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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1926

Page

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Lobos Open Season Sept 25 at Jackson Field

A large Lobos football contingent will launch the season September 25 at Jackson Field against Randolph College. Coach Shotwell reports strong returning lettermen and several new linemen, with practices already underway. An Abilene Christian College game at San Angelo, October 2, is expected to be another major event with a special train organized by local chamber leaders.

Jackson Field Lobos Randolph College Shotwell Randolph Boys Looes Marfa Marathon Sanderson Fort Davis Sul Ross Lobo W. D. Marshall Kelly Ford Younger Smith Wood Alle Hamilton Arnold Denman Terrell Henry Lease Morelock Withers Bingham McNeill Brown Clark Cody Cochrane Roark Munn Dyer Randolph San Angelo Abilene Christian College Worth Frazer Dr. Pope Bob Coffey Chamber of Coffimerce Kamereshe Lobos San

Alpine School Opens With Appropriate Program

Alpine opens its new school term with a large assembly featuring address by M Melton and School Board members. Revs McClure Davis Mrs Garrett and President Morelock spoke on progress and bond funding to support maintenance and equipment needs, with Sul Ross College supplying three supervisors.

M. Melton Morelock F. E. Gillett

Green Valley Well Spuds in This Week

Green Valley Oil Corp expects to spud a new well on the Wilson ranch near the previous site after repairs. J E Doddridge says all machinery and the derrick from the last well will be used. They planned to move the derrick but could not, and spudding is anticipated this week with a rush to completion.

Green Valley Ol Corporation Wilson Ranch J. E. Doddridge Doddridge Hee Wenerew Cme Russia Tighend Counry Kazmeier United States Agent Miller Mr. Miller Committee On By-Laws and Constitution

Sul Ross to Open Doors Sept 22 for Fall Term

Sul Ross State Teachers College plans to open its regular fall term next Wednesday with expected strong attendance. The college keeps most faculty and staff, while the Training School moves to city schools with college supervision. A $160,000 state appropriation for buildings and improvements may boost enrollments, with Herkeley Hall reservations and private-home options noted. The mild winters and status as a winter and summer resort draw students, and removal of the Training School will free space for better work. S. A. Pipes, editor of the Grove Obituary, visited the Avalanche office.

Melton Sul Ross College Sul Ross State Teachers College Tts State Board of Control Herkeley Hall Spe Studer Ton

Many Teachers Attend Institute at Pecos

The Trans Pecos Teachers Consolidated Institute drew 109 educators to Pecos for a week long session on "The Challenge of Childhood." Held Monday through Friday, the program featured lectures by noted educators from West Texas State College University of Texas and the College of Industrial Arts with opening welcomes by Mayor J W Moore and Reeves County Judge H N McKellar.

Pecos Trans-Pecos Teachers Consolidated Institute H. W. Morelock Sul Ross College R. J. Jarrett Department of Education West Texas State Teachers College Canyon J. W. Baldwin University of Texas Julia Lipscomb College of Industrial Arts R. P. Jarrett

Alpine school district to issue bonds for improvements

The Alpine Independent School District board calls for a bond election of 30000 to fund a home economics cottage and 6000 for repairs. An additional 20000 bond issue will not raise taxes, as existing bonds 30000 are outstanding. About 1000 in bank funds will help finance the projects. The aim is to retain school credits and maintain affiliation with nineteen credit units. A. A. Newell notes the board expects a favorable vote and swift construction after approval.

Sorge Baines Feoncasles Alpine Independent School District A. A. Newell

Masonic Service Assn Meeting to Be Held in Alpine

Alpine Masons plan Monday night gathering at the Masonic hall with Hon Wilbur Keith executive secretary of the Masonic Service Association leading lectures and motion pictures. News from Austin will highlight the event showcasing Masonry in Texas and needs for relief programs. Activities will include Home and School in Fort Worth Home for Aged Arlington Eastern Star Home Arlington Hospital for Crippled Children Dallas and other programs statewide.

Masonic Hall Wilbur Keith Masonic Service Association Ing Austin Texas Masonry Fort Worth Arlington Eastern Star Hospital For Crippled Children Dallas Aline Peter Xipin Lodge Alpine Pope

Alpine aims tree planting drive in city campaign

A Chamber of Commerce luncheon launch sets a citywide tree planting drive with committees to canvass Alpine, touted as West Texas’ prettiest city. J.D. Jackson and others speak on how trees improve appearance and boost property values. over 100 trees promised.

Chamber OF Commerce MOVE J.D. Jackson Alpine Texas Biton Bess Lane Cas Edwards Seales Dr. Pope St. W. Coffey H. J. Cottle Sul Ross Messrs Scales Tedwards

Perkins Resigns as County Attorney

Hon John Perkins resigned as county attorney after years in office. He praised for enforcing law and controlling county affairs. A successor was not named, with Gill Newsom to take office after the upcoming election, likely leaving the post vacant until then.

John Perkins Atorney Jornty Cal Perkine Gill. Newsom

Judge Burke Receives Departure for Washington Trip

County judge Burke receives orders or leaves for Washington D C. Colonel Perkins left Wednesday for Washington where he expects to remain through the month. He will visit relatives in ira home Mississippi.

Washington, D. C Perkins Ira Home Mississippi

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