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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1953

Page

5

Farewell Party Honors Dixie McGuire Before Alpine Move

Dixie McGuire was honored as guest of honor at a farewell party hosted by Miss Patricia Pollock in her home last Sunday evening. Guests included Misses Gladys Cowell Mary Caldwell Jan MelIntyre Carol Teplicek Patsy Rackley Mildred Armstrong Elaine Moffet and Peggy Rogers of Corpus Christi. McGuire left this week with her parents Mr and Mrs Tom McGuire to make her home in Del Rio.

Dixie McGuire Alpine Patricia Pollock Miss McGuire Gladys Cowell Mary Caldwell Jan MelIntyre Carol Teplicek Patsy Rackley Mildred Armstrong Elaine Moffet Peggy Rogers Corpus Christi Tom McGuire del Rio

Welcome Party For Newcomers Hosted By Gulf Party Members

Gulf party No 8 welcomed newcomers from Gulf party No 34 with a bridge and canasta party at Mrs G E Dawson home Wednesday afternoon. Attending were Mesdames Elrin Colby Jack Leonards W K Christian Beverly King Johnny Beck Dave Davis Charles Ford George Jenny Harry Wanslow Pat Taylor H H Hegi Rex Leigh Clarence Hord Hasse Lisenbee Warner Hollis and Miss Bobbie Lisenbee.

Gulf Party No. 8 Gulf Party No. 34 G. E. Dawson Mesdames Elrin Colby Jack Leonards W. K. Christian Beverly King Johnny Beck Dave Davis Charles Ford George Jenny Harry Wanslow Pat Taylor H. H. Hegi Rex Leigh Clarence Hord Hasse Lisenbee Warner Hollis Bobbie Lisenbee

Twilight musicale staged by Alpine School of Fine Arts

A twilight musicale was presented by the Alpine School of Fine Arts on Wednesday evening August 19. Participants included Eugene Pate Toni Pate Betsy Wright and Joseph Wright each performing several selections under the instruction of Ruel Warnock.

Alpine School of Fine Arts Eugene Pate Toni Pate Betsy Wright Joseph Wright Ruel Warnock

Miss Burck and Colwell Wed in Hobbs New Mexico

Barbara Ellen Burck and Billy Ray Colwell married in Hobbs New Mexico on August 16 in a ceremony at the Rock Chapel Baptist Church. They will reside in Hamlin where Colwell works for Mayes and Bevans Drilling Co.

A. J. Burck Hobbs N. M Barbara Ellen Billy Ray Colwell W. F Bill) Colwell Alpine Bill Corder the Rock Chapel Baptist Church Hamlin Mr. Colwell Mayes and Bevans Drilling Co

Mrs Beckett Hosts Eldia Cox Circle at First Baptist

Mrs T M Beckett hosted the Eldia Cox circle of the First Baptist church Tuesday morning at her home. Mrs J L Holder led opening prayer, Mrs R F Johnson directed Bible study on Women Christ Won From Sin, and Mrs M L McDonald gave the closing prayer. A refreshment plate was served to nine attendees.

T. M. Beckett Eldia Cox First Baptist Church J. L. Holder R. F. Johnson M. L. McDonald Ralph Peters A. R. Carlton R. T. Key Jr G. W. Bales C. C. Holman

42 Club Meets at Dorris Home

Mr and Mrs Doug Dorris entertained the 42 club at their home last Saturday evening. Guests included Bob Pope Joe McLean Elmer McMillan Andy Anderson John Colwell and Grady Nelon. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs McMillan for high score and Bob Pope for consolation. Cake and ice cream followed.

Doug Dorris

Jefferson Sublett Rites Set For Evening

Mr and Mrs David Sublett invite friends to the marriage of their daughter Elinor Jane to Homer Gene Jefferson of Weatherford at the First Methodist Church on Friday August 21 at 8 o clock The reception will follow at the bride’s grandparents home Mr and Mrs P D Coulson.

David Sublett Elinor Jane Homer Gene Jefferson Weatherford First Methodist Church P. D. Coulson

Pilot Club Meeting Set for August 26

The Pilot club will meet at the Holland hotel on Wednesday August 26 at 12 o clock for a regular business session.

Holland Hotel

Wisconsin Farmhouse Shows Modernization Payoff

A 100-year-old Wisconsin farmhouse illustrates how remodeling can renew an aging home. A new asphalt roof, reconfigured porch, relocated chimney, and expanded interior space improve kitchen and living areas. Windows, insulation, and wallboard upgrades boost comfort and energy efficiency while preserving historic architecture.

Wisconsin

Mrs Bogel Hosts Guests In Lawn Supper Party

Mrs Graves Bogel entertained last Wednesday evening honoring her house guests Mr and Mrs Graham Bogel and their daughter Libby from Lubbock. Other guests included Mrs Jessie Hubbard Mrs Maude Boge of Marfa Mr and Mrs Bill Hubbard and children Bill Jr and Jeannie of Cucuta Colombia and Col Harry Hubbard and sons Harry Jr and Jeff of Washington DC.

Graves Bogel Graham Bogel Libby Lubbock Jessie Hubbard Maude Boge Marfa Bill Hubbard Bill Jr Jeannie Cucuta Columbia S. A Col Harry Hubbard Harry Jr Jeff Washington, D. C

Birthday Party for Ellen Matthews at Country Club

Ellen Matthews observed her fourth birthday on Aug. 13 with a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Matthews at the Country Club. Twenty eight guests enjoyed cake ice cream and punch with favors of tiny Mexican baskets and bows and arrows before a movie outing. guests included Jock Lewis and his mother Mrs Julianna Lewis of South America.

Ellen Matthews Lynn Matthews Country Club Jock Lewis Julianna Lewis South America

Bridge Party Hosts and Prize Winners Highlight Social Evening

Mr and Mrs Jeff Graham hosted a bridge party with Fritz Weyerts Tom McGuire Frank Matthews Knox Reid Lynn Forbes among guests. Prizes went to Mrs Weyerts high women Mr Reid high men and Mr McGuire consolation. Earlier Mrs Earl McCall entertained two tables of members and guests with prize results Mrs Matthews high score Mrs Coats second high and Mrs Smith low.

Jeff Graham Messrs Friendly Bridge Club Earl McCall Pete Adams Frank Matthews Clifton Moss Edith Smith Tom Coats John Richard Whiteside la Mar Kay

Rio Grande Fish May Be Restored

The Rio Grande could regain its fish life despite a record drought that reduced river flow. River observers report pools deep enough to sustain brood stock, while Falcon Dam below Laredo creates a large lake to stock catfish bass and other species for sport and river flow. Mr and Mrs John Scott and guests visited Mrs Mary Robinson and Mrs Roy Spence last week.

Austin Rio Grande Game and Fish Commission Texas Falcon Laredo John Scott Bill Webb Mr. Webb Scott Mary Robinson Roy Spence

Residence Sold by City School Official and Family

City School Superintendent and Mrs. Peyton Cain have bought the L. B. Starns residence on N Fifth Street. Possession will occur in about three weeks. Mr. Starns, recently retired as L P railroad agent, and daughter Eugenia Rowland will move to El Paso where Rowland’s daughter Miss Janie Lee Rowland teaches in the city schools.

Peyton Cain L. B. Starns N. Fifth St Starns L. P Eugenia Rowland el Paso

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Society Nell Forbes Twilight Musicale Tey S U.S.A Crawford Insurance Agency General Insurance Holland Hotel Bldg Burck B. R. Colwell Hobbs, N. M Mrs. Beckett Dorris Pilot Club Ice Vogues Manuel del Toro el Paso Coliseum P. O. Box Tex el Paso Jaycees Mrs. Bogel Ostrich Jim Francois Pet Ruys J Minute Maid Stuwane Wien Kimbell Pays Urusnea del Monte Quelly Franks Bulk Mik. FY Tifa Peanong Waraile Tol Ce Elberta van Horn Kentucky ADAMS Stowe Androcles and the Lion
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