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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1946

Page

5

Grandmother Graef Honored On Sixty Fourth Birthday

Mrs Walter Graef hosted a party for her mother in law Ma Graef on her 84th birthday. Grandmother Graef received gifts from granddaughter Betty Jane Schaffer as about 35 guests shared a feast. Born in San Marcos Texas March 30 1862 she moved to Hovey after marriage and later to her current home. She raised nine children and is noted for a large garden orchard and pretty yard.

Graef Walter Graef Ma] Graef Willie Graet

Miss Jeanette McIntyre Bride Elect Honored At Bridge Tea

Miss Jeanette McIntyre bride elect of Keith Morrow of Midland was honored Thursday at a bridge tea hosted by Mrs J Epperson and Mrs George A Brown at the Epperson home. Guests enjoyed spring flowers, a formal dining setting, and crystal gifts for the honoree as high and consolation prizes were awarded to Mrs Billy Joe Clark and Mrs Charles L Beck.

Jeanette McIntyre Keith Morrow Midland J. ©. Epperson George A Brown Epperson Vernon McIntyre Billy Joe Clark Bridge Charles L. Beck Miss McIntyre Mesdames Vernon McIntyre Z. M. Decie John D. Young Jr Aubrey Edwards J. D. Holman George Hottman Woodrow Epperson Joe Clark William J. Sohl James Pate John Holland E. M. Thornton G. C. McDaniel Jr W. C. Friesen George Foster William Sloan

Breakfast Honoring Prominent Club Women Held at Epperson Home

A breakfast hosted by Mrs. John C. Epper son on April 3 at her home honored Mrs. Volney Taylor of Brownsville treasurer of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and Mrs. Florence Johnson Scott of Rio Grande City state president of the TWFC. Several prominent clubwomen from the district attended including Mrs. R. S. McCracken of Marfy district president Mrs. L. C. Brite Maria life member of the State board Mrs. J. C. Cunningham Fort Stockton former district president Mrs. George Baines Alpine Study Club president and Mrs. H. W. Morelock former eighth district president.

John C. Epperson Volney Taylor Brownsville General Federation of Women's Clubs Florence Johnson Scott Rio Grande City Tf.w.c Epperson Valley R. S. McCracken Marfy L. C. Brite Maria J.C. Cunningham Fort Stockton George Baines Alpine Study Club H. W. Morelock Eighth District C. D. Wood Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Alpine Lawrence Hall College Ethel Foster Sterling City J. H. Hodge Midland Sul Ross Marfa Sul Ross College J. W. Gilmer G. P. Smith Sul Ross Library Sul Ross Auditorium Fred 8 McCracken W. G. Epley V. P Clint Orein el Paso A. L. Baugh Secy-Treas Ard Sam Rennick Paso Big Lake Pecos Rankin Jerson Presidio Marathon Big Spring Odessa Ysleta Wink van Horn Texas General Federation of Womens Clubs Texas State Alpine Garden Club R. M. Hawkins V.P Texas Federation of Womens Clubs W. J. Winter Paul Vogt College Auditorium J. C. Orgain W. W. Hawkins Sal Ross College Virginia Link H.W. Morelock J. C. Cunningham J. H. Hod John Carrico Marfs John Key RM. Hawkins LC. Brite Ethiel Foster 5. C.orgain Dr. Hawkins George Moore

Methodist WSCS Meets at Whiteside Home for Program

The Methodist WSCS met at Mrs Roy Whiteside home March 26 for a timely program and social hour. Mrs C B Casey led assisted by Mesdames A J Bierschwab and W Mead Topic World Order and Peace. Mrs Hugh Waldrum reported on the district conference. Twenty five members attended and were served refreshments. The next meeting will be April 9 at the church for business and Mission study at 3 pm. Reporter.

Methodist WSCS Roy Whiteside Maren C. B. Casey A.J. Bierschwab W. Mead Hugh Waldrum Etament Madison Cross M. W. Williams

Auxiliary to Meet Friday at Legion Hall

The Ladies Auxiliary will meet Friday April 7 30 p.m. at Legion Hall. All members and prospective members are urged to attend.

Ladies Auxiliary Legion Hall

Engagement for McIntyre and Morrow Planned for April 23

The engagement of Janette McIntyre to Everett Keith Morrow is announced by the McIntyres. The wedding is set for April 23 at 7 pm in the Methodist church, with details forthcoming.

Morrow-Mcintyre Janette McIntyre Everett Keith Morrow Vernon McIntyre Methodist Church

Eighth District Federation of Women's Clubs Meet in Alpine

West Texas delegates gather in Alpine for the Eighth District convention of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs. Highlights include a board dinner, Sal Ross College events, a luncheon for district members, a youth conservation panel, a high tea and Presidents Evening, with addresses from Mrs. Volney Taylor and Dr. R. M. Hawkins.

US Rural Business Meet Luncheon Held Wednesday

The business meeting opened Wednesday morning at 4 20 with president Mrs R S McCracken presiding. Rev Francis Jui iz gave the invocation. At 1 pm a luncheon at the Methodist church featured spring flowers and bridal wreath centerpieces. Easter numbers by Sul Ross Singing Ensemble. Art exhibit awards went to Mrs Meda Parker Johnston Odessa for still life Lisst Mary Niccols Gorman Maria il landscape second Mrs Fred Senter Jr Marfa Study of Zinnias third. High school Odessa pen and ink figure Jessie Lee Tindall first pencil still Ma Jo Gilbert second. Thirteen entries were received and Marfa History club won first for year books Odessa Thursday club second. The pictures will go to the State convention.

McCracken Francis Juiiz Methodist Church Bernal Slight Sul Ross Meda Parker Johnston Odessa Mary Niccols Gorman Maria Ail Fred Senter Jr Marfa Zennias Jessie Lee Tindall Ma Jo Gilbert Marfa History Club

Tire production kept pace despite strikes and shortages

The report notes tire manufacturers produced roughly one tire per automobile on the road last year, remaining steady through labor stoppages and supply scarcities. Government and industry spokesmen attributed the resilience to eased demand and rapid plant shifts, with ongoing efforts to stabilize material flows.

Proauex

For Sale Homes Near Town Center and Campus Areas

Six room and seven room houses offered near main streets, Ft. Davis highway, and the college. Properties feature hardwood floors, two to four bedrooms, well and windmill wells, large gardens, orchards, shrubs, and potential for rental conversion into apartments. Prices around 8500 dollars for one property. owner relocating to another city.

Main Street Ft. Davis Deir FE Devin Highway

Petroleum advisory committee formed within hours after Pearl Harbor

The petroleum industry advisory committee to the government was established and became operational within hours after the Pearl Harbor attack, signaling a rapid mobilization of industry guidance for wartime needs.

Petroleum Industry Pearl Harbor

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