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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1949

Page

5

Baptist Intermediates Host Hobo Party at Church

The Baptist Sunday school Intermediate department held a Hobo Party on the church lawn last Thursday. Children dressed as hobos collected handouts from neighbors then returned for hot dogs potato chips and cookies. A cake of soap won as prize for best costume by Boyd Etheredge.

the Baptist Sunday School Boyd Etheredge Willie Rae Dumas Inor Sublett Barbara Bishop Peggy Pittman Dorothy Daugherty Glynda Glover Dolores Markham Kathleen Arma Barbara Wells Marjorie Hill Virginia Morell Delma Stidham Paul Hilbrich

Nichols Hosts to Party for San Antonians

Mr and Mrs J F Nichols honored Mrs M J Dean and Miss Ida Mae Dean and Miss Ethel Dean and Mr Edward Knowlton all of San Antonio with a church gathering at the Christian Educational building. About forty brought covered dishes for supper then fifty more joined in after.

J. F. Nichols M. J. Dean Ida Mae Ethel Dean Edward Knowlton San Antonio Christian Educational Building Nichols Deans Dean Walter Garnett Ida Mae Dean Japan Alaska Ethel Mrs. Dean van Fossan

Pilot Club Alpine Holds March Business Meeting

The Pilot Club of Alpine met in the Rose room of the Holland hotel on March 9 at 1 PM for lunch and the regular business meeting. Twenty two members attended as Vivian McIntyre, the president-elect, appointed standing committees including Attendance chaired by Edith Brown with Wilmoth Matthews and Margaret Linn, By-Laws chaired by Edna Parr with Mae Ament and Electa Wade, and Civic Public Relations chaired by Maude Baines.

Pilot Club of Alpine Holland Hotel McCool Dallas Vivian McIntyre Edith Brown Wilmoth Matthews Margaret Linn Edna Parr Mae Ament Electa Wade Annie Kate Turney Maude Baines Helen Gibb Margaret Franscois Julia Gentry Avora Owens Margaret Cross Eva Chaffin Ella Livingston Anna D. Linn Sushine Virginia Link Norilla Littleton Ethelbert Benson Marie Sheard Lillie Edna Margaret Cross Margaret Francois Arie Foster Sunsine Epperson Mae Morris Jo Ella Livingston Wilfred Slight Galveston

Community club lists officers and events for Galveston district

Vivian McIntyre and Mae Ament return from the 8th District Pilot convention in Galveston reporting a wonderful meeting. The next program meeting is set for Saturday April 23 at the Holland hotel. Mrs Parker and Mrs Nichols hosted a miscellaneous shower for bride elect Sixie Jo McGill at Mrs Parker's home with recipes, advice, a humorous reading, and gifts for the honoree by twenty five guests.

Joe Parker Jim Nichols Sixie Jo McGill Fred S. Rogers

Woodmen Circle Meets Wednesday at Alpine Grove 671

The Alpine Grove No. 671 Woodmen circle met on April 20 at 3 o clock at Mrs Thelma Williams home for the regular business and social hour. Mrs Freeda Barrow hosted with spring flowers adorning the room and plans to send flowers to a sick member and gift to one member.

Alpine Grove No Woodmen Circle Thelma Williams Freeda Barrow Azile Davidson Mesdames Freeda Barrow Oma Cox Blanche Taylor Irene Treadwell Eliza Wade Frieda Wade Metta Williams

Davises Host Wedding Party After Rehearsal

After the Davis McGill wedding rehearsal Saturday evening at the Davis home hosts Mr and Mrs J T Davis entertained the wedding party and a few special friends. Guests enjoyed a lively evening and refreshments provided by the hostess.

Davis-McGill J. T. Davis

Mary Martha Circle WSCS Meets Tuesday

The Mary Martha circle of the Methodist WSCS met in the home of Mrs. Billy Ward with Mrs. Roscoe Morgan as co hostess. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs. J. W. Gilbreath as chairman and Mrs. A N Foster as vice chairman. Eleven members and four guests attended.

Mary Martha WSCS Methodist Billy Ward Roscoe Morgan Stambaugh Hilton New Mexico Roswell N. M Carpenter Mary Nell Higgins Wesley Foundation Joe Nell Pope Latin America Frank Matthews J. W. Gilbreath A. N. Foster Jerry Starnes A J. Gard

Easter Egg Hunt for Christian youngsters on church lawn

The First Christian church Beginners and Primary classes hosted an Easter Egg hunt Sunday on Mrs. Harold Nichols’s lawn. Sponsors Mrs. John E. Pike Mrs. Joe Parker and Mrs. Nichols provided activities and treats. Twenty five children aged two to nine attended and Easter bunnies distributed eggs. Cold drinks followed for children and their parents as photos were taken of the group.

First Christian Church Harold Nichol John E. Picke Joe Parker Nichols

Social Bridge Parties Feature Easter Decor and Prizes

A sequence of social bridge gatherings was held at the Legion hall and private homes with guests including Mesdames Davis Koury McCollum Reid and Sh rd among others. Prizes went to high scorers Mrs. Earl Anderau Mrs. Edgar Martin Mrs. George Koury and Mrs. Paul Vogt while Miss Eva Chaffin hosted a Lucky 13 gathering with many attendees and prizes. Elegant Easter floral displays and refreshments complemented the cheerful events and hostess duties.

Glenn Davis George Koury Frank McCollum Knox Reid J. W. Sh Rd Paul Vogt W. J. Winter J. M. Alderson Marcella Shepperd Davis Mrs. Winter Legion Hall Mesdames Shellie Barnes J. W. Shepperd W. S. Winter Lee Kokernot Bridge Earl Anderau Edgar Martin Dan Ritter Eva Chaffin John Clanton Otis Kimball Edar Martin Earl McElroy C. E.atterson David Kokernot G. H. Harfst Zove Decie John Braswell Ray LaBeff C. M. Korkran King Terry Elmo Weston Mrs. Kimball Mrs. Shepperd Patterson Harfst Anna Hayslip Bridge Club Frances Williamson Bob Sandlin Mark Herring W. M. Kidwell L. Kidwell F. Matthews C. Moss Bill Foley Matthews

AAAS Convention at Sul Ross May 15 to See Big Crowd

The article outlines a May 1 to May 5 AAAS convention at Sul Ross State College Alpine with executive committee meetings open houses at MacDonald Observatory multiple sessions and a field trip to Big Bend Park plus society and science events. A postscript notes women prefer skinny men.

Sul Ross Southwestern Divison A. A Alpine MacDonald Observatory Sul Ross College Sul Ross State College Gerard P. Kuiper Yerkes and McDonald Observatories McDonald Observatory Museum of West Texas Historical and Scientific Society Powell Sul Ross State Indian Lodge Texas Archaeological & Paleontological Society Ojinaga Republic of Mexico Texas Academy of Science Kobernot Lodge R. A. Studhalter Big Bend Park St. Helena Canyon

Camp refund policy for Permian Basin Area Girl Scout enrollment

The notice states no refund of the enrollment fee for the Permian Basin Area Girl Scout camp. Remaining balance payment terms are discussed, indicating a partial refund of the balance may be available under certain conditions.

Permian Basin Area

Alpine Avalanche Camp Registers and Rates Release

The Alpine Avalanche lists mailing and staff details including M A Webb editor publisher Lynn Forbes, Mrs C D Wood shop foreman, Mrs A N Alkhert society editor, and Mrs M 2 Causey correspondent. It sets camping period options with fees for Brewster and Jeff Davis counties and outlines six session dates from June 6 to July 30 for Intermediates Browns Seniors.

M. A. Webb Lynn Forbes C. D. Wood Society A. N. Alkhrert Davis M. 2 Causey Marathon

Pioneer Peace University Speech Lays Vision For Science and Society

The address welcomes two scientists to a unique meeting uniting microscopy and telescope inquiry. It praises General Motors innovator Mr. Kettering, warns against profit over people, and urges science to serve humanity. It concludes with an invitation from the Board of Regents for collaboration and discovery in the Big Bend region.

Peace University Bourne Sir Launfal Lord Bacon Fortune Magazine General Motors Germany Russia Mr. Kettering Age of Science Board of Regents The Big Bend

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles Davis David McGill Hovey First Methodist Church of Austin H. Dillon Milton Gilmer Ralph Meriwether Austin Dillon J. T. Davis P Helen McGill San Angelo Charming Alpine High School Music Navy South Pacific Schreiner Institute McGill Frank Richardson Rufus McCollum A. A. McGill Jeff Scherz Beverly Jean Garden City Max Lowe Walter Lowe Bruce McGill Rankin J. Garner Sanderson Tony Willeke Marathon Mbebe Baptist Intermediates SAN Antonians Pilot Club D.W. Wells Eereka Gales Radio Sereaice Winifred Slight Ruth Smith Ann Whittaker Marie Shepperd Lillie Edwards Davises J. E. Burgess Messrs Girl Scout Texas Congress Brewster Jeff Davis Hart Brand Meat Department Wilson Chuck Roast Longhorn Peyton's White House Nancy Lee Monarch Jack Spratt FORD Brewster County Motors E. Holland
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