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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1940
Page
5
An enthusiastic group met at the Methodist church to organize a local unit of the National Council of Church Women in Alpine. Members from three Alpine churches attended and plan to recruit all church women. The organizational meeting is set for September 30 at 3 PM at the Christian church.
DMRS Mrs Marvin Turney is honored with a social event where tables were arranged for a contract party. A charming display of dainty items and decorations accompanied the celebration.
Real estate ads offer HOLC categorized 5 to 8 room stucco and hollow tile homes on College Hill and College Ave with paved streets and modern features. Prices range from 1600 to 4000 dollars with 10 percent down. several properties promise easy terms or cash sale and include a 20 acre suburban home and FHA financing options. Numerous details on street, bed count, and amenities appear for quick sale.
Mrs M C Adams hosted a luncheon at the Coffee Cup on Tuesday at 1 30 for Mrs Marvin Turney of Austin. Attending were the honoree and Mesdames Bill Allen Nita Sonnier Forest Walker Miss Melba McMurry and the hostess.
Mrs Frank Gayle Mrs Forrest Walker and Mrs Jimmie Logan hosted a bridge party and surprise shower Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Gayles home for Mrs Ray LaBerf. Guests included Mesdames Ray LaBeff H C LaBeff Paul Vogt Billy West Sport Gunn Alan Fraser Felix McGaughy James Sloan Pete Adams Una Joy Casner and Ruth Chambers.
Mrs. J. S. Hord hosted a contract club with Anja Wilson Lois McIntyre W H Terry Vernon McIntyre John Newell L E Attwood H W Moretosh and H G Watson in attendance Prize winners were Lois McIntyre and John Newell The Triple-Four club guests enjoyed luncheon with Smith winning ties The Little Woman note praised the wives for their efforts A Wednesday Bridge Club session July 31 featured guests including Grace McFarland Morris Blanche Bell and Carroll Vaughn High winners were Mrs Burcham and Mrs Brown with Mrs Woodlow among attendees The group included Mrs W D Burcham J E Casner J S Hord Vernon McIntyre Lois McIntyre John Stowell C D Wood H G Thompson and Mrs F E Gillett
The Baptist church W M S hosted a tea Tuesday at Mrs M M Fulmer's home honoring district president Mrs W C Carson of Sierra Blanca and other W M S officers. A program honored Mrs Carson with flowers from districts and the state as participants spoke.
A proposed constitutional amendment to Article V would allow state law to provide for direct appeals to the Texas Supreme Court from trial court orders on the constitutionality of statutes or administrative orders. The measure includes election provisions for November 5, 1940, a gubernatorial proclamation, and a $10,000 appropriation for publication and election costs.
A House Joint Resolution seeks to amend Article 16 Section 30 of the Texas Constitution to exclude appointive municipal offices under Civil Service from a two year limit. The report covers attendees at a Golden Jubilee event including Viola Campbell El Paso mission worker and Missouri Southwide chair Mrs McWilliams plus many W M S members such as E G Davis Sierra Blanca Lula Murphy Alpine Josie Bennett Marfa Verna Bowers Ella D Chastain Vernon Yearby Clint J O Casparis Claud Holman Howard Johnson Jack Davis E M Thornton E E Johnson M P Slover F B Reeder J G Fain C A Carroll Van Binion Ora Harvey Ben Williams Victor Anderson Marfa I L Yearby El Paso W C Roberts Orr Kerr Marfa R R Bowie El Paso T M Lankford and Mrs Maggie Jeter with Mrs Carl Malone Del Rio and Mrs J W Reeder Ramer Tenn noted.
Members are urged by Mrs. Anna Gard to attend the regular Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Legion Hut at 8 o clock tonight. Officers will be elected and delegates named for the state convention. Dues for 1941 are urged with 20 members promised before the state convention meets.
The Texas Legislature proposes adding Section 30b to Article 16 to exempt appointive municipal offices under Civil Service from two year term limits and to be voted on November 5 1940. If a majority approves, the state will issue the proclamation and allocate up to 5000 to cover publication and election costs.
A joint resolution proposes amending Article 8 Section 9 of the Texas Constitution to add Section 9-A. It would let the Red River County Commissioners Court levy up to 25 cents per hundred dollars for up to 15 years to refund outstanding General Fund debts by issuing bonds. It requires a majority of resident qualified electors owning taxable property to approve.
The document describes an amendment vote on constitutional changes in Red River County, Texas. It specifies that the Commissioners Court may levy taxes and issue bonds to refund warrant indebtedness if approved by qualified electors, with a $5,000 deposit to cover election expenses and publication as required by law. The measure dates to August 2, 4th clause.
Ss J R No 6 A joint resolution amends Section 26 of Article IV to provide that Notaries Public be appointed by the Secretary of State of Texas and sets for submission of this amendment to the voters.
A proposed Texas constitutional amendment would appoint Notaries Public by the Secretary of State. It outlines section changes, election wording, and funding up to $10,000 to cover publication and election expenses. The measure specifies ballot language for FOR AMENDMENT and AGAINST AMENDMENT and anticipates enabling legislation if enacted.
The message thanks the pastor and Methodist church members and all friends who helped and cooperated during the revival at the Mexican mission from July 21 to 28, expressing gratitude for support and assistance.
Fragments indicate a local notice about Pyorrhea concerns and a market claim involving LETO'S in a city drug store setting. Read as a brief health and commerce item with an implied warning and potential refund or value mention.
The text notes hospitality extended to an evangelist and his wife during a preaching week at the Mexican M E Church with Rev Evaristo Picazo as pastor.
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