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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1940

Page

5

Study Club Meets at Wood Home With Guests

The Study Club gathered Thursday at Mrs. C. D. Wood’s residence with co host Miss H. L. Guynes. Members and guests attended including Miss Irma Lee Batey head of Sul Ross music dept and the Sul Ross sextette, plus Mrs. Ralph Wise a new member. The meeting featured floral decor, reports from Mrs. M. H. Moorman on the Eighth district Federation, and praise for a highly successful district convention.

C. D. Wood H. L. Guynes Daisy Burke Forrest Weston John Casparis Ralph Wise G. A. Brown G. W. Baines C. A. Brown W. D. Burcham J. C. Coleman Louis Forchheimer Ernest Gibbons M. F. Merrell C. C. Gulley Fred S. Rogers M. H. Moorman H. W. Morelock W. M. Meador Jim Nichols T. F. Skevington John Stowell Roy Whiteside Homer Wilson Dessa Cox Wright Irma Lee Batey Sul Ross Music Dept Sul Ross Eighth District Midland Study Club H. W .Morelock

El Progreso Club Discusses Liszt and Modern Classical Music

At a Friday meeting held in Mrs. Paul Vogt's home, El Progreso club explored music topics. Guest speaker Mrs. B H Warnock presented Liszt and His Circle, with Mrs. W E Lockhart discussing Modern Classical Music and related records.

el Progreso Club Paul Vogt Sam Nelson B. H. Warnock Liszt W. E. Lockhart Mesdames H. V. Fisher J. C. Weston L. E

Local Names Listed in Noted Bulletin

A list of individuals includes C. Cooley Paul White Homer Wilson Ray Spence W. E. Lockhart Cedric Anthony D. M. Bennett A. E. Owens George Bowie Roy Lassiter M. A. Webb John Newell. The fragment shows a roster of names without additional context or roles.

C. Cooley Paul White Homer Wilson Ray Spence W. E. Lockhart Cedric Anthony D. M. Bennett A. E. Owens George Bowie Roy Lassiter M. A. Webb John Newell

Local Bridge Club Hosts Guests for April Meeting

Mrs Lois McIntyre hosted the Wednesday Bridge club at her home on April 24 with invited guests including W T Meriwether Edgar Martin Gay Meriwether Milton Smith George A Brown H G Watson Gene Parr Clay Holland and H W Morelock. High prizes went to Mrs Parr and Mrs Hord. The Ace of Clubs luncheon followed with prizes to Mrs Lois McIntyre and Mrs Vernon McIntyre. The I Delta Slam club met Saturday with Eva Chaffin Doris Chaffin and Leitha Chaffin among attendees. Eva and Doris Chaffin won prizes.

Lois McIntyre Mesdames W. T. Meriwether Edgar Martin Gay Meriwether Milton Smith George A. Brown H. G .Watson Gene Parr Clay Holland H. W. Morelock O. G. Hudson John Stowell F. E. Gillett Vernon McIntyre John Newell J. S. Hord Ace of Clubs G. A. Brown Mesdames Carroll Vaughn Paul Vogt Daisy Burke Cas Edwards L. D. Harris I-Delta Slam Club Sam Nelson Eva Chaffin Doris Chaffin Leitha Chaffin David Kokernot John Clanton Henry Lease Cedric Anthony Lee Kokernot Eva

Circle One meets for monthly business at Methodist Church

Circle No. 1 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service held its regular monthly meeting at the Methodist church Tuesday. Rev. Ray McGrew led the devotional and prayer. Mrs. Perry Cartwright presided over the session with a list of attending members.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Ray McGrew Perry Cartwright Mesdames J. D. May A. R. Stambaugh R. B. Slight R. C. Elliott James Cotter T. A. Beard A. B. Carter Carl Shults Roy Whiteside C. B. Casey Mary Mathews T. F. Skevington G. W. Baines Dessa Wright Mildred Elliott

Mrs Teske Hosts Sewing Circle Gathering

Mrs G W Teske entertained her sewing circle Thursday afternoon with guests bringing hand work to be done. Attending were Mesdames Joe Brady Mary Mathews Etta Ayers G W Seybert Walter Graef J H Elliott Fritz Weyerts Henry Weyerts Earl Reaves W Shaw Otis French, plus an attractive refreshment plate.

G. W. Teske Mesdames Joe Brady Mary Mathews Etta Ayers G. W. Seybert Walter Graef J. H. Elliott Fritz Weyerts Henry Weyerts Earl Reaves W. Shaw Otis French

Alpine Woman Observes Her Second Birthday

Alpine woman Miss Thalia Humphries celebrated her ninety second birthday quietly on April 20 at the home of her niece Mrs. F E Gillett with whom she has lived in recent years.

Thalia Humphries F. E. Gillett Miss Humphries Twyning Gloucestershire England Europe Atlantic Gillett Lee Hancock

Burnam Seeks Second Term as Commissioner

The Avalanche announces Chas. G. Burnam seeking re election for precinct 4 commissioner. Burnam, in his first term, cites experience and pledges to serve taxpayers efficiently if re elected. Primary is July 27.

Avalanche Chas. G. Burnam

Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Pastor's Welcome

The Presbyterian Church opens Sunday school in all departments at 9 45 a m with Mrs J L Smith as superintendent Morning worship at 11 features a sermon by the pastor and a special solo by Miss Mildred Bell The Christian Youth Federation meets at Marfa church Sunday at 2 30 p m with the youth attending instead of their regular meeting No evening service as the congregations unite to welcome the new pastor Fred Rogers pastor

J. L. Smith Mildred Bell Christian Youth Federation Marfa Presbyterian Church Congregation of the Christian Church

Baptist Church Service Schedule with Mr W N Wright

The Baptist church invites worshippers to a 9 30 Sunday school and 10 50 morning service led by Mr W N Wright who will deliver the message The 7 pm Training Union is planned with no evening service as attendees will join other city congregations M M Fulmer Pastor

W. N. Wright Training Union M. M. Fulmer

Baptist Pastor Resumes Meetings in South Texas

Rev M M Fulmer travels to Nederland for a series of meetings and plans to return May 7. While away the First Baptist church pulpit will be filled April 28 by W N Wright and May 5 by Rev J A Kidd, district missionary.

South Texas M. M. Fulmer Nederland First Baptist Church W. N. Wright Brotherhood of the Church J. A. Kidd

Minister’s Alpine work draws 45 additions at Church of Christ

Frank Trayler reports strong attendance at last Sunday services across Alpine and surrounding preaching venues. The minister notes 45 additions since September 10 and invites continued attendance with a schedule of Bible study worship and sermons through midweek classes and a Marfa sermon.

Church of Christ Alpine Marfa

Leadership of Jesus and Rebuilding the Walls Sermons

The Friendly Church invites all to attend Sunday services led by Pastor E Buford Isaacks. Morning worship at 10 50 a m features a sermon The Leadership of Jesus. An 8 pm Special service follows with a sermon titled Rebuilding the Walls.

Christian Church the Friendly Church Jesus E. Buford Isaacks

Church Schedule and Youth Trip Notice

Church services listed with morning worship at 9 45 and 10 50 for sermon My Church by Pastor Ray B McGrew. Evening worship at 8 and evangelistic service Life Abundantly. Youth depart at 1 30 to Marfa for inter church Christian Youth federation meeting at the Presbyterian church. Leagues at the church at o clock.

My Church Marfa Inter-Church Christian Youth’s Federation Presbyterian Church

Sale of Daviss Drops 1938 Exclusive Five Way Action

In sale of Daviss drops 1938 exclusive five way action has brought re to the City Drug Store.

Daviss

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Feciory EL Progreso M. C. Adams Prop Bridge Clubs Alpine Trading Post Tfe Chas. Pearce Colquitt Ranch Valentine Tex Smith Furniture Co Geo. W. Seybert. Ic Tfc J. D. May Carroll Vaughn Ralph Peters L. E. Young Pecos Ritchey Hotel Watkins J. R. Watkins Co Iowa Ave Memphis Tenn P. T. Ross Alpine Disposal Service Christian W. M. S Mrs. Teske Burke’s Food Store Burnam Presbyterian Williams & Vogt Fred S. Rqgers Rom Churches of Christ Frank Trayler Ray B. McGrew Akers Akers’ Funeral Home Harry L. Guynes Embelmer Funeral Director Wedern Central Power and Light Company Bwange Treamlingeron FORD H.p. Ford Brewster County Motors
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