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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1942

Page

5

Bride of Roy Johnson at Methodist Church

Cora Roy Johnston wed Roy Johnson in a Methodist Church ceremony. Attendants included family members and friends, with a reception at a local home. The bride wore a gray ensemble with white accessories and carried white cloves. Guests included Mrs. Newell, Ray McGrew, and numerous neighbors and companions from Norton and nearby towns. METHODIST SOCIETY The Women’s Society of Christian Service met at the church for devotion and business. Leader Mrs. W A Daugherty, with other members, discussed the work of the women in the city church.

Sessie Alley Roy Johnson Nore Cora Roy Johnston Methodist Church Sunde API Alpine Chaplin Waite Hale Rowal Ray McGrew Newell Alene Sant Eve Bs. W Mes Newbones Tayion B. Shimon Newel Ray Me Othe Horn James Gulley Norton Harry Gene Wrene Gene Sons Sesame Lone Wiliams Ray Williams Fisher Clara Maenan A. R. Stambaugh Carl Shults Dessa Cox Wright

Alpine Grove Woodmen Circle Meets at Anna Lange Home

The Alpine Grove Woodmen Circle met at Mrs Anna Lange home on Wednesday. They reported a Easter gift of 1 50 to Miss Jacqueline Ward in the Woodmen Circle Home at Sherman and voted to telegram Roo ney Dickerson district in El Paso inviting the convention to Alpine in fall. Flowers for Mrs Jane Williams in hospital and planning an April 28 entertainment for the Woodmen of the World were announced. Attendees: Oma Doole Anna Lange Azile Davidson Metta Williams Frieda Wace Thelma Williams.

Alpine Grove Woodmen Circle Anna Lange Jacqueline Ward Sherman Rooney-Dickerson el Paso Alpine Jane Williams Woodmen of the World Mesdames Oma Doole Azile Davidson Metta Williams Frieda Wace Thelma Williams

Mrs Bogel’s Pupils Heard In Recital

One group of Mrs Mary Pancoast Bogel’s piano pupils performed at her home on a Wednesday evening. Seventeen young artists took part including Flora Bess Daugherty Leila Petit Lady Lou Terry Clara May Bogel Ruby June Burcham May Hudson Lois Davis Joyce Nevill Bud Nichols John Medlin. Guests present included Lucille Campbell Emily Livingston Dorothy Jean Crawford Josephine Brown John Dow Harris and Graham Bogel. Games and refreshments added to the pleasant musical evening.

Mary Pancoast Bogel Mrs. Bogel Flo1a Bess Daugherty Leila Petit Lady Lou Terry Clara May Bogel Ruby June Burcham May Hudson Lois Davis Joyce Nevill Bud Nichols John Medlin Lucille Campbell Emily Livingston Dorothy Jean Crawford Josephine Brown John Dow Harris Graham Bogel

Ride-to-be Honored at Bridge Party in Hopson Home

Miss Mary Buen ud son, whose approaching marriage has been announced, was honored at a bridge party and linen shower hosted by Mrs. M. H. Hopson and Mrs. Tom Matthews. Four tables played, bri dal wreath and wistaria decorated the reception suite, and many gifts were given to the bride-to-be.

Mary Buen Ud M. If. Hopson Tom Matthews Hopson Wistaria

Memorial service for Eastern Star members and veterans

Alpine chapter will hold a memorial Tuesday night April 21 at the Mason Temple. The tribute honors departed members and the men who gave their lives for country and democracy. All members and visiting members are invited to attend.

Eastern Star Order of the Eastern Star Alpine Mason ‘Temple

Tally-Ho Bridge Club Hosts Day of Stamps and Prizes

Mrs. Lee Smith hosted the Tally-Ho Bridge club Tuesday afternoon. Defense stamps for high score were presented to Mrs. T. L. Hatch and a guest prize went to Mrs. Carlton. Refreshments were served to a group including James T. L. Hatch and others. reporter notes the event.

Tally-Ho Club Lee Smith Tally-Ho Bridge Club T. L. Hatch Carlton James T. L. Hatch Dan Rit- LaBett Cecil LaBett Ed Swann Reginald Votan Wally Davis Hap McEachern Elton Gilbert Woods

WOMAN S COUNCIL AND JUNIOR COUNCIL GUESTS AT TEA

Mrs G A Kunze presided as newly installed president with seventeen council and junior council members present. Miss Madge Brown of St Paul attended as guest. Reports on El Paso Presbyterial events in Monhehan were shared by Mrs Rogers Kunze Corkran Litchfield Elliott and a tribute to retiring president Mrs Calderhead of El Paso by Mrs Peters. Tea followed the festival hour.

G. A. Kunze Madge Brown St Paul el Paso Presbyterial W. S. Calderead Irene Peters

Church Services and Evening Concert Announced

At The Churches Episcopal Church holds Holy Communion and worship at 1 am with all invited. Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11, evening vespers at 8. Organ concert and pastor meditation by Fred S. Rogers.

Episcopal Church G. W. F. McKinney Vic Presbyterian Church Fred S. Rogers

New Arrivals Bring Babies and News from Alpine Area

A daughter born to Mrs Jane Warden Williams Tuesday weighs 6 lbs named Virginia Gay. A daughter born to Mrs Pauline Sawyer Wednesday weighs 7 lbs. Elsie Darlene born to Mr and Mrs W B Pogue Monday weighs 8% lbs. A son born March 22 to Mr and Mrs Harold Mussing in Detroit. A daughter born April 12 to Mr and Mrs J H Webb of Beaumont. Mrs Mussing is a Border Patrol member once stationed in Alpine. Military demands and freight car shortages hit India with coal piling at mines awaiting transport.

Jane Warden Williams Virginia Gay Williams Ray Williams Alpine Pauline Sawyer Sawyer G. A. Sumrall W. B. Pogue Texarkana Alpine Hospital Elsie Darlene Harold Mussing Detroit Mich Huls Ing the Border Patrol J. H. Webb Beaumont Sin Webb India

Nazarene Church Services at Legion Hall

At Legion Hall on Sunday there is Bible school at 10 45 a m and preaching at 10 50 a m followed by an evangelistic service at 8 30 p m Pastor Winifred Kelton extends a hearty welcome to all attendees.

Nazarene Church Legion Hall Winifred Kelton

First Christian Church Announces Children’s Week Events

The First Christian Church invites the public to Children’s Week events from April 19 to 25. J. M. Floyd will speak at noon on the topic “O Children, and This Change World.” Sunday school starts at 10 45 a m with an evening service at 8 30 p m. Pastor E Buford Isaacks urges attendance.

Christian Church J. M. Floyd E. Buford Isaacks

Local Church Weekly Schedule and Christian Science Lesson

The Baptist church lists service times for Sunday and midweek events including Sunday school at 10 20 morning service 11 50 training union 7 30 evening service 8 80 and midweek gatherings on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday pastored by R L Wittner All welcome. The Christian Science lesson sermon for April 19 1942 centers on the Doctrine of Atonement with the Golden Text Hebrews 9 24 and related scriptures from Hebrews 4 14 and the science and health text by Mary Baker Eddy.

Baptist Church the Training Union R. L. Wittner Christian Science Churches of Christ, Scientist Christ Jesus Son God Mary Baker Eddy

Fire damages residence in West Alpine last Friday

A fire at the Joe Spnler residence in West Alpine caused about 1000 in damage late Friday afternoon. The blaze started from a kerosene stove in the kitchen and was fought by the volunteer fire department. Insurance partially covers the loss.

Joe Spninler West Alpine

Rotary News report on Alison Cook speech and wartime attitudes

Alison Cook, London Times and BBC correspondent, spoke on wartime citizenship and soldiers attitudes. He noted soldiers prefer visiting homes and dining with locals over parlor discussions, and warned hotel and lodging proprietors often charged excessive fees or refused rooms to service members, stressing impact on morale.

Alison Cook London Times BBC United 10 Mr. Cook Fritz Weyerts

Announcement of Democratic candidates for county and local offices

Notice outlines advance payment for candidate announcements and lists 1942 Democratic primary candidates for County Judge R B Slight, Sheriff Clar ence Hord, and others including Eugene Wynne Frank Woodward Frank Mangum Earl Clark H Peters Chas G Burnam plus re elections and precincts. Alpine Rotary Youth Week and district Boy Scout events at Indian Lodge Fort Davis and a Boy Scout Training School at Alpine High School noted.

R. B. Slight Clarence Hord Eugene (Rastus) Wynne Frank Woodward Frank Mangum W. H.bil King Earl Clark Alpine Rotary Moore District Scout Committee Indian Lodge Fort Davis

Clark Asks Re election To Commissioner's Post

Earl Clare of Marathon announces re election bid for precinct 3 commissioner. Clare says his years of service in the county provide valuable experience and urges precinct 3 voters to consider his candidacy.

Clark Commissioner's Post Earl Clare Marathon Avalanche

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Society C. D. Wood PHONT State OF Texas I. Coke R. Stevenson Austin Coke R. Stevenson WM. J. Lawson Secretary of State FURN Elec Roy Whiteside Duplex A. Vick Winter Grandview Courts Alto Lodge Sheaffer Joe W. Edwards Alpine Drug Store J. CC. Walker Alpine Disposal Service Big Bend Motor Co T. A. Beard Rotary News Illinois Bankers Life Assurance Company of Monmouth Ilinois Marion W. Smith Bankers Licence Company Illinois Bankers, Life Assurance Company Abdou Yeusiree Swan Evwan Oracie Alien Oloroe Burns Paul Whiteman Uments American Bankers Magazine
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