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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1939

Page

2

Local Visitors and Thanksgiving Travel Notices

Mrs. Ezra Cook visited San Antonio this week. Mrs. John Babel of Longview visited her son J. M. Floyd and family. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Cox and baby left for San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin St. Clair of Plainview visited Alpine. George Bowie left for Florence Alabama to aid his ill mother. Mrs. A. J. Tippit to visit Ray Tippit in San Antonio. Nita Sonnier spent Thanksgiving in Fort Stockton at the Bla locks. Mr. and Mrs. Casner and Mrs. Garnett from El Paso for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Cash called to Del Rio for grandmother’s death. Mr. and Mrs. Stowell to Richards for Thanksgiving. Miss Eunice Bishop in Marfa with flu.

Calvin St. Clair Plainview Alpine George Bowie Florence Ala A. J. Tippit San Antonio Ray Tippit Louis Cash del Rio Mr. Cash Eunice Bishop Marfa R. A. McMurry Dallas Byers

Local families plan holidays and visits across Texas

Several households announce holiday get togethers and visits. Mr and Mrs Fred Williams return from Muskogee Oklahoma and Fort Worth. Patsy Roberts visits Denton grandparents. Anja Wilson Jr hosts Boyd Clayton and W E Friend from Quon. The list includes UT and TSCW students and staffers visiting relatives in Austin San Antonio Karnes City and San Antonio for Thanksgiving and the holidays.

Fred Williams Muskogee Oklo Fort Worth Anja Wilson Jr Boyd Clayton W. E Quonn

Kimball and Terry Couples Attend Texas A&M Game

Mr and Mrs Otis Kimball and Mr and Mrs King Terry left Tuesday to attend the Texas A&M game in College Station and will visit San Antonio and Houston before returning home.

Otis Kimball King Terry Texas A. & M College Station San Antonio Houston H. L. Kokernot Jr H. L. Kokernot Board of Regents Mr. Kokernot

Thanksgiving Visitors Fill Odessa Area Homes

Mrs. Jack Walcher of Rankin hosted relatives at the Starnes home in Odessa. Miss Catherine Slight, teacher from Tornillo, returned home with Judge Slight for the weekend. Miss Florence Forchheimer, a Texas U. student, spends Thanksgiving with her parents, joined by roommate Miss Frieda Hessel from San Antonio.

Mm. Keneath Starnes Odessa Jack Walcher Rankin M. H. Moorman Jack Walcher, Rankin Starnes Catherine Slight Tornillo R. B. Slight Judge Slight Catherine Florence Forchheimer Texas U L. Forchheimer Frieda Hessel San Antonio

Thanksgiving travel and church events across the region

Virginia Holland and Helen Jones were expected to arrive from Tex as University for Thanksgiving while John Holland remained for the big game. Numerous families planned visits to San Antonio and Houston for Thanksgiving and the Texas A and M game. Sul Ross faculty attended a state teachers meeting in San Antonio as Mrs. L A Hamilton relocates to Harlingen after her husband Mr Hamilton’s death in a Marathon auto crash.

R. C. Elliott Daugiters Miseee Stather Mildred San Antonio Miss Sather Virginia Holland Helen Jones Texas University John Holland Sul Ross H. W. Morelock C. B. Casey Faye Vice Miltia Hill E. C. Coleman G. P. Smith Alice Cowan Irma Lee Batey Anna D. Linn Stather Elliott W. J. Smith

Woman's Missionary Society Hosts Kitchen Shower

The church parsonage hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering with a kitchen shower for the preacher and family and many gifts. Harvest Day observed, officers elected, choir rehearsals ongoing for Christmas, church school at 9 45, morning worship at 11 with sermon He That Winneth Souls is Wise, Proverbs 11 30, young people at 6 for service and fellowship, evening service at 7 30 with sermon The Reason for Living. RAY B McGREG Pastor.

Woman's Missionary Society Ray B McGrew

Thanksgiving Visit for Hancock Family in Corona

Mr and Mrs Lee Hancock and family of Corona New Mexico host relatives Thalia Gillett of El Paso and Frances Gillett of Midland for Thanksgiving. They arrived Wednesday to join their mother Mrs F B Gillett and plan to spend the holiday with her.

Lee Hancock Corona New Mexico Thalia Gillett el Paso Frances Gillett Midland F. B. Gillett Lee

Christian Science Lesson Sermon Theme Sunday

Christian Science services announce the Lesson Sermon titled God the Only Cause and Creator. The service will be read in all Churches of Christ Scientist on Sunday.

God Churches of Christ Scientist

Thanksgiving Visit And Death Notice

to Crystal City to have another Thanksgiving dinner that evening with his sister, Mrs. George Jackson, and Mr. Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. P. S. (Sam) Nutt and son, Buster, were called to Big Spring last weekend by the death of Mr. Nutt's brother, John A. Nutt, who passed away there last Saturday. Survivors include the widow, a son, two daughters and three grandchildren, all of Big Spring, a sister, Mrs. S. B. Carr, Peoria, Ariz., and three brothers, P. S., Alpine, R. E., Lovington, N. M., R. E., Crane.

Crystal City George Jackson Mr. Jackson P. S Sam) Nutt Buster Big Spring Alpine R. E Lovington N. M Crane

Families Gather for Baines Reunion in San Antonio

Mrs. G W Baines heads a large clan as relatives plan a Friday dinner at The Argyle in San Antonio. Martha V Ezell and daughter Clinton Carroll travel to Diltrout Arkansas to visit Ezell’s daughter Mrs Roger Tyler and family.

Martha V. Ezell Clinton Carroll Diltrout Ark Ezell Roger Tyler Matt Smith Stella McDonald Smith Dallas Ivan Newton McDonald A. R. Stambaugh Stambaugh

Bible Verse Rendered as Golden Text

The fragment presents a Bible verse instruction urging reverence for the Lord. It notes the text and reads a lesson from Psalms about divine creation and command, reflecting a devotional tone from a period publication.

Baptist Church Specializes in the Spiritual Schedule

Sunday school at 9:30 Don Little ton begins at 10:50 with a service on Gods Exiles at 3 pm Choir practice at 6:30 pm and Training Union directed by Ben Williams. Evening service at 7 40 pm focused on Meaning and Message of Baptism. Pastor M M Fulmer invites all.

Baptist Church Don Littleton Ben Williams

Christmas Program Promises Lights and Carols at Church

The Christian Church schedules Bible school at 9:45, morning worship at 10:50 with a sermon on The Gospel to the Poor. Evening service at 7:30 features The Ten Virgins as the fifth parable in the series. A Christmas program titled A Series of Lights and Christmas Carols will be held on the 24th led by J A Kearns.

Christian Endeavor Vernon Nichols J. A. Kearns

Joshua's Challenge and The Unique Jesus Sermons

A church schedule lists 10 a m Bible classes and 11 a m worship with a sermon on Joshua's Challenge, 11:50 a m breaking of bread, 3 p m sermon at Marathon, 7:30 p m sermons on The Unique Jesus, plus Wednesday and mid week Bible classes. The message invites attendees and notes visiting sisters from Bowie Texas Longview McCamey and Ft Stockton.

Joshua Marathon Jesus Sistors Bowie Texas Longview McCamey Ft. Stockton Jno

Lone Lobos Win Narrowly as Fourth Quarter Tally Surges

The lone Lobo touchdown in the fourth quarter sealed the game as Lochausen added the extra point. The Lobos dominated the latter half, with six first downs to four, 90 rushing yards to 78, and a 40.13 to 28 yard punting edge. Sul Ross went 7 of 17 for 65 yards, Trinity 5 of 12 for 68 yards. Seven Lobos penalties for 70 yards, Tigers five for 25. Small crowd due to wet weather.

Lochausen Lobos Tigers Sul Ross Trinity

Sedov Drifts Toward North Pole in Arctic Ice

The Soviet icebreaker Sedov remains trapped in Arctic ice for two winters and drifts closer to the North Pole than any ship before it. Airplanes supply the crew with food as rescue plans target open water off Greenland by spring 1940.

Arctic Sedov North Pole Greenland

Visiting Cards and Announcements from Fer Engraving

A short note describes engraved or printed visiting cards and announcements by Fer Engraving. The readable portion highlights custom card designs and printing options offered for personal and formal notices.

Gifts for the Family at Williams Variety

Williams Variety advertises gifts for the entire family with a unclear price offer noted as 12-1-¢fe and promotional stocking items for holiday shoppers entering the store.

Williams Variety

Appreciation Note for Sympathy and Support

A short note of thanks expresses deep gratitude for the sympathy and support received. The writers convey heartfelt appreciation to friends and neighbors who offered comfort during a difficult time.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ezra Cook John Babel of J. M. Floyd L. A. Cox Baby Nita Sonnier Fort Stockton Mrs Jim Blalock N. L. Casner and Sons Mary Garnett Jack Stowell Richards Mrs. Easley Ran Eanort Carroll, Vaughn Chiropractic Patsy Roberts TSCW Denton Oscar Roberts Verna Bowers Brownwood Karnes City B. H. Warnock University of Texas Warnock Mary Linn Brown George A. Brown J. E. Casner Una Joy J. T Curly) Davis Ash Fork Arizona C. M. Clingman J. W. Faultner Mr Faultner Railway Express Agency Fred Adams H. H. Coffield Rockdale A. H. Richardson Gay Meriwether Clay Holland C. F. Burling John M. Morrison Morrison M. T. Pomar Mr. Pomar State Teachers Association Supt. R. M. Bankhead O. E. Phillips E. L. Bailey M. P. Slover Miss Keeter Dave Sublett Devi’ ° ‘Ae Eleanor Clarksdale, Ariz San Angelo Standard-Times West Texas Weekly Standard Almost Sen Angelo Standard- Times Gomes Tendard C. A. Brown Monroe Thomas W. Davenport Mary Jo Davenport Frank Trayler C. R. Garner M. K. Brown Harvey Cogdells Ft. Davis Traylor Church of Christ W. D. Burcham Ruby June H. P. Pruett J. M. Allen Austin Arch Will Cotter James E. A. Seamon Julia Fae Perdue Betty Ann Fulmer Trans-Pecos State Baptist Training Union Convention M. M. Fulmer Jane Sylvia L. A. Hamilton Lillian Marion Harlingen Mr. Hamilton G. W. Baines Baines Baptist Sunday School Mena Ane City Drug Store Alpine Lumber CO Uncle Sam's Steatt Seavies Us Hollywood Granada SUN Ena Conoco Continental Oil Co
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