Correction notice for wedding party and details
A correction clarifies a previous item stating Chick Williams’s birthday as eleventh when it should read seventh. The notice lists wedding party members including Emily Livingston Patsy Arrington Kathryn Van Fos san Meriden Garner E J Van Fos san Hugh Akin Ina Bess Nichols and Rev John E Pickering with S P Hall of Midland as escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chick Williams
The
Avalanche
Emily Livingston
Kathryn van Fosssan
Meriden Garner
E. J. van Fossan
Hugh Akin
Patsy Arrington
Midland
Ina Bess Nichols
John E. Pickering
First Christtian Church
S. P. Hall
Mrs Nichols Honors Two Guests At Tea
Mrs Jim Nichols hosted a Wednesday afternoon tea at the Christian church parlor to honor her aunts Mrs W W McDowell and Miss Mattie White of McKinney who are summer guests at the Nichols ranch. Floral decor included garden dahlias and tuberous begonias arranged by Mr Gates. Music featured Mrs Lockhart on violin, Mrs Warnock on piano, and Miss Ina Bess Nichols with singing by Mrs Fred Williams and others. Several ladies assisted in serving and numerous callers attended the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Nichols
The
Christian Church
W. W. McDowell
Mattie White
McKinney
Gates
Lockhart
Warnock
Fred Williams
Ina Bess Nichols
Harold Nichols
J. E. Casner
Shelby Burke
B. F. Berkley
Hilton
Hawkins
Dillon
Pulliam
Webb
Berkeley
Owens
Link
Burcham
Selvig
Sanders
Pollock
Skevington
Baker
Dalton
Johnson
Misses da
Williams
Hill
Bills
House
Woman's Council Honors Miss Pickering in Tea Shower
Eloise Pickering of Midland, bride-elect of Duane Van Fossan of Alpine, was feted by the Woman's Council of the First Christian Church at a tea in Midland. The couple plan August 26 nuptials in Alpine. After marriage they will live in Galveston while Van Fossan studies at UT Medical School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Pickering
Midland
Duane van Fossan
Alpine
First Christian Church
Charles Klapproth
Texas Street
Miss Pickering
J. E. Pickering
van Fossan
Harry M. van Fossan
Klapproth
Paul McHargue
Woman's Council
Betty Pickering
Eloise and
Duane
Edwina Hood
W. P. Z. German
Clyde Lindsley
Frank Williamson
G. W. Attaway
Claude Chambers
B. W. Stevens
van Camp
F. C. Cummings
Stevens
Delbert Downing
S. P
Tea Honoring Eloise Pickering Before Alpine Wedding
Classmate Betty Pickering and friend Joyce Neville hosted a Friday afternoon tea for Eloise Pickering bride elect of Duane Van Fossan. Guest list included Mrs. J. E. Pickering, with blue and yellow asters, blue figuri ne candles, and yellow iced cake squares. Attendants Betty Pickering and Joyce Neville expected to serve as maid of honor. Corsages featured white gardenias and Shaggy daisies, with Gladiolus decor throughout the rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Pickering
Midland
Clvef
Duane van Fossan
Alpine
Betty Pickering
Joyce Neville
Miss Pickering
Miss Neville
J. E. Pickering
Betty
Eloise
George
Martha Washington
Duane
Patsy Arrington
Midlay
Madiu
Alathean Class Entertained by Baptist Sunday School Hosts
Mesdames Don Littleton W E Williams and Otto Hilbrich entertained the Alathean class of the Baptist Sunday school and their husbands Friday evening with a yard barbecue. A long table formed a circle held guests including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bradley, Ruben Smith, R T Key, H Brooks, F C Dutton, T M Beckett, T M Sanford Bates, S F Burleson, E E Scarlett, E A McMillan, George Henderson, O E Hilbrich, Dr and Mrs Ray, Mrs C W Dooley and baby, and Miss M F Payne, Mrs N O Miller, Mrs R A Bow-Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T M Beckett
M Sandford Bates
S. F. Burleson
E. E. Scarbrough
E. A. McMillan
George Henderson
W. E. Williams
O. F. Etheredge
Hilbrich
Ray
C. W Dooley and Baby
M F Payne
N. O. Miller
R A Bow
Fellowship Supper and Sunset Vesper at Sunny Glen
Members of the Presbyterian church and all church groups enjoyed a fellowship supper and sunset vesper service at Sunny Glen. Each family provided a food basket for their group and food was shared on a common table. Rev. Rogers led a brief worship, Glenn Davis led the long service with a small organ from the primary pieces, and the program committee included Joe L. Smith, Mrs. Wiley Holland, Mrs. Lynn Matthews, Ralph Pauley, Oliver Theophilus, and Carol Lassiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Sunny Glen
Rev. Rogers
Glenn Davis
Joe L. Smith
Wiley Holland
Lynn Matthews
Ralph Pauley
Oliver Theophilus
Carol Lassiter
Alpine visit highlights Kokernot Field and Cowboys
Mason editor praises Kokernot Field in Alpine noting Herbert Kokernot Jr owning Bretwster County and financing a top class baseball park. The Cowboys, with a perfect record, feature players from Baylor A&M Princeton and Johns Hopkins with broadcasts at 50 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MASON
Kokernot Field
Alpine
Herbert Kokernot, Jr
Bretwster County
Pecos
Cowboys
Baylor
A.&m
Princeton
Johns Hopkins University
Davis Mountains
Beaumont
Jack Fruge
Holland Hotel
Big Bend
Texas Constitutional Amendment on Legislature Sessions and Pay
State legislature proposes amendments to Article III sections 5 and 24. The measures set legislature sessions schedule, limit monthly appropriations, and establish salaries plus mileage. Effective date January 1, 1950 if ratified. Ballot on November 8, 1949 includes for and against options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Stones and Graefs Host Hovey 42 Club Night
Mr and Mrs Leroy Stone and Mr and Mrs Oscar Graef hosted their Hilbiry 42 club at Hovey on a Friday night Aug 3 The clubroom featured flowers from Mrs Stone s garden Mrs Emerson Tinkler won high for ladies Wesley Martin high for men Elvis Richardson won low for ladies and Emerson Tinkler low for men About thirty five members and guests enjoyed delicious refreshments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Stone
Oscar Graef
Hilbiry
Hovey
Mrs. Stone
Emerson Tinkler
Wesley Martin
Elvis Richardson
Josie McDowell
Jim Nichols
Bridge Social Hosts Gift Presentation for Guest of Honor
Mrs Mark Herring led the Monday Bridge club with Mrs Sam W Smith as guest of honor. After games Miss Markellen Herring wheeled in a bassinet of gifts for Smith as pink and blue refreshments were served to Mesdames Creed Taylor Jack Perryman W M Kidwell Sam Smith Archie Standlea Miss Earlene Fallis and guests Mrs J A McDavitt of Marfa and Mrs A V Gunn High score went to Mrs Smith with second to Mrs Gunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Herring
Sam W. Smith
Markellen Herring
Smith
Mesdames Creed Taylor
Jack Perryman
W. M. Kidwell
Sam Smith
Archie Standlea
Earlene Fallis
J. A McDavitt
Marfa
A. V. Gunn
Gunn
Tape supplies listed for sale at the Avalanche shop
The Avalanche store advertises 1 inch cellophane tape in large rolls with dispensers and kraft tape in 1 inch and 1 1-2 inch widths in 2 inch cartons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kraft
Avalanche
Texas Constitution Amendment for Civil Service in Counties Vote
The Texas Legislature proposes adding Section 62-c to Article XVI to authorize Civil Service systems for county employees, subject to voter approval in each county with populations over 75,000. The measure sets appointment‑only rules, omits term limits, and directs a November 1949 election with dual ballot wording. The governor would issue the proclamation and publish the results as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Aegolution
State of Texas
State of
Texas
Classified ads require advance payment from all editors
The notice states all classified advertising must be paid in advance with no exceptions, mentioning Alpine and urging to keep Alpine funds in Alpine accounts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Society
C. D. Wood
Mrs. Nichols
Woman’s Council
MISS
Presbyterian
Clinton Carroll of
Crane
Dwight Austin
Houston
Dwight Jr
Big Bend Park
Austin
Mary P. Sanford
HOUSE —_ RESOLUTION
State Senate
House of Representatives
Stones and Graefs
Hovey “42” Club
Presbyterian Church Lawn
Madden, Dept
del Monte
Pablum
Small
Sun Maid
Graham
Welch
Regulal
Fae
Ballards Swift
Franco Americ Spaghetti
Lee
Thompson
Sunkist
Peyton
Housie Coffee
Adams’ M-System Grocery
Frieda Reeder
West Ave
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