Holiday visit to McAllen and Padre Island described
The letter recounts a holiday trip to McAllen with family including J R Glass cock and Nina Glass cock Fritz. It notes drought in the Valley, a trip across the Rio to Reynosa, a new lounge near completion, Port Isabel to Padre Island, and a chilly beach visit with seashell hunting. It also mentions social updates and car sightings around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAllen
Jim
J. R. Glasscock
Nina Glasscock Fritz
Rio
Reynosa
Mexico City
Port Isabel
Brownsville
Gulf of Mexico
Fred Gibson
Padre Island
J W Wests Mark 57th Anniversary With Holiday Reunion
In Alpine a Bay City based couple observed their 57th wedding anniversary during the Thanksgiving holidays. Mr and Mrs J W Vest wed November 22, 1899 in Georgetown, later moving to City in 1906 after stints elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
J. W. Vest
Bay City
Georgetown
Vest
City
Blanche Grove YWA Hear Book On Japan
Blanche Grove Young Women's Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church met Monday night November 26 for a mission study on Japan's New Baptists taught by Mrs. Mayo Cleveland. Business Women's Circle served a Japanese meal as the girls sat on cushions around low tables. Several members and well wishers appear in the notes, while shop and event mentions include a Model Cleaner display and St James Episcopal Auxiliary cookbooks now available for sale at Alpine Lumber Co and other outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Grove
First Baptist Church
Mayo Cleveland
Japan
New Baptists
Otto Hilbrich
Mesdames Ailbrich
Cleveland
Janith 1 ‘West
Mary Ella Vanney
Mary Anita Kay
Linda Kay
Willa’ Dale Hilbrich
Sharon Welch
Cressa Cowell
Myra Cleveland
Ine Cunningham
Delbert Dyke
Ralph Wootten
Cecil
Curly Davis
Jeanie
Jack Williams
St. James Episcopal Auxiliary
John Gillett
Neville Haynes
Alpine Lumber Co
Powers
Distinguished Guests To Attend Meeting Of American Legion Here
The American Legion Big Bend Post No 79 hosts a reception Monday evening December 10 with a speech by Hilton Lambert of Snyder on The Place of the American Legion and Auxiliary in Community Life. An Italian spaghetti supper follows. Out of town guests include Mr Lambert Mrs Kubby Mr Hesser and their spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Big Bend Post
No. 79
Hilton Lambert
Department of the American Legion
State of Texas
Snyder
American Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Henry Bailey
Meni
Mr. Lambert
Maurice Kubby
el Paso
Kubby
America Legion Auxiliary
Johnnie Hesser
Fort S. Bailey Post
Odessa
Hesser
Card of Thanks from Loretta Socha
I wish to time uny means to thank all of my friends who were so kind and thoughtful and for their prayers during my illness. Especially Mrs Sue Bucy and her mother Mrs Herring of Graham Texas who with their cards and letters helped me so much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uny
Sue Bucy
Mrs. Herring
Graham
Texas
Loretta Socha
Classroom Teachers Hear Discussion On School Program
Alpine Classroom Teachers Association met for the fourth time this year at the high school homemaking building. President Mrs. Alice Reed Olson led the session with a panel discussion on the qualities and preparation valuable to staff, teachers, principals, and clerical workers. Hostesses Irma Kelley and others served coffee and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Classroom Teacher's Association
Alice Reed Olson
Berta Lasster
Bennie Rusk
Fern ‘Young
Dorothy Leavitt
Lou Reid
Htrs
Irma Kelley
Chelsea Young Read
Elizabeth Morgan
Willie, Wynne
Christmas Dessert Bridge Hosted by Mrs Joe Page
Mrs Joe Page entertained a dessert bridge party Tuesday afternoon with a rustic Christmas centerpiece. High score went to Mrs Bryan Wildenthal and consolation to Mrs Paul Vogt. bingo was won by Mrs Ralph Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Page
Bryan Wildenthal
Paul Vogt
Ralph Peters
John ©. Epperson
Jimmy Logan
John W. Pate
C. E. Patterson
Sam Thomas
Wildenthal
Peters
Vogt
W. H. Crider
Chalmers Broadfoot
Moe Hedrick
Gerald Ozle
Miss Whiteside Reports United Nations Involvement
Miss Myrtle Whiteside spoke on the United Nations at the Annie Lackey Circle meeting held November 27 at Mrs. Edgar Martin residence with co host Mrs. J C Cooley. She noted 79 nations belong and discussed the UN role in the Near East as well as recent additions. Twenty two members were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Whiteside
United Nations
Annie Lackey
WSCS
Methodist Church
Edgar Martin
J.C Cooley
Myrtle Whiteside
Mrs Heiman Honored At Coffee By Husband On Naturalization
A Thanksgiving season gathering at the Hotel Holland celebrated Mrs Carl Heiman becoming a naturalized citizen. Host husband Carl Heiman welcomed guests as autumnal décor and six Texas flags from the late First Lady of Texas graced the room. More than 87 attendees, with local hosts and PTA members, joined the reception and guest book signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Heiman
Carl Heiman
Heiman
Hotel
Holland
King Terry
D. Harris
Texas
Hally Bryan Perry
Moses Austin
Perry
PTA
Robert Y. Davis
Bertha Lentz
Edith Caldwell
Vernie Allen
L. D. Harris
Gene Cartledge
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Paul
Edith Smith
J.W. Wests
YWA
MacGregor
Saddleclub
Woodbury
Jergen’s
Jergen's
Wrisley
C. G. Morrison CO
Rossonian
Odette
Sul Ross State College
Glenn F. Davis
West Texas
Crane
Monahans
Wink
Jal
N. M
Kosa-Tv
Texas Federation of Music Clubs
Andrews
Stanley Fulcher
Bi Bend National Park
Giets
Fiom Furniture Co
CSA
Ress
Whi
Sweater Companion
Cross & Cross
Lenel — Anjou
Coty
Dorothy Gray
Max Factor
Tussy Revlon — Matchabelli
Ladies & Men’s Electric Razors
Sunbeam — Schick
Norelco — Remington
Ladies & Men
Bill Folds
Whitman's & King’s
Candies
Ronson & Zippo
Parker
Pipes
City Drug Store
Underwood
R. J. Golden Alpine Business Machines
P.O
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