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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1948
Page
6
Fort Davis news notes a Ladies Night Christmas Party set for December 13 at Hotel Limpi hosted by Mile High club leaders Ben Ric Taylor and Jr. D. Swarts. Rev S. M. Mime spoke on Thanksgiving at the Nov 22 meeting, tracing the holiday’s history from 1621.
The Presbyterian pastor spoke on Joy to the World using John 1 1 28 and outlined December sermons Three Gifts for Christ The Midnight Message and The Shepherds Christmas He announced December 5 12 and 19 topics. The Methodist pastor preached Gideon from Judges 7 about overcoming difficulties through faith. The Methodist youth group held a social supper in the Fellowship building sponsored by Mrs J K Brandon.
The weekly Saturday program at 3 p.m. in the library draws increasing attendance The Story Lady for last Saturday was Mrs M C Brittain who read Mother West Wind Tales enjoyed by young readers and older ones alike The Newton family from Wink with Audrey Faye Quezana visited Thanksgiving in town and dined with Mr and Mrs Mont Nash and family Mrs Nash is a Newton relation Mr and Mrs J K R Cook visited Pecos for Thanksgiving returning Saturday with their son Horace and family member Jimmie
The Our Lady of Fatima statue touring El Paso area will visit Marfa Alpine and Fort Davis this week with a presentation Friday afternoon December 3 from 1 40 to 4 00. The event ties to the Fatima apparition story and San Cristo Rey pilgrimage in El Paso. Leroy Boyd of Anson died in Abilene hospital last Friday and is survived by his wife two daughters and other relatives. Mrs KR living Fort Davis sister spent weeks with family. Pauline Friend visited home for Thanksgiving from Yaleta. Judges William Granger and Ctranger with their children attended the SMU Texas University Thanksgiving game in Austin and returned Friday night.
Mrs J H Clark hosted a Monday night recital featuring six teen pupils with solos duets and piano selections for two four and ox bands. About 35 parents and friends attended as the event showcased student talent amid seasonal weather notes and observatory temperatures.
Amid Thanksgiving holidays several students return home to their colleges and families. John Kimball Miller Lewis Roy Jarrett from A M College and Chris Kountz from John Tarleton College were among those visiting. Additional guests visit rural homes in Wink and Balmorhea and residents travel to El Paso for business during the week.
Fort Davis gymnasium will host the annual Invitational tournament on December 10 and 11 with 25 teams entered. Twelve volleyball teams include Barstow Alpine Marathon Sierra Blanca and Marfa among others. thirteen basketball squads feature Barstow Alpine Balmorhea Clint and Valentine. Fort Davis Indians defeated Valentine Pirates 26 to 24 on Wednesday afternoon in an exhibition, with Newton Alvarez Hartnett Webster and Redford led scorers.
Fort Davis High School girls volleyball beat Valentine 38 to 17 on Wednesday afternoon at Fort Davis High School gym. Superintendent John G. Prude attended the Texas State Teachers Association 79th annual convention in Dallas with Mrs. Prude and daughter Ruth Elisabeth Prude.
Nearly $100000 in premiums are offered for the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show at Fort Worth January 28 to February 6. Livestock entries due December 13 for livestock and January 5 for horses. Open class fat steers judged by age. Brahman cows shown. Grass Judging contest for 4 H and FFA. Poultry turkeys rabbits back after lapse with about $2500 in premiums. More than $75000 spent on walkways.
The Wil Rogers Memorial Coliseum grounds now host a show plant representing an investment of more than 3 million dollars, according to Deen. Roads and parking areas and covering for stock sheds are part of the project.
Granada Theatre presents a unique Christmas gift dubbed The Book of Happiness. The compact volume appears modest but reveals a surprising, meaningful content once opened.
A holiday design titled Book of Happiness offers pages of theatre tickets coupons in three sizes. The Christmas coupon books suit gifts for children and adults, letting recipients spread giving over weeks and keep the donor in mind each time a coupon is redeemed.
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