Davis Mountains Club Women Mark Silver Anniversary
The Davis Mountains Federation of Women’s Clubs observes 25 years of educational civic and cultural progress with a Marathon hosted celebration featuring a Smarsgabord luncheon Pro Arts Violin Quartet from Sul Ross College and speeches by former presidents. Officers for the next term are installed including President Mrs William C Donnell Marathon and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Gage Holland Marathon.
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Davis Mountains Federation of Women's Clubs
Big Bend
Davis Mountain Federation
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Pecos
Terrell
Presidio
Marathon Study Club
Parkway Hotel
el Progreso Club
Alpine Study Club
Marfa History Club
Marfa Study Club
Sanderson Culture Club
Evening Study Club
D. W. Collins
Marathon
Pro Arta
Sul Ross College
D.m-F
G. W. Baines
Alpine
L. C. Brite
Wm. C. Donmell
A. W. Pope
Sanderson
Gage Holland
E. J. Stovall
D. B. Jackson
van Horn
L. A. Preston
Cub Pack 46 Thanksgiving Dinner Winners Named
Cub Pack 46 of the Latin American community center hosted a Keeping Strong themed Thanksgiving dinner led by Don Mathers and Mrs. Cadena with 56 attendees. Den leaders and Cubmaster James Brown showcased skill demonstrations as 10 champions competed in duel contests. Judges McMilland and Ogas selected Joe Moreno Victor Melgons Jesus Portillo and Pete Salgado as Pack champions. The gathering ended with Silent Night.
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CUB
Don Mathers
Josephine Cadena
Chana Milan
James Brown
Joe Moreno
Carlos Rios
Alberto Serrano
Bernadino Deanda
Patricio Torres
Jesus Portillo
Pete Salgado
Victor Mel
Fidelis Matron Class Holds Monthly Meeting
The Fidelis Matron Sunday school class of First Baptist met Monday evening December 5 at Mrs. C. E. Treadwell s home for its regular monthly meeting and Christmas party. Mrs. Beverly Nixon led a business session and introduced Mrs. H J McBride who spoke on Key to Happiness. Mrs. Dutton led prayers and Christmas games. Gifts were exchanged and a gift given to Mrs. Dutton. The hostess served refreshments to Mesdames Suits Kidwell James Hodges Walker Nixon Van Fossan Dutton McBride Newsom.
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Fidelis
First Baptist Church
C. E. Treadwell
Beverly Nixon
H. J. McBride
F. C. Dutton
Mrs. Dutton
Mrs. Treadwell
Mesdames Co
El Progreso Club Holds Regular Meeting
El Progreso club met December 2 in the hospitality room of the Presbyterian church with nineteen members present. Mrs. Marshall Queen hosted and served coffee and cookies as Mr. George Koury showed colored slides from his Europe and Middle East trip with commentary. Mrs. D M Bennett reported on the Texas Union of Women’s Clubs convention in Austin. The group adjourned after a brief business meeting.
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EL Progreso Club
Presbyterian Church
Marshall Queen
George Koury
Europe
Middle East
D. M. Bennett
Texas Union of Women's Clubs
Austin
Presbyterian Women Hold Christmas Party at Church
The Women of the Presbyterian church hosted a Christmas party in the Hospitality room with a decorated tree gifts from the Junior Chamber of Commerce for Alpine churches. Mrs L C Hinckley managed decorations and Mrs Knox Reid organized the program with songs by Lois Burns and readings by Pat Watson. Santa distributed gifts as Merle Friesen led a chorus of Christmas songs and punch and cookies were served.
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Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
Hospitalty
Chamber of Commerce
Alpine
L. C. Hinckley
Knox Reid
Lois Burns
June Joyce
Pat Watson
Marc Connelly
Merle Friesen
Youth Conference at Methodist Church Inspires Continued Plans
A weekend youth conference at the Methodist Church, led by six Albuquerque college leaders and sponsors Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Fitch, drew 80 youths at the All-Youth party and 65 at the Sunday conference. The Wesley Club will dedicate its meeting place as The Upper Room this Sunday at 6:30.
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Methodist Church
Methodist chur@ch
Albuquerque
E. L. Fitch
Wesley Club
Alathean Class Christmas Party at First Baptist
The Alathean Sunday school class met December 2 at Mrs. T. M. Lankford’s with co hosts Mrs. Earl Scarbrough and Mrs. A. N. Shadix. Mrs. Reuben Smith led a short business session and Lois Earwood presented the Christmas story. Gifts were exchanged. teacher Lankford received crystal plates and cups. Refreshments of punch, Christmas cookies and nuts were shared with 27 members and guests.
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First Baptist Church
T. M. Lankford
Earl Scarbrough
A. N. Shadix
Reuben Smith
Lois Earwood
Pupils of Mrs Dillon to Perform Recital Sunday
At 4 o clock Sunday afternoon Mrs Austin Dillon hosts a recital by her music pupils. Players include Ticky Shep perd Toni Pate Ann Wilson Joan Wilson Mary Jo Bowden and Betty Dillon.
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Austin Dillon
Ticky Shepperd
Toni Pate
Ann Wilson
Joan Wilson
Mary Jo Bowden
Betty Dillon
President Hawkins outlines democracy advantages at Sul Ross
President R M Hawkins spoke at Sul Ross College on December 7 as part of Operation Democracy, a program by the American Legion. He listed 19 advantages of democracy, noting freedoms of the American way of life and stressing religious liberty.
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R. M. Hawkins
Sul Ross College
American Legion
Study Club Meeting Features Piano and Organ Arrangements
The Study club met December 1 at Mrs. D A Hilton’s home with co host Mrs Frances Williamson. Rex Koury played unusual piano and organ pieces while Flora Daugherty reported on the state convention theme Building for Tomorrow. The group endorsed Mrs G W Baines as their Queen for America candidate. Announcement was made that
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Study Club
D. A. Hilton
Frances Williamson
Rex Koury
George Koury
Alpine
Flora Daugherty
G. W. Baines
America
Green Pastures Acclaimed at Sul Ross Auditorium
The Sul Ross Drama Society staged Green Pastures on November 30 and December 1 with a capacity crowd. Director Fredda Gibson Powell and technical director Charles Cox received praise for their leadership as Dan Blocker’s prominent De Land drew universal acclaim.
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Sul Ross Department of Speech
the Dramatic Society
Green Pastures
Sul Ross
Fredda Gibson Powell
Charles Cox
Glenn Davis
Dan Blocker
de Land
Ministerial Group Elects Officers At Tuesday Meet
The Alpine Ministerial Alliance held its regular December meeting and elected Rev. Dudley B. Anderson president and Rev. George Thomason secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Ministerial Alliance
Dudley B. Anderson
George Thomason
Newborn Joyce Errolyn Wells Reported in Town
Mr and Mrs D M Wells announce the birth of their daughter Joyce Errolyn on December 6 weighing seven pounds In other news Texas did not surrender in the Civil War until May 30 more than a month after General Lee surrendered
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D. M. Wells
Joyce Errolyn
Texas
Lee
Card of Thanks from Acton Family Describes Fire Loss
Mr and Mrs Clive Acton of Fort Davis Texas express gratitude for the many friends who provided food clothing and shelter after their home was destroyed by a fire last week.
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Clive Acton
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C. D. Wood
Davis Mountain Federation OF Women’s Clubs
Marfa
Warnock
Billy Davis
Nace Clifford
Mildred Armstrong
Kay Beth Braswell
Marsha Broadfoot
Kathleen Fowlkes
Mary Anita Kay
Linda Kay
Howard Kerby
Dixie Lee MccGuire
Noble Shadix
Jerry Charles Starnes
Carol Teplicek
Sue Anne Treadwell
Carolyn Sue Starnes
Brownell Queen
Freddy Davis
Lolso
Sue Bounds
Jerry Forbes
Tyrone Hillyer
Lora Lee Lockhart
Meriiell McCollum
Anita Queen
Dorothy Roberts
Marcia Queen
Jackie Roberts
Allan Queen
Paderewski
Tyrone Hillger
Hallowe
Joe Lane
O. D. Burleson
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Lane
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Hunter
DR. Hawkins
College Assembly
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Bell Peppers
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Jemima
ADAMS
White House
Peacock
BO Birr
King of the Cowboys
Sterling
Republic Pictures
Skinner
Lbc
Petito
Clearbrook
Rinso
M-System Grocery
DR. N. B. Armstrong
Gabriel
Dennis Reed
Archangel
George Kelver
Noah
Dean Etheridge
Moses
Vic Chapin
Hosea
Isaac Hernandez
Hezdrel
Keith Powell
Terrell Flowers
Cain
Bill Massey
Pharoah
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Foster Granger
Roy Trust
Tommy Pearson
Jack Scannell
Bill Shaffer
Diane Pierce Stillwell
Patricia Watson
Roxie Keeter
Ralph Pauley
Earle Hise
George Williams
Jesus
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Ross
Ana Ramuy
Fort Davis
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