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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1924

Page

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Sul Ross Fares Well With Regents And Board of Control

Sul Ross State Teachers College President H W Morelock returned from Austin where he met with state bodies and presented the next biennium budget. The plan includes faculty salary increases, a 15000 dollar gymnasium allotment, a 2500 dollar five acre fruit farm, more water facilities, and standard upkeep, contingent on legislative approval. A girls dormitory item was rejected, with hope lingering but no guarantee.

H. W. Morelock Sul Ross State Teachers College Austin State Teachers College State Board of Regents State Board of Control Morelock Sul Ross Board of Regents Dr. Berkeley Senate Regents

Stiglers Arrive as New El Paso School Assistants

W A Stigler arrives in El Paso as the new assistant superintendent of city schools to succeed W O DeWees. He comes from Sul Ross Normal at Alpine and is joined by Mrs Stigler and their daughter. The family plans to live in El Paso.

W. A. Stigler el Paso Stigler Sul Ross Normal Alpine W. O. DeWees

General rains reach ranches raise hopes of pasture

The long delayed summer rains have begun, not everywhere but in pockets. In Green Valley some areas show knee high grass as cooler temperatures linger and forecasts promise more moisture.

Green Valley

Mex-Tex Wax Company Reports Large Orders and Output

Mr. Lee Harrington of the Mex Tex Wax Company says the firm just received an order for 30 000 pounds of Candelilla at 19 cents per pound f o b shipping point. Business has been fairly good this year and output may reach 120 000 tons. Headquarters are at Sierra Chino.

Lee Harrington Mex- Tex Wax Company Harrington Sierra Chino

Forty Two Club Hosts Night Of Games And Treats

Mrs. Herschel Hord entertained the 42 Club last Tuesday week from four to six. Winners bought small sacks of salted nuts. a salad course and grape ice followed with her mother Mrs. F A Mitchell of Marfa helping serve. Members and guests listed include A B Sandifer Palmer Haynes F A Robertson Roy Spence Middlebrooks Homer Fergus on W H Terry Sr R A McMurray Jim Casner H W Morelock John Young Jr Joe Hord Joe Burgess and guests Mrs C A Brown Mrs F A Mitchell and Mrs J W Bell.

Herschel Hord Palmer Haynes F. A. Robertson Roy Spence Middlebrooks Homer Ferguson W. H. Terry, Sr R. A. McMurray Jim Casner H. W. Morelock John Young, Jr Joe Hord Joe Burgess C. A. Brown F. A. Mitchell J. W. Bell

Entertains Bridge Club At Hostess Mrs Anja Wilson

Mrs Anja Wilson hosted the Bridge Club last Wednesday in a warmly decorated home. High score went to Mrs J F Burgess. Guests included Mrs Ida Kokernot Mrs Edwards Mrs Ivan McGaughey Mrs Webb Mrs Brown and Miss Pauline Terry.

Anja Wilson Bridge Club J. F. Burgess Ida Kokernot Edwards Ivan McGaughey Webb Brown Pauline Terry Jim Wilson Weakley

Community asks cooperation for Alpine school system

They urge public involvement to improve Alpine schools. Residents are told officials are trying their best to provide a strong educational system, and cooperation from the community is essential.

Alpine

Rotary luncheon highlights and speakers in Alpine

Last Friday's Rotary luncheon featured Judge Mead of Marfa poking fun at Rotary principles and procedures. Vernon McIntyre shared a new member view while Rotarian Scott expanded on core Rotary tenets. Arch Allen, Dr. Berkeley, and Kewpie Newell offered humorous talks, Capt. Battle praised Alpine and its citizens, and the meeting ended after a spirited quartet and a brief business adjournment.

Rotary Judge Mead Marfa Ioke Roney Vernon McIntyre Scott Vernon Perkins Arch Allen Sui Ross Dr. Berkeley Kewpie Newell Capt. Battle

Two Cars Collide Near Avalanche Corner in Minor Crash

A Sunday afternoon smash up at Avalanche corner involved a Buick driven by Arch Allen and a Ford driven by D FE Adams Jr. Allen, eastbound, hit Adams, northbound, sending Adams’ car into Lem Taylor yard and tipping it on its side. Allen’s car then struck a telephone pole, later breaking it off at the base. No serious injuries were reported. the Adams occupants escaped with minor scratches. Both vehicles suffered considerable damage.

Arch Allen D. FE. Adams, Jr Allen Adams Lem Taylor Yard Mr. Allen

Alpine Public Schools Open for New Year

Alpine Public Schools open on a September Tuesday morning with all faculty holding degrees from standard colleges. Patrons and friends are urged to attend the opening exercises for important announcements on enrollment and classification. The school expects one of its best sessions.

George Baines Public School Board Gether S. M. Melton Bb. Connell Morelvo Morrow Sara Adrews Pearl Hicks Martha Boye Home Econom Alpine

For Sale Orchard and Home Near Town

Orchard and home for sale near town listed by H. L. Hord. Property includes 3 13 acres and is described in brief as a close proximity listing. Contact H. L. Hord for details.

H. L. Hord

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State National Bank Alpine, Texas Benj. F. Berkeley, Pres Geo. C. Miller H. W. Ferguson G. B. Crawford, Asst Alpine Mercantile Co G. W. Martin J. T. Darsey Otis Turner Mellotone Alpine Lumber Co Board OF Control Stiglers el Paso Herald Mex-Tex Wax Company Entertains Bridge Club Ics Lola Eubank Lois Swift Eda Weyerts O. S. Andersen Josephine Linn Dorene Gee M. PP. Slover Ae Cotter Parent Chamber of Commerce Tese First National Bank Hob Korrernot Pres W. B. Hancock Bo. W. Baines Jr Cash Hord Ceshies Wim A. Buchanan Mitchell-Gillett Co
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