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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1959
Page
4
A nostalgic note argues teenagers are misunderstood but capable, praising their ambi tion and resilience. The writer urges parents to support rather than scold, insisting today’s teens will shape a fearless, trustworthy generation amid a troubled world.
Pallac unveils a self winding watch that eliminates daily winding to keep accurate time. It targets the morning routine and positions the device as an ideal gift for young graduates seeking reliable, stylish timekeeping.
Myra Nell Hord daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Joe S Hord married Donald Lee Michel of Kermit in a candlelight double ring ceremony Saturday July 30 at the bride’s uncle and aunt’s home in Marfa officiated by Rev Guy Birdwell. The couple, introduced by family, will honeymoon and reside in Kermit with Michel employed as an engineer for Rickdson Bass Oil Co. in Kermit.
Mr and Mrs W C Baxter of Abilene announce the birth of a daughter born July 23. The baby Baxters are addressed by Darrell and Gail and reside with paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe Baxter of Alpine.
Announcement of the engagement and wedding plans for Miss Isidora Aguilar and Porfirio Visit. Ceremony set for 2:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at St Marys Catholic Church Marathon with a community hall dance to follow. Friends invited. Also memorial note for Rose Peacock dated Aug 1, 1956 from Cyril and family.
Last Friday a group of Class of 61 girls met at Pegay Theophilus for lunch to plan a class history book to be donated to the school library. They will use photo negatives donated by classmates to compile snapshots from elementary through high school, with Nancy Cl Betsey Wright Carol West Elaine Anderau Jan Briggs Al Cleveland and Peggy Theophilus among the organizers.
A tea shower Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Leroy Homer Ferguson hosted many guests to honor Miss Hord, popular bride-elect Myra Port, with bride’s party listed including Guy Crawford and Hugh Nell Hord. Attire featured pink cotton with embroidered bodice and white carnation corsage, reception line, bride’s book by Avora Owens, and a white and purple floral table. Hostesses presented Miss Hord with an exquisite gown and robe set.
Locals Nina Lee McBride and Doris Popham visited Nina Lee's aunt in El Paso last weekend. Mr and Mrs Knox Reid and Mr and Mrs Wade Reid traveled to Dallas to attend the funeral of Miss Merle Smith's mother. Miss Smith, a former Alpine schoolteacher, spent five months in Arkansas visiting relatives. Mrs W M Seward of Del Rio visited her daughter in Alpine. Mr and Mrs Bill Williams plan to attend the National Conservation Association meeting in Oneonta New York. Mrs Wesley May of Midian visited Alpine relatives during a reading conference. Mr and Mrs H A Volleck visited her father Dr J E Wright. Mrs Volleck, formerly Alijean Wright, resides in Amarillo.
Brewster County Hospital reports admissions including Marjorie Dawson Mary Lea Cross Sev aida Molinar and others from Alpine Presidio and surrounding areas. Discharges list multiple Alpine and Presidio residents. New arrivals include a male infant born to Mr and Mrs Billy Ernest in Alpine and a female infant born to Mr and Mrs James Robert Turner in Alpine.
A curious phrase evokes window en velopes holding bills tied to a pan. The comment warns against criticizing others’ work, implying responsibility for one’s own tasks and decisions.
Alpine residents are invited to Van Horn on Saturday August 6 for a city gala Frontier Day Celebration. The full day includes a parade of historical figures and a Roaring Twenties theme as locals attend to raise funds for a Community Center. Proceeds support the construction of the center.
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