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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1959
Page
4
Neighbors meet the first Friday of each month at the little Hovey schoolhouse for 42 games now in 25 years. Hosts rotate yearly, with no notices sent, relying on memory. Oscar Graef attendance is noted, as are local ranch names and school desks still in place.
A large Stewart family reunion was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Luther Anderson at their ranch home Friday through Sunday. Members enjoyed meals from the chuck box, swimming, mountain climbing, and various games. Children played and adults mingled while sharing stories.
The Pilot Club of Alpine gathered at the Holland House Hotel on Wednesday August 12 for a luncheon and business meeting. Members included George Dallman Lil Edwards Sunshine Epperson and many others with numerous guests and relatives in attendance.
Mrs. Joe L. Smith was honored at a farewell dinner Wednesday Aug 12 at the Texas Cafe by the Adult Class of the Presbyterian Church. Guests presented a silver bon bon dish, as the couple prepares to move to Sanderson where Mr. Smith will teach.
Two student led musicals were staged at Alpine School of Fine Arts last week. On Wednesday Lewis daughter of W B Lewis of Ozona performed a program at the Fine Arts Studio. Joanne and siblings spent the summer with grandparents in Alpine. On Friday John Conder son of Charles L Conder and Walter Alves visiting from Alabama performed for family and friends at the Conder home.
Mrs Hal Wagner of Denver and Mrs Granville Smith of Pharr hosted a seated tea for about 20 local friends in Alpine. The event honored former Alpine girls Fannie May and Barbara Beard with memories of Sal Ross. Myrtle Whiteside supplied roses. Mrs T Beard and Miss Anna D Linn helped serve.
Essberrath lark daughter of Linton Clark and Johnnie Dar ell Fletcher son of J. Fletcher of Denver City wed at 4 30 pm Sunday in First Methodist Church Rankin Rev Lynn McAd officiated. Bride in silk organza over taffeta with Chantilly lace bodice and Juliet cap veil wore bouquet of white orchids and stephanotis. Attendants and music noted. Reception followed. After trip couple to 411 W Huisache San Antonio.
The El Progreso Club yearbook committee selects South at the Border as the theme for all programs this year. Members present at the meeting include Joe Miosness Charles Hunter W E Lockhart Dean Robertson Shortt Leroy Larsh and Herring. A coffee gathering for members and prospects is planned September 18 at Mrs Larsh home. Don Newton returns to El Paso to resume work with El Paso Natural Gas Co after six weeks at Sul Ross College.
Linda Woolley of Fort Davis is honored at a miscellaneous shower in the First Baptist Church parlor. The event includes pink and white decor, a tea table centerpiece, and gifts for the bride to be as she prepares for marriage to Jim Turner of Alpine scheduled for August 22.
Alpine Garden Club heard Mrs Hoyle Cooley of Marfa discuss proper methods to deg and treat flowers from Ireland and other plants. She covered magnolia lemon and oak leaves and offered improvement suggestions while eleven members brought arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Jack Bow announce the birth of a daughter at 3 am Wednesday in the county memorial hospital weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs R A Bow and maternal grandparent is Mrs Ola M Sites of Burkburnett.
The Junior dancing class hosts all Legion children and friends at the Legion Home on Monday August 24 from 7 to 10 pm. General chairmen Palmer Gon, Carol Ann Nelon, Carol Joan Bishop, Shaw Skinner and Rot Graham lead arrangements with Auxiliary officers as chaperones. A prize will be offered for poise in dancing manners and posture.
Mrs Helen Gibb departs by air for Paso for a trip, while Iro plans a two week journey to Honolulu. She will stay at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
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