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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1940
Page
6
The semi annual Fort Davis event at Prude ranch house saw Hunter Metcalf lead a novelty program simulating a citizen naturalization exam for aliens. After grading, the group warned that aliens failing to pass would not receive their papers.
Espy Miller a Highland Hereford Association member and Texas producer left April 5 on a Swift Packing Company sponsored tour to Chicago Boston New York Philadelphia and Washington. One guest per state, Miller selected as Texas representative, with the others to be feeders. The trip lasts about three weeks. Fort Davis reports the first new twins born to Mrs Bernardo Salmon, a local resident. Her immigrant husband had earlier returned to Mexico. border officers allowed a 24 hour visit for relatives to see the newborns. Ester and
Rotary members heard eight two minute talks at yesterday's luncheon. Absent were Malone V. Hill and John Gillett. Juniors with sponsors included David Walker with Dr Sims Hal Smith with Norman Spencer and Johnny Casparis with Omer Sperry.
Grace Bedell entertained friends with a picnic supper at Mitre Peak guest ranch on a Thursday evening. Guests included Mrs. Fred S. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Turney, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Blucher, Miss Alice Cowan, Miss Fay Hamilton and her mother, Miss Litchfield, and the hostess.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service gathered at the home of Mrs. J. P. Parker with Mrs. J. C. assisting. Attendees discussed church activities and upcoming charity plans.
Cooley and Mrs J J Henderson co hosted a gathering on April 6 with Mrs Cart Shiatts leading The World for Christ. Mrs N M Clifford and Mrs Ed Davidson reviewed Bishop Lambreth life. Reported on missionary conference in Portales NM with members listed.
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