Mrs Meriwether Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club
Mrs W T Meriwether entertained the Wednesday Bridge club in her reception suite. Guests included Mrs Rufus Clay and Mrs George Bentley of Howeaville Ky with other members and prize winners noted. A green pink and white salad course complemented the affair while high scores earned gifts and the centerpiece featured a large tobacco bouquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Meriwether
Wednesday Bridge Club
Rufus Clay
Her Smother
George Bentley
Howeaville
Jane Williams
Honey Grove
Daisy Burker
San Antonio
Gay Meriwether
Mesdames Clay Holland
P. . Gillett
John Gillett
Barker
H. G. J .Watson
C. D
Mrs Harry Watson Jr Hosts 18 Guests at Bridge Tea
Mrs. Harry Watson for which she named her daughter Mrs. Harry Watson Jr as guest of honor. The event featured garden flowers in decoration, summer frocks, and a bridge high score trophy won by Miss Frances Gillett. Second high went to Miss Helen Barker who received velvet dress hangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Watson
Harry Watson, Jr
Frances Gillet
Helen ‘Barker
Ace of Clubs Hostess at Vernon McIntyre Ranch
The Ace of Clubs met at the ranch home of Mrs. Vernon McIntyre on Saturday afternoon. Flowers from the hostess garden decorated the rooms and a colorful frozen salad course was served. Prizes for high and second high scores went to Mrs. Gay Meriwether and Mrs. Cas Edwards. guests included Daisy Burke Ida Kokernot W. H. Terry Jr Rufus Clay Meriwether and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon McIntyre
Gay Meriwether
Cas Edwards
Unique Bridge Party At Mrs Newman Home
A bridge party at the home of Mrs H C Newman Monday afternoon featured new and interesting elements. Guests were greeted with an ice course, and elegant poem place cards named the excellencies of bridge play each guest could select.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Newman
Duncan'scott Honored By Miss Helen Baines
Miss Helen Baines entertained in formally at bridge Monday evening with nests of honor to Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Scott of Des Moines visiting friends and relatives. Guests included Marie Pouncey, Melba Smith, Louise Scott, Florence Bymark, Virginia Hale, Marcella Pennington, Harold Sims, Ivan Newton, Ray McNeil, Henry Lease, Ralph Barker, Drury Wood, and Travis Dean. Teed watermelon was served on the lawn after the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Baines
Bridge
Duncan Scott
Des Moines
Scott
Marie Pouncey Melba Smith
Louise Scott
Florence Bymark
Virginia Hale
Marcella Pennington
Harold Sims
Ivan Newton
Ray McNeil
Henry Lease
Ralph Barker
Drury Wood
Travis Dean
Marriage of Lucile Crossan and George Peters in Alpine
Miss Lucile Crossan and George Peters, both of Marfa, were married Sunday evening July 19 at the Methodist parsonage in Alpine by Rev. John Redman. Peters, son of Mrs Irene Peters of Alpine, has worked at Elite tailor shop. Crossan is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Crock of Macon Missouri. They plan to honeymoon and will be at home in Marfa after returning around September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Crossan
George Peters
Marfa
Alpine
John Redman
Methodist Church
Mra
Irene Peters
Por
Almont
Bob Crock
Macon
Missour
Nurs
Peterson Clse
Ates
Peters
Byutomobile
Terlingua Social Notes and Local Updates
Miss Terlingua hosts guests Mary Jo Whiteside Mary Katherine Knox and Dean McCall last week while Marjorie Lewis visits Alpine this week. Whiteside and McCall families visit Fr Lewis in Terlingua Sunday. Ruth Smith Elsie Sherman and Hazel Byron from Whitney guest of Mrs Oscar Rheinheimer at Rainbow mines. Fred Stevens class of 1991 Texas School of Mines graduate now with Chisos Mining in Terlingua. School construction progress in Terlingua with exterior finished and interior near completion. Lem Saylor and son Frank of Alpine laid the roof and colored tile awnings are placed. The saxophone invented in 182 by Adolphe Sax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jo Whiteside
Mary Katherine Knox
Dean McCall
Marjorie Lewis
Marjorie
Alpine
R. A. Whiteside
W. D. McCall
Fr. Lewis
Terlingua
Ruth Smith
Elsie Sherman
Hazel Byron
Whitney
Oscar Rheinheimer
Rainbow Mines
Fred Stews
Texas School of Mines
Chisos Mining Company
Lem Saylor
Frank
Truett Urges Sul Ross Growth as Ideal Texas Summer School
Dr George W Truett of Dallas told an Alpine business man this week that Sul Ross should grow into the best summer school in Texas and be the only college teachers would want to attend because of its delightful climate. Officials expected enrollments to rise as the term nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Texas
George W. Truett
Dallas
Ladies Guests of Lions Club Social and Paisano Encampment
Last Tuesday the Lions Club hosted guests with members bringing ladies. The event featured a quartet from the Baptist encampment at Paisano and included visiting ministers and about fifty attendees. Out of town guests praised Paisano’s climate and Big Bend hospitality. Future plans mention Senator Tom Love and others visiting for the scenic drive at Fort Davis. Many show favorites announced for Tuesday at Granada Theatre with Up Pops the Devil starring Lillian Tashman and Skeets Gallagher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Paisano
Eii
Paramount
Granada
Hollywood
Lilyan Tashman
Skeets Gallagher
Stuart Erwin
Norman Poster
Cigarette Tax Stamps to Sell at Bank in Alpine
A local notice states that three cent cigarette tax stamps will take effect this month and must be affixed to each package. Stamps will be sold at the State National Bank in Alpine until distribution through state offices is arranged, with direct sale possible from the state treasurer if banks cannot supply them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Lock
Hart
State National Bank
Alpine
Captain Gillett Recalls Early Indian Battles in West Texas
Captain J B Gillett of Marta, famed Big Bend resident, spoke at Sul Ross College in Alpine about his frontier experiences. A former cowboy, rancher, Paso police captain, and ranger, he fought Indians in his first battle at nineteen and led a four day pursuit that followed thieves before confronting the Indians and reclaiming horses. The audience included Sul Ross students and Alpine visitors. Eddie Savoy, a 14 year old state department employee in Washington, is slated to keep his job despite retirement plans by civil service officials. Secretary Stimson offered to pay him out of his own pocket, recalling Savoy’s long service dating to Grant era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Gillett
Marta
Big Bend
West Texas
Alpine
Sul Ross
Fl Paso
Rangers
Oillett
Eddie Savoy
State Department
Washington
Civil Service
Savoy
Stimson
Department
Grant
Story
New Pistol Law Takes Effect With Buyer Tracking
The pistol act, approved by Governor Sterling, went into force July 1. It enforces occupation tax on sellers and licenses via the county tax collector. It bans sales to minors or anyone in heat of passion, requires buyer records, and certificates of good character from judges. felons cannot obtain certificates. Dr Antheaume of Paris calls kleptomania not a disease, prompting jokes among psychiatrists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Antheaume
Paris
Stockton Enters Terrapin Derby Entries for El Paso Race
Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce enters the American Legion terrapin derby in El Paso with "Old Fort" the entry from the city. Local business group names include "Spring City" while another entry honors Roy Bean. First prize is 500 dollars and is contingent on pre election results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
Old Fort
Terrapin
Roy Bean
Pecos
Pecos County Justice of the Peace Records Overview
The text notes Bean as the county's first justice and records a recount of Bean's vote versus his opponent. It mentions Pecos County extending to present Terrell Crockett and Val Verde counties. It also recalls a 1913 Tom Thumb wedding in Webb City Missouri involving Tommy McCroskey and Mary Chinn, later married at age 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecosco
Pecos County
Youse
Bean
Terrell, Crockett
Val Verde
Tommy McCroskey
Mary Chinn
Webb City
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Mrs. Meriwther
Joe Hord
Mesdames
J. W. Gilmer
Malon Gilmer
M. P. Shapleigh
Walter Shipley
Irene Lane
Duncan'scotts
Adolphe Sax
KODAK
Fox Dealers
Fisher’s Drug Store
Phore
Dr. Truett
Captain Gillett
Cash & Carry
Alpine Cleaners
Stockton
el Paso
W. D. Craddock, M. D
Maus
Alpine Motor CO
Cru
Michigan
Casner Motor CO
Man, Money
Aterials
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