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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1955

Page

4

Presbyterian Ladies Hear Talk On Missions

Presbyterian Women’s Association met in the church Education Building on Tuesday with Mrs Earl McElroy presiding. Mrs H W Morelock spoke on Foreign Missions focusing on Pakistan Ceylon and India. Members listed include Mesdames Fred Jack Earl Anderau W E Lockhart McElroy Eric Williams F B Weyerts H C Liveff A Briggs Lynn Matthew A M Turney T Selvig C Z Holmes Morelock G Crerar Nellie Litchfield and guest Miss Martha Ridale of Dallas. Mizpah benediction closed the meeting.

Presbyterian, Women's Association Earl McElroy H. W. Morelock Pakistan Ceylon India Mesdames Fred Jack Earl Anderau W. E. Lockhart McElroy Eric Williams F. B. Weyerts H.C. Liveff A.’ Briggs Lynn ‘Matthew A. M. Turney T. ©. Selvig C. Z. Holmes Morelock G. Crerar Nellie Litchfield Martha Ridale Dallas

Spring Coat and Suit Sale From Cross & Cross

Notes from Cross & Cross announce a spring sale on coats and suits, with silks, cottons and wool blends, plus dressy outfits and sun dresses. The ad promotes new arrivals daily, hints at stretch hose advantages, and urges customers to visit the shop for bargains and new styles.

Social notes at Cemetery Association event reveal community smiles

Attendees gathered for the Cemetery Association with abundant food and shade. Mrs King Terry stood out in blue cotton while directing the event. Neighbors enjoyed dancing lessons at the Country Club and chatted with Mrs W D Burcham and others as new moves and relocating neighbors were mentioned.

Cemetery Association King Terry Brownie Sandy Alderson Nevill Haynes and Sons A. L. King John Skinner Dick Cross Casners David Kokernots Exine Swearingen Maria Sidney

Shower honors Mrs. Roy Lewis at Community Center

A spring wedding shower for Mrs. Roy Lewis, formerly Carol Teplicek, took place at the Community Center on Thursday evening April 15. Hostesses included Miss Pat Pollock, Clynice Reed, Sondra Breshears and Myra Nell Hord, with several assisting mothers.

Roy Lewis Carol Teplicek Pat Pollock Clynice Reed Sondra Breshears Myra Nell Hord Dan Pollock C. D. Reed F. S. Breshears

Kimball Ranch Bridge Club Meet Highlights

The Lucky 13 bridge club gathered at Mrs. Otis Kimball’s ranch home last Wednesday. Mrs. Gay Aleriwether won high, with Mrs. Frank Newsom and Mrs. King Terry close behind. a salad and dessert plate was served to Mines, George Bevier, Jimmy Logan, Zeb Decie, Terry, Newsom and Meriwether.

Gay Aleriwether Frank Newsom King Terry Lucky 13 Bridge Club Otis Kimball George Bevier Jimmy Logan Zeb Decie Terry Newsom Meriwether

Sondra Breshears Honored At Alpine High School Dance

Sondra Breshears was honored by her parents at a formal Alpine Country Club dance marking her May high school graduation. Twenty five attendees from Alpine High and Sul Ross gathered with classmates and guests including Roy Meyers and Miss Alice Jane Dollahite of Marfa. The event featured spring decor, a Sul Ross Dance Band, and a late breakfast served at 11 30 p.m.

Sondra Breshears Alpine High School F. S. Breshears Alpine Country Club Pring Arittrenrer Breshears Roy Meyers Sal Ross Hondo Texas Bre Shears Sul Ross Carl Shults Mark Herring Alice Jane Dollahite Marfa

Nell Teplicek Heads Sachem Society Banquet

Mrs. Nell Teplicek was elected president of the Sachem Literary Society at the spring banquet held at Colorful Indian Lodge in the State Park on April 14. Initiates included Mrs. Joe Chitwood, Mrs. Ada Adder, and Mrs. Kathryn Walker after a ceremony led by Mary Kay Winder.

State Park Sachem Literary Society Nell Teplicek Mary Kay Winder Joe Chitwood Ada Adder Kathryn Walker Bernal Slight Sul Ross

Baptist Circles Meet At Mrs Bales Home

The Eldia Cox and Edna Carson Baptist Church circles met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Glenn Bales home. The program on Soul Winning the Heart of Community Missions was led by Mrs Joe Baxter Mrs J M Turner and Mrs Jessie Howell. Hostess served fruit punch sandwiches and cook-

Eldia Cox Edna Carson The Baptist Church Glenn Bales Heart of Community Missions J Joe Baxter J. M. Turners Jessie Howell

Cleveland Wrights Noted 43rd Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Cleveland Wright observed their 43rd wedding anniversary yesterday which also marked San Jacinto Day. They were married in Falfurrias Texas.

Cleveland Wright San Jacinto Mrs. Wright Falfurrias Texas

Catholic Women Diocesan Meet Set for El Paso

The El Paso Diocesan Council of Catholic Women announces its Spring Convention to be held Tuesday, April 26 at the Holland Hotel. Attending will be Bishop Sidney M Metzger, Monsignor Lawrence E Gaynor, and several clergy along with officers including President Mrs Claude A Prudot of Hobbs and treasurer Mrs John O Sullivan of El Paso. An informal banquet is scheduled with Monsignor G Geary and Monsignor H D Buchanan among the clergy on program.

el Paso

Husbands Honored At El Progreso Night

El Progreso honored husbands at its annual Husbands Night held Friday at the Community Center. About 30 members and guests enjoyed fried chicken and other foods with spring arrangements donated by Mrs Breshears. Hostesses included Mrs Breshears Ed Grey Frank McCollum and Joe Lee. After supper slides of various U S locations and Mexico were shown by George Bevier Charles Walmo and Charlie Hunter.

Imei el Progreso F. Breshears Mesdames Breshears Ed Grey Frank McCollum Joe Lee Mexico George Bevier Charles Walmo Charlie Hunter

Dr C E Grey speaks to Fort Stockton Historical Society

Dr C E Grey a geology professor at Sul Ross addressed the Fort Stockton Historical Society on petroleum prospecting and hard minerals including uranium mercury thorium and titanium Rod ochrome slides from West Texas illustrated the talk The meeting took place in the Museum Library Alpine to hold Youth Week in late April Rotary Club sponsors the event New Alpine residents Mr and Mrs Levin Davis and three children Jack Dana Lonnie have moved to town Mr Davis will attend college here He previously worked on the Clay Holland ranch near Paris Texas

C. E. Grey Sul Ross Fort Stockton Alpine Levin Davis Jack Dana Lonnie Mr. Davis Clay Holland Paris Texas

Teen Talk At Alpine Mish School Highlights Regional Prep

Alpine Mish School students prepare for a regional meet in Lubbock with seniors and sophomores noted for their study and performance. Miss Joana Newell wins Best Actress in area contest, while staff difficulties at El Toro and student achievements in writing and career tests are reported alongside a first formal dance at the Country Club.

Lubbock Torothy Roberts Tyned Janier Parker Johnnie Wevette Timmie Matlock Frank Duane Youns Lavera Valengeula Sey Mohson Kern Wildenthal Jackie Roberts Jack Burgess Don Burgess Dan Logan Jimmie Matlock AHS Grace Kelly Joana Newell

Thursday Couples Meet At Williams Home

Mr and Mrs Jack Williams hosted the Thursday Couple Bridge Club on Thursday April 14. High score winners were Mrs Sam Thomas for ladies and Bill Coomson for men. Refreshments included angel food cake with whipped cream and coffee for guests and members listed Thad Corkins John Richard Whiteside Lamar Kay Thomas and the Williamses.

Jack Wilams Bridge Club Sam ‘Thomas Bill Coomson Messrs. and Mesdames ‘Thomson Thad Corkins John Richard Whiteside Lamar Kay Thomas

Reopening of Big Bend cafe by Hargrove Place

Mrs. Odett Hargrove and Mrs. Gail Place sisters formerly cooks at Big Bend National Park reopen the cafe in the Big Bend Abstract Building at 6th and College, originally The Coffee Bar, now Mid Town Cafe, starting Monday May 2 with a 11:30 break of scrambled eggs bacon and coffee.

Odett Hargrove Gail Place Alpine Lubbock Hargrove Place Big Bend National Park Big Bend 6Th St College Ave Mid Town Cafe

Alpine Community Center Board Reports April Meeting

At the Alpine Community Center Board meeting on Thursday April 14 Mrs Mabel Hamilton reported center activity noting 64 kinder attendance of 57 and ongoing use by Scout troops. Miss Lutie Britts class visited to inspect facilities and the Boys and Girls Club Rooms received new draperies. The kindergarten committee bought four tables and 24 chairs while the Methodist Church Woman's Division will fund a fence and landscaping.

Alpine Community Center Board Mabel Hamilton Ars. Hamilton Hamiton Lutie Britt Sul Ross College George Bevier Myrtle White Clifford Casey Christian Service The Methodist Church Miltia Hill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Presbyterian Lewis Hoopers Lewis Hooper Wright Hospital Thomas Duncan Cross Ving Kimball Ranch Forchheimer’s Forchheimer Sachem Society Baptist Cleveland Wrights Dr. C. E. Grey Historical Society Rotary Club Norilla‘s Gift Shop Teen Talk Marsha Broadfoot Knights Templar of Texas America John Prestridge John Joyce Lockhart Mahogany Bay el Toro Don McNamara Carol Ann Rosing Kuder Myra Hord Charles Ohlund Williams Paul N. Long Redding, Calif Community Center Board Mommy Ana Storey - Whiteside
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