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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1930

Page

2

Birthday Diner Honors 70th Mr Fred Clark In Georgetown

Relatives from Georgetown and San Antonio joined a birthday dinner at the Shely home on Sunday in honor of the 70th birthday of Mr. Fred Clark. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Shoemake, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Clark, Miss Marie Simpson, Miss Hennye Shoemake, Walton Shormake, Willie Green, Mrs. Margaret Shely, Mrs. Willie Jefferies, and Mrs. Z. M. Shely. The gathering occurred as families traveled from the area, with visits to Alpine, Dryden, and other nearby towns noted.

Tesnas Shely Fred Clark J. J. Shoemake Mea Karl Clark Marie Simpson Hennye Shoemake Walton Shormake Willie Green Fred Care

Study Club Meeting and Christmas Events Noted

The Mt Study Club met December at the home of Mex DM with regular program led by President Mewte ftttehey. They planned a benefit party and discussed guests, plus a fire place project and a paper by Mrs Anja Wilson of Alpine on Federation of Today. Local social notes include visits, telephone system improvements, and holiday preparations with church revival events and community gatherings.

Indie Mex DM Mewte Ftttehey William Crawford Kart Clark Laren al Tne Texan Burritt N.C. Rite ‘Elu Sullne Anja Wilson Alpine Federation of Today Mra Federatio Archle Miller Arnold le ¢Hey Miller Hurnham StUltwell Hitchey

Mrs Burnam Hosts Bridge Tea And Visits

Mrs Burnam entertained a circle of friends with two tables of bridge on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Sarah Lee Todd hosted Nightmore and low scores went to Mrs Ritehey. A refreshment course followed for the guests including Mrs Todd and others. Mrs Homer Spruce and relatives, plus visitors from Holt and Rankin, were mentioned along with trips home from San Antonio. Ramsey's Austin Nursery in Austin Texas was advertised.

Christmas Program Preparations At Marden Ward School

The Marden ward PT A meets at the school on Friday December 12 at 2 20 p m to discuss the Christmas program to be presented the Saturday before Christmas. Teachers have been preparing numbers and each room will have a part. Attendance is rising with about 200 enrolled in five rooms. Reference books recently purchased by the PT A will aid the children.

Madern Ward Madern Ward PT. A Fetfay PT. A

Alpine Junior High football notes and upcoming events

The Junior high football team traveled to Marfa and lost 12 to 0 with two second half touchdowns by Marfa. Alpine showed little practice and training but the team is optimistic about a rematch at Alpine. Honor rolls list eighth through fifth grades with several named students. The eighth grade girls plan tumbling Monday. Rev. Atticus Webb spoke on alcohol abstinence, and Alpine schools prepare a Christmas program in the junior high auditorium featuring carols.

Marfa Mita Alpine Atticus Webb

Alpine Men Enjoy Weekend on the Rio Grande

Senator Benjamin Berkeley hosted Alpine men at Ojos de Boquillas lodge on the Rio Grande near Hot Springs last weekend. Guests included F. E. Hillett Col. John Perkins F Moseley D. 8. Barker County Judge C.D. Wood J. W. Gilmer and Mayor G. W. Baines. The lodge sits in the Big Bend country and the outing featured bunting and Avalanche ads. the group reported an enjoyable trip.

Benjamin ¥. Berkeley Ojos de Boquillas Rio Grande Hot Springs F. E. Hillett John Perkins F. Moseley Barker C.D. Wood J. W. Gilmer G. W. Baines Big Bend Bunting

County Commissioners Hold Routine Regular Meeting

The county commissioners conducted standard business during a regular session. They reviewed reports from the county agent the sheriff and treasurer and approved appointing official vehicle testing sites including the Inn Service Station Alpine as an approved testing location.

Dapper Dan Quips On Woes With Grim Optimism

A playful line by Dapper Dan asserts when troubles loom the world looks blue yet he grins and sings a song implying much of the gloom may not be true. The quip blends humor with resilience, reflecting a lighthearted take on hardship.

Dapper Dan

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Henne Mere Barry Seebee Ar Clark Marathon Cor Pintered Georgetown Sa Antonio Margaret Shely Sanders Son Willie Jefferies Z. M. Shely Hapitat Tom Page Dryden George Page LC. Ritchey Marathon Fare Clark Avalanche Aio Men Moorefield G. M Moorefield Mathodin Chiara Rev Jam Rev Strad~ Jey Sanderson Jack Colls Peerybody W. D. Burcham Notts Air Clay Roberts Shoemake Yoleta Major Tre. W. Son Homer Spruce Donjane J.P. Donaghe Iehter Eva Holt New Mise Sarah Lee Todd Sam Antonio Tants Mises Nannie Emm Bur Mary Bell Wyle Holl Rankin Geo. Harieus Ro Ie Evelyn Page Ramsey Austin Texas Bile der Sars Bill der Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co Alpine, Texas Agpress M Schoo Central Ward fe—Senior High David Major Mary Catherine Knox Joyce Mhelps Genevieve Fast Audrey Belle Julia Gentry Michard Lewis Lucille Anderson Geraldine Horkens Don True Bowman John Holland Joe Curry Hord Hobby Major Virginia W F Lange Fifth Street Alpine Motor Co Ford Dee Nan Dan DeLuxe Cleaners San Angelo Pety Wet Fent Texan Regetary Schecrbe Wo West Texas Texas News The Standard and Times West Holland Avenue
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