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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1948

Page

6

Easter Bridge Club Hosts Charms and Cheerful Games

Mire Green hosted a Friday Easter bridge gathering with decorative candles for low scorers Mesdames Fimo Weston R. M. Treadwell Robert Stegall and Miss Blanche Altizer. High honors went to Mrs. Urchie Standies with second to Mrs. Mark Herring as guests and members including Mrs. Marshall Roberts Elmo Weston and others enjoyed poems stories eggs and refreshments for mothers and pre school children plus a tea and Easter party at several homes.

W. R. Green Mesdames Fimo Weston R. M. Treadwell Robert Stegall Blanche Altiver Urchie Standies Mark Herring Gilenche Altizer Mesdames Marshall Roberts Elmo Weston RK M Treadwell Lee Dragoo Ralph Coe I. A. McGoragill Zoye Decie Sue McKinney Raymond Quigg Fart Young Urchie Standiea Tom’ Varbro Earleen Fallis Emall Ada Lee Shannon Bet Wie Ritchey Emlie Kay Martin Karlen Anne Hegelund Nana McGonagill Kenneth Donald Reaves Margaret Ann Hargus Flutch Jolly Rusty Preston Rena Dee Lavenia Ann Standlea Joe Granger Bobby Stone Mary Jean Yates Ada Lee Quigg Bill Skinner Guy Stillwell Conley Brooks Fred Barrett Tom Yarbro D. W. Collins Sr Blanche Altizer D. W. Collins Jr

Birthday Supper and Dance Honors Sherman Adams

Mrs. Johnny Adams hosted a birthday supper and dance for her son Sherman last Tuesday night at the school gym. The event drew a large crowd with turkey and dressing, sandwiches, drinks, and numerous foods as attendees offered best wishes and enjoyed dancing, described as one of the year’s largest parties.

Johnny Adams Sherman Herman

Women from Three Societies Host Meeting at Club House

The Methodist Baptist and Presbyterian ladies met in a joint session last Tuesday at the club house. The Baptist group presented a program on The Christian Home led by Mrs. J Heid. A refreshment plate was served by the Presbyterian ladies to a list of named attendees.

Methodist Baptist Presbyterian Societies Methodist Society Christian Home J Heid Presbyterian Karl Young Guy Crawford Beulah van Deman L. C. Hitchey M. Causey J. N. Meeks Jeff Stewart Alice Adama J. A. MacGonagill Duncan B. L. Hampton J. Reid Emma Burnham

School Egg Hunts Entertained by Mrs Bland and Students

A school event featured Mrs Earl Bland guiding first and second grade students in an engaging Faster program, providing an entertaining egg hunt activity for young learners.

Earl Bland

Mal Harris hosts Easter party for Anne Hegelund’s third birthday

Sunday party at Mrs. Guy Crawford’s home marked Anne Hegelund’s third birthday with 19 guests. Gifts, games, a birthday cake, and ice cream featured as children received Easter baskets. Also noted: a supper and bridge party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Quigg with scores and attendees listed. Marathon library committee raffled a quilt won by Mrs. Elby Adams amid donations.

Mal Harris Anne Hegelund Guy Crawford Anne T .Ose Shannon Te Ritchey Ann Parnham Ada Lee Ovigg Karleen Hegelund Guy Comoe 1 Rusty Preston Joe “Es Bobby Stone Tommy Smith Dale Hoffman Guy Combs Jr Mesdames Raymond Quigg Waddy T. Burnham Jr Vada Stone Hal Harris Blanche Aliiter Marathon Public Library Committee Elby Adams

Easter visitors and local gatherings fill notes from the ranch

The column lists guests and residents visiting or staying with local families including Mr and Mrs Clarence Chandler relatives from McAllen Miss Pattijean Sansom and students home for Easter several Cavness relatives and friends Ray mond Quigg family connections Mrs Roy Stillwell Emerald Martin and others traveling to San Angelo and Dryden with several local returns and weekend river trips noted.

Easter Services Held at Meth Church on Sunday

Special Easter services were held Sunday morning at the Meth Church with community members gathering for morning worship and celebratory activities. Attendance included parishioners and local residents, reflecting on the holiday's significance and shared faith.

Easter services mark baptism and music at local church

Flowers adorned the odist church as Mrs. M L Causey organized a varied program of music and readings between 10 and 11 Rev Duncan delivered the Easter message Three babies were christened Diana McKinney Levenia Ann Standlea and Dannie Springfield A large crowd attended Thirteen University of Nebraska students studied in town at Hotel Parkway Mrs B F Abshier arrived to visit relatives The Texas Safety Assn urges pedestrians to avoid umbrella obstructions in rain And Am erican Legion national membership approaches 2 3 million with daily enrollments around 7500

Odist Church M. L. Causey Duncan Diana McKinney Sue McKinney Levenia Ann Standlea Urchie Standlea Dannie Springfield H. A. Springfield

City Election Set for April 6

Voters are urged to participate in the April 6 city election. Officials emphasize the duty to vote and civic participation. Residents should check polling places and required documents.

City Election April 6 Voters Urged to Cast Ballots Now

A brief notices voters to participate in the city election on April 6 urging participation and to exercise their right to select candidates. The message stresses the importance of voting promptly for local leadership.

Cromwell a commoner, claims in Avalon files noted

Fragment notes Oliver Cromwell ruled England 1649 to 1658 as a commoner. A sandbag of index cards and letter folders at The Avalanche cite Robert E. Lee and George M as opposing generals at Gettysburg.

Oliver Cromwell England Robert E. Lee George M Aty Gettysburg

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