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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1933

Page

3

Entertaining Visitors With Picnic At Lizard Fountain

Mr and Mrs A M Turney hosted a Thursday evening picnic near Lizard fountain. Dallas guests included Mr and Mrs A J Chester, Mr and Mrs C P Ellington, Miss Sara Frances Chester, and Ssr Norene Maxey, with additional attendees Mrs Ana Maxey and others.

A. M. Turney Lizard Fountain A.J. Chester C. P. Ellington Sara Frances Chester Dallas Ssr Norene Maxey Ana Maxey Addie Btheridge Drury Wood W. van Bickle D. Wood Ray Priest

Enjoyable Al fresco Supper at Berkeley Home

At a lawn supper near the Illy pond in back of the Berkeley residence Alpine residents gathered for an pleasant al fresco evening hosted by Senator and Mrs. B. F. Berkeley. Attendees included Mrs. Jim Rooney and daughters, Mrs. Lulu White and children, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Wood, Miss Frances Gillett, Miss Louise Berkeley, and the Berkeley hosts.

Alpine B. F. Berkeley Ning Jim Rooney Traan Lulu White C.d.wood Frances Gillett Louise Berkeley Senator Berkeley

Birthday Party Honors Dorothy Jean and Betty Jo Crawford

August twelfth and fourteenth marked the birthdays of Dorothy Jean and Betty Jo Crawford. Their mother Mrs. Guy Crawford hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering for a large group of friends despite rain, with indoor games and two embossed candlelit cakes served with ice cream. Guests included Charlotte Jean Miller Blaine Mary Low Scott Mary Beth Robinson Eva Jean Ferguson Altha Louise Bobby Johnson Carolyn Jean Cooley Fay Madeline Casey Martha Gertrude Murray Laura Lee White L D Whittle Jr Harriet Susan Walker Kesey Kimball Frank Graham Marilyn Moody Mary Allen Crawford.

Dorothy Jean Betty Jo Crawford Guy Crawford Hon ‘Ores Charlotte Jean Miller Blaine Mary Low Scott Mary Beth Robinson Eva Jean Perguson Altha Louise Bobby Johnson Carolyn Jean Cooley Fay Madeline Casey Martha Gertrude Murray Laura Lee White L D. Whittle, Jr Harriet Susan Walker Kesey Kimball Frank Graham Marilyn Moody Mary Aleen Crawford

Mrs Morrison Hosts Elegant Tea for Guests of Honor

Mrs G Morrison entertained Wednesday afternoon honoring her sister Mrs T W Corkin of Carrizo Springs and Miss Margaret Thomson of Honolulu Hawaii. The tea featured shaded lighting tall baskets of roses and dahlias a silver cloth covered table and Russian tea. Over one hundred guests attended with Mrs G W Baines presiding and Mrs H Carpenter assisting in the dining room.

G. Morrison T. W. Corkin Carrizo Springs Margaret ‘Thomson Honolulu Hawaii Morrisons Morrison G. W. Baines Fort Stockton

Banquet bidder farewells Alpine tied to San Diego move

Mrs Shapleigh and children plan to leave Alpine for California soon as a token of friendship and appreciation for her role as matron. The Old Mission cafe hosted fifty six guests with Mexican decor, songs, a humorous reading, and a travel case gift. Attendees include Dr A M Sampley of Sul Ross and librarian Miss Pay Hamilton.

Old Mission Cafe Johnnie Prude Old Virginia Neta Newly Shelton Connecticut Alpine Martia de Borde A. M. Sampley Sul Ross College

Religious Services and Schedules Listed in Church Notices

A fragment lists Catholic and Episcopal services with times and languages, an Emmaus Christian Science note, and a brief Christian Church schedule. It mentions Rev G Fernandez, Arch-Deacon Mion J Sw, and August 20 lessons from Philippians.

Catholic Chach G. Fernandez Episcopal Church Mion J

Alpine School Board Adopts Budget Hearing August 22

Official notice states the Alpine Independent School District will adopt its 1933-34 budget at a board meeting Tuesday August 22 at 8:00 pm in the Chamber of Commerce office. Taxpayers may attend and participate. President J A Beard signs the notice.

Alpine School Board Alpine Indepenent Board of Trustees Chamber of Commerce

Purification Course Advertises Calotabs for Health

An old advertisement touts a Calotabs purification course claiming to cleanse the liver kidneys stomach and bowels. It markets a weekly regimen with prices of 10 and 35 cents and notes availability through all dealers.

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Major Family Leaves Alpine for New Home

Mr and Mrs D M Major and their three sons left Alpine this week for Bowie their new home Mr Major who has served as city schools superintendent for three years resigned to pursue business interests in Bowie Drury Wood an Alpine man and Sul Ross College graduate will succeed him as high school principal last year The Majors son David was valedictorian of Alpine High and will enroll at Sul Ross College at the start of the long term

D.M. Major T Tree Bowie Major North Texas Drury Wood Alpine Manland Sul Ross College David

Sheriff’s Brother Owned Case Sets Next Trial Dates

The case, tried in Pt Stock ton, is noted as owned by the sheriff's brother. Other criminal cases are scheduled this term, including the trial of Jack Mosley for the killing of Ba Cody, a cowboy, set for next Wednesday.

Stockton Jack Mosley Ba Cody

University adds Mount Fowlkes and two hundred acres

An article notes a donation of two hundred acres from the Fowlkes ranch to the university observatory area. Regents, including H. H. Fowlkes, name the new peak Mount Fowlkes on Mt. Locke. The deed confirms the addition and acknowledges several university officials and land department members.

Fowlkes H. Fowlkes Mt. Locke Mount Observatory Benedict Jeseee Monen Eae Lowing The University H. E Luiteher-Stark Orange Charles Ente Winters Conan Tevarocht Gregory Amivery Land Department Bob Day I Ross Gram

Mount Locke observatory event honors Benedict and Jester

Local men COC camp officers and residents gathered for a chuck wagon dinner prepared by Ale Domingues with veal, biscuits, Dutch oven fare, and ice tea. The crowd climbed Mount Locke earlier and heard word of naming the east lift as Benedict Bench. President Benedict and Chairman Jester posed for photos. The meal featured community donations, a smooth, cooperative spirit, and plans to drill a water well near Spring Mountain. Road work on Mount Locke progresses, expected to finish soon.

COC Joe Bapy Ale Domingues Bob Holliday Pecos Mount Locke Davis Mountains Mount Powikes Airytine Mount Locke Summit Benedict Jester Chamber of Commerce Joe Espy Hicks Gray Fort Davis Spring Mountain

Cardus Aids Beaumont Woman In Health Recovery

Mrs. Nick Darranco of Beaumont Texas reports weakness pain in the side and poor appetite. After using Cardus as her mother did she stopped the pain and improved health taking seven bottles. Cardus has aided women for over 50 years and is sold at all drug stores.

Nick Darranco Beaumont Texas Cardus Indy

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Society ‘Men C. D. Weed, Rétier Crawford Marfa Frances Mitchell Mesd W.H. Terry, Jr Lee Kokernot Webb Douglas McMurry Walter Kokernot, Jr Arch Allen H. L. Kokemnot, Jr Edgar Martin Wells McIntyre Calvin St. Clair Shapleigh M. P. Shapleigh College Eracio Mrs Bob Carthage Terlingua, Texas Hhimi Ine Jesson Mary Baker Eddy First Christian Church Munion Skillman Grove L. W. Bridges First Methodist Church Methodist Church Bloys R. P. Davis Legion Big Bend Post No. 79 American Legion NRA Legion- Nra Huffaker-Strown Fuel Co Christian Science Churches All Churches of Christ Scientist God Ronan J. A. Beard Alpine Libr. Co Lumbago Sciatica Miles Dr. Miles Weaths Agate Ce Goodycare Gool Pii Reak Monroe Slack D.D State National Bank Alpine, Texas General Banking Alpine Mercantile Co Alpine Lumber Co Ea Lumber Co
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