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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1944

Page

5

Farewell Party for Naval Recruits and AAUW Meeting

Mrs Verna Cook hosted a farewell dinner for six cadets heading to naval training Otis Cossins Jimmy Eley Robert Winkler Pete Locke Bruce Martin Jr and Melvin Bridges plus Aerologists Mate 3rd Class Cecil H Duncan guest of honor Other attendees included Rosemary Crawford Linny Jo Neal Wynell York Frances Holmes Maggie Bingham Doris Young Wilma Culley A silver ship centerpiece and naval insignia cake marked the event. Afterward the crowd moved to Robert Winkler s home for games and dancing The same week Winter and colleagues hosted the AAUW regular meeting December 14 at the Presbyterian church Hospitality room Education for High School Students was the program by Mrs E C Coleman Hot cranberry punch and fruit cake were served to members and guests including H W Morelock Fred Rogers Robert Elliott W E Loksart T C Selvig Frank Newsom J E Casner E C Coleman Knox Reid J T Carney Mil Aned Elliott Stather Elliott and Alice Cowan.

Verna Cook Otis Cossins Jimmy Eley Robert Winkler Pete Locke Bruce Martin Jr Melvin Bridges Cecil H. Duncan Rosemary Crawford Linny Jo Neal Wynell York Frances Holmes Maggie Bingham Doris Young Wilma Culley Cook M. T. McClure Ihe E. C. Coleman Mesdames H.W. Morelock Fred Rogers Robert Elliott W. E. Locksart T. C. Selvig Frank Newsom J. E. Casner Knox Reid J.T. Carney Misses Mil Aned’ Elliott Stather Elliott Alice Cowan

Fidelis class Christmas party at Mrs Morrow’s home

The Fidelis class of the Baptist church held its Christmas party at Mrs. C. L. Morrow’s home with Mrs. Morrow hosting. A Christmas Story was told by Mrs. M. A. Webb, games and gift exchanges followed, and the January meeting will be at Mrs. Willett’s home. Members present included Cecil Hale Sherrille Littleton G. D. Williams M. A. Webb Ralph Peters K. G. Masters Beverly Nixon R. C. Mitchell K. L. Killion Fred Dumas Laurence Kidwell Al Hand Gene Connell and C. L. Morrow. Miss Ward and Lt Miles wed in Clint.

The Baptist Church C. L. Morrow C. M. Sparks Willett Cecil Hale Sherrille Littleton G. D. Williams M. A. Webb Ralph Peters K. G. Masters Beverly ‘Nixon R. C. Mitchell K. L. Killion Fred Dumas Laurence Kidwell al Hand Gene Connell

AAUW Hears Talk On Educational Topic

Mrs. Vick Winter and Mrs. W discuss an educational topic at an AAUW meeting. The program focused on current teaching methods and community involvement in schools.

AAUW

Womans society meeting at Christ iand Service church

The Womans Society of Christian Service met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. C. B. Casey for worship and social hour. Reports by secretary Mrs. Parker and treasurer Mrs. Slight summarized the year. President Mrs. Daugherty praised lifework of Mrs. Van Sickle. Christmas decor and refreshments followed. A China relief collection totaled 29.70. New officers listed for 1948 include Daugherty vice president, Beard recording secretary, Stambaugh corresponding secretary, Shull treasurer, Slight assistant treasurer.

Womans Society of Chrisiand C. B. Casey Ip. Parker RB. Slight W. A. Daugherty W. van Sickle P. V. Cartwright Jesus China Are W. A. Dougherty T.A. Beard AR. Stambaugh Car Shull AB. Slight T. A. Beard G. W. Baines A. J. Bierachwale W. D. Duncan Bo Davidson RC. Filiott Greenleaf Fisk W. A. Gucchi H.C. Hartfield Henry Key 3D. May J. P. Parker RB Slight A. R. Stambaugh M. V. Williams Mise Mildred Elliott Casey Mesdames HL. Waldrum Ray Williams

Twilight Tea Given by Garden Club

Alpine Garden club hosted a twilight tea at Mrs. G. H. Harfst home as about 70 guests registered. Guests wore buttonaires, colors blue and silver were featured, and geraniums were awarded to lucky numbers. Organizing committee included Mrs. C. G. Morrison and Mrs. Vernon McIntyre with president Mrs. Hudson.

Alpine Garden Club G. H. Harfst Ralph Peters J. C. Coleman Ray Spence W. D. Burcham Hudson Garden Club C. G. Morrison Vernon McIntyre J. M. Alderson Coleman Truman Hatch

Sal Ross Dean Listed In Whos Who In Education

Dr. T. H. Etheridge, Dean of the College, is recommended for inclusion in the 1945 46 Who's Who in Education. He has been listed in Who's Who in American Education since 1937 38 and appears in Leaders in Education by Science Press Scranton. The piece cites aviation personnel counts: 163147 pilots 31293 bombardiers and 31906 navigators.

T. H. Etheridge

Church Services and Clergy Schedules

At The Churches morning worship at 11 o clock mid week service Wednesday 8 pm choir rehearsal Friday 8 pm Mrs Jack Davis director Training Union Sunday 7 pm Sunday evening service 8 pm Pastor R L Wittner Catholic Masses Sunday 9 and 10 30 week Masses 7 20 evening service 7 Pastor Prancis Juaniz

M. D Jack Davis Training Union R. L. Wittner Prancis Juaniz

Methodist Church Schedule Highlights and Sermons

Methodist Church school at 9 45 with Supt Wald rum and Barrows asst and sec. Morning worship at 11 with sermon The Incarnation. Juniors meet 6 30 Sunbeam League 5 pm. Evening worship 7 48 with Junior choir music. Sermon The Royal Family. Pastors Marvin Williams Pred S Rogers. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 30 open sanctuary daily for prayer and meditation. Hospitality room dining room and kitchen open daily for service men and families.

Waldrum Barrow Sunbeam League Walters M. W. Williams Royal Family Marvin Williams W. C. Friesen

Terian Church School Opens in All Departments

The Terian Church announces that its church school opens in all departments at 10 a.m. Worship and teaching are provided for all age groups with morning worship at 11 o'clock.

Christmas worship services at Bible school church

The notice invites attendance at morning worship at 10 a m with a sermon on Gods Meaningful Matchless Gift to a Lost World, a youth meeting at 5 p m and an evening service at 7 30 p m featuring a special Christmas program and tree conducted by M A Buhler minister with a Christian welcome extended to all services.

City of David Christ the Lord Bible School M. A. Buhler

Cattle Receipts Rise in Week with Strong Los Angeles Showings

Cattle receipts for the past week grew liberal with Los Angeles arrivals at 13 800 dead and major markets reporting 280 400, up from the prior week. Prices held firm across classes as slaughter steers and heifers showed steady demand, with top steers at 16 50 and several groups around 15 50 to 16 10, while cows and cutters sold mainly in the 7 to 9 range and shells down to 6. Sheep and lambs remained steady amid tight receipts.

Los Angeles Texas

Rotary and Lions Meet Hear Pupils Demonstrate Tumble

At a joint Lion and Rotary gathering Tuesday Mrs Travis Jenkins presented two physical training pupils Marilyn Barker and Charlotte Slight who performed tumbling. Lion Kemp and Rotary President Dom Adams led the program with Robt Wittner reading the prophecy of Christ. Sixty members and guests attended. Next Rotary meeting is Thursday at Little Mexico cafe.

Lion Rotary Lion Hannaford Travis Jenkins Marilyn Barker Charlotte Slight Kemp Dom Adams al Creigh Robt. Wit Rotary Elu Little Mexico Cafe

Point Value Charts Extended Through December Ration Period

The Office of Price Administration announces point values for rationed meats fats and processed foods stay unchanged for a four week period from December 3 to December 30. Red stamps in War Bond notes gain value Dec 3, with new blue stamp values effective Dec 1 and readers urged to invest surplus cash in War Bonds and stamps.

OPA

Christian Science Lesson Sermon for December 24

The weekly Lesson-Sermon outlines readings for all Christ Scientist churches on Sunday December 24. It highlights Isaiah 9 2 John 1 14 and the idea that the Word was made flesh with grace and truth. It cites Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy page 339 and affirms the Christ as the spiritual reflection of God.

Christ Jesus Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Sun Bow Princess Wynell York Chosen at Air Base

Wynell York, 19, selected to represent the air base in the El Paso Sun Bowl festivities after two elimination contests at the base. A Sul Ross College freshman from Alpine, she previously led Bracketville High activities, served as Sub Debs president, played clarinet, and was drum majorette. Born Del Rio Texas, she now lives in Spofford with her parents.

Air Base Sun Bow Big Bend Wynell York el Paso Miss York Sul Ross College Alpine York Army Air Field del Rio Texas Winnie Spofford Bracketville High

CHUAN and CHRIST Classes Sunday Morning Schedule

Chuan or Christ classes meet Sunday morning at 10 00 with preaching at 10 50 and communion following Evening services at 8 00 Mid week services on Wednesday at 3 00 plus a women’s Bible call at 2 20 p m Wednesdays All are welcome to attend these services.

cHuan Christ

Beck out fighting men. Buy War Bonds and Stamps

Wartime appeal urges citizens to support national defense by purchasing war bonds and stamps immediately. Authorities frame the program as essential for funding troops and sustaining military operations. Public drives and patriotic messaging accompany the campaign.

Military move to waive immigration deals sparks plan

A plan by officials to waive immigration agreements is advancing, aiming to alter current treaties and reduce restrictions for a group. The effort centers on easing terms and reshaping international commitments, with supporters citing sovereignty and security concerns.

St James Episcopal Sunday Services Noted on Sixth Street

The church on N Sixth Street lists Sunday evening services at 6:80 until further notice led by Rev W H Martin Archdeacon.

ST. James Episcopal N. Sixth St W. H. Martin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society C. D. Wood American Association of University Women Presbyterian Church Fidelis Miss Ward Miles Charlotte Louise Ward J. S. Ward Clint Robert E. Miles U. S. Navy W. O. Miles Methodist Church of Bervin Caswell Bride Hercules Powder Co Wilmington Del Best Athawa Electric Shop Wilight Sal Ross Dean Who's Who In Education Grand Ole Opry Herald Goodwin Saddle Mountain Granada Theatre WSM KRLD Dallas Methodist Pred S. Rogers Terian Christian Minist Rotary News Diers Plan Praliag Tnlags Bo Ste Oene Jack Veedel Kay Kay & Perryman Cosden Wilson DR. Pepper Bottling CO Alpine, Texas
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