Miss Mary Ann Kokernot Leaves for Waco Visit
Miss Mary Ann Kokernot departed yesterday for Waco to visit friends and enjoy a short stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Kokernot
Waco
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Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1940
Page
2
Fort Worth Visit Of W N Clifford Sr This Week
W N Clifford Sr arrives in Fort Worth this week to visit friends and relatives, continuing a family gathering in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WN. M. Clifford Sr
Fort Worth
Johnsons Visit Parents in Roscoe
Mr and Mrs Howard Johnson and their children are visiting his parents in Roscoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Johnson
Roscoe
Fort Stockton Visitors and Midland Return Home
Mr and Mrs Jeff Wade of Fort Stockton spent the weekend here with his sister Miss Electa Wade. Miss Julianna Cowden of Midland left for home yesterday after a visit with Miss Mary Ann Kokernot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Wade
Fort Stockton
Miss Electa Wade
Julianna Cowden
Midland
Mary Ann Kokernot
Patterson Daughter Patsy Visits Georgetown Relatives
Mrs. C. E. Patterson and her daughter Patsy returned this week from a visit with relatives at Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Patterson
Patsy
Georgetown
Billeiter Family Returns From Shreveport Visit
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Billeiter and family returned Wednesday from a trip to Shreveport Louisiana to visit relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Billeiter
Shreveport
Local Visitors Gather in Alpine and Surrounding Areas
Dr. Van McFarland of Eagle Pass visited Alpine last Saturday as guest of his brother in law EF Townsend. George Livingston and son George Jr of Houston and nephew Billy Lease are visiting relatives this week. Mrs. Ford Corkran returned to Austin after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W H Funk. Mrs J J Durham and two children of Chilocco Oklahoma are visiting her mother Mrs Robert Elliott and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van McFarland
Eagle Pass
Alpine
EF. F. Townsend
George Livingston
George Jr
Houston
Billy Lease
Ford Corkran
Austin
Mrs
W. H. Funk
J. J. Durham
Chilocco, Okla
Robert Elliott
Haynes to enroll at New Mexico A. and M. College
Nevill Haynes plans to depart Sunday for Las Cruces New Mexico to enroll as a student at New Mexico A. and M. College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevill Haynes
Las Cruces
N. M
New Mexico A. & M. College
Vogt Family Heads to Wickett and Cisco for 10 Day Visit
Mr and Mrs Paul Vogt and baby left Sunday to visit relatives at Wickett Cisco and other points expecting to be away about 10 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Vogt
Baby
Wickett, Cisco
Miss Electa Wade Returns From Western Union Visit
Miss Electa Wade Western Union manager returned last week from a visit with relatives in Fort Stockton Monahans and other points with travel noting no further details about her itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa Wade
Western Union
Fort Stockton
Monahans
Mrs Lillie Williams Leaves for Henderson Home
Mrs. Lillie Williams, guest of her mother Mrs. D Runyan this summer, departed Thursday to return to her home in Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Williams
D. Runyan
Henderson
Vicksburg Ladies Visit Mrs Charpin in Mississippi
Mrs Ruby Charpin of Vicksburg and four local girls stay as guests of Mrs Kate Moseley, sister to Mrs Charpin, during their visit to Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Charpin
Vicksburg
Mrs J J Briley and daughters visit friends in several places
Mrs. J. J. Briley and her daughters returned Thursday after spending weeks visiting friends in Dallas Hot Springs Ark Del Rio and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Briley
Dallas
Hot Springs
Ark
del Rio
Mrs Berkheimer and Peggy Louise Visit West Alpine Ranch
Mrs. B. A. Berkheimer and her daughter Peggy Louise of Allegheny pa visit her mother Mrs. Kate Madely at her ranch home west of Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Berkheimer
Peggy Louise
Alequippa, Pa
Kate Madely
Alpine
Richardson Family Returns From North American Trip
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Richardson and daughter Mary Jo returned Wednesday from an extended trip visiting points in Canada and in the western United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Richardson
Mary Jo
Canada
States
Mrs Lee Smith Visits Sylvester to See Parents
Mrs. Lee Smith travels Saturday to Sylvester for a short visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hill and to bring home her daughter Sylvia who has been visiting there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Smith
Sylvester
W. C. Hill
Sylvia
Sam Nutt Returns From McCamey After Brother Injured
Sam Nutt came back late last week from McCamey where he was summoned to the bedside of his brother who was seriously hurt in a fall from a house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Nutt
McCamey
Mrs Mab McCool Plans Dallas Gift Show Buying Trip
Mrs Mab McCool expects to leave Saturday for a market buying trip for her gift shop. She will attend the gift show in Dallas and be away about one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mab McCool
Dallas
Mrs Hancock Plans Houston Winter After California Visit
Mrs. W. B. Hancock returned from a two months stay in southern California last weekend. She will stay about a month here before travelling to Houston to spend the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hancock
California
Houston
Reverends Strickler Guests of Brileys in Alice
Rev. and Mrs. G B Strickler of the Presbyterian church in Alice were overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. J J Briley on Tuesday while returning home from Bloys Camp meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Strickler
Presbyterian Church
Alice
J. J. Briley
Bloys
Alpine visitors host sisters and Houston guest
Mrs. J. R. Middlebrook of Del Rio and her sister Mrs. A. O. Rollfing with Mr. Rollfing of Houston were guests of Miss Electa Wade in Alpine during the latter part of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Middlebrook
del Rio
A. O. Rollfing
Mr. Rollfing
Houston
Alpine
Electa Wade
Hudgins Family Reunion Moves Through California Visit
Mrs. Roy Hudgins of Corpus Christi arrives Wednesday to join her husband and son Phillip who are visiting Mrs. Hudgins' father E. E. Townsend in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hudgins
Corpus Christi
California
Mr. Hudgins
Phillip
Mrs McIntyre Visits Mother for Two-Week Stay
Mrs. John McIntyre of Shafter visited her mother Mrs. D Run yen for a two weeks stay this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McIntyre
Shafter
D. Runyen
Attending Bloys Encampment and Visiting Relatives
The fragment notes someone attending Bloys encampment and visiting relatives in a local section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloys
Daughter born to Anja Wilson Jr. family in Alpine
A daughter named Elizabeth Ann was born Friday morning August 16 at Alpine Hospital to Mr and Mrs Anja Wilson Jr Their second daughter weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and enters the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anja Wilson Jr
Alpine Hospital
Elizabeth Ann
Miss Alice Cowan Plans Westward Vacation Trip
Miss Alice Cowan will leave tomorrow for a vacation trip joining her aunt Miss Eula Piner of Dallas at Amarillo. They will visit Yellowstone Park and other places of interest in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Cowan
Eula Piner
Dallas
Amarillo
Yellowstone Park
West
McCollums Start Vacation to Dallas and Texas Points
Mr and Mrs F L McCollum left Sunday for a vacation trip to Dallas and other Texas points. They will visit his parents at Hamilton and Mrs McCollum's relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. McCollum
Dallas
Texas
Hamilton
Ferguson Family Announces Granddaughter Birth
Mr and Mrs John Ferguson announce the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Dan Saiseae at Cuften Vergusen in Houston on August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ferguson
Dan Sai- Se Ae Ee
Cuften Vergusen
Housten
Alpine visit by Miller family includes Wichita Falls relative
Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Miller and their Grandfalls son visited Alpine on Monday. Mr. Miller, a former Alpine resident, now manages the Texas theatre in Grandfalls, and was joined by Mrs. Miller's brother, Mr. Vaughter, of Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershel Miller
Grandfalls
Mrs. Miller
Mr. Vaughter
Wichita Falls
Alpine
Mr. Miller
Texas Theatre
Votan Recovers After Alpine Hospital Operation
L. T. Votan, who underwent an operation at Alpine hospital over three weeks ago, was reported improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Votan
Alpine Hospital
Henson Couple Takes Two-Week Vacation Across Texas
Mr and Mrs W Y Henson depart for a two week trip visiting their children in Houston Dallas and Amarillo J M Nycum of Corpus Christi serves as relief agent at the Railway Express office during Mr Henson's absence
Victoria Woman Visited by Brother and Nephew
Mrs. Clyde McCain of Victoria stayed with her brother H. C. LaBeff and family this week. On Wednesday she was joined by her Victoria nephew E. A. Smith and they planned to return home by the week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde McCain
Victoria
H. C. LaBeff
E. A. Smith
Beard Family to Visit Kokernot Ranch North of Alpine
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Beard Jr. and their baby Ann Elizabeth of San Antonio are due to arrive tomorrow for a visit at the H. L. Kokernot ranch, with Mrs. Beard noted as the former Miss Margaret Ogden, granddaughter of Mr. Kokernot.
Galveston Couple Welcome Daughter Janice Willa
Mr and Mrs John Washington of Galveston announce the birth of their daughter at John Sealy hospital Friday August 16. The infant weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces and is named Janice Willa in honor of the grandmother Mrs H W Morelock of Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Washington
Galveston
John Sealy Hospital
Janice Willa
H. W. Morelock
Alpine
Swan and Miss Fielder Head to Joplin on Business Trip
A. T. Swan departed Wednesday for Joplin Missouri on a business trip. He was accompanied by Miss Helen Fielder who will visit an uncle's family there. Swan plans a ten day return and Helen will visit relatives in Hamlin after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Swan
Joplin
Helen Fielder
Mr. Swan
Helen
Hamlin
Edinburg guests visit Nevils two weeks then El Paso trip
Nev il Haynes hosted Miss Margaret Statham and Miss Helen Ringland of Edinburg at his grandmother Mrs Kate Nevill's home for two weeks. They joined Nev ill's mother Mrs Jeff Oliver of Edinburg in Alpine before visiting friends in El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevil Haynes
Kate Nevill
Margaret Statham
Helen Ringland
Edinburg
Nevill
Jeff Oliver
Alpine
el Paso
Relatives Gather by L T Votaw Hometown Illness at Alpine Hospital
Relatives visiting L T Votaw at Alpine hospital include his brother L D Votaw wife and son Brooks of Brazoria Mrs Votaw's sister Mrs J C Middleton and daughter Dorothy of Orange and Mr Votaw's son Reginald of Tucson Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Votaw
Alpine Hospital
L. D. Votaw
Brooks
Brazoria
Guests at Skillman Grove cottage during Bloys Camp
Guests of Mary Ann Kokernot and her mother Mrs H L Kokernot Jr at their newly completed Skillman Grove cottage during the Bloys Camp meeting include Miss Julianan Cowden of Midland Miss Mary Frances Smyth of San Antonio Margery Cowen of Archer City and Janette McIntyre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Kokernot
H. L. Kokernot Jr
Skillman Grove
Bloys
Julianan Cowden
Midland
Mary Frances Smyth
San Antonio
Margery Cowen
Archer City
Janette Mcintyre
Ozona trio guests at the Holland
Mr and Mrs P C Perner and their daughter Mary Louise of Ozona were guests at the Holland hotel. The brief item notes their visit and family presence in the social page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Perner
Mary Louise
Ozona
Holland
Mrs. Terry and Mrs. Graham Visit El Paso
Mrs. W. H. Terry and Mrs. Homer Graham left yesterday for a visit in El Paso. W. H. Terry Jr. is under treatment and his vision may be impaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Terry
Homer Graham
el Paso
W. H. Terry Jr
Esther
Keltons Visit Grandmother En Route to Vermont Job
Mr. and Mrs. Norris Kelton plan a few days with Mrs. Walter Garnett before Mr. Kelton receives his Texas Tech degree this summer and then moves to Vermont for a teaching position, a notable promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Kelton
Walter Garnett
Kelton
Texas Tech
Vermont
Syterian Church Sunday School Opens at 9 45
Syterian Church announces Sunday school opens in all departments at 9 45 a m Mrs J L Smith is superintendent for the morning session and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syterian Church
J. L. Smith
Episcopal Evening Service at 7 30 Sunday
The Episcopal Church invites all to an evening service at 7:30 on Sunday led by Rev. G W McKinney. A cordial welcome is extended to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
G. W. McKinney
Democratic run-off slate for Representative Dist 67
The Avalanche lists candidates in the Democratic run-off primary on August 24, 1940. Calvin C. Huffman of Maverick County and Bill Boggess of Val Verde County contend for the Representative seat in District 67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin C. Huffman
Maverick County
Bill Boggess
Val Verde County
Remodeling at North Fifth Street Cafe
Extensive repairing and remodeling are under way on the building occupied by George's cafe on North Fifth Street. A new roof has been installed and the business will be closed for about two weeks during interior work. The building is owned by Mrs. M. L. Turney of Monahans and the business is operated by George Lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George's Cafe
North Fifth Street
M. L. Turney
Monahans
George Lines
Legislature Resolves Civil Service Amendment Provisions
The text states that Texas Constitution limits on durations for offices not fixed by the constitution do not apply to appointive municipal offices under Civil Service. It covers election rejection, appropriations, proclamation, publication, and ballot form, with the legislature declaring the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mrs. Ray White Heads to La Mesa After Visit
Mrs. Ray White leaves Sunday for her home in La Mesa California after visiting her mother Mrs. Gertrude Moss and other relatives. She is accompanied by Mrs. Moss and the two Joe Moss children Joe Wesley and Nellie Mae. They will visit with Mr. and Mrs. White and with Mr. and Mrs. Zeke Moss in Los Angeles and expect to be away about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray White
la Mesa
Calif
Gertrude Moss
Moss
Joe Moss
Joe Wesley
Nellie Mae
Mrs. White
Zeke Moss
Los Angeles
Billy Fielder and John Whiteside Start Long Trip
Billy Fielder and John Richard Whiteside have funded an extended journey by working for their fathers. They left July 390 in John Richards car old Phoebe and have visited Carlsbad Cavern and Yellowstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Fielder
John Richard Whiteside
John Richards
Phoebe
Carlsbad
Yellowstone
Texas Amendment Proposal Requires Voter Approval
The document directs submission of a proposed amendment to Texas voters at the November 1940 election. It states that a majority in favor gives effect and orders the Governor to publish the amendment as required. A sum of $6 000 is authorized from state funds to cover expenses of the amendment and election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Beate Cokertation
Joint Resolution on Ballot Provisions for Notaries in Texas
A joint resolution directs the Texas Secretary of State to amend ballot text to include or exclude the phrase regarding notaries. It instructs the state to issue a proclamation calling a related election and governs how the ballot language should appear for or against the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
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