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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1939
Page
2
Local items list visitors and guests from nearby towns and states. Names include Mrs Shellie Barnes in Big Spring and visitors from Greenville Del Rio Clyde Pampa Tornillo Roswell New Mexico. Families hosted and hosted events noted through the week end.
One hundred six Rotarians attended the luncheon, the year’s biggest gathering. Alpine hosts included 41 Alpine members 30 Marfa members and the junior division led by Harold Nichols. Oliver Bierschwale spoke on Rotary Service to Boys while Peyton Cain announced Saturday’s field meet and soapbox derby.
Advertises new or used Baldwin pianos with small monthly payments via Mrs. Bill Dorris or telephone. Also promotes 27 by 2 24 tie 27 x S4 Alexander Smith rugs at 20 percent discount and discounts on special order rugs and carpets from Smith Furniture Co.
On a Thursday evening at the Junior High playground the Lions club lost a close softball game to Junior Hi's team. Poor conditioning slowed the Lions and five errors led to most of their runs, despite support for pitchers Southpaw Eugene Beall and Jack Williams. The Lions hope to rebound in a rematch, trusting greater manpower and experience.
Mrs. W McGaughy returned from El Paso after a six week visit with Mrs. W F Jackson. Mr and Mrs W H Terry Jr drove to Odessa with Mrs W R Brandon of Sabinal as guest. G K Lange past commander Alpine Commandery No 90 Knights Templar attended the Grand Commandery meeting in San Antonio this week.
Mrs Propst, who had a major operation at Alpine hospital Wednesday, was reported yesterday to be making satisfactory improvement.
Rev. and Mrs. Roy May of Eden were visitors here last weekend and on their return home were accompanied by his mother Mrs. J. D. May, who will visit with them for a month or so.
Q W Abington of Rio Grande City visited the Richardson residence for several days during the week. Mrs Abington had already been staying with Mr and Mrs Richardson for a few weeks.
Miss Ella Wilson returns to Texas Tech in Lubbock after an Easter recess caused by minor injuries from an automobile accident near Ft. Davis about two weeks ago.
Reuben Allen, who suffered a slight skull fracture in an automobile accident near Fort Davis about two weeks ago, was reported yesterday to be making satisfactory improvement and will probably be able to return to work within a week.
Chief of Police Luther Campbell and his wife returned last week from a three week visit with relatives in Colorado and Mason. The chief is back on the job and has fully recovered from a wound suffered when his pistol was accidentally discharged several weeks ago.
A Fort Davis Forty-two party hosted by Warren Bloys J C Walker and Myrtle Stewart drew over 88 attendees at Hotel Limpia. About 22 tables were used with Verne McElroy winning high for men and Bill Fryar low for men. Women winners included Mrs Don Carlton high and Mrs R D Swartz low, while traveling prize went to Mrs Carl K Seyfert.
Jack Nevens planned a Wednesday night trip to Pecos to meet his wife Mrs. Nevens and their twin daughters born September 6 1987. The family had been visiting three months at Mrs. Nevens’ former Connecticut home.
At least six students will graduate from Fort Davis High School next month per school authorities. Listed are Alice Sproul Elizabeth Ann Miller Doris Smith Noel Patton Joe Beall and Tommy Morales. School ends the week of May 15.
Major General George T. Bartlett retired from the U S army visited Fort Davis last week with his son Terrell Bartlett to dispose of The Bivouac a five room cottage built in 1928. The Bartletts have summered here for years but plan not to return, citing Mrs Bartlett’s health. Bartlett who turns 83 tomorrow April 29 directed as American high command in England during World War I and is noted for his love of trees.
At The Churches Br. L. W. Bridges begins a revival meeting on the 30th at the Christian church. Services feature gospel teaching and a cordial welcome. Bible school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 50 subject What Jesus Teaches About His Church. Evening worship at 8. How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? J A Kearns, Pastor.
St James Episcopal church will not hold services Sunday April 30 as the rector is away attending convocation.
The church schedules 9 30 a m Sunday school with Junior Charles Stephens Jr delivering The Beauty of Learning to Live. Pastor speaks on The Double Standard at 7 p m as Training Union meets and discusses decorative and native varieties from early years of his occupancy.
Alpine Rotarians hailed the District 115 Rotary International conference in Carlsbad New Mexico as the most outstanding ever held in the district. Four hundred ten Rotarians and Rotary Anns attended with representation from 28 of 29 clubs. Claude Simpson was elected president succeeding Jack Sheehan. Alpine attendees included Dr. Joel Wright C B Casey J W Gentry Ruth Wright and several spouses and family members.
Norris Smith Jr will speak on Our Heritage and deliver Way Down Deep in the Heart as part of an Evening Service inviting all to observe Youth Day. M M Fulager, Pastor invites attendance.
Dr. Wright served on the credentials committee. The Marfa Alpine and Gallup clubs were praised at the conference for outstanding records during the current Rotary year.
Mrs. Fred Ault of San Francisco was granted an annulment of marriage after seeking the decree on grounds that her husband was too bashful.
The notice announces 500 second sheets offered at five shillings each from the Avalanche office.
Exquisite hair beauty system Nutri-Pak claims international acclaim for simple operation with no wires or bulky machinery. Licensed Nutri-Pak shops only, offered exclusively in Alpine by Midget Beauty Shop, phone 10. 4-21-2c.
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