Delightful Holland Hotel party with spring flowers
Mrs Lee Kokernot hosted a Friday afternoon party at the Holland hotel with a bloom of spring flowers especially tulips. High prizes were won by Mrs Douglas McMurry and Mrs Lawrence Hord, with cakes from the hostess. Guests included H L Kokernot Jr and others. the event featured an ice course and decorative trays. Sunday School class celebration followed with a party at Mrs M H Moorman’s home marking a membership contest. The Lambeth class of the Methodist church held a Paradise Canyon picnic supper hosted by Mrs John Gentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Ko
Kernot
Holland Hotel
Douglas McMurry
Lawrence Hord
Mesdames Anja
Wilson
D. Wood
Clay Holland
Marie Pouncey
Mesdames H. L. Kokernot, Jr
Ragas Martin
C. D
Wood
Arch Allen
Ernest Molison
Cas Edwards
W. T. Meriwether
Shirley Seales
John D
Young
Gay Meriwether
W. H. Ter
Anja Wilson
Douglas Mcl Murry
The
Baptist ‘Banday School
H. Moorman
Ira ‘Hector
J. H. Nall
T. R. Moody
Mangham
Todd Patton
L. Stanley
P. M. Penrod
Ezra Cook
Lambeth
Methodist Church
John Gentry
Paradise Canyon
For Sale Bargain Acres and Homes in Brewster County
Auction style real estate and mineral land listing offering 120000 acres patented land with oil and gas rights in Brewster County near famed mineral belt. Cash price 15000 with balance through annual payments. Also lists multiple dwellings near High School and College with varying rooms and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quickaiver
Brewster County
High School
College
Hi School
Birthday Dinner Honors James and Nordri Byrd
Mrs Will Cotter hosted a six o clock dinner honoring her son James Jr on his sixteenth birthday Nordri Byrd shared the date as guest of honor Guests included Rev John Redman Mr and Mrs Beard and Mr and Mrs Robinson and several attendees James Jr received many gifts with a group of friends and relatives present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Cotter
James, Jr
Nordri Byrd
James
Nordri
Ira Bowles
Burwell
Jane Boudreaux
Charles Benton
Adams
Inda Benson
Frances
Otter
Patton Hosts Spring Correspondents Tea
Tona Patton entertained at Ridge Monday afternoon honoring Mrs Hal Patton and Mrs EL Blalock of El Paso. Flowers adorned the Patton home as guests enjoyed a salad and sweet course. High score trophy went to Mrs Jack Cross and prizes were awarded to the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira
Tona Patton
Ridge
Hal Patton
EL. Blalock
el Paso
Patton
Jack Cross
Helen Barker
Mesdames Douglas McMurry
R. J. Ratts
H. G. Watson
Bernal Blight
J. W. Shepperd
Milton Gilmer
Arch Allen
Mesdames Blalock
Contract Club Entertained and Birthday Party Noted
Miss Marie Pouncey hosted a contract club party with high scores and prizes for Mrs Edgar Martin and Mrs W H Terry Jr. Attendees included Mrs Lee Sokernot, Mrs Lawrence Hord, Mrs Jeb Deele, and others. Separately Mrs Berol Slight hosted a second contract club gathering with James Allen Ford Corkran and others attending. Douglas Bennett celebrated his ninth birthday with outdoor games and a birthday cake, hosted by Mrs D M Bennett, with gifts for the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Pouncey
Edgar Martin
W. H. Terry, Jr
Lee Sokernot
Lawrence Hord
Jeb Deele
W. HL. Terry, Jr
Helen Barker
Dorothy Ligon
Douglas Bennett
Douglas
D. M. Bennett
John D. Young
Harlan Smith
Hugh Davis
John Major
Walter Steizer
Richard Mollison
Byron Wright
John Whiteside
King Terry
Buddy Goeglein
Billy Hancock
Jackie Hancock
Dickie Hancock
Predsight
Ruth Slight
Bluebonnet Study Club Holds Texas History Talk
The Bluebonnet Study club met at Mrs Forchheimer’s home on April 14 with leader Mrs M H Moorman presenting a Texas history talk. Miss Elliott delivered a Mexico paper while Mrs Benton Howell played two violin solos with accompanist Ethel Skevington. Refreshments were provided by Mesdames Porehheimer and Shults. Mrs Barr, daughter of Mrs Katherine Black of Alpine, attended and the newlyweds moved into a new apartment from Mrs Earl Yarbro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WLUK
Bluebonnet
Shults
Dene Wonean Mazares Sra Blanca Dentiot Eos
Aes & W. Azbill
Sierra Blanca
Barr
Katherine Black
Alpine
Earl Yarbro
Bierra Blanca Mountain
Texas Day program features poetry and piano music
Friday afternoon the tome of the latter hosted a Texas Day program. Mrs. Dennal Slight read selections by a Texas poet and southern melodies were played on the piano by Mrs. Thain. Two piano solos by Misses Mary Jo Whiteside and Fay Bowman delighted attendees. Cream and cake were served to Mesdames Pord Corkran, L. D. Whittle, Ray Spence, A. E. Owens, Gallant, Otis Morgan, D. M. Bennett, and guest Mrs. W. M. Meador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennal Slight
Texas
Thain
Mary Jo Whiteside
Fay Bowman
Corkran
L. D. Whittle
Ray Spence
A. E. Owens
Gallant
Cotter Enters Race For Co. Treasurer
William Cotter announces candidacy for county treasurer to voters in the county. He notes long residence and seeks votes to fill the post left by the late Uncle Trot Chastain. Cotter pledges efficient service and asks for support from friends and taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Bit Cotter
Cotter
Brewster County Seeks Applicants for 1982 Military Training Camp
Brewster county chairman C D Wood says the county quota for the 1982 Citizens Military Training Camp in Port Bites El Paso remains unfilled. All camp expenses including medical exams and transport are paid by the federal government. The 30 day training and outing is funded by Uncle Sam, with the camp running June 1 to July 9 for local boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
C. D. Wood
Uncle Sam
Port Bites
Paso
Marfa Rotary prepares district conference entertainment
Marfa Rotarians plan elaborate events for the District 42 conference to be held May 3 to 5. Notables include Sir Charles Mander of London and his wife Lady Mander, with Alpine club hosts receiving delegates at a breakfast. Alpine townspeople lauded for hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
Harles Mander
London
Englad
Mander
Maria Rocard
iAnms
Alpine Club
Club 18
New Mexico
Trans
Wanted To Lease Filling Station In Alpine Texas
Classified notice seeks a lease for a filling station or tourist camp in Alpine Texas. Respond to Box 300 Rankin Texas with payment terms stated for classified ads and advance charges. Dated 4-22-40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Rankin
Texas
Ranin
Romancers Romantic Comedy Set For College Stage
The Romancers a three act comedy by Edmond Rostand will be given tomorrow night at 8 30 in Sul Ross Auditorium. Cast includes Nita Nelson Evelyn Smith Elvis Elkins Fred Williams Jim Per Fuson and Sylvette with Hap Hoeft handling lighting and Thelma Lynch providing authentic eighteenth century costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond Ross
Sul Ross
Gamma Tota
Alpha Psi Omega
National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity
Nita Nelson
Percinet
Evelyn Smith
Sylvette
Elvis Elkins
Bergamin
Persinet
Fred Williams
Pasquinot
Jim Per- Fuson
Blaise
Thelma Lynch
Hap Hoeft
Nso
El Paso Hotel St Regis Passes to Kohlberg Estate
The Hotel St. Regis on the Plaza in El Paso changed ownership on April 1. Col Thomas P. Gable and Mrs. W Fischer relinquished operation. Kohlberg estate now owns and manages it with HL M Gary as assistant manager, Lucille Elliott day clerk, and Frank McLain night clerk. Rates were reduced without cutting service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Regis
Paso
Frank McLain
Kohlberg
Sheriff sale notice in Brewster County Texas
Order of sale issued by the Honorable District Court of Brewster County for the case Bea Cain et al v H T Pinnell et al No 14. Sheriff to sell Sections 7 and 9? Block 993 Texas Central Railway property in Brewster County to satisfy a judgment of 2492 dollars. Notice dated April 13 1632 with sheriff W O Hale and deputy Vernon McIntyre. Phone ad for T A Beard Feed Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Brewster County
Bea B. Cain
Eugene 8. Coler
Tra Richards
H. T. Pinnel
J.B. Peralta
Brewer County
Alpine
Texas Central Railway Company
Texas
Pannell
Ben B. Cain
Eugene 8. Goler
Ire Richards, Jr
W. O. Hale
Vernon McIntyre
Also Mentioned on This Page
C.D. Wood
Bait
Otis Turner
Verning
John Redman
T. A. Beard
Stafr A. P. Robinson
EL Progreso
Jett Wade
Carl Thgin
Mi Progreso
Lulu Murphy
Eugene Mincy
Floyd Mincy
Mamie Jones
Davidson
Bee J. T. Mullenix
Avalanche
W. A. Daugherty
Camp Grandview
Camp Alpine
el Paso Hotel
First National Bank
First Investment CO
Alpine, Texas
X-Tra
Grel
Purina
T. A. Beard Feed Store
Guarantans
Doris
Pennington Drug Company
Ver
Nta OW
BAYER
Bayer Aspinn
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