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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1949
Page
7
The AAUW members enjoyed a Christmas program on December 8 in the Presbyterian church hospitality rooms. Sara Beth Hawkins and Margaret Key performed a piano duet “Silent Night” and “O Holy Night” and Charlotte Slight played Chopin’s Nocturne in E.
Miss Hawkins played Cor position No 4 by Litz. The Sul Ross choristers under Mr. Glenn Davis sang Christmas carols with Miss Lois Burns as soloist. The rooms were decorated with evergreens and a lighted tree. Miss Anne Whittaker poured and Miss Peggy Mims served fruit cake. Small corsages were favors. Mrs. Della Hill, a new member from Denver, was welcomed. Hostesses were Mrs. W. S. Winter, Mrs. J. L. Kerby, Miss Helen Barron, and Mrs. Carson Taylor.
The column urges Alpine residents to vote yes on a small school bond to finish a building program begun last year. It stresses public support for the school board and teachers and promises a December 24 visit by Granada Theatre for a Trade At Home event. Santa appears at Toyland with toy displays and family activities.
The Methodist W S C S met December 13 at Mrs. C F Barger home. Members received Christmas corsages and a program on Christ in Christmas plus a report on Holland’s magazine subscriptions totaling 148 dollars. Ed Davidson led with 46 dollars from subscriptions. An evening of Phi Delta Kappa socialization followed at Dr G P Smith’s house with Sul Ross faculty members among the guests.
F Davis, Dr A N Foster and Dr H C Hinckley attended Greely State College for Teachers. Dr Etheridge and Dr Hawkins reported on Phi Delta Kappa meetings in Albuquerque and Fort Worth. The event featured Christmas motif decorations at the Smith home and refreshments.
Ethelbert Benson hosted the Pilot club Christmas party on Saturday evening December 10 with a barbecue supper and carols led by Rev. Austin and Mrs. Dillon. Gifts were exchanged at the Christmas tree and Electa Wade directed activities. The Pilot club business meeting is set for Tuesday December 20 at 8 p.m. at the Linn residences. a board meeting precedes at 7:30.
Mr and Mrs FE R Hudson announce the marriage of their daughter Marion to Thomas R Bancroft in Las Cruces New Mexico on December 9 They reside currently in Wickett Texas.
The Thursday club held a Christmas themed gathering with decorations, refreshments, and prizes. Hostess Mrs Frank Newsom welcomed members Mesdames Edwin Fowlkes John Gillett L D Harris W H Terry Sr King Terry Sr and guests Mesdames Zeb Decie Earl McElroy Alfred Creigh. Prizes went to Mrs Fowlkes for high score, Mrs Decie for second high, and Mrs McElroy for bingo.
Music from All Lands highlighted Alpine High School’s Christmas program on December 11. Students Kathleen Armstrong Ann Bounds Sara Hawkins Margaret Key Shirley Parker Lynnell Shadix and Carolyn Smith performed solos duets and two piano numbers. Countries Cuba Spain Russia France Italy Germany Austria and America were represented. At the business meeting Sara Hawkins led a club report and Chopin awards were given. Ann Bounds and Lora Lee Lockhart Mike Clifford earned special honors in groups.
Seventeen members of the Big Bend D A R met December 8 at Mrs. R S Carnes home with Miss Fay Hamilton and Miss Bird Bacon as cohostesses. Mrs. George Baines presented a gold pin to Mrs. H W Morelock in gratitude for her organizing work and first regent. The meeting, led by Mrs. W T Millington, urged payment of the building fund for the Washington chapel and memorial bell tower at Valley Forge. A display of Mexican baskets supported the fund, a Christmas story was read, carols sang, and Millington and Morelock later broadcast a KVLF program at 6 15 PM.
A DA R chapter promotes Democracy Beats Communism week as reporters note the event aligns with ongoing civic education and public awareness efforts. The article highlights community involvement and the chapter’s stance on political engagement.
Alpine Grove No. 671 of the Woodmen circle met December 14 at Mrs. Freeda Barrow s home for business and social hour. Officers for 1950 were elected led by President Thelma Williams and Past President Frieda Wade. A Christmas tree gift exchange and refreshments followed.
The hostess Freeda Barrow hosted Wade, Metta Williams, and Thelma Williams with Lelette Barrow helping serve. Guests enjoyed a cheerful gathering and small glass hat favors were given as mementos. Reporter.
The Cowboys Christmas ball will be staged at Pioneer Hall in Anson Texas December 21 24 in 1885 era dress. Dancers will reenact social life with attire from the 1880s and 1890s including long skirts polonaise and laces. Men and boys will mimic cowboy style with checked blouses red bandannas and boots.
The original folk dance event features men in high white collars and civilian suits. Dances include the square schottische heel-and-toe polka old waltz and the Virginia Reel with several other cowboy adopted dances. Sets at the ball will have their callers on the floor.
Hospital notes list G A Rushing and Jimmy Sackett undergoing major surgery along with Mrs. W L Henry Mrs W J Yates Juan Molinar and Mrs Ida Chastain receiving treatment or surgery in various Texas towns. The Texas capitol reportedly was built without any cash outlay.
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