Alpine Couple Weds At First Methodist Church
Juliana Bierechidle daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Bierschwale married Mr C Lewis son of Mrs Golda Elen at 8 pm Wednesday Aug 21 in Alpine First Methodist Church with Rev Alvis Wagner officiating. Attendants wore pastel gowns and carried bouquets. bride wore white gown with long train and orange blossom coronet. Groom served three and a half years in the Marines and will finish at Sul Ross College. Reception at the Bierschwab Elds home followed by plans to live in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juliana Bierechidle
A.J. Bierschwale
C. Lewis
Golda Elen
Sam Saba
Methodist
Alpine Frith
Alvis Wagner
Church of Christ
Billy Dajwis
Freddy Davis
Lawton Brevard
Talpa
Lloyd Riegel
Civer Bierschewale
Harold Amos
Menard
Kenneth Haynes
Myer McBride
Fort Davis
Billy Louise Biersch
Junction
Katherine Hartst
Dorothy Cross
Eva Jean¢ Ferguson
Beth Paris
Carol Vogt
Marine Gorge
Sul Ross College
Sul Ross
Sul Rose
Mrs Lewis
Alpine
Surprise Party for Mrs Cotter Planned by Friends
Bill Cotter and a group of Mrs Cotter s friends organized a Sunday birthday supper on the Cotter lawn to surprise her. Guests contributed dishes including a birthday cake by Mrs Don Littleton and multiple neighbors were listed among those in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotter
Bill Cotter
Knox Reid
Shellie Bates
Barnes
Messrs
Mrs Burgess Hosts Luncheon for Ladies Club
Mrs J X Burgess entertained with a one o'clock luncheon at her home on Tuesday. Large bowls of ferns in variegated colors and marigolds in yellow complemented the living room decor. Guests included Miss Eva Chatfin and Mesdames Alderson Williams McCollum Wood Pennington Harfst Winter Martin Baines Shepperd Vogt Harris Morelock Menderson Sublet and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Shepperd
Paul Vogt
L. D. Harris
H.W. Morelock
Walter, Menderson
Dave Sublet
Birthday Party for Gula Lee Morrow Celebrated
Mrs Kay Morrow hosted a large group of children on Saturday afternoon August 17 for the fifth birthday of her daughter Gula Lee Morrow Balloons decorated the party and the cake featured matching colorful decorations Guests included Mike Clifford Toni Pate Jo Lucile Thornton Bob Graves Elliott Janis Elliott Jimmie Betsy Wright Cisey Patsy LaBeff Bill Mike Boudreaux Fritzy Weyerts Sharon Weyerts Earlene Andera Charlotte Sparks Charles Patterson Vicky Patricia Miller Shirley Laughlin Ann Clanton Larry Nixon Jackie Barks Freddie Newton Kenneth Moyer Margie Roberts and others.
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Kay Morrow
Aarge
Ula Lee Morrow
Mike Clifford
Toni Pate
Jo Lucile Thorton
Bob Graves Elliott
Janis Elliott
Jimmie
Betsy Wright Cisey
Patsy LaBeff
Bill
Mike Boudreaux
Fritzy Weyerts
Sharon June Weyerts
Earlene Anderau
Charlotte Sparks
Charles Patterson
Vicky Linda
Patricia Miller
Shirley Lou Laughlin
Ann Clanton
Larry Nixon
Jackie Barks
Freddie Newton
Kenneth Moyer
Margie Lou Roberts
Dorothy Coleman Honored at Coke Party in Carbondale
A Coke party Thursday afternoon honored Dorothy Coleman who is moving to Carbondale with the Colemans. Attendees included Virginia Reid, Lucille Kempen, Ruby Jane Burcham, Mae Hudson, Robbie Watson, Emily Livingston, Eloise Pickering, Debbie Lewis, Jerry Mills, Martha Lou McCarthy, Patricia Allen, Clara May Bogel, and Eula Jo Henderson along with hostess Mrs Crawford.
Bennett Skinner Nuptials At Our Lady Of Peace Church
Miss Mary Cornelia Bennett of Marathon married M John Shaw Skinner in a Tuesday morning ceremony at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church with Father Francis Juaniz officiating. The bride wore pastel blue with black accessories and carried a velvet floral prayer book. her sister Sylvia Bennett attended. Best man was William T Skinner, RMIC USN.
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Mary Cornelia Bennett
Marathon
M. John Shaw Skinner
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
Francis Juaniz
Sylvia Bennett
William T. Skitner
RMIC
USN
Wedding music sets tone for Bennett Pierson nuptials
The bride, daughter of John T. Bennett and the late Lucille Pierson Bennett, hails from Haymond with ties to Marathon through her aunt Mrs. Jacobina Miller. Groom is son of Walter Skinner of Pipe Creek, a Navy veteran now ranching. Grandparents Nels Pierson and wife, pioneer Brewster County settlers.
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Hi ‘Gounod
Walter Skinner
Pipe Creek
Texas
Charlotte Slight 18 Presented in Recital at Sul Ross College
Mrs. Mary Jesse Sloan presented Charlotte Slight assisted by Jennie Newton in a piano recital at Miss Batey’s studio. The program included Bach, Gluck, Mozart, Liszt, Chopin, Schumann, Godard, Mendelssohn, Grieg, Lindow, Sinding and MacDowell pieces with students named and flowers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jesse Sloan
Charlotte Slight
Jennie Newton
Wickett
Miss Batey
Sul Ross College
Loure
J. S. Bach
Orfeo
J . W. von Gluck
W. A. Mozart
Franz Liszt
Frederic Chopin
Robert Schumann
Benjamin Godard
Felix Mendelssohn
Anitra
Edvard Grieg
the Music Box
A. Lindow
Award MacDowell
Christian Sinding
Char
Totte Slight
Blanco Girl 18 Weds Alpine Man In Uvalde Ceremony
Elizabeth Yauncey of Blanco and Ralph O. Burleson, son of Mr and Mrs F. Burleson of Alpine, married at the groom’s aunt Mrs Jess Bates home in Uvalde on Aug 17. Rev M M Fulmer officiated. They will reside in Alpine where he attends school.
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Blanco
Alpine
Mir
Milton Yauncey
Texas
Elizabeth
Ralph O. Burleson
F. Burleson
Jess Bates
Uvalde
M. M. Fulmer
First Baptist Church of
Burleson
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Tonight at Legion Hall
The American Legion Auxiliary session is set for tonight at 7 30 at the Legion Hall. All members are urged to attend the program gathering and participate in the planned activities.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Eppersons to Attend Wedding in Menard
Mr and Mrs J C Epperson and son John left this morning for Menard where John will be moved tomorrow afternoon at five o clock to Miss Margaret Nell Bradford. Mr and Mrs Woodrow Epperson Alpine Mr and Mrs Martin L Carter El Paso and Mrs Turner F Austin of Dallas will also attend the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Epperson
John
Menard
Margaret Nell Bradford
Woodrow Epperson
Alpine
Martin L. Carter
el Paso
Turner F. Austin
Dallas
Parties Given Honoring Dr. and Mrs. Sperry
Members of Sul Ross faculty and families attended a hearth sidemelon party at Kokernot Lodge on Aug 14 honoring Dr. C. E. Sperry and Mrs. Sperry who will move to Bryan. Dr. Sperry will join Texas A and M in Range Management. Gifts were presented by Dr. E. C. Coleman.
Sperrys Feted At Granada Stage Show Reception
The Sperrys were honored at Granada on a stage show with punch ice cream and cake served. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank McCollum and son Lee Mr and Mrs Carney Mrs Lillie Philips Mr and Mrs Chalmers Broadfoot and Marsha Mr and Mrs Charles Livingston Dr and Mrs O Sperry and son Neil. An informal program followed in the Presbyterian church hospitality room where Dr H W Morelock and Sul Ross College era colleagues spoke of Dr Sperry service and the congregation expressed regret at their departure. The guest book also conveyed sentiments from those present.
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Sperrys
Frank McCollum
Lee
Carney
Lillie Philips
Chalmers Broadfoot
Marsha
Charles Livingston
0. Sperry
Neil
Presbyterian Church
Alpine Grove No. 671 Women’s Circle Meeting Report
Alpine Grove No. 671 of the Women’s Circle met Wednesday at 3 pm with Mrs Anna Lange for the regular business and social meeting. Sascious refreshments were served by the hostess during the social hour to Mesdames Jane Bring Frieda Wade Metta Wil tame and Thelma Williams. The Grove was invited to meet September seventh at the home of Mrs Met Svattame. Visiting and tentative members are invited to attend. Reported.
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Odmen Circle
Alpine Grove
Wootmen
Cele
Anna Lange
Jane Bring
Frieda Wade
Metta Wiltame
Thelma Wiliams
Met S Vattame
Reception Is Given For ILOT Club At Linn Home
The Alpine Pilot Hub hosted a reception at Miss Margaret Linn's home on Friday evening August 9 for Pilot Hub members and invited guests. Attending on the receiving line were Mrs. Zelma Haley district governor and other club officials from Alpine and Marfa. Additional Marfa guests included Mrs. Mab McCool and Mrs. Phyllis Headlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Boy Scout Trip With Methodist Church Group
Sunday the Boy Scouts met the Methodist church for a trip to Balmorhen. They rode an army truck under State Guard escort, reached Balmorhen by 9:30, swam, and had lunch after a two hour rest. They returned by 5:00 with sunburn and a potato fight incident. Scouts listed include Gordon Herbert, Phil Coleman, Richie Coleman, Kirk McCarter, and others. Mr Jimmy Rogers and Mr D E Smith accompanied.
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Methodist Church
Balmorhes
State Guard
Jimmy Rogers
Hender
Bin
Mr. Smith
Fort Davin
Rogers
Balmorhen
Jack Brown
Charles “Orkran
Eadie
Martin Hat Pisher
John Bradford
Alvis ‘Teague
Joan Devenport
Sim Spann
Andy Joe Keane
al Jem Carmichael
Ots French
J W. Shepperd Jr
Jimmy Ro
Bera Mrs Henderson
D Esmith
Mexican consul on vacation leaves Estevan post
Estevan waixer gr Mexican consul left Friday for two months in Mexico City to join family. Benj min de Casas of the Mexican Consulate General at El Paso will oversee the local office during Mir. Walker's absence. Miss Charlotte Slight performed piano pieces while refreshments served. committee members include Mrs Mab McCool and Mrs Faye Vice. Ruth Jarnigan of Carney Nebraska visits in Bill Dorris home.
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Estevan Waixer Gr
Mexi City
Benjmin de Casas
el Paso
Mir. Walker
Ruth Jarnigan
Carney, Neb
Bill Dorris
Alpine advertisement and Brewster County bid notice
A fragmented 1946 era notice shows an Alpine calling card offering fresh vegetables from local sellers and inviting inquiries, followed by an extensive public bid advertisement from Brewster County Texas. It quotes bids, bonds, and funding notes, including warrants and tax funds, with officials’ names and official seals.
Eagle on the dollar sparks debate over symbolism
Readers debate the meaning of the eagle on the currency with some suggesting adding a cockleburr motif to the design, while others defend the current emblem and its swift symbolism.
Allan Shivers for Lieutenant Governor on Qualifications
Allan Shivers, a Texas legislator, lawyer, farmer and WWII veteran, runs for lieutenant governor on a platform stressing farm aid, veteran assistance, pardons reform, and a first class university for African Americans. The campaign emphasizes integrity and public service, promising equal responsibility from labor and management and a dignified, mudsling free race.
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Allan Shivers
Nopetate
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