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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1928

Page

2

Gypsy Shower for Miss Anita Stewart at Hancock Home

A summer delight follows Miss Anita Stewart’s engagement with an elaborate party hosted by Mrs. W. B. Hancock and Hertha Mac on College Avenue. Gypsy dancers garlanded the bride to be with gifts and a royal queen ceremony while guests feasted on cake and mints amid a festive caravan tableau.

Francie Gillett Kypsy Airis Mise Maurine McDon Willie J. Morelock Miss Stewart Willie B Morelock Frances Morelock Helen Baines Elizabeth Haines Georgie Lee Seulther Lola Lee Young Marjorie Ruth Herron Jean Alten Virginia Holland Mary Virginia MeIatyre Sul Ross

Miss Melba Smith Hosts Bridge Party

Miss Melba Smith entertained with a bridge party Friday afternoon assisted by Mrs. Raymond Garnett. Frances Laughtin won high score and received a Jade bottle and a consolation prize. Decorations followed a green and lavender color scheme with sandwiches served.

Melba Smith Bi Hersis Raymond Garnett Frances Laughtin

Unclear Social Event Guests Listed at Local Gathering

The note lists attendees including Corinne Barker Ruby Penrod Estelle Moore Louise Cott Dolores Taylor Annie Kate Sundster Elise Oxon Ruth Woodson Lena Stevens Frances Laughiin and Dorothy Van at a social event with cream and cake served to Misses.

Corinne Barker Ruby Penrod Estelle Moore Louisecott Dolores Taylor Annie ‘Kate |Sundster Elise Oxon Ruth Wood ‘Son Lena Stevens Frances Laugh[iin Dorothy van

Morelocks Entertain Lady Faculty Members

Morelock hosted an informal afternoon party for the women faculty members from 4:30 to 6 on Tuesday before vacation. Refreshments included salad sandwiches pineapple ice and sweet tarts for a long list of named ladies and several gentlemen attendees.

Morelock Cowan Elliott Bather Aynesworth Breeden Brit Kee 1 Mighell Batey Thomas Walker Hamilton Mildred Eliott Pendley Daughtery Ling

Miss Vernita Stewart to Wed Canyon Man on August 27

Vernita Stewart professor of Speech Arts will marry J. Evatts Haley field representative of the Panhandle Plains Historical Society at the Hawkin home on College Avenue. Rev. R. Davis of the First Methodist Church will perform the ceremony. The wedding will be small with close friends and relatives, followed by breakfast at Sul Ross Skylin.

Vernita Stewart J. Evatts Haley Panhandle Plains Historical Society West Texas State Teachers College Cévon Hanwik College Avenue R. Davis First Methodist Church Ple FE. Gillett Francie Gillett Sul Ross Skylin

City Taxes Due for 1928 Delinquent After Month End

City property owners must pay 1928 taxes at the City office in the Berkeley Building. Taxes become delinquent after the last day of the month and penalties will be added. Notice signed by Stott.

Eles Dodge Brothers Dodge Brothers Works Edge Brothers Motor Graham Brothers Chrysler Corporation Berkeley

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Garnett Chocolate Shop Holland Hotel Bldg le Dea Cauth McElroy R. W. Coffey Anita Stewart W. B. Hancock Hertha Mac Fon College Avenue Mises Stewart Jancock Hor Gom Dodge Brothers Motor Cars Walter P.chrysler Dodge Brothers, Inc Chrysler Quali and Morelocks Sal Ross A. Daugherty U—Drive Durant, Whippet, and Essex Cars Williams Speedy Taxi Graceline Hassen Company Back Vflac RED Crown Zerolene Pasotex Petroleum Company Standard Oil Company EL Paso, Texas
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