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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1937

Page

13

Marfa Club Women Gather for Federation Session

Society notes from Marfa detail a Davis Mountain Federation of Women's clubs meeting in town on Saturday November 30 at the First Christian church. Delegates from Sanderson Alpine Presidio Shafter Fort Davis Marathon and other affiliated groups will attend with a luncheon at noon and a program on public welfare democracy and arts.

Marfa Big Bend Highland Territory Turday Ites Davis Mountain Federation of Christian Church McCracken Sanderson Alpine Presidio Shafter Fort Davis Marta Marathon W. H. Savage Federation Sanderson Culture Club W. L. Black Junior Women's Club el Progeso

Ridge Club Contracts and Social Bridge Gatherings

Mrs John Stowell hosted six tables of contract bridge at the Holland hotel with invited guests including H G Watson Nelson Lee Homer Graham Felix McGaughy J W Shepperd W H Terry Terry Jr Gay Meriwether Clay Holland Edgar Martin Bernal Blight L D Harris A T Swan and Wednesday club members Thompson Gene Parr W D Bur cham J E Burgess F E Gillett Vernon McIntyre Ellen C Hudson J Hord J E Casner John Newell A B Sandifer High prizes went to Mr Burcham for members and Mrs Meriwether for guests. table prizes to Mrs Terry Burgess Gillett Parr Newah Thompson. Miss Doris Chattin hosted 1 Delta Slam with guest Mrs John Newell and members Mrs Codie Anthony Percy Wallace Sam Nelson John Clanton Waller Diggs Eva Chattin and the hostess. high prizes to Mrs Nelson and Mrs Wallace. Mrs Nelson Lee hosted a newly organized club with Homer Graham John Newell L A Attwood Malone Hil J T Carney Pat Lester Carroll Vaughn and the hostess. high prizes to Mr Graham and Mrs Newell.

John Stowell Holland Hotel Bridge Club Mesdames H. G. ‘Watson Nelson Lee Homer Graham Felix McGaughy J. W. Shepperd W. H. Terry W. H. Terry Jr Gay Meriwether Clay Holland Edgar Martin Bernal Blight L. D. Harris A. T. Swan H. G. Thompson Gene Parr W. D. Burcham J. E. Burgess F. E. Gillett Vernon McIntyre Ellen C. Hudson J. Hord J. E. Casner John Newell A. B. Sandifer Mr. Burcham Meriwether Terry Doris Chattin Theue Merdames Codie Anthony Percy Wallace Sam ° Nelson John Clanton Waller Diggs Eva Chattin Nelson Wallace L. &. Attwood Malone V. Hil J.T. Carney Pat Lester Caroll Vaughn Mev. Graham Newell

Woman's Council Meeting Highlights Religious Talk

Nelie Litchfield led the Presbyterian Woman's Council session on My Religion and the Children of the World. Speakers included Mrs. Lula Murphy of Baptist Mission South Alpine, Mrs Kidd, and Miss McKinney with local readings by young girls. Hot punch and cookies were served. Alpine Grove Woodmen Circle met at IOOF hall with meeting date moved to the third Wednesday. next session December 18 with several members present.

Woman's Nelie Litchfield Woman's ‘Council Lula Murphy South ‘Alpine Kidd Murphy Miss McKinney Miss Litchfield EW Circle Alpine Grove No Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle IOOF Mesdames Fern Garrett Frieda Wade Oma Doole Azile Davidson Nancy Justice Meta Williams Thelma Williams

YW A Missionary Study Discusses Persecution Across Seas

The YW A of First Baptist Church held its regular missionary study Tuesday focusing on historical and present persecution of Christians in distant lands. Mrs Verna Bowers and Mrs Howard John YW A sponsor hosted the event.

First Baptist Church Sea Verna Bowers Howard John Y

Mrs Tipps Hosts Guests At Informal Alpine Supper

Mrs Dorothy Scannell entertained with an informal supper Saturday, honoring her niece Mrs Olan Tipps and Mr Tipps of Seagraves. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jiggs Walker, Miss Marjorie Lewis, Miss Velma Owens, Ellis Myers, Harvey Cooper, and Mrs L D Harris. Also noted was H W Morelock retiring Eighth district president and the Texas State Federation of Club Women meeting where Mrs J W Walker of Plainview was elected state president.

Dorothy Scannell Olan Tipps Tipps Seagraves Jiggs Walker San Angelo Marjorie Lewis Velma Owens Ellis Myers Harvey Cooper L. D. Haris H. W. Morelock Eighth District Texas State Federation of Club Women J. W. Walker Plainview Walker Milt'a Hill Malone V. Hil Frances Morelock Hill Mrs. Walker Alpine

Mrs Warnock to Offer Recital at Sul Ross Auditorium

The Alpine chapter A A U W presents Mrs B H Warnock in a piano recital at Sul Ross auditorium at 8 o clock on December 5. The public is cordially invited and a reception will follow, with Mrs C E McCool in charge.

A.A.U.W B. H. Warnock Sul Ross Auditorium

Pine Chapter Eastern Star Meeting Set At Sonic Hall

There will be a meeting of the Pine Chapter Eastern Star Tuesday night at 7 30 at the Sonic Hall. Members urged to be present and visitors fraternally invited. W R Long W M. Phone 54

Alpine Chapter Eastern Star Sonic Hall

Baptist Women’s Mission Circles Meet for Royal Service

The three Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society circles gathered at the church Tuesday for the Royal Service program led by Mrs. J. A. Kidd. A Europe program was presented by several members, followed by song, prayer, and a social hour with a violin solo by Miss Betty Floyd. A plate was served. Onis Vineyard circle hosted.

Circles of the Baptist W.ms Mre J. A. Kidd Europe Mmes M. M. Fulmer Calloway Bowie Winkler Littleton Thornton M. A. Webb Floyd Binion Fain Henderson Lankford Bowers Brags Johnson Bell Casparis Chambers Cox Leath Slover Reeder Nutt McMurrey Davis Oliver Harvey Forrest Weston Graham Jeter Betty Floyd Fulmer Onis Vineyard Circle

Week of Prayer for Foreign Missions at Churches

During December 2 to 6 daily meetings begin at 3 pm. On Wednesday at 7 45 pm a pageant titled Her Shadow Lengthens depicts the life of Miss Lottie Moon marking her hundredth birth anniversary. Public invited.

Foreign Missions Lottie Moon

Ancient and Modern Necrom acy Denounced Lesson Sermon

The Christian Science Lesson-Sermon denounces ancient and modern necromancy alias mesmerism and hypnotism as read in churches on Sunday. The Golden Text is Look unto me and be ye saved. The lesson includes a passage urging Christians to take up arms against error at home and abroad and to continue the warfare until they finish their course.

Churches of Christ Mary Baker I Eddy

Church of Christ Service Schedule and Invite

Bible study at 10 am with preaching at 11 am. Communion following. Evening service at 8 pm. Mid week services 8 pm. Woman's Bible class at 4 pm Thursdays. Cordial invitation to worship with James A. Fry minister at av G W 8 McKinney.

Church OF Christ Bible Study Fry

Christian Church Invites Members to Next Sunday's Services

The Friendly Church invites attendees to Sunday school at 9 48 am led by R F Davis followed by morning worship and an evening service at 7 30 pm preached by Pastor E Buford Isaacks.

Christian Church Friendly Church R. F. Davis Secon E. Buford Isaacks

Methodist Church Services With Pastoral Leadership

Church schedule lists morning and evening worship with sermons and communion. Dr. Wm. E. Brown district superintendent will speak at the evening hour and conduct the first quarterly conference. pastor Ray B. McGreW. General Superintendent Mr A J Bierschwab leads the church school. League meetings at 6 45. Morning worship 10 50. Evening worship 7 30.

Methodist Church Church School A. J. Bierschwab Wm. E. Brown Ray B. McGrew

Presbyterian C. JRC Sunday School Opens at 10

Sunday school opens in all departments at 10 am with Mrs. J L Smith as superintendent. Morning worship and junior church at 11. Evening vespers at 5. Fred E Rogers, Pastor.

Presbyterian C.,jrc J. L. Smith Fred Rogers

PTA Hears Address and Reports at November Meeting

Alpine PTA held its November session with Mrs. Pope presiding. Students presented a Thanksgiving playlet while committees reported. Budget and carnival funds were discussed. Dr. Templin of the Radford School for Girls in El Paso spoke on balancing home and school life.

PTA

Texas State Teacher Assn Meeting Attendees Listed

Fort Worth hosted the Texas State Teacher Assn meeting last week with attendees from Sul Ross College including Dr. H. W. Morelock and Dean A. J. Parkhurst. City school faculty members Mac MacMullan Faye Vice Myrtle Whiteside Fanny King also attended along with several others.

Fort Worth Sul Res H. W. Morelock A. J. Parkhurst Anne LC. Linn Georgia Winn A. J. Bierschwale Irma Lee Batey Miltia Hill City School Mac MacMullan MacMullan Faye Vice Myrtle Whiteside Fanny King M. P. Slover

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