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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1948
Page
5
Mrs. P V Cartwright presents a program on rural church roles and unity of faith urging work to keep rural churches open. WSCS president Mrs D A Hilton reports on a Albuquerque conference with motto Advance and notes about visits and refreshments for members and guests.
The Mary Martha Circle of the WSCS met April 20 at Mrs. W. A. Wilson Jr. home decorated with yellow tulips iris and daffodils. President Mrs. Frank Matthews led the business session. Miss Alma Littrell introduced Catherine McLarty and Dorothy Jordan who spoke on youth fellowship.
Mr and Mrs D L Cross announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Dorothy Jean to Roy Allison Faulkner of Lubbock. The announcement came at a dinner Friday night April 16 at the Cross home with guests including D L Cross Jr and Mrs Dorothy Schroeder among others.
Alpine Garden Club met at Mrs. W. M. Meador's newly opened home. Members learned of two upcoming events: the district Garden clubs meeting in El Paso on May 3 with a flower show, and a May 25 26 27 Midland judging school for accreditation. A limited run of note cards is available through Mrs. Alderson.
David Lee Kokernot Jr celebrated his third birthday on April 17 with a party at his hillside home hosted by Mrs. Ida Kokernot and Mrs. Verne Allen. The back terrace featured a snowball bush and balloons with lollipops, and guests included numerous friends and relatives from Fort Worth.
The Annie Lackey Circle of the WSCS met Tuesday at Mrs. C. E. Davidson's ranch home with co-hostesses Mesdames Barger Hawkins Parker and Storey. About twenty members attended along with two guests, Mrs. Everett Anglin and her house guest Mrs. Jackson of Crystal City.
Twenty Alpine Pilot Club members joined 137 delegates for an Alpine Alpine Pilot Club Ice Breaker in Marfa. Laura Albrecht Pilot International president spoke on Leadership for Peace and Progress. Marfa honors and election of officers highlighted the event with Galveston named 1949 convention city.
El Progreso study club met April 16 in the Presbyterian Hospitality room with Mesdames Newsom Pittman Dod as hostesses serving punch tea. Mrs. D. M. Bennett presided at the punch bowl and welcomed new member Mrs. E H Pullin. Guest speaker Mrs. Rudolph Mellard of Marfa reviewed Dr Alfred Leland Crabbs Home to the Hermitage, dedicated to Miss Irma Lee Batey, noting Batey and Crabb both hail from Nashville Tennessee.
Miss Batey sent an autographed book to Mrs Mellard and a greeting note to all Alpine listeners. Twenty two members attended with sixteen guests. Maria guests beside Mrs Mellard included Mesdames L C Brite O M Bunton N B Chaffin B K Mallon Steve Heacock. Alpine guests listed Mesdames Vernon McIntyre Frances Williamson Fred S Rogers H J McBride Philip Newsom John W O'Donnell H W Morelock B H Warnock Charles Beck Grady Nelon.
A recital by junior musicians is set for Sunday at 3 30 p m at the Methodist church. The Alpine Music club sponsors the event and invites public attendance.
About 50 women of the Presbyterian church attended the Woman's Council covered dish supper in Alpine. Nellie Litchfield chaired with decorations by L C Hinckley using yucca and pansies. Devotional by Mrs Walter Garnett on Ruth. quiz by H R Gard. Fred S Rogers presented the Legend of the Sacred Flame, a tale of the Crusader carrying light from Jerusalem to Florence. Supper was served before the program.
Fritzie Weyerts marked his fifth birthday with a party for local friends and family. Guests traveled from San Angelo and Alpine, including grandparents, aunts, and cousins. Refreshments were served in the yard with crepe paper decor and pink cakes, while favors included candy and bubble gum.
Alpine Grove No. 671 Woodmen Circle met at Mrs. Frieda Wade’s home for a regular business and social hour Wednesday with members in attendance for discussions and fellowship.
The circle history was reviewed in a quiz program led by President Thelma Williams. Mrs. Metta Williams invited Grove members to meet at her home on May 19. All residents and visiting members were welcome. Refreshments included cake and ice cream. Attendees included Freeda Barrow Oma Doole Cox Azile Davidson Fern Garrett Anna Lange Mary Wade Metta Williams and Thelma Williams. A dominoes table and a 42 table were enjoyed and all reported a very enjoyable time.
Mrs. Frank Newsom and Mrs. King Terry host at home and at another residence, with couples and guests attending Bridge and Contract clubs. High prizes go to Mrs. Harfst, Mr. McCollum, and Mrs. Davis. bingo winners include Mrs. McCollum and Mrs. Barnes. Tables feature tulips, lilacs, and bridal wreath as rooms are decorated for guests.
The Alpine Avalanche lists its post office designation as second class under the 1879 act. D. M. Bennett serves as Editor Publisher with M. A. Webb as Assistant Editor Mrs. C. D. Wood Society Editor and Mrs. A. N. Alkhe rt as a Davis Correspondent, plus Vada Stone as Marathon Correspondent.
Bass-baritone Craig Timberlake will give a recital at Sul Ross auditorium next Wednesday at 8 p.m. under Theta Gamma Music club auspices. General admission 50 cents, students 25 cents. Timberlake, SMU graduate and former RAF member, has become a leading Texas vocal artist in radio and stage. Accompanist is John Rodgers, head of the McMurry College organ dept.
May 1 precinct conventions choose delegates to the presidential county convention at 2 pm rural precincts and 7 pm city precincts. May 4 county executive committee meets at 10 am for precinct convention reports. May 4 county convention meets at 2 pm to elect delegates to the presidential state convention.
A list of players B Bounds W D Burcham J E Casner Al Creigh Worth Frazer Vernon McCdntyre John Nwell Frank Newsom Gene Parr J W Shepperd. Prizes were presented to Mrs Barnes for high score, Mrs Parr second and bingo to Mrs Bounds. Mrs Burgess served a dessert course after the game. Clean Up Week April 26 May.
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