hamilton Mc. Wren San An

Excursion to Uvalde planned for Sul Ross game

Southern Pacific offers a football game excursion to Uvalde for Sul Ross versus San Marcos Teachers. J. Monroe says up to 100 tickets will be sold on the Argonaut train Friday 8 53 a m arriving Uvalde 1 p m with return at 6 28 p m. Two Pullmans and a wash car will be provided for Alpine riders.

Uvalde Southern Pacific J. Monroe Sul Rose San Marcos Reguular Argonaut Alpine Monroe Tow Cand H Morelock

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U. S. Hiway Shumla Langtry Committee of College Press Bend Raves Cruces A. & M. Wirts W.C. Hale Presbyterian Church Mojave C.K. Society Parral S. P
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