Marathon News From Alpine Ranch and School Circles
Farl Clark motored to Alpine Friday and other Marathon reports note visitors from San Antonio and Houston. Local families welcome guests at ranches and hotels while Marathon School opens with a large enrollment and a full faculty.
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Farl Clark
Alpine
D.C
Tom
Barnam
San Antonio
Marathon
Lin Alpine
Tits Parker
Valentine
Miss Fi
Roy Wyatt
W. M. French
Jeber J
Riley Mays
W. K. Lane
Rob Garrison
They Chambers
J. M. Bircham
Russell Clark
Walter Beall
San Angelo
Lucille French
McDonald
Charley Becker
Berta Clark
Friends Public School
Bertha Carter
Sanderson High’ School
L. W. Cartier
Florence Clark
F. Moore
Cuero
E. H. McDonald
Sant Marcos
Supe Marathon School
Howard der Delmar
Collins
Buttrill Ranch
Francis Rooney
Annie
Glenn Springs
J. M. Chambers
Baptists Woman's Missionary Union Hosts Industrial Meeting
The Baptist Women's Missionary Union met at Mrs. N S Murphy's home for an industrial session focused on piecing quilts. Members planned to send a box of clothing quilts and comforters to Buckner's Orphans Home. Donations of clean clothing and quilt scraps are welcome at the parsonage or Mrs M Pouncey's. The group adjourned after refreshments and set their next meeting for Sept 23 at Mrs E A Waldron's home.
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Baptists Woman's Missionary Union
N.S. Murphy
Nual
Buckners's
Parent Teachers Association to Meet in High School Auditorium
The Parent Teachers Association will hold its regular meeting Friday afternoon at 3:30 in the High School Auditorium. All members and patrons are urged to attend. After a brief business session, musical numbers include a vocal solo by Miss Willie, a piano piece by Mrs. Berkeley, a talk by Mr. Koenig, and a piano duet by Mrs. C D Woo and Mrs. J L Martin.
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Schor
Willie
Berkeley
Koenig
Jane McGrath
C.D. Woo
J. L. Martin
Quicksilver and Mineral Development Insights
A 1910s era reflection on quicksilver mining in California and West Texas Brewster County. It notes California as a leading producer since 1850 with shafts down to 2450 feet, 214 square miles explored, and 18 shafts. West Texas output from 1899 exceeds 85 000 flasks, with a deepest shaft around 1000 feet. The piece discusses ore genesis, peculiarities of quicksilver, and the need for cautious, informed mine planning.
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Biigger
Quicksilver
California
Orpal
Texas
Brewster County
Alpine High School 1920 21 Team Begun
Alpine public schools opened with a large audience in the auditorium for exercises led by Pastor H and remarks from Rev W P Ray Pres J Jackson Rev D Wood and others. The event showcased strong teacher support and citizen backing as Sul Ross Normal work begins. M P Slover is named principal with Clara Miller as primary teacher. Light tampering warned with prosecution.
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Alpine Public
W. P. Ray
Pres. J Jackson
D. Wood
Ale
Sul Ross
A. J. Koenig
Rather
Jewel Gilli Aga Mas
Met
Madera
Mexi
West
Texas
M.P. Slover
Clara Miller
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Banking — Service
W.S
Alpine State Bank
Fox
Palace Pharmacy
Walter Garnett
Alpine Mercantile Company
Wilson Well
Allen & Bechtol Brokers
Alpine, Texas
Alamo Lumber Co
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Quicksilver and Mineral Development
By E. A. Waldron
Alpine High School
Alpine Light
The
First National Bank
Avenu, Texas
A. Brown
J. L. Kokernot
W.B. Hancock
W. Baines Jr
HL. Hord
Aut
Brewster Leasing & Development Company
Lackey Building
C. D. Wood, Magr
Niagara
Mitchell-Gillett Co
Headquarters
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