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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1941

Page

5

Engagement for Marjorie Lewis and Elis Myers

Mrs F E Lewis of Horseheaven Oregon announces the engagement of her daughter Marjorie to Elis Wilson Myers son of Mr and Mrs W E Ealy Beaver Pa Miss Lewis attended Sul Ross College and earned a degree from Texas University in 1988 Mr Myers a Westminster College graduate works with the Border Patrol Immigration Service They will wed at First Methodist Church on April 26 in the evening The couple reside near Detroit Michigan Friends of both families are invited.

F. E Lewis Horseheaven Oregon Marjorie Elis Wilson Myers W. E. Ealy Beaver Mise Lewis Sul Ross College Texas University Myers Westminster College New Wilmington Border Patrol, Immigration Service Detroit Mich First Methodist Church

Bhower Gives Miss Lewis a Pupils' Kiss Shower

Fourth grade pupils of Miss Marjorie Lewis hosted a kiss shower at Jo Nell Pope's home Tuesday afternoon honoring the bride to be. Mabel Johnson and Jo Nell Pope led games and served ice cream and cookies on the lawn after opening gifts for the upcoming wedding. Mrs. F E Lewis of Horseheaven, Oregon, and the honoree's mother assisted, with contributions from Mrs. J M Johnson and Mrs. L C Pope.

Marjorie Lewis Fritz Bill Weyerts Miss Lewis Velma Owens Dean McCall Florence Forchheimer Melba McMurry Mesdames Ernest Thornton Jr Ralph Wise James Sloan Dave Elliott John Clant Mrs Lewis Eva Chaffin Doris Chaffin Cedric Anthony David Kokernot Lee Kokernot Waller Diggs F. E. Lewis Sam Nelson Mabel Jane Johnson Jo Nell Pope Chen Jo Nell

Baptist W M S Meeting At Church Reports Personal Service

All circles of the WMS met at the church on Tuesday afternoon to study the book Personal Service. Mrs. Moorman led the session with 17 members present.

Baptist W WMS Moorman

Approaching Marriage Announced for Miss Leath

Miss Bessie Chyle Leath, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Leath, is engaged to Parker Hitt of Texas. A tea at the Chatfin home featured Spring flowers and a receiving line including Eva Chatfin and Mrs J C Cooley. The bride elect, a faculty member at Odessa High School, returned Sunday to continue teaching this week and has been honored with several parties in Odessa.

Eva Chaffin Bessie Chyle Leath John Leath Parker Hitt Texan Chatfin Eva Chatfin J.C. Cooley James Stoan David Chaffin Lee Kokernot Z. M. Decie John Clanton Doris Chaffin Bonnie Chaffin Waller Diggs Odessa High School Odessa

Marriage of Judy Lemsons and Tom Matthews Announced

The marriage of Judy Lemons of Houston a Sul Ross College student and Tom Matthews of Alpine occurred last November. They left last Thursday to visit her father Dr Lemons in Houston and plan to return to Alpine to make their home.

Lemons Tom Matthews Judy Lemons Houston Sul Ross College Alpine Dr. Lemons

Garden Club Meets at Home of President

The Garden Club met in regular session last Friday at the president's home. After minutes, members discussed plans for the Garden Pilgrimage next Friday and the spring luncheon in May. A report on the Eighth District Federation of Women’s Clubs convention in Marfa last week formed the afternoon’s program led by Mrs Frank McCollum.

Federation of Womens Clubs Marfa Frank McCollum

Presbyterian Women's Council Meeting Observes Spiritual Life Plan

The Presbyterian Women's council met at Mrs. H C LaBeff's home with Mesdames Briley Forchheimer Kunze Garnett Morelock Selvig Parkhurst Rogers Stowell Thompson Godsey Wood Yans La Bert present. A devotional opened the meeting which announced a Spiritual Life group. Kunze reported year end. Rogers discussed a book study for programs, and a refreshment course followed.

Women's Council Presbyterian Women’s Council H.C. LaBeff Mesdames J. J. Briley L. Forchheimer A. G. Kunze Walter Garnett H. W. Morelock T. C. Selvig A. J. Parkhurst Fred §. Rogers John Stowell H. G. Thompson J. T. Godsey C. D. Wood Yans la Bert Briey Kunze Rogers

Annie Lackey Circle Hosts Bible Quiz and Study

The Annie Lackey circle of the Women’s Society of Social Service met at Mrs. V. J. Miller’s home with co hosts Mesdames Carl Shults and G H Harfst. Mrs. P V Cartwright led the meeting read Scripture and gave a Bible pop quiz. Reports covered the annual Albuquerque New Mexico meeting and the next study Methodism's World Mission. Refreshments were served to a list of members including Ben Burkett Roy Whiteside and Mildred Elliott.

Mrs Edwards Announces Move of Mary Ellen Flower Shop

Mrs. Edwards announces she has purchased Mrs. Mollison’s interest in the Mary Ellen Flower Shop and moved to Linn’s shop location. She expresses gratitude for past favors and invites future business.

Ernest Mollison Mary Ellen Linn Cas Edwards

Woodmen Circle Grove met at 3 pm in 100F hall

Woodmen Circle Grove No. 611 of the Supreme Forest met Wednesday at 3 pm in the 100F hall. After regular business the following members went to a drug store for refreshments: Azile Davidson Oma Doole Fern Garrett Frieda Wade Meta Williams Thelma Williams Jane Warden.

Woodmen Circle Grove No Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Mesd Azile Davidson Oma Doole Fern Garrett Frieda Wade Meta Williams Thelma Williams

Cass Edwards Pioneer Ranchman Succumbs at 90

Fort Worth April 12 Casswell Overton Edwards 90 lifelong Tarrant County resident ranch owner and cowboy died Thursday morning at his home. Confined since 1996 after a partial stroke that impaired sight and limbs, a second stroke Saturday night left him unconscious until his 3 20 a.m. death Thursday. Active in business until about a decade ago Edwards helped run the T a h o k a Cattle Co and later the C O Edwards Son Cattle Co He built the Benbrook Methodist church in 1929 and was a longtime member of the Baptist church Fort Worth Club and Texas and Southwestern C cattle Raisers association He was among the earliest patrons of the Fort Worth National Bank.

Fort Worth Casswell Overton Edwards Tarrant County South Summit Eawards Edwards Watts Cynthia Sisk J. M. Garth N. E. Wallace W. S Brown County Shackelford County Crosby County Lynn County Tahoka Mr. Edwards Jasper Hayes Col. W. C. Young

Legion Auxiliary conducts Emergency Preparedness registration

The American Legion Auxiliary invited members to register for Emergency Voluntary Service at the Legion Hall on March 15. Of 35 members, 27 registered while others were out of town or non members registered. The event highlights local readiness for emergencies and notes the strong turnout.

American Legion Auxiliary the Legion Hall

Home front labor pool lists diverse service volunteers

A wartime roster outlines roles for emergency calls, canteen and social service tasks, office duties, and domestic work. It lists numbers for home and domiciliary service, nursing, teaching, clothing programs, and languages, with several volunteers capable of English and Spanish.

Unusual Pictures Shown Here By Photogrn For State Game Dept

E P Haddon Texas State Fish Game and Oyster commission photographer spoke in Alpine presenting colored motion pictures from South America plus Texas coast fishing scenes and Big Bend antelope footage. He shared a narrative of his travels and observations with residents and Sul Ross College students at Lawrence Hall Thursday night. A dog bite incident to Sylvia Fulmer, daughter of Reve and Mrs M M Fulmer, prompted veterinary rabies observation and medical remarks.

State Game Dept E. P. Haddon Texas State Fish, Game and Oyster Commission Alpine Resi Ents Sul Ross College Stuents Lawrence Hall Haddon South America Texas Big Bend Sylvia Reve M. M. Fulmer Mone Fay Toa

Prices to rise for jobber supplies at Ridget Beauty Shop

Prices of beauty supplies will be 20 to 38 percent higher next month and permanent supplies may be hard to secure. While prices stay the same, get your permanent now at Ridget Beauty Shop. Phone 10.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roy Whiteside Alpine High School Jimmie Brooks Midland Dell Perkins Truett Peer Monahans Mary Katherine Knox Fritz Bill Weyerts Carroll Bhower Leath Garden Club Granada Cass Edwards Alpine Man Ping San Balifebuoy Empson Campbell Aserges Chuck Roast Ane Ise Legion Auxiliary Mollie Childers Benbrook Crawford Edwards C. C. Edwards II Colleen Edwards Jack Edwards Linn’s Gossard S. C. Stone Ridget Beauty Shop SANT R.N Alrow Finance Department W. Commerce St. Sananton
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