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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1957

Page

4

Berta Lassiter Speaks to Andrews Teachers

Noted Alpine educator Berta Clark Lassiter, a Texas State Teachers Association official, addressed two Andrews teachers groups on April 12 and 13. She spoke from Public Education and the Future of America and her classroom experiences, discussing The Good and the Bad of Our Schools.

Berta Clark Lassiter Texas State Teachers Association Andrews Lassiter America West Texas Gamma Lambda Delta Kappa Gamma Beta Iota International Honor Society For Women Alpine Classroom Teachers Brewster County TSTA Texas Association For the Improvement of Reading Girls State of the American Legion Auxiliary Big Bend Country

Life's Little Vignette and Easter at Cathedral Mountain Lodge

A gossipish column mixes a child’s bedtime outburst with apologies to a Mrs. Slover for an omitted name. It then shifts to Easter dining at Cathedral Mountain Lodge near Alpine Texas with lists of guests, families, and notable locals enjoying meals, flowers, and the lodge setting. It notes plans for the International Avalon Poets and Editors Convention in July and mentions visitors from Houston, Dallas, Fort Davis, and Marfa.

M. P. Slover Cathedral Mountain Lodge Brown Ranch Big Bend National Park Charles and Tede DeBarbrie Joe Davidson Carl Lawson Bryan Frances Kelley Bernal Winifred Slight Elizabeth Winter Sidney Swearingen Marfa J. C. Epperson Elizabeth Bill Vick Winter Harrell Cheryl Cleveland Merle Smith Dallas Mary Louise) Meriwether Vernie Allen

May Fellowship Day to Feature Dr Wally Johnson Speaker

Alpine will observe May Fellowship Day on Friday May 3 at 12 30 p.m. in the Christian Church. Dr Wally Johnson of Sul Ross State College will address the theme Free Schools in a Free America as part of a national United Church Women program.

Alpine Christian Church Alpine Council of United Church Women Charles Hunter

Methodists Hear Home Missions Program at Meeting

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church heard a program on Home Missions in the National News led by Mrs Is Parker with assistance from Mesdames Cartwright Milleria Beard Gordon Barrow Baines and Brown. The event, hosted by Mrs Roy Whiteside and co host Mrs Paul Hill, drew members including Mesdames May Foster Parker Bierschwale Smith Brown Miller Stambaugh Beard Moss Spence Cartwright Barrow Shults Elliott and guest Mrs Boury.

Parker Mesdames Perry Cartwright Virgil Milleria A. Beard Gordon Barrow George W. Baines Kenneth Brown Woman’s Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Roy Whiteside Paul Hill Mesdames J. D. May Walter Foster A. J. Bierschwale Victor J. Smith Brown Miller A. R. Stambaugh Beard Clifton Moss Baines

Dr. E C Shortt Elected President of Central PTA

Central PTA elected officers for the coming year at its April 17 meeting. Dr. E. C. Shortt was chosen president with Mrs. Luther Anderson as 1st vice president and program chairman, Mrs. Kenneth Clouse as 2nd vice president, Mrs. Allan Briggs secretary, and Mrs. Jack Stowell treasurer.

Central Pta E. C. Shortt Luther Anderson Kenneth Clouse Allan Briggs Jack Stowell Wally Johnson Martin Olson Delphene Young Knox Reid PTA Tri-County

Mrs Lockhart speaks at Presbyterian Women program

Mrs W E Lockhart was the featured speaker at the Presbyterian Church Women’s monthly meeting in the Hospitality Room. Her topic Christ’s Way Every Day In Every Church highlighted Evangelism Service Teaching the Word of God and Bearing Witness to Jesus Christ. A May fellowship luncheon and the El Paso Presbyterial spring meeting dates were announced.

W. E. Lockhart Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church Christian Church el Paso

Home Pilgrimage a Success for Alpine Club

The Pilot Club Pilgrimage of Homes held Sunday April 14 showcased 10 Alpine homes and netted $132.23. Outgoing president Mrs. Bryan Kelley called it a success at a Holland Hotel meeting. The event will become an annual project with the next on December 15 featuring Christmas decorations. Dr Virginia Link chairs ways and means. Ray McNeill of Midland visited Alpine Tuesday.

Pilot Club Bryan Kelley Holland Hotel Virginia Link Ways and Means Kelley

Mrs Avora Owens Installed As Pilot Club President

Mrs Avora Owens was installed as president of the Pilot Club at a midday ceremony in the Holland Hotel with Miss Margaret A Linn assisting. The group welcomed new officers including 1st vice president Mrs H J MecBride and 2nd vice president Dr Virginia Link, while delegates to the upcoming 8th district convention were named and Alpine Pilot Club invited to welcome.

Avora Owens Pilot Club Holland Hotel Margaret A. Linn Gene Benson Bryan Kelley H. J. Mec-Bride Virginia Link Carl Heiman Allen East R. N. Pulliam Vernon McIntyre Mesdames Arthur Blucher Jeff Graham Kelley Miss Linn Tyler Owens McBride Louis Forchheimer McIntyre Fred Jack Alpine Pilot Club Tellers Lewis Abbott Waco Jimmy Owens Texas Tech

Mary Anita and Linda Kay Host Annual Signing Party

Mary Anita and Linda Kay hosted the Annual Signing Party at the Alpine Country Club last Thursday. Over 85 high school students attended the event to sign school annuals while punch and cheese dips were served. Mr and Mrs Marvin Kay were present.

Mary Anita Linda Kay Alpine Country Club Marvin Kay

Bridal favors gift wrap decoration rosebud satin sachet

All nylon satin sachet adorned with Wallace hand jewel pearls rhinestones and tiny imported rosebuds. A must for brides and perfect as bridal party favors shower gifts or gift wrap decorations. $1.95 each plus 5 cents postage.

Wallace

Billy Evan Childers Denver City Girl Marriage Announced

Announcement of the marriage between Miss Daisy Fay Hollingsworth of Denver City Texas and Billy Evan Childers of Alpine Tex. They wed April 15 at the home of Mr and Mrs John Guynes in Seagraves Tex. The couple will reside in Seagraves where he works for Western Geophysical Co.

Daisy Fay Hollingsworth

Mahoneys Welcome Son Daniel Michael Jr In New York

Mr and Mrs D M Mahoney announce the birth of a son on Easter Sunday in New York City. The baby weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and is named Daniel Michael Jr. Mrs Mahoney is formerly Jo Nell Pope daughter of Dr and Mrs L C Pope of Alpine.

D. M. Mahoney New York City Daniel Michael Jr Mahoney Jo Nell Pope L. C. Pope Alpine

Mrs. Marvin Kay Entertains Club

Tally-Ho Bridge Club members and two guests were entertained Thursday of last week with Mrs. Marvin Kay as hostess in her home. Winner of high prize was Mrs. Bill Winter with Mrs. Ray LaBeff second high. Bingo was won by Mrs. Earl Anderau. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Anderau Winter, La Beff, Wally Davis, Paul Forcheimer, M. W. Hedrick, Jimmy Logan, D. D. Thomas, Reg Wotan, John Richard Whiteside, and guests, Mrs. Joe Page and Mrs. Sam Thomas.

Tally-Ho Bridge Club Marvin Kay Bill Winter Ray LaBeff Earl Anderau Anderau Winter la Beff Wally Davis Paul Forchheimer M. W. Hedrick Jimmy Logan D. D. Thomas Reg Wotan John Richard Whiteside Joe Page Sam Thomas

Son Carl Park Born to Dean Robertsons in Hobbs

A baby boy weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces was born Saturday April 13 in Hobbs New Mexico to Mr and Mrs Dean Robertson. He is named Carl Park and has a sister Deana Renee. Grandmothers Mrs Sam Park of Hobbs and Mrs A L Robertson of Mount Pleasant Texas. The family will move to Alpine soon. Mr Robertson is J C Penney manager in town.

Dean Robertson Hobbs N. M Carl Park Deana Renee Sam Park A. L. Robertson Mount Pleasant Texas Robertson Alpine J. C. Penney

Joint Meeting Planned by American Legion Groups

A joint meeting of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary is scheduled for 7 30 p m Monday April 29 at the Legion Hall with members invited to attend.

American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Lassiter Jottays the Valerie Valerie Fashion Shop Alpine, Texas Central Presbyterian Ray McNeill Midland Billy Evan Childers Denver City D. M. Mahoneys Mrs. Marvin Kay Entertains Ole Got Waldings Moi Lousco DAVIS Briggs and Stratton Dean Robertsons the Marfa Bakery Mr. and Mrs. Webster
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