Society notes on wedding and party N politicians
Lieut Mays and Ft Smith Maid are married Beverly G Hays, son of Otis E Hays, Fort Smith, to Miss Jean Lewis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs HT Laws, Vila, Cl. The ceremony, performed by the minister, took place at the Mara Methodist church in Hayes. The couple reside in Fort Smith Ark. Lieut and Mrs Glen Holland hosted a six course dinner at Mrs W Van Sickle’s home, honoring Mrs Robert Hickerson, whose birthday, and Mrs George F Hughes of Houston, were present. Guests included Lieut and Mrs Robert Hickerson, Lieut and Mrs Hermistone, Lieut and Mrs John Kimbrough, Lieut A Isaacs, Mrs George F Hughes, and the hosts Lieut and Mrs Holland. The table had red silver candelabra, seasonal flowers from the Van Sickle garden. D Burcham’s sister Mrs H D Bennett of San Antonio visiting. Bridge guests included Mrs Y D McMur y of Midland, Miss Aetna Smith of Cameron, Mrs Don Carlton, Mrs G H Harist. Members present were Mesdames Barnes, Bure ss, Frazer, Hord, Hudson, McIntyre, Shepperd, Wood. Hostess gave guest prize to Mrs Bennett. war stamps awarded to Mrs Hearist and Mrs Hord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mays
FT. Smith
Beverly G. Hays
Otis E. Hays
Fort Smith
Jean Lewis
Mra
Laws
Vila
Mara
Hayes
Raf
Mars
Glen Holland
W. van Sickle
Robert Hickerson
George F. Hughes
Houston
Holland
Hermistone
John Kimbrough
A. Isaacs
For Sale or Trade Prime apartment income property and homes
For sale or trade a variety of residences including NO 1 apartment income property new, well located on paved street. NO 4 stucco 3 bed with rental income. NO 6 large 10 apartment outbuildings. NO 7 seven room with new roof and gas plant. NO 8 eight room with barn. NO 8 fine new ultra modern home. NO 10 six room modern brick on highway. NO 11 modern stucco with built in garage. NO 12 seven room stuccoed cottage with assumable HOLC debt. NO 13 beautiful modern with grapes. NO 14 modern five room near Ward School. Loans on Alpine city and ranch land offered. Abstracts and title insurance available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Ward School
Alpine City
Evelyn Shaw Becomes Bride of Pfc Jamerson
Mr and Mrs William Shaw announce the marriage of Evelyn Frances Shaw to Pfc R C Jamerson on July 31 at Fort Davis Lieut E Clark acted as best man The bride grew up in Alpine Texas where her father is Southern Pacific Railroad yard master and she graduated from Alpine High in 1943 The groom was born in Indianapolis and graduated from Howe High School He is stationed at the air base
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shaw
Evelyn Frances
R. C. Jamerson
Ft. Davis
E. Clark
Marfa
Alpine
Southern Pacific RA
Alpine High School
Indianapolis
Ind
Howe High School
Cleanor Fletcher Weds Raymond Thomas at Belton Texas
Miss Eleanor Fletcher and Raymond Thomas of Camp Hood Texas married Saturday July 31 at 9 pm in Belton Texas. Minster Charles Goodnight officiated. The bride wore a pink redingote suit with black accessories and a gardenia corsage. Attendants were cousins Ruth Patterson and Charles Reed. The couple will reside at 120 Hale Street Belton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Fletcher
Raymond Thomas
Camp Hood
Texas
Belton
Charles Goodnight
Church of Christ
Charles Reed
Ruth Patterson
Thomas
J. H. Fletcher
Valentine
Sgt. Thomas
Dee S. Thomas
Fort Stockton
Alpine
Sul Ross College
Hale St
Savilla Weston Weds Corporal Griffin Parcel at Ft Davis
The marriage of Miss Savilla Weston to Corporal Griffin L Parce took place July 31 at Ft Davis. Attended by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ames, the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Weston, longtime ranchers. Groom’s home is Benton Harbor Michigan. couple at home in Alpine. A postnuptial tea honored the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Griffin L Parce, with a color theme of red, white and blue and more than 50 guests at the Weston home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin L. Parce
Forest Weston
Elmo Weston
Marathon
J. C. Weston
Gene Benson
Julia Vaughn
Marian Bobo
Eva Jean Ferguson
Fannie Forrester
Evelyn Jamerson
Verna Mae George
Myra Sue Barge Iris Hembree
Dance at Indian Lodge Hosts Honor Couple
Dr and Mrs Malone Hill and Mr and Mrs Dink Wardlaw of Marathon hosted a Saturday night dance at Indian Lodge honoring Mr and Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Lodge
Malone Hill
Gilmer Morriss Hosts Evening With Stringfells Orchestra
About 150 guests from Ft Davis Masta Marathon and Alpine attended the evening as Gilmer Morriss and Mr and Mrs Charles Stringfellow hosted. The music was provided by a Marfa orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmer Morriss
Charles Stringfellow
Ft Davis
Masta
Marathon
Alpine
Mrs Dennis Honored Guest At Bridge Party
Mrs J W Shepperd entertained two tables of bridge at her home Saturday night honoring Mrs Carlton Dennis of Southgate California. Guests included Mrs Dennis Mrs John Scott of San Antonio Mrs Dorothy Scannell Mrs Shellie Barnes Mrs J E Bur ess Mrs G H Harfst Mrs Mab McCool and Mrs Bill Winter. The hostess gave a guest prize to the honoree who also won high score. Mrs Sh ellie Barnes won Bingo and the low score went to Mrs McCool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Shepperd
Carlton Dennis
Southgate
Cal
Dennils
John Scott
San Antonio
Dorothy Scannell
Shellie Barnes
J. E. Buress
G. H. Harfst
Mab McCool
Bill Winter
McCool
Barnes
Aostess
Bridge
Meryl Engbrock
el Campo
Miss Engbrock
George Kempen
L. D. Stockton
Frank Losee
Kenneth Hess
Craig Methias
Methies
Missy Engbrock
Stockton
Carlton , Dennis
Calif
Warner Reid
Silverton
Texas
Forrest Hope
J. W. Sheppers
Edgar Martin
Eva Chatfin
Dennis
Reid
Shepperd
Dudley Underwood
Presidio
Mesdames Underwood
James Logan
Methias
Cecil LaBeff
G. J. Harfst
J. S. Hord
Swim Party and Buffet Honoring Locust Pool Guests
Mrs. A L Stroud and Mrs N F Dallman hosted a Saturday swimming party at Locust pool then a buffet supper at their home. Honorees included Gloria Barbee of Bryan and Jack Pate of Amarillo, with aviation cadets and local guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Stroud
N. F. Dallman
Locust Pool
Army Air Field
Iris Lewis E. McIntire
Leroy Nelson
Ralph Mast
Elwood Miller
Charlie Jean’ Miller
Laura Lee’ 'White
Eva Jean Ferguson
Dorothy Caldwell
John McClenaghan
J. D. McGlenaghan
Fred Griffin
Barbecue Supper Held at McIntyre Ranch
Mr and Mrs Vernon McIntyre hosted a barbecue at their ranch for their niece Mrs Charles Stringfellow and her husband. The event featured sunset and moonlight, floodlit oaks, and a variety of foods with games and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon McIntyre
Janet
Charles Stringfellow
Mr. Stringfellow
Surprise party honors Sul Ross dean Gilley at home
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Gilley were feted Thursday by Sul Ross faculty at Miss Lutie Britt’s suburban home. About 65 attendees included faculty, wives and children. Gilley, head of Mathematics and dean of men for 20 years, is resigning to return to his Sherman area farm in Fannin County. Gifts included a floor lamp and a linen luncheon set from Dr. Morelock and Miss Britt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Gilley
Sul Ross
Lutie Britt
Gilley
Dept. of Mathematics
Sul Ross College
Sherman
Fannin County
Stather Elliott
Alice [Cowan
Mac McMullan
McMullan
University of Texas
Chatham
Jan
Coventry
Clevrer
Funeral Services Held In Fort Davis For Prominent Ranchman
William Otis Grubb 58 died in Temple Aug. 10. Funeral held Thursday at Baptist church Fort Davis with Rev Bulis Hill and Dr T R Gathright officiating. Grubb lifelong rancher, manager of the UUP and U. Down ranch. Survived by wife, three sons W O Jr George Earl, four daughters, four grandchildren, one brother, three sisters. Pallbearers listed. burial at Fort Davis cemetery after brief prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Baptist Church
William Otis Grubb
Temple
Texas
Bulis H. Hill
Christian Church of
Marta
T. R. Gathright
Fort Davis Baptist
Grubb
W. O. Grubb Jr
George Grubb
Earl Grubb
Preston Johnson
Jack Dumas
Hulen C Harvey
Dorothy Marie Grubb
T. M. Grubb
Fort Hancock
S. A. Hess
el Paso
E. Davis
Fabens
W. P. Geaslin
van Horn
Dumas
George C. Williams
Jesse C. Fisher Sr
Clay Espy
C. E. Eaton
Jim Espy
Tyrrel E. Smith
J. C Walker
Warren D. Bloys
J. W. Espy
J.C. Duncan
M. H. Sprou
Richard Merrill
Charles Prude
Roy H. Bloys
C. E. Mead
Frank Jones
A. J. Hoffman
Marfa
Perry Cartwright
Alpine
D. G. McIvor
Concord
N. H
W. D Reynolds
Kent
Mr. Grubb
Haley Boys Help Uncle Build Big Army Navy
Pfc Kenneth H Haley of the ordnance department at the Advanced Flying school has four brothers serving in the armed forces two in the army and two in the navy Ada Haley of Tishomingo Oklahoma is their mother The brothers include Pfc Barney O Haley Cpl Hugh H Haley and Seaman Second Class Don L Haley All are Murray college graduates except Barney who also attended Murray college and was a civil service employee The article mentions the brothers serving in various locations and roles with the family background in Oklahoma culture and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth H. Haley
Ordnance Department
Advanced Flying School
Army
Navy
Ada Haley
Tishomingo
Okla
Kenneth Haley
University of Oklahoma
Murray College
Barney O. Haley
United States Civil Service
Turlock
Calif
Hugh H. Haley
Fort Riley
Kans
Don L. Haley
Pecos Man Appointed Regional War Chest Chairman
Pecos hotel operator Dudley Yard was named regional chairman of Region 16 for the United War Chest of Texas. George A. Butler praised Yard and highlighted the counties in the region Brewster Culberson El Paso Hudspeth Jett Davis Loving Pecos Presidio Reeves Ward Winkler. Yard leads Brandon Hotel Pecos and serves as director for West Texas Chamber of Commerce Texas Good Roads Association and Pecos Chamber of Commerce. The drive aims to raise nearly 5 million dollars for Texas war relief agencies with county chairmen to be announced as plans materialize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Yard
Pecos
Texas Hotel ‘Association
United War Chest of ‘Texas
George A. Butler
Houston
United War Cher F
Texas
Ward
Local Talent Theatrical Group Formed at Flying School
The Advanced Flying school under Special Service head Et Aa C Armbruster forms a talent group to bolster USO shows. Auditions select singers dancers and actors. Promising members include Milton Lampert Roger Howard and others with diverse theater experience. Jimmy J Haley 17 joined the Navy in San Diego before finishing high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flying School
Detera
Special Service Office
Et Aa.c. Armbruster
Talent Seu
Puts
Milton Lampert
Roger Howard
Lampert
New Theatre School
New York
Ety Art Trio
Howard
Ac Ens
Orther Shipyard
San Diego
Calif
Jimmy J. Haley
Navy
Va Players Consider WAACs for Season
A Virginia Players troupe based in Charlottesville contemplates adding WAAC members to boost stage color and widen show scope. The group, begun in preparatory school era by an aspiring utility actor, plans a season opener with a variety show and possibly a dramatization of Milton Margrove's See.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Players
Charlottesville
Waacs
G. 1
Milton Margrove
Army Air Forces Flying School Renamed at Marfa Alpine
Announcement notes a renaming from Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School to Army Air Force Pilot School at the Marfa Alpine area. The report also records social visits by Mr and Mrs Ed Babb and daughter of Sanderson and Lt Chas Benton Adams from Gainesville, with Adams staying overnight. The piece closes with a call for scrap metal for the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar
Ed Babb
Sanderson
Dem Adams
Chas. Benton Adams
Gainesville
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Society
C. D. Wood
Mrs. Burcham
Persea
Healon
Treraessonde Rentonr
Trans-Pecos Abstract Company
Evelyn Shaw
PFC
Jamerson
Cleanor Fletcher and
Savilla Weston
Parce
Mrs. Dennis
Mcintyre Ranch
Davis
Haley Boys
Uncle
United War Chest Drive
BCC
SCOT
Avia
Rena Nee
APS
The
Irevediate
Ritchey Brothers
Joe
Tever
Atta
First National Bank
OF Alpine
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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