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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1959

Page

4

Young El Paso artist Dana Davis earns mural honor

Dana Davis daughter of Levin and Sara Davis of El Paso was chosen from 2300 entries in a K through 6 contest by Ysleta School District. Her Little King Hood drawing will be featured as a mural for the new Low Branch El Paso Public Library, sponsored by the Picture Book Club.

A. J. Joyce Dana Davis Daghter Levin Sara Davis EL Paso Ysleta Dana el Paso Public Library Ry Club Mary Robinson Bill Cotter Mary

Kashmir blue sapphire value and rarity highlighted

A fragmented note discusses sapphire value noting Kashmir gems as highly prized and scarce. It hints at blue sapphires and diamonds in a jewelry display and invites careful buying for lasting pleasure.

Kashmir

Rev Gene Brice Heads To Seminary Teaching Post

Rev Gene Brice and his wife depart Alpine on Aug 9 for San Juan Puerto Rico where he becomes professor of Old Testament at The Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico. He will teach in English this year and Spanish next year while also preaching in local churches.

Gene Brice Alpine Puerto Rico Brice Mark Deborah Evangelical Seminary of San Juan Ernaationan School Eminary Graduate School Yale University Yale First Christian Church

Monthly Supper at Country Club Hosts Include Gillett and McCollum

A group of members attended the Country Club monthly supper on a Saturday evening with hosts Messrs. John W. Gillett Tex Uotan McCollum Dick Rogers Caven Woodward Paul Foeden Lasscock Dr Mrs Alvel Ponton Mrs Mae McElroy Mrs Jean Pate and Edwin Gillett. The report notes the social gathering and references a quip about life being a grindstone.

Country Club Messrs. & Mesdames John W. Gillett Tex Uotan McCollum Dick Rogers Caven Woodward Paul Fooden ‘Lasscock Alvel Ponton Mae McElroy Jean Pate Edwin Gillett

Mrs W D Burcham Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club

Mrs W D Burcham entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club at her home last week. Mrs Worth Frazer had high score for members and Mrs Dave Sublett high for guests. Dorothy Ligon won bingo and D R Elliott received the consolation prize. A dessert course was served to the listed ladies.

W. D. Burcham Worth Frazer Dave Sublett Dorothy Ligon D. R. Elliott Mmes. Worth Frazer H.W Morelock Carl Shults Asa Jones John C.epperson Hushy White Marvin Pierce J. J. Casner

Red Cross To Hold Another Class For Young Mothers

The American Red Cross will offer a Mother and Child Care course starting in September for young mothers. Led by Mrs Ted Gray, the class runs three weeks with 12 tests each week on Tuesday and Thursday. Sessions are two hours, with instructors Mrs Gail Hayes Cecile Eaton Jean Treadaway June Bowman and Foxie Harlan. Total cost about 135 cents. For inquiries call Mrs Williams at 7448.

American Red Cross Ted Gray Community Center Gail Hayes Cecile Eaton Jean Treadaway June Bowman Foxie Harlan

International team routs Pecos 17 to 2 in Marfa game

Jesus Valenzuela sparked a 17 2 victory over Pecos Sunday in Marfa. Valenzuela limited the Cats to eight hits with five strikeouts while going 5 for at bat with two homers. Vichy Her Iso added 3 for 5 as the Independents posted their 16th win and pursue more games with Odessa Lions Juarez and El Paso teams.

Jesus Valenzuela Alpine Inter P Wildcats Marfa Valenzuela Cats Collee Vichy Iso Brother Ints West Texas Odessa Lions Peid Probabl Avalos Chihuahua Juarez EL Paso

Houseguests Visit Pecos Couple in 1920s Notes

Mr and Mrs Gilbert McGro of Pecos were guests at the home of her sister and brother in law. The item records a brief social visit and mentions the hospitality extended during the period.

Gilbert McGroor Pecos Aiser Ini

Rainbow For Girls honors Colwell of San Saba at Corpus Christi

Colwell of San Saba received the Grand Class of Color Degree at the 37th Grand Assembly for Rainbow Girls from Texas held in Corpus Christi June 20 22. Miss Colwell is the youngest sister of John Colwell former Safeway manager in Alpine. She joined Eastern Star four months after her fifth birthday and her mother Mrs W F Colwell also joined at the same time. Both received their Beautificates one week after initiation. Colwell had previously been a member of Alpine Rainbow for Girls.

Don Sheila Moore Aldine Big Bend England Esther Clark John San Antonio Sul Rass ‘Oon Archie Hood Hotston Archie Hao WF. Colwell San Saba Texas Corpus Christi Miss Colwell John Colwell Safeway Alpine Eastern Star W. F. Colwell

Teen Talk recalls Charles Patterson return from Haiti

The page chronicles Charles Patterson's return from Haiti with Boyd Armstrong and family as the duo plans to attend Rice and North Texas respectively. It notes a Friday indoor picnic and a post-event dance with several attendees listed. It also covers the sixth annual Student Council Workshop at Sal Ross, highlighting Zeke Rivera as outstanding boy and a La Marque student as outstanding girl.

Charles Patterson Haiti Boyd Armstrong Boyd North Texas Charles Rice Lee Anderson Bart Pate Carey Page Lynn Nester Patsy LaBeff Dianne — Ritter Logan Earlene Anderau Erry Kemp Betsey Wright Candy Weston Brenda Pack Larry Waters Mary Low Ceral Bill Arp Jerry Armstrong Barbara Jean Clark Bunny French Janice French David Kokernot Frosty Walker Steve Gunn Bill Anderau Sal _ Ross Able Irl Indin Alpine Zeke Rivera Zeke la Marque Jackie Rawlingrats Jackie Nathy Garvonen Dan Kathy Mrs. Karvonen

Park Circle Evening Programs Draw Big Bend Visitors

Park visitors flock to Campfire Circle in the Chisos Basin for weekly programs led by Supt. Stanley C. Joseph and the park naturalist team. The schedule covers flowering plants reptiles and amphibians desert ecology birds and animals and other parks. Attendance in June reached 278 with July totaling 2705, though July was affected by rain and limited space at Basin Range Station.

Chisos Bi Bend National Park Stanley C. Joseph Big Bend Thursda Basin Rangee Station Big Bend National Park Joseph

Band schedule and clinic work at Sul Ross event

Monday the band will be working at the Sul Ross fad Clinic. A variety of work fun have been scheduled for bands attending four workshops. Sunday the Westminister py cowship is listed. Continued on page 5.

Sul Ross Westminister Py Cowship

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Sean Edwin McCellum Wink Lolly Lockhart Jack Shepperd Jewelers Little House of Silver Emmy Grey Colorado Haasan Sadie Tanne Frank McUullum Mrs Red Cross Suis Colwell Rainbow For Girls Glenda Nell Colwell John P. Colwell Odessa Glenda Nell “Owell Iour Roy Williams Desdemona Falcon Roy AHS Pe’ Martin Sanderson Eagles Farlene Anedrau Peasy Theophilus Caral Vout Joel Reed Donna Burdett Spa Ackie Rawls Jenith Clouse Art Tor Zeke Rivera Darrel Donna Lynn Muell Noreheim Rainbow Girls Buck Band Park Circle Christian's Tor BIG Bend Pharmacy P. D. Coulson R. Ph FE. Holland Baldwin Enjoyment Armstrong Music CO Berkshire Stocking Berkshire CrOss & CrOss Margie Jack Cross
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