Fort Stockton Bride Weds Port Arthur Man In Alpine Home
Miss Maxine Flood and Robert Kenneth Corkins were married in a double ring ceremony at the Morrison home in Alpine. The event featured organ music, floral banners, and a multi-tiered cake. Guests included families from Fort Stockton and Port Arthur with a rehearsal dinner held in Morrison’s garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Flood
Mack Kenneth Flood
Fort Stockton
Robert Kenneth Corkins
T. W. Corkins
Port Arthur
C. G. Morrison
Alpine
Casey Cantrell
Morrison
Gloria Simon
Thad W. Corkins
Schreiner Institute
Sul Ross College
C. G. Morrison Co
Glenn F. Davis
Corkins-Flood
Clarice Simon
Paul Vogt
John B. Kelley
Mab McCool
Young Women's Missionary Guild Meets Monday
The Young Women's Missionary Guild met Monday at 3 p m in the Educational building of the Christian church. President Chris tene Edwards called the meeting to order. Dorothy Crawford led the program with talks by Gertie Newton Christine Edwards. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Pickering and La Fawn Avant. Mrs Avant joined the society. Refreshments were served by Christene Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Missionary Guild
The
Christian Church
Christene Edwards
Dorothy Crawford
Gertie Newton
Christine Edwards
Matthews Family Reunion at Old Fort Davis
Relatives from five states gathered Tuesday Aug 3 for a Matthews family reunion at Old Fort Davis. Surviving children of John M Matthews are Mrs M T Barrett of Marfa Sloan Matthews and Walter Matthews. Ancestors trace to before the Revolutionary War. A genealogy by Mrs Chas G Condon of Phoenix was read including a radio address on What the Fourth of July Means To Me. Seventy two descendants attended with guests from Arizona Michigan Connecticut New Mexico and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Matthews
Old Fort Davis
M. T. Barrett
Marfa
Sloan Matthews
Walter Matthews
Coleman County
Texas
Tennessee
America
Matthews
Amanda Tate Allen
Barnett
Chas
Newlyweds Return From Honeymoon Trip
Mr and Mrs Thad Corkins returned Sunday from a honeymoon in Ruidoso New Mexico The bride Miss Alice Barrett of Lorenzo was married August 1 in the Little Chapel in the Woods on the Texas College campus at Denton She will move to Ozona where Corkins serves as relief manager for the C G Morrison Co store on their return here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad Corkins
Ruidoso
N. M
Alice Barrett
Lorenzo
Woods
T.S.C.W
Denton
Ozona
C. G. Morrison Co
E S Powers Ad Claims Self Service Paper Delivery
E S Powers of Marfa Texas advertises personal paper delivery from his office near the Marfa National Bank offering customers a direct procurement option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa National Bank
Miss Electa Wade Home Hosts Family Gathering
Thad Morrison, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Cc G Morrison, will be at home in an apartment at the Miss Electa Wade home. Mrs Graves Bogel hosted dinner honoring Mr and Mrs George Pancoast of San Antonio visiting Marfa. Guests included Mrs Jessie Hubbard, Mr and Mrs J E Casner, and Miss Patricia Wilson.
Steaks and Honors At College Hill Barbecue
Dr and Mrs M M Hawkins hosted a Friday steak barbecue at College Hill to honor R L Thomas of Dallas board of regents and his daughter Mrs Ray McNutt of El Paso The gathering included Senator and Mrs Butcher of Louisiana faculty guests and Sara Beths house party Seldon Robinson prepared the steak using a new barbecue pit as guests enjoyed sunset views from the president s lawn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hawkins
College Hill
R. L. Thomas
Dallas
Board of Regents
Ray McNutt
el Paso
Sampley Visitors Honored In Alpine Social Round
Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Sampley from North Texas State College Denton were guests of honor in Alpine for a week. They attended a chicken fry hosted by Dr. C. B. Casey at the McIntyre ranch and joined events with Dr. H. W. Morelock, Knox Reid, George Baines, and Mrs. Goss. They also toured Scenic Drive and Big Bend National Park with Mrs. Casey and Miss Clemma Billingsley hosted a watermelon party honoring the Sampleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Sampley
Alpine
Sampley
Sul Ross
North Texas State College
Denton
C. B. Casey
McIntyre Ranch
Sampleys
H. W. Morelock
Knox Reid
George Baines
Goss
Austin
Casey
Baines
Fort Davis
Baird Ranch
Bird Orchard
Mrs. Goss
Big Bend National Park
Texas
Clemma Billingsley
The
Christian Church
Legion Auxiliary Plans Bazaar and Events in Big Bend
The American Legion Auxiliary of Big Bend Post No 79 met in regular session at the Legion Hut with Mrs Mary Jo Sohl presiding. Mrs Crinselle Davidson was appointed bazaar chairman for Oct 2 and a square dance was planned for Sept 4 with Cap Anglin invited as caller. Watch Model Cleaners window to display posters and consider date change. Mrs Doris Fulcher will collect Early Bird dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary of
Big Bend Post No. 79
Legion Hut
Mary Jo Sohl
Crinselle Davidson
Cap Anglin
Doris Fulcher
America's Frontiers Topic At Missionary Society Meeting
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian church met Tuesday afternoon in the church annex. President Mrs. Fritz Weyerts led the session and program on America’s Frontiers was presented by Mrs. Bob Wyatt. Discussion covered Puerto Rico mission work and an Institute for Negroes at Hawkins Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Church Annex
Fritz Weyerts
Southern Christian Institute
College For Negroes
Hawkins
Texas
David Wells
Bob Wyatt
Chastain
Mesdames
B. F. Berkeley
Florence Lacy
Geo, Seybert
Pickett
W. F. Evans
J. E. Casner
Ida Chastain
Garden Club Hosts Noted Expert on Flower Arrangements
The Alpine Garden club enjoyed a well received program led by Mrs. F. A. Huweiler of Houston on flower arrangements horticulture and judging. Members from Marfa Fort Davis Alpine and visiting guests from Del Rio Houston Shreveport and Kirksville attended. The noon luncheon by the committee received praise for its tasty menu and thoughtful floral displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Garden Club
F. A. Hucheler
Houston
Texas Federated Garden Clubs
Marfa
Fort Davis
Alpine
del Rio
Shreveport
Kirksville
Jones and Gillett Families Host Social Evenings
Mr. and Mrs. Asa A. Jones and Mr. and Mrs. John Gillett entertained with supper at the Jones home on Wednesday honoring Mrs. F E Gillett and other relatives from El Paso and Del Rio while visiting Mrs. George A Brown. A Mexican dinner at Green cafe Tuesday further included Edwin Gillett and other guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa A. Jones
John Gillett
Jones
F. E. Gillett
O. H. Charles
Thalia Gillett
Richard Gillett
el Paso
Edward Reider
New York City
George A. Brown
Messrs
and Mesdames W. D. Burcham
George Baines
John Newell
Frank Walker
John Gentry
H. E. Gates
Edwin Gillett
Mesdames
W. B. Hancock
James C. Netts
del Rio
Graves Bogel
George Brown
Mab McCool
Margaret Linn
Anna D. Linn
Josephine
Emelita Brown
Clara May Bogel
Patricia Wilson
Ruby June Burcham
Katherine
Olivia Walker
Green Cafe
Margaret
Anna _ D. Linn
Asa Jones
Graves Boge
Brace honored guests at Ko Bernot Lodge barbecue
Dr and Mrs D K Brace and daughters of the University of Texas were honored at a Wednesday chicken barbecue supper at Ko bernot Lodge hosted by Sul Ross college Health and Physical Education staff. The event drew numerous guests including Dr T H Etheridge and Dr G P Smith along with local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kobernot Lodge
Health and Physical Education Department
Sul Ross College
D. K. Brace
University of Texas
Dan Pollock
Paul Pierce
Jack Perryman
Lutie Britt
R. M. Hawkins
Hallmark
Sara Beth Hawkins
T. H. Etheridge
Selden Robinson
Alice Cowan
G. P. Smith
Dan
Patience Pollock
Pepper Pierce
Mrs Earl McElroy Hosts Lucky Thirteen Bridge Luncheon
Mrs Earl McElroy entertained the Lucky Thirteen bridge club at her home Saturday. Guests arrived at 10 o'clock and after a morning of bridge enjoyed lunch prepared by the hostess. Prize winners were Mrs Martin and Mrs Burcham. An additional meeting of the Wednesday Bridge club was hosted by Mrs Alfred E Creigh with invited guests including Mrs Graves Bogel and Mrs Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl McElroy
Lucky Thirteen
Bridge Club
Mesdames Co
Alfred E. Creigh
Mesdames Graves Bogel
A. N. Foster
Knox Reid
J. C. Epperson
Mesdames Frank
Kid-Matic Pain Relief Claim Adts Vitality Boost
An advertisement touts Kid-Matic as a three way remedy for sciatica lumbago rheumatism and muscular pains. It promises immediate blood circulation action reducing pain aiding digestion and kidney function to flush acids with improved sleep and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid-Matic
Subscription Rates Across Counties
Brewster and Jeff Davis counties charge 2 dollars per year with 6 months at 1.25 dollars. Other areas pay 2.50 dollars yearly with 6 months at 1.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Texas House Joint Resolution on community property amendment
The proposal amends Section 15 of Article XVI to allow spouses to partition community property in writing into separate or undivided interests without harming creditors. It notes the amendment is self operative and sets election details for November 2, 1948. Proclamation, form of ballot, and publication are prescribed, with treatment notes for Alpine and Fort Stockton residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
State of Texas
Local Social: Prizes Awarded at Hostess Event
Residents Newsom, J E Casner, B B Bounds, W D Burcham, J W Shepperd, Gene Parr, J W Fraz er, J E Burgess attended a gathering. Prizes went to Mrs Bogel for guests and Mrs Shepperd for members, with a bingo prize to Mrs Burcham. A salad plate was served by the hostess.
Hospital notes on two major operations and treatment
Jimmy Lou Weaver from Uvalde underwent a major operation while Manuel Moreno from Alpine and Jose Vasquez from Alpine received treatments. The brief entry records surgical and medical care without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Lou Weaver
Uvalde
Manuel Moreno
Alpine
Jose Vasquez
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Society
C. D. Wood
Bride OF
Bob Corkins
Young Women’s Guild
FT. Davis
E. S. Powers
Marfa, Texas
Gard Concrete Products
Alpine, Texas
School OF Law
Downtown College
American Bar Assn
St. Mary's University
San Antonio
Mrs
America’s Frontiers
Garden Club
Mrs Jones
Mrs. Brace
City Drug Store
Deeler
Texas Direere Association
Congress
Ment
Jim Spann
John Tinkler
City Drug
Meat Department
Hales
Calif, No
White House
Hill
Frost
Ir Sour
Gard
A. J. Gard
Wittard
Wichita
B&b News Service
East Holland Ave
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