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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
2
The 1920 opening marks a milestone for Sul Ross Normal College in Alpine Texas. The article praises the institution for its mission to uplift women through teacher training and leadership, noting the county’s historic support and plans for a broader regional impact.
A historic move strengthens higher education in West Texas as Sal Ross Normal College opens. The inaugural session draws attendees from El Paso, San Angelo, Sweetwater and the region, promising growth in enrollment and new summer programs due to favorable climate. The community anticipates Sul Ross becoming a leading state institution with a robust student body and expanded offerings in coming years.
Reported from Los Angeles and Marathon describe Dyna Allison claiming success in correcting a hole at Gage No 1 to 1742 feet as crews at He a t Company drill No 2 at 150 feet. Bad fishing gear caused delays and new jars and coking tools were dispatched with a plan to resume work in a few days.
Bank statement fragment shows assets including discounts and cash on hand, notes and discounts, deposits with other banks, and total funds. Signed by Vice President and cashier, with date August 1920 and public notary attestations.
The message lists times for worship and events at the Baptist Church. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Band at 7:30 p.m. Sunday School at 9:40 a.m. Sermon at 11 a.m. Pastor W. P. Ray invites all to attend.
Saint James Episcopal Church lists Monday 3 pm children's service and a Monday prayer with Question Box, plus Holy Communion on the 11th Monday at 10 am. Rev. CS McClellan Jr. Rector invites all. fall work promises progress. Morning Worship at 7 30 pm Evening Worship. Sunday school Caldwell superintendent.
The bulletin lists T A Beard as Superintendent succeeding Ham mary Society. Epworth League meets 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m. This is the final Sunday of the conference year and all are urged to attend all services. a brief morning report on the work will be given.
The Epworth League program outlines lessons on Psalm 66 1 8 and Bible stories featuring Clarice Cotter and Mercy Pouncey. It lists songs, prayers, and a missionary theme, with the R Y P U reception for normal students and faculty scheduled for Saturday September 25 in the church parlors inviting prospective members.
Cummins of Southern Pacific surveyed Alpine region seeking a rock crusher site. Favorable report cited Toront five miles west of Alpine as workable. tests underway. Marathon resident Grandma Walker died Saturday night and was buried Sunday. mother of Mrs Harmon of El Paso and Mrs Shoemake of Marathon.
Normal Color Post Cards sold at The Novelty Store The News Stand The Kandy Kitchen Alpine Drug Store boost morale at Sul Ross Normal. Proceeds aid alumni and incoming students during enrollment season.
Notice of fruster's sale for a deed of trust on W B Middleton promissory notes totaling 701 dollars with 8 percent interest. The sale, after default, occurs at the courthouse in Alpine Texas on the first Tuesday in October 1900 between 9 and 4, describing parcels in Kenedy, Brewster County. The document records prior missed payments and credit against principal. It is dated September 1, 192. The newspaper is The Avalanche.
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