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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1954
Page
5
Society items from the city pages note Mrs Nell Forbes as editor and contact at phone 2114, listing social events, gatherings, and community announcements typical of a local society column.
Miss Centennia June Ross daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Ross of Alpine wed Robert Joe Carrothers son of Mrs P R Davis also of Alpine in a Church of Christ ceremony on a wedding anniversary for the bride's parents. The service featured double ring vows, ornate floral decor, and a reception at the bride’s home before the couple's departure for south Texas.
Mr and Mrs Jesse B Farris married December 23 in First Methodist Church Rankin with Rev Ray Lee officiating The double ring ceremony featured Ruth McGill and Mary Anderson in music The bride Lois Shackelford is granddaughter of Shackelford and Gulihur The groom son of A B McGill A reception followed at the church parish hall
The 42 club held its annual Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Dorris on Saturday. Guests included Messrs. and Mesdames Bob Pope P B Uzzell Robert Boyd Bill Goodall J L McLean Elmer McMillan Raymond Skel ton John Colwell and Mr and Mrs J B Roberts of Marfa. An exchanged gift from the decorated tree highlighted the evening with high scores by Mr. Boyd and Mrs. Skelton.
Sunshine Epperson presided at the Pilot Club meeting held December 29. Members welcomed back Golden White from leave. The group noted the arrival of the new wheelchair for Alfredo De La O and voted to support the March of Dimes through Pilot International. Dorothy McBride thanked for the $50 Scout home gift and invited members to visit the completing Scout house.
Mr and Mrs W H Terry Sr hosted a Christmas day family dinner at their home. Attending were Fuqua Younger of Dumas Mrs Morgan Terry and sons Weldon and Phillip Beeville Mr and Mrs Buddy Hawkins and daughters Chacha and Terry Odessa and Mr and Mrs W H Terry Jr and Mr and Mrs King Terry Sr Alpine.
Mr and Mrs T B Larremore announce the adoption of an infant girl born on Christmas Eve weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces. The baby has been named Patricia Ann.
First Baptist Church announces January Bible study led by Rev. Glenn Bales and Dr. George Thomason of Sul Ross College. Classes run January 3–7 from 7 to 9 pm for all ages with nursery available. public invited. All debts to Alpine Avalanche or Forbes Publishing Company due by December 31 except subscriptions.
F M Roark and two Roark relatives announce purchase of over 28000 acres around Wink west of the city formerly American Maracaibo land. deed recorded Dec 17. Land largely surface rights for ranching and leasing with some mineral rights. portions leased to local ranchers.
Col Tom Kelley of Hanscom AFB Bedford Mass wins the Big Bend Pistol Club shoot held December 19 in Presidio with a three gun aggregate 1409. Jack Howard of Presidio is expert winner with 1387 and R H Graham of Presidio takes marksman with 1223 amid 18 competitors. The event lists multiple scores and participants from Alpine Marfa and El Paso with Dr Carl Slaton officiating. Next shoot set for January 16 in Presidio.
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