Christmas Open House at Lawrence Hall Society Event
President and Mrs. Hawkins hosted a Christmas Open House at Lawrence Hall with resident girls planning and executing the event. Decorations featured silhouettes of Christmas scenes in windows and a Christ mas tree with colored lights, holly from North Carolina, and a church motif on the mantel. Pink punch and cookies were served while a girls sextette and a boys quartet performed under Sul Ross music head Glenn Davis. Miss Arlene Davis directed as general chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Hawkins
Lawrence Hall
North Carolina
Hawkins
Glenn Davis
Sul Ross
Arlene Davis
House Council
Tea event a success with 120 assisted by hall girls
About 400 guests from town and college called during the afternoon as the hall committee Chairman PHONE 221 and many chairmen organized the tea with the help of 120 girls.
Campus Wives Focus At Alpine AAUW Tea
Alpine AAUW met December 11 in the Presbyterian church hospitality room for a Christmas Tea and program titled Campus Wives. Dr. Pearl Olive Ponsford, state AAUW president and College of Mines professor, urged women to take responsibility in national problems and highlighted fellowships for countries with destroyed schools and colleges. Hostesses included Mrs. W. E. Lockhart Mrs. Alfred E. Creigh Mrs. Ross Maxwell and Miss Jimmie Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAUW
Presbyterian Church
Pearl Olive Ponsford
College of Mines At
el Paso
Alfred E. Creigh
Ross Maxwell
Jimmie Morgan
Lackey Circle Christmas Party Brightens Annie Lackey Circle
The Annie Lackey Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Edgar Martin's home with co hosts Mrs. F S Breshears and Mrs. Joe Burgess. A Christmas tree and evergreen arrangements created a festive scene as Mrs. Ed Davidson led a program titled For Unto Us a Child is Born with assistance from several members including Alan Fraser and R M Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Martin
Annie Lackey
Woman's Society of Christian Service
F. S. Breshears
Joe Burgess
Ed Davidson
Alan Fraser
R. M. Hawkins
Mesdames Casey
Beard
Barrow
Robinson
Hilton
Smith
Winter
Society votes for life memberships and gifts at year end meeting
The business session voted to present life memberships to Mrs. James Cotter and Mrs. Delia Runyan. It also approved a $10 Christmas gift to the Latin American Community Center and a cash gift to Foreign Supplies for Europe. Mrs. R. M. Hawkins presided over a Christmas themed tea with guests and many members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cotter
Delia Runyan
Europe
R. M. Hawkins
Mesdames & W. Graham
C. M. Cheatam
Alan Fraser
T. A. Beard
J. P. Parker
R. B. Slight
A. F. Robinson
V. J. Smith and
Vick Winter
Sunday School Christmas Party Highlighted By Gifts And Hats
The Intermediate department of the Baptist Sunday school held a Christmas party at the Burleson home. Guests crafted hats from Christmas paper, displayed them, and received awards. Santa's gift exchange and refreshments followed. twenty two pupils attended. The Presbyterian Chapel choir later presented a Christmas program with sponsors Mrs. J. S. Hord, Mrs. Verner Parker, Rev. Fred Rogers, and Mr. W. C. Friesen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Burleson
the Baptist Sunday School
The
Presbyterian Church
J. S. Hord
Verner Parker
Fred Rogers
W. C. Friesen
Fiano Pupils to Give Recital Tonight
Mrs. Austin Dilson presents piano pupils in recital Friday at 7 30 in the basement of the Methodist church. Performers include Laura Lou Dod Toni Pate Donald Kidwell Bobby Clanton Ann Clanton Joan Wilson Charles Wright Betty Vogt Jimmie Owens Ticky Shepperd Bobby Dillon Danny Logan Marcella Shepperd Alice Owens Betty Dillon Lelette Barrow. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Dilson
Methodist Church
Laura Lou Dod
Toni Pate
Donald Kidwell
Bobby Clanton
Ann Clanton
Joan Wilson
Charles Wright
Betty Vogt
Jimmie Owens
Ticky Shepperd
Bobby Dillon
Danny Logan
Marcella Shepperd
Alice Owens
Betty Dillon
Lelette Barrow
Auxiliary entertains honoring mothers tea by Junior Girls Auxiliary
The Junior Girls Auxiliary of the Baptist WMS held a Saturday tea at Mrs. Charles Chambers home to honor their mothers. Guests enjoyed Yuletide decor, a program led by Peggy Pittman, and a punch table with cookies and candies served by Gloria Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Wms
Charles Chambers
G.A
Peggy Pittman
Joan Killion
Margaret Williams
Carolyn Smith
Gloria Wright
Donna Ward
Mary Lou Dragoo
Jane Ward
Claretta Davis
Carol Dean Davis
Catherine Ward
Toni Wright
Mary Ellen Vanney
Margaret Shaw
Patricia Barnum
Mesdames Tony Wright
Ira Dragoo
Elbert Vanndy
Reuben Smith
H. V. Williams
F. C. Dutton
M. O. Pittman
Pilot Club Holds Annual Christmas Meeting
The Pilot club held its regular program meeting on Saturday December 13 with a luncheon at the Holland hotel. Santa Claus distributed gifts and a decorated Christmas tree framed the event. Glenn Davis sang with Mary Jo Carney at the piano as 34 members and guests attended. Guests included Stella Hawkins Evelyn Ritter and others. A former Sul Ross College teacher Clema Billingsley visited Alpine. Aprons sold last Friday raised 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Club
Holland Hotel
Santa Claus
Virginia Link
Glenn Davis
Mary Jo Carney
Stella Hawkins
Evelyn Ritter
E. J. Benson
A. J. Bierschwabe
B. H. Warnock
Lou Reid
Olive Rogers
R. H. Stedman
Gena Pate
Clema Billingsley
Grand Saline
Sul Ross College
Alpine
Davis
Bridge Club Hosts Mrs Vernon McIntyre for Chicken Luncheon
Members of the Thursday Bridge club gathered for a special interest meeting hosted by Mrs. Vernon McIntyre. The group enjoyed a broiled chicken luncheon at her home location last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thursday Bridge Club
Vernon McIntyre
Yuletide Entertainments At The Holland Hotel
Guests gathered for a Christmas luncheon and games in the Holland Hotel coffee shop and game room. Mrs Anja Wilson and Mesdames Hord Holland Martin Griffin Terry and McIntyre attended with high scores won by Mrs Martin and Mrs Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Hotel
Santa Claus
Anja Wilson
Mesdames J. S. Hord
Clay Holland
Edgar Martin
Fred Griffin
W. H. Terry
King Terry
McIntyre
Martin
Wilson
Edwin Fowlkes
Tea Shower Given for Bride-Elect Mrs A R Raum
Mrs A R Raum hosted a tea shower for her daughter the bride elect in a small gathering attended by relatives and friends. Guests enjoyed light refreshments and greeted the bride with best wishes for her upcoming marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Raum
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Elva Mills Before Wedding
A Christmas décor filled home hosted a Thursday party for Miss Elva Mills the bride elect. Forty guests attended as gifts were placed under a sparkling tree and presented on arrival with Mrs Duane Smith pouring and Mrs Joe Clark at the bride’s book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Mills
Duane Smith
Joe Clark
Leroy W. Roark
Reginald Carnes
Christian Science Group
Santa Claus
Dance Party for Girl Scout Troop Held at Mrs Breshears Home
Delayed report notes a December 6 formal dance for Girl Scout Troop No. 2 at the Breshears home. Mrs Breshears hosted with Christmas decorations and festive refreshments. About 20 Scouts and escorts attended, with Mrs Breshears and Rose Anna Smith named leaders of the troop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Donnell
Sam Childers
E. D. Palmer
F. S. Breshears
Couples Party at Methodist Church Entertains Young Marrieds
A Friday evening couples party for young married members of the Methodist Church was held in the basement. Forty five attended. A delicious dinner started the program followed by games and gift exchange. Decorations featured a large room arranged by W A Wilson Jr and Tom McPherson with Mrs McPherson Mrs Frank Matthews and Mrs W A Wilson Jr on the table committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. A. Wilson Jr
Tom McPherson
McPherson
Frank Matthews
Westminster Fellowship Christmas Dinner At Church
The Westminster Fellowship of the Presbyterian church held a Christmas dinner in the church hospitality room. Two turkeys with all the trimmings plus mince pie and coffee were served. Thirty-two youths and eight adults attended, sponsored by Mr and Mrs Glenn Davis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Fellowship of the
Presbyterian Church
Glenn Davis
Dinner program led by local church leaders noted
Mrs. Seldon Robinson and Rev and Mrs Fred S Rogers chaired a program with Lu cille Kempen as program committee president. Peggy Pouncey, president of the Fellowship, presided at the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seldon Robinson
Fred S. Rogers
Arthur Blucher
Jarvis Robinson
Cille Kempen
Peggy Pouncey
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Society
C. D. Wood
DR. Ponsford
Lackey Circle
Pinea Matthabell and
Fine Cosmetics
Stradivari
City Drug Store
Storey - Whiteside
Fiano
G. H. Harfst
W. F. Stedman
Harry Watson Jr
Paul Vogt
W. A Foley
Mark Herring
J. M. Alderson
Reginald Wotan
Zeb Decie
F. L. McCollum
Frank Newsom
Dan Ritter
W. I. Winter
Shellie Barnes
J. C. Epperson
John Braswell
John Clanton
C. M. Corkran
C. E. Patterson
Earl Anderau
Eva Chaffin
Bridge
Epperson
Vogt
Winter Deuce
Dinner Bridge
Newsom
Keesey Miller
Fort Davis
Otis Kimball
Miller
Penney S
Meat Department
Wisconsin
Texas
Monarch
Alma
Penneys
Oxfords
U. S
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