Marjorie Clemens Weds Byrum Waller at Presbyterian Church
Miss Marjorie Clemens and Byrum Waller were married Saturday December 17 at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Fred S. Rogers officiating. The bride’s Des Moines parents, Mr and Mrs Koening, attended after visiting in the area and in Big Bend park where the couple work. After the ceremony the couple began a wedding trip to Old Mexico before returning to park headquarters early next year.
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Presbyterian Church
Marjorie Clemens
Byrum Waller
Fred S. Rogers
Koening
Des Moines
Iowa
Big Bend Park
Old Mexico
Park Headquarters
Local Social Guests Attend Marfa Event Seated Circle
About 225 guests called during the evening for a Marfa gathering featuring Alfred Creigh J C Coleman W E Williams Otto Hilbrich Jerry Starnes T H Etheridge J C Ep person D M Bennett Minnie Fisher Miss Eva Chaffin Mrs J W Dollahue Mrs Ben Scott Mrs Harfst daughter Mrs Ralph Coney Garden City and Socorro guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Creigh
J. C. Coleman
W. E. Wiliams
Otto Hilbrich
Jerry Starnes
T. H. Etheridge
J. C. Epperson
D. M. Bennett
Minnie Fisher
Eva Chaffin
J. W. Dollahue
Marfa
Ben Scott
Socorro
N. M
Harfst
Ralph Coney
Garden City
Elaborate Alpine Reception At Harfst and Littleton Homes
A Monday evening reception at the Harfst and Littleton homes in Alpine featured extensive Christmas lighting, Santa Claus in the Littleton archway, and a decorated dining room with a red centerpiece. Guests enjoyed green mint punch, cookies, candies, and salted nuts as a house party, led by hostesses and a serving staff including Mesdames Cartwright Crawford Cross Hawkins Decie and McIntyre.
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Alpine
G. H. Harfst
D. C. Littleton
Harfst
Santa Claus
Littleton
Mesdames P. V. Cartwright
G. B. Crawford
Hawkins Home Hosts Alpine Garden Club Christmas Party
Members of the Alpine Garden Club gather at Mrs. Hawkins home for a casual Christmas party. Mrs. Gunn pins corsages, Mrs. McIntyre plays Santa, and members share Christmas wishes amid a decorated tree and festively set dining room with tea coffee cookies nuts and candies.
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Alpine Garden Club
Hawkins
Mary Martha circle hosts Christmas program at Vogt home
The Mary Martha circle of the First Methodist church met December 13 at Mrs. Paul Vogt's home with co host Mrs. Bill Winter for its annual Christmas program. Members enjoyed hot punch sandwiches candies and nuts at a decorated tea table.
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Mary Martha
First Methodist Church
Paul Vogt
Bill Winter
Edgar Martin
Frank Matthews
TEL Class Party at Mrs. Slover’s Home
The TEL class gathered for a social at the residence of Mrs. M. P. Slover. Neighbors and classmates enjoyed refreshments and conversation in a friendly, informal setting.
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Slover
M. P. Slover
Christmas Class Meeting Records Pleasant Evening
On Tuesday night December 13 seven class members attended with four associate members and three visitors. Mrs Verna Bowers led a devotional, Mrs Zelda Robinson led prayer, and teacher Mrs Ray Spence missed the gathering due to illness. After singing Christmas carols and exchanging gifts, refreshments were served by the hostess. Best wishes for a merry Christmas and happy New Year followed as the report closes.
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Verna Bowers
Zelda Robinson
Ray Spence
Mrs Edgar Martins Thursday club hosts luncheon and bridge
Mrs Edgar Martins Thursday club met on Tuesday for convenience and lunch at Holl and hotel with Christmas decorations. Attendees included Mesdames Son Wilson, Vernon McIntyre, Nelle Griffin, L D Harris, Edwin Fowlkes, W H Terry, Zeb Decie, John Gillett. They adjourned to Mrs Martin's home for bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs Decie high, Mrs Terry second, and Mrs Gillett low.
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Mrs. Decie
Terry
Gillett
Music Pupils of Mrs Dillon Hold Formal Recital
The music pupils of Mrs. Austin H. Dillon presented a formal recital Thursday evening at 7:30 in the basement of the Methodist church. Participants included Carol and Elizabeth Vagt Toni Pate Anne Wilson Joan Wilson Charles Patterson Robby Clanton Ann Clanton Willa Dale Hilbrich Marcella and Ticky Shepperd Jimmie Owens Alice Owens Mary Jo Bowden and Dan Logan.
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Austin H. Dillon
Methodist Church
Carol and
Elizabeth Vagt
Toni Pate
Anne Wilson
Joan Wilson
Charles Patterson
Robby Clanton
Ann Clanton
Willa Dale Hilbrich
Marcella
Ticky Shepperd
Jimmie Owens
Alice Owens
Mary Jo Bowden
Dan Logan
Engagement of Ruth Finger and Clay Holland Jr Announced
Mr and Mrs C H Finger announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth to Clay Thompson Holland Jr of Alpine. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C T Holland of Silver City New Mexico. After a January wedding the couple will reside in Alpine.
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C. H. Finger
Ruth
Clay Thompson Holland Jr
Alpine
C. T. Holland
Silver City
New Mexico
Davis Choristers Spark Christmas Music at Sul Ross College
Davis and his Sul Ross college music department choir presented Yuletide songs that delighted attendees. Decorations and refreshments matched the Christmas theme while Mrs. J E Wright and Mrs. W N McAnulty offered poetry and verse about Christmas customs at home and abroad. The club will meet January 5 at 3 PM with Mr. George Koury as speaker.
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George Koury
Latin American Center Board Holds Monthly Meeting
The Latin American Community Center board met December 9 with 10 members present. Each group held a Thanksgiving dinner as the month’s special activity and mothers’ cooperation boosted the children’s festive menus and decorations.
Travel Exhibit Highlights Faster Routes and Regional Growth
The exhibit notes rapid travel demand across the region, detailing flight times to Houston and long road, rail, and air durations. It ties faster speed to economic gains for cattle markets, Sul Ross college, and Big Bend park, while outlining travel plans of local residents Mr. and Mrs. A G Blucher and Rev. and Mrs. Fred S Rogers to Tennessee and Washington.
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Houston
Sul Ross College
Big Bend Park
Kindergarten play house gains handcrafted cabinet
The wood-working director completed a lovely cabinet for the Kindergarten play house, contributing labor to the project. Reporter notes the thoughtful community effort and skilled craftsmanship.
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Society
C. D. Wood
Waller-Clemens
Wsess Circle
Vogt Home
Lynn Forbes
Angel
Betty Rambaugh
Austin Dillon
Ruth Finger
Clay Holland JR
Baines
Study Club of Alpine
George W. Baines
B. T. Sanders
W. M. Oliver
Flora Daugherty
Glenn F
Treadwell Lumber CO
Latin American Center Board
A. G. Blucher
Arthur
Bluchers
W. E. Caldwell
Nina Belle
John Montgomery
Knoxville
Tenn
Washington, D. C
Alice
R. K. Waldo
Merry Christmas
Bayment Coaches
Tet Orn
Eeven
Meror
Cranberries
Earmor Brand
Ieee
Teri
Washington
U. S
del Monte
Don Rio
White House
Jokiey
Lux Soap
del Monte Catsup
Lea & Perrin Sauce
Northmoor
Rch
Concord
Meatoo Poultry
ADAMS
M-System Grocery
WE Deliver
Juin
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