Double-ring wedding vows unite Ruth George Deckard and Raymond Teague
Mrs. Ruth George Deckard and Raymond O. Teague exchanged vows August 14 at 9 p m in the Baptist church with Dr Frank C Dutton performing the ceremony. The bride wore aqua blue crepe and a white Bible adorned with pink gardenias. Fifty guests attended the reception in the church basement. After a wedding trip through Texas and New Mexico, they will live in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Ruth George Deckard
Mary George
Edgar George
Raymond O. Teague
Barney Teague
Frank C. Dutton
Virgil Thomas
Balmorhea
June Joyce
Bettigene Slover
Joyce
Dorothy Teague
Jack Bowman
el Paso
Balmorhea High School
Sul Ross College
Zeta Tau Zeta
Alpine High School
Sul Ross
Teague
Texas Highway Engineering Dept
Virgil Brown
Kenneth Connell
Tissie Oates
Katherine
Ellen Teague
Cowboy Mendenhall
Ralph Bowinton
W. D. Chandler
David
McCamey
R. T. Key Jr
Marathon
Texas
New Mexico
Alpine
Alpine Pilot club approves Child Welfare project with donations
The Alpine Pilot club met at the Holland hotel and selected Child Welfare as this year’s project, setting aside $500. A $100 donation was made to the Alpine Public library for children's books, a project of the El Progreso club, and funds were allocated for an ill child’s immediate needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Pilot Club
Holland Hotel
Marfa
Mesdames Clair Kelly
Altareta Smith
Laura Eoniece
Myrtle McDonald
Eva Andrews
Detroit
Mid
Siser
McDonald
Seo
Alpine Public Library
el Progreso Club
Peggy Pittman Hosts Coke Party for Carol Wagnon
Peggy Pittman entertained friends Monday morning from 10 to 11 honoring Carol Wagnon of San Angelo. Guests signed a leather autograph book with wishes for Carol and shared reminiscences of Alpine. Refreshments of cakes, sandwiches, cookies and mints were served. Attendees included Valerie Richardson Elinor Sublett Willie Rae Dumas Marjorie Ann Hill Carolyn June Smith Ann Bounds Mrs Frank Etheredge Mrs M O Pittman LaMarris Oliver Fort Hancock Betty Wynn Balmorhea and the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Pittman
Carol Wagnon
San Angelo
Carol
Alpine
Valerie Richardson
Elinor Sublett
Willie Rae Dumas
Marjorie Ann Hill
Carolyn June Smith
Ann Bounds
Frank Etheredge
M. O. Pittman
LaMary
Lis Oliver
Fort Hancock
Betty Wynn
Balmorhea
Former Alpine Girl to Marry August 25th
Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Alice Louise Cook of San Angelo to Mr. Bryan Allen Ross. The ceremony will be at Harris Avenue Baptist Church in San Angelo on August 25 at 7 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Louise Cook
Lottie Cook
San Angelo
Bryan Allen Ross
Harris Avenue Baptist Church
Woodmen Circle Hosts Bridal Shower for Jean Burling
Alpine Grove No. 671 Woodmen Circle held a Aug. 18 meeting with Mrs. Freeda Barrow and hosted a bridal shower for Miss Jean Burling, one of its youngest members. Roses, carnations and petunias decorated the room as ice cream and cake were served after gifts. The group plans to meet Sept. 15 at 3 p.m. at Mrs. Oma Cox's home. Members present included Freeda Barrow, Jane Burling, Oma Cox, Azile Davidson, Frieda Wade, Metta Williams, Thelma Williams, and Jean Burling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Grove
Woodmen Circle
Freeda Barrow
Jean Burling
Oma Cox
Grove
Mesdames Freeda Barrow
Jane Burling
Azile Davidson
Frieda Wade
Metta Williams
Thelma Williams
Mary Martha Circle WSCS Meets at Starnes Home
Mary Martha Circle of the Methodist WSCS met Tuesday at Mrs. Jerry Starnes home with Mrs. Frank Matthews presiding. Following the resignation of Mrs. Robert Dod, Mrs. J W Gilbreath was elected treasurer. Honorary baby membership awarded to Mrs. Billy Ward for daughter Patricia Ann. Worship study led by Mrs. Dan Ritter on Christ the On-Going Companion of Our Way. Roscoe Morgan spoke on The History of Puerto Rico. Hostess served ice cream and cake to 11 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Starnes
Billy Ward
Mary Martha
Methodist
WSCS
Starnes
Frank Matthews
Robert Dod
J. W. Gilbreath
Patricia Ann
Dan Ritter
Christ
Roscoe Morgan
Puerto Rico
Circle meeting studies in Puerto Rico discussed
The Annie Lackey Circle of the WSCS met Tuesday at Mrs. Guy Crawford’s home with co hosts Miss Virginia Thomas and others. President Mrs. D A Hilton presided as the secretary urged earnest prayer for the Bloys encampment and requests attendance at services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Lackey
WSCS
Guy Crawford
Virginia Thomas
Dick Cross
W. B. Hancock
D. A. Hilton
Jim Parker
Bloys
Beard
Mary Mit
Missionary trip to China and Puerto Rico program noted
The article lists plans for a missionary sail to China on August 24 and a Puerto Rico program led by Frances Williamson C C Childress and W J Smith. It records guest Mrs T M Brown and a Circle of members including Childress Baines Hilton Beard Hancock Crawford Vick Winter Jim Parker Dick Cross Smith May Cartwright Williamson and Virginia Thomas with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chell
China
Puerto Rico
Methodist Church
Frances Williamson
C. C. Childress
W. J. Smith
T. M. Brown
San Antonio
D. A. Hilton
Mesdames Childress
Baines
Hilton
Beard
Hancock
Crawford
Vick Winter
Jim Parker
Dick Cross
Smith
May
Cartwright
Williamson
Virginia Thomas
Fidelis class elects new officers in August meeting
The Fidelis class of the Baptist Sunday school met at Mrs. W. M. Kidwell’s home on August 12. Mrs. Beverly Nixon opened the session, with Mrs. H. W. Montgomery delivering the devotional. Officers were elected: President Mrs. Jack Williams, first vice president Mrs. W. M. Kidwell, second vice president Mrs. J. C. Walker, secretary Mrs. Hank Chambers, group captains Mesdames C. H. Suits and Ralph Peters. Induction planned for October. dessert served at close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Sunday School
W. M. Kidwell
Beverly Nixon
H. W. Montgomery
M. C. Hollinshead
Jack Williams
V.pres
J. C. Walker
Hank Chambers
C. H. Suits
Ralph Peters
Annual Dahlia Show Set for Sept 24
The Alpine Gardens club met at Mrs. Hinckley’s home with Mrs. Hinckley and Mrs. Henry LaBeff hosting. The annual dahlia exhibit was scheduled for Sept 24 amid growing interest, with inquiries from as far as Colorado Springs. Mrs. W. J. Smith was named Iris chairman for planning and help, and Mrs. Clark Monkhouse from Marfa spoke on building good soil. Ice cold watermelon refreshments followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Gardens Club
L. C. Hinckley
W. J. Smith
Clark Monkhouse
Marfa
Local bridge clubs host to evening of cards and prizes
Mrs Shellie Barnes hosted Tuesday with guests including Mesdames King Terry Gourley McElroy Morelock Epperson Reid Newsom McCollum Vogt Decie Creigh French and tea guest Mrs J W Shepperd. High scores won by Mrs Terry and Mrs Vogt with bingo to Mrs Morelock. Reid then hosted Thursday with guests including Barnes Kemp Kidwell Lovell Creigh Frazer Casner Newsom and Davis. prizes went to Mrs Barnes Mrs Kidwell and Mrs Kemp. Mr and Mrs Alfred Creigh entertained a Couple club Friday with Morelock Alder son Stedman Koury Barnes. high prizes to Mrs Morelock and Mr Alderson and bingo to Mrs Stedman and Mr Morelock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellie Barnes
Bridge
Mesdames King Terry
W. N. Gourley
Earl McElroy
H. W. Morelock
J. C. Epperson
Knox Reid
Frank Newsom
Frank McCollum
Paul Vogt
Zeb Decie
al Creigh
Thomas French
J. W. Shepperd
Mrs. Terry
Vogt
Morelock
Alfred Creigh
Messrs
H. W Morelock
J. M. Alderson
W. P. Stedman
George Koury
Friendly Bridge Club Hosts at Mrs Hollinshead Home
Mrs Carswell Hollinshead hosted her Friendly bridge club at her home on Wednesday. Present were Mesdames Lawrence Kidwell W M Kidwell Frank Matthews Clifton Moss Mark Herring. Initiated guests included Mesdames Everett Turner Wallace Sublett and Bob Wuest. Club high prize earned by Mrs Frank Matthews guest high by Mrs Wallace Sublett and Deuce to Mrs Frank Matthews. Hostess served frosted coffee and chocolate chip cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carswell Hollinshead
Mesdames
Lawrence Kidwell
W. M. Kidwell
Frank Matthews
Clifton Moss
Mark Herring
Birthday Party for Mrs Shepperd Marks Pleasant Evening
A birthday gathering at the Shepperd home Saturday featured a surprise from J. W. for his wife. The event included a grand birthday cake, a large freezer of ice cream, and about thirty guests with numerous presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepperd Home
J. W
Surprise party for Mrs Barnes at Shellie Barnes home
A spontaneous birthday gathering was held Wednesday morning at the Shellie Barnes residence. Mrs J W Shepperd organized the event with guests arriving at 9 30 wearing morning attire. Attendees included Mrs Edgar Martin Mrs J W Shepperd Mrs Frank McCollum Mrs Paul Vogt Mrs Knox Reid Mrs Joe Burgess Mrs Don Littleton Mrs D O Jeter and Mrs W I Winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellie Barnes
J. W. Shepperd
Mrs. Barnes
Mesdames
Edgar Martin
Frank McCollum
Paul Vogt
Knox Reid
Joe Burgess
Don Littleton
D. O. Jeter
W. I. Winter
Lady Lou Terry Hosts Supper Tuesday
Lady Lou Terry entertained a group of girls at supper Tuesday evening at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. King Terry. A Mexican meal with ice cream and cake followed by various games provided a festive social gathering. guests included Patricia Watson Clara May Bogel Ruby June Burcham Patricia Wilson Patricia Allen Dorothy Crawford Jerry Mills Lucille Kempen Cobby Lewis Patricia Sheihagen Lita Brown Phena Brown Charlotte Carter Harriet Walker Virginia Reid Barbara Yates Elaine Parker Linnie Neal Betty McMillan Rose Anna Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Lou Terry
Mrs. King Terry
Patricia Watson
Clara May Bogel
Ruby June Burcham
Patricia Wilson
Patricia Allen
Dorothy Jean Crawford
Jerry Mills
Lucille Kempen
Cobby Lewis
Patricia Sheihagen
Lita Brown
Alpine Girl Honored on 8th Birthday
Eleven little girls gathered at Mrs. Mark Herring’s home on Wednesday afternoon August 11 to honor her daughter Markellen on her eighth birthday. Before the theatre outing the group enjoyed ice cream and cake, with guests Charlotte Sparks Ann Clanton Ann Wilson Harriet Carpenter Adelle Hoff man Wilda Dell Hilbrich Sally LaBeff Helen Brannum Sandra Breshears Mary Lou Roberts and the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Herring
Markellen
Charlotte Sparks
Ann Clanton
Ann Wilson
Harriet Carpenter
Adelle Hoffman
Wilda Dell Hilbrich
Sally LaBeff
Helen Brannum
Sandra Breshears
Mary Lou Roberts
Birthday Party for Mrs Gertrude Moss at Clifton Moss Home
Mrs G R Moss and Mrs Clifton Moss hosted a surprise birthday gathering for Mrs Gertrude Moss Monday afternoon in the Moss residence. Sylvia Ann Moss and Clifton Moss Jr led the presentation of gifts. guests included Mesdames Coleman Pulliam Gourley Weyerts Lange Crawford Harmon Graef Spence Foster and others with gifts sent by absent Grandma Graef Mrs J B Spence and Mrs Walter Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Moss
Clifton Moss
P. V. Cartwright
Gertrude Moss
Sylvia Ann Moss
Clifton Moss Jr
Mesdames J. C. Coleman
Pearl Pulliam
W. N. Gourley
F. E. Weyerts
G. K. Lange
Guy Crawford
Lizzie Harmon
Walter Graef
W. G. Teske
Kate Nevill
J. H. Elliott
Grandma Graef
J. B. Spence
Walter Foster
Card of Thanks for Infant Son Death
Alpine residents are thanked for kindness shown after the death of our infant son. Gratitude is given for expressions of sympathy and the floral offerings. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Marek Jr.
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Alpine
C. J. Marek Jr
Official county paper serves Alpine and Davis Mountains region
Subscription rates list two Brewster and Jeff Davis county options at 2 per year and 6 months 125 for other areas 2 50 per year and 6 months 150. The Alpine paper names D M Bennett editor publisher M A Webb assistant editor Mrs C D Wood society editor Mrs A N Alkire Ft Davis correspondent Mrs M L Causey Marathon correspondent. It proclaims official city and county paper and sole newspaper in Brewster County in its fifty seventh year. It covers upbuilding of Alpine and Davis Mountains Big Bend and local state news and invites corrections if any statement harms character of any person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Bennett
M. A. Webb
Reading notices pricing and policy overview
The notice explains charges for resolutions cards of thanks and reading notices at ten cents per line for the first insertion and five cents per line for each subsequent insertion. It notes special rates apply to notices longer than a set threshold.
Cowboys Return From Colorado Seek Fort Stockton Homecoming
Marvin Kay reports the Southwestern Semi Pro champions will return to Wichita Friday then Fort Stockton Saturday. Coach Kokernot plans a homecoming with the Chamber of Commerce promoting the “Building A Tourist Trade” course in Alpine and future sessions. Rubber stamps for tourism promotion are available at $1 in the Chamber office. The article also notes Alpine gardening pride and a Christian church antelope horn mount on display, with public viewing in the church office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Kay
Wichita
Cowboys
Kokernot
Colorado
Pike's Peak
Fort Stockton
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Christian Church
John E. Pickering
Huge Antelope Head On Display In Alpine
One of the largest antelope heads mounted in Texas is now on display in Alpine. The impressive mount draws attention for its size and craftsmanship, highlighting regional wildlife hunting exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
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C. D. Wood
Mary Martha Circle
Starnes Home
Circle Meeting
First National Bank
of Alpine
F.d.1.c
Fidelis
Wittard
Alpine Drug Store
City Drug Store
Mrs. Shepperd
Mrs. Moss
Howell
Big Bend
Congress
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Davis-Mountain-Big Bend
Pontiac
Stares Motor Co
E. Holland
Meat Department
Chuck
Cal
Sunkist
Thompson's Seediess
White House
Tom
Libby
Jack Sprat
U. S. No
Aeons Modern
Scrlin
News Maker
Doris Dodson
Cross & Cross
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