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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1954
Page
5
Society column edited by Mrs Nell Forbes highlights local gatherings and social happenings with brief mentions of hosts, attendees, and customary events in the community.
Mrs Laura Storey presented Miss Alice Dollahite of Marfa and Miss Mildred Armstrong of Alpine in a First Christian Church recital. The program featured organ works by Handel Durand Bach Sibelius and Buck and vocal items from Sullivan Franck and Finl andia. A reception followed with Alpine guests and family commemorations honored.
Alpine Assembly No. 88 will hold a formal initiation at the Masonic hall Monday Nov. 6 at 6 30 p.m. Twelve girls will be initiated. A Christmas party follows in the reception room. All Master Masons and Eastern Star members are invited. A rehearsal for Rainbow members is set for Saturday at two o'clock. Mr and Mrs King Terry Jr were in Sterling City during the holidays visiting with Mr and Mrs Gordon Jrd Buy in Alpine.
Annie Lackey circle members of the WSCS were guests last Tuesday hosted by Mrs. J. Roy Spence with Mrs. Ed Davidson as co host. The program directed by Mrs. Paul Hill and Mrs. J D May covered Methodist Missionary Workers in India and related work, with hot spiced punch and cake served.
Mrs Vernon McIntyre hosted a bridge breakfast at the Holland hotel for the Thursday Bridge Club last week. Guests enjoyed white mums centerpieces and seasonal flower bouquets in the game room. High score went to Mrs Newsom, guest high to Mrs Martin, and consolation prize to Mrs Decie.
Members of the W. M. S. of the First Baptist church held a business and social meeting led by Mrs. Lois Mc Intyre with Mrs. Pearl Thornton delivering the devotion on Obedience. Fifteen members attended as Edna Carson circle hosted pie and coffee. A week long series on foreign missions and daily prayerings continues with a film strip These Go Together shown by Rev. R. L. Witner. The Business Women's circle led Wednesday’s program, the Eldia Cox circle Thursday, and the Inez Lung circle concludes the series today at 3 30 p m.
Miss Margaret Linn hosted the Catholic Women's Study club at her home Tuesday evening. After the opening prayer the gathering featured a spiritual program followed by a salad plate and coffee.
The Big Bend Pistol Club held its season opener at the Presidio range under clear skies on Sunday November 28 with 16 shooters. Dallas resident Tom D Park won the three gun aggregate with 1415 points while J N Woody Stanton was Expert 1400 points Jim Reed Presidio was Sharpshooter 1323 Raymond Bond Presidio 1180 in the 22 aggregate Woody collected 861 Jack Howard Presidio 824 Raymond Bond 798 in 22 aggregate Center Fire winner Tom Park Dallas 281 Jack Howard 263 241 Raymond Bond 224 45 aggregate Bud Fisher Marfa 278 Jack Howard 263 Jim Reed 241 Raymond Bond 214 Others included Fielder Keesey Kimball Alpine Travis Roberts Marathon Al Rosevelt Ray Roberts Billy Roberts Maria Ed Steward Stanley Casner Presidio. Next shoot slated for December 19 in Presidio.
Alpine students join Alpha Chi with eight new members and four officers for the 1954 55 school year. Officers include Donnelle White Simpson first vice president John Gerbert treasurer and Margaret Phillips recording secretary.
Pvt. John Calvin Darst son of Mr and Mrs C C Darst Alpine will graduate this week from the Southeastern Signal school Camp Gordon Ga after completing the Teletype writer Operation course The school trains signal technicians for Army units worldwide Also mentions holiday visit to Texas Aggie game and travels of Alpine residents George Davis and Marlin Robinson.
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