Marjorie Clemens Weds Byrum Waller in Presbyterian Church
Miss Marjorie Clemens and Byrum Waller married at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Fred S. Rogers officiating. The bride’s Des Moines parents attended, the couple plan a wedding trip to Old Mexico, then return to park work in Big Bend. About 225 guests were present for the reception.
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Presbyterian Church
Marjorie Clemens
Byrum Waller
Fred S. Rogers
Koening
Des Moines
Iowa
Big Bend Park
Old Mexico
Park Headquarters
Elaborate Alpine reception by Harfst and Littleton
One of Alpine’s most elaborate parties was the December 19 reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Harfst and Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Littleton. Santa welcomed guests in the Littleton archway as yards lit with colored lights framed the scene.
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Alpine
G. H. Harfst
D. C. Littleton
Harfst
Santa Claus
Littleton
Florist
Mesdames P. V. Cartwright
G. B. Crawford
Hawkins Home Hosts Alpine Garden Club Christmas Party
Members of the Alpine Garden club gather at the Hawkins home for a casual Christmas party. Mrs Hawkins greeted guests while Mrs Gunn pinned corsages and Mrs McIntyre played Santa. The group sang Jingle Bells and shared gift wishes ranging from cars to jewelry with many tiny presents described. A festive tea and cookies followed in a decorated dining room with a large Christmas tree.
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Alpine Garden Club
Hawkins
Mary Martha circle holds 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. Mrs. Edgar Martin poured and the group 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 M P Slover Home
The TEL class held a party at the Slover residence with Mrs M P Slover hosting. Attendees gathered for fellowship and light refreshments in a casual school group event.
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Slover
M. P. Slover
Christmas Class Night Ends With Gifts And Refreshments
On Tuesday night December 13 seven class members attended with four associates and three visitors. Mrs Verna Bowers led a devotional while Mrs Zelda Robinson conducted prayer. Teacher Mrs Ray Spence was absent due to illness. The group sang carols, exchanged gifts, and enjoyed refreshments from the hostess before bidding her good night. Reporter.
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Verna Bowers
Zelda Robinson
Ray Spence
Ladies Bridge Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Edgar Martin
Mrs Edgar Martin hosted her Thursday club inviting them to meet on Tuesday for convenience. Luncheon at Holl and hotel featured Christmas decor. Attendees included Mesdames Son Wilson, Vernon McIntyre, Nelle Griffin, L D Harris, Edwin Fowlkes, W H Terry, Zeb Decie, John Gillett. The group later gathered at Mrs Martin's home for an afternoon of bridge with prizes to Mrs Decie high score, Mrs Terry second, and Mrs Gillett low.
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Mrs. Decie
Terry
Gillett
Pupils Presented in Formal Recital at Methodist Church
The music pupils of Mrs. Austin H Dillon held a formal recital Thursday evening at 7 39 in the basement of the Methodist church. Participants included Carol Vogt Elizabeth Vogt Toni Pate Anne Wilson Joan Wilson Charles Patterson Bobby Clanton Ann Clanton Willa Hilbrich Marcella Shepperd Ticky Shepperd Jimmie Owens Alice Owens Mary Jo Bowden and Dan Logan.
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Austin H. Dillon
Methodist Church
Carol and
Elizabeth Vogt
Toni Pate
Anne Wilson
Joan Wilson
Charles Patterson
Bobby Clanton
Ann Clanton
Willa Dale Hilbrich
Marcella
Ticky Shepperd
Jimmie Owens
Alice Owens
Mary Jo Bowden
Dan Logan
Engagement notice for Ruth Finger and Clay Holland Jr.
Mr and Mrs C H Finger announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth to Clay Thompson Holland Jr of Alpine New Mexico. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C T Holland of Silver City NM. Following the January wedding the couple will live in Alpine.
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C. H. Finger
Ruth
Clay Thompson Holland Jr
Alpine
C. T. Holland
Silver City
New Mexico
Christmas Choral Evening at Sul Ross College
Davis and the Sul Ross college music department presented Yuletide songs enjoyed by all. Home decorations and refreshments reflected the season. Mrs. J. E. Wright and Mrs. W. N. McAnulty spoke on Christmas in other lands and early America. Members and guests shared childhood customs. Next meeting Jan 5 at 3 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 ten members present. Each group planned a Thanks giving dinner and children prepared menus and decorations while mothers cooperation made the events joyful. Mrs. Bakers serving classes are busy with Christmas presents for the children.
Travel Times Highlight Exibit's View of Rail and Air Links
Exhibit notes faster travel affects Sul Ross college and Big Bend park growth. It cites 12 hours 55 minutes by car and 22 hours 40 minutes by rail to Houston versus 5 hours 35 minutes by air, linking rapid transport to livestock markets and revenue. Also reports travel plans of the Blucher and Rogers families visiting relatives in Tennessee and Washington, D C.
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Houston
Sul Ross College
Big Bend Park
Kindergarten play house gains delicate cabinet from wood-working director
The wood-working director completed a lovely cabinet for the Kindergarten play house, contributing the labor. Reporter.
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Society
C. D. Wood
Waller-Clemens
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
Ralph Coney
Garden City
Wsics Circle
Vogt Home
Lynn Forbes
Betty Rambaugh
Austin Dillon
Ruth Finger
Clay Holland JR
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
Baines
Study Club of Alpine
George W. Baines
B. T. Sanders
W. M. Oliver
Flora Daugherty
Glenn F
Treadwell Lumber CO
Cranberries
Batmor Brand
Sanny
Washington
U. S
Don Rio
White House
Stokley
Lux Soap
del Monte Catsup
Lea & Perrin Sauce
Monarch
Concord
Cello
ADAMS
M-System Grocery
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