Reception and Tea For Westminster Choir Members
A post concert reception and tea followed the Westminster Choir performance. The college cafeteria hosted visiting musicians and townsfolk with a Mexican motif decor and a Mexican orchestra providing music. Notable attendees included Inda Benson, Dr. John Finley Williamson, Mrs. Savage of Sanderson, and several local community leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Choir
Inda Benson
John Finley Williamson
W. Morelock
Bernallight
Keesey Miller
Ft. Davis
J. C. Coleman
C. A. Brown
J. C. Cooley
Oren Bunton
Marfa
Stovall
Presidio
G. M. Benson
D. M. Bennett
W. B. Mitchell
H. W. Morelock
Pleasant Bridge Afternoon Hosts and Winners Named
Mrs L D Harris hosted a Saturday bridge gathering at her home with Ace of Clubs guest. Prizes went to Mrs Lois McIntyre and Mrs Vernon McIntyre. Mrs O G Hudson then entertained the Wednesday Bridge club with prizes to Mrs J B Burgess, Mrs H G Thompson and Mrs C D Wood. Additional members and guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Harris
Lois McIntyre
Vernon McIntyre
Gay Meriwether
W. T. Meriwether
Ida Kokernot
Cas Edwards
Clay Holland
Rogan Caldwell
Edgar Martin
George A. Brown
J. 8. Hord
John D. Young
O. G. Hudson
J. B. Burgess
H. G. Thompson
C. D. Wood
John Newell
F. E. Gillett
J. E. Casner
W. D. Burcham
A. B. Sandifer
P. D. Coulson
Asa Jones
Local Girl Hosts Grown Up Tea Party
LaVerne Phelps entertained four of her young friends with a seated tea Tuesday afternoon. In a candle lit dining room the guests enjoyed sandwiches cookies tea and mints. Guests were Joan Brady Helen Briley Jean Bowie and Elizabeth Bowie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne Phelps
Joan Brady
Helen Briley
Jean Bowie
Elizabeth Bowie
Lucky 13 Club Guests of the McIntyres
A dinner at the Vernon McIntyre ranch west of Alpine for Lucky Thirteen club members and their husbands featured a bountiful turkey buffet and marshmallow toasting by the fireplace. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Gene Benson and Zeb Decie, with a high couple prize to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon McIntyre
Alpine
Lucky Thirteen Club
Prises
Gene Benson
Zeb Decie
Messrs
Honors Planned for Dr Anna Powell in Alpine Visit
Dr Anna Powell the state president of the American Association of University Women and a history professor at North Texas State Teachers College Denton will arrive in Alpine tomorrow to visit the Alpine branch of AAUW and be a guest for an event hosted by local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Powell
American Association of University Women
North Texas State Teachers College
Denton
Alpine
Powell
Westminster Choir Concert Declared Rare Musical Treat
The Westminster Choir conducted by Dr John Finley Williamson performed at Sal Roses auditorium drawing a large Alpine audience from Alpine El Paso and San Angelo. Notable soloists Inda Benson Ira Bowles and Merle Bennett Friesen were highlighted as the choir of 40 delivered a flawless unaccompanied program with varied sacred and folk pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Choir
John Finley Williamson
Sal Roses Auditorium
el Paso
San Angelo
C. A. Brown
Inda Benson
San Angelo Chairs. Miss Benson Then Joined Mrs. Brown
Williamson
Merle Bennett Friesen
D. M. Bennett
Alpine
Bach
A. A. U. W. tea and dinner honor Dr. Powell at Alpine
Mrs. E. C. Coleman hosts a 4:30 tea at her Alpine home with Dr. Powell discussing A A U W affairs with the executive board. A 7:30 dinner at the college cafeteria honors Dr. Powell with branch members and guests. Dinner committee members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Cowan
Alpine
E. C. Coleman
Powell
College
Stather Elliott
Grace Bedell
Sue Mann
Miltia Hill
Youngsters Enjoy Party at Phelps Home
Francis and Minerva Phelps entertained many friends last Friday evening. Games included Lot To, Bug, Sticks, and Chinese Chess. Gingerbread with whipped cream, coffee, nuts and mints were served to Ennis Bin ion LaVerne Davis Lona Lee Cook Betty Jane Keefer Mae Ellen Stephenson Betty Lou Cook M. J. Keefer Esra Glen Cook Charles Livingston Jack Cotter Billy Davis Claude Garner Bobby Hamilton and others. Guests gathered around the piano to sing popular songs before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelps HO. Francis
Minerva Phelps
Bug
Ennis Binion
LaVerne Davis
Lona Lee Cook
Betty Jane Keefer
Mae Eillen Stephenson
Betty Lou Cook
M. J. Keefer
Treney Om Buys Scrip at Mi Paseo Hotel Bis
A fragmentary note reports Treney Om purchasing scrip at Mi Paseo hotel through a local intermediary named éeulesie, with a reference to Ghermes in the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Éeulesie
Fort Davis Ants March In From Cold Spell
A Fort Davis housewife reported seeing brown streaks on a living room corner during a cold snap. Brown lines traced by ants entered at the baseboard, moved across the room, then faded at another baseboard. The curious sight sparked speculation that the cold drove the insects to seek warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Miss Nancy Clawson Leads Fort Davis Picnic Party
Miss Nancy Clawson, a bank clerk and organizer of local picnics, led a small group Sunday on a trip to the McGuire ranch high in Limpa canyon. The party included Mildred Bloys, Carrie Love Eaton, Bill Clendenon, Martha Bloys, and Otis and Lucille McPhaul as they rode by car and hiked to Point of Rocks before returning to Fort Davis. They called the day “lotta fun” and noted Sawtooth mountain as a future goal in the Davis range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Clawson
Old McGuire Ranch
Limpia Canyon
Mildred Bloys
Carrie Love Eaton
Bill Clendenon
Alpine
Martha Bloys
Otis
Lucille McPhaul
Indian Lodge
Point of Rocks
Fort Davis
Fort Davis Troop 48 Presented Charter At Mile High Club Supper
Boy Scouts visiting the Mile High club for supper presented the Fort Davis troop 48 charter. A. C. Williamson Yucca Council scout executive and field executive Mr McGuire spoke. The club sponsors the Scouts and the troop committee includes Bloys Joiner Miller Fairchild Scobee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile High Club
Fort Davis
A. C. Williamson
el Paso
Yucca
Arthur Bloys
D. H. Joiner
Espy Miller
Leo Fairchild
Barry Scobee
J. D. Crawford
Preston Johnson
Presbyterian Church
Fred C. Went
Texas Employment Service
Presidential vote signals strong turnout in Jeff Davis county
Report notes nearly complete poll tax payment tallies in Jeff Davis county as ballots were prepared. Officials expect receipts to rival 1938 peak levels with around 600 votes counted, including overs and unders, while residents express keen intent to vote this autumn regardless of local contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis
Memorial Gift Eastern Star Visit in Fort Davis
Visitors from Alpine and Marfa joined the Fort Davis chapter for an official visit by Mrs. Avora Owens deputy grand matron. The chapter donated ten dollars to the infantile paralysis fund in memory of Sonny Stewart. Six Alpine and nine Marfa visitors attended following chapter work and instruction. Refreshments in Valentine colors were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Alpine
Marfa
Fort Davis
Avora Owens
Little Kenneth
Sonny” Stewart
Steam heated room maid service and furnished apartment ad
Dr Carroll Vaughn offers a steam heated room with maid service and an affordable furnished apartment with garage. Mrs J R Morton lists a January 19 contact. Alpine Disposal Service advertises garden or lawn hauling at reasonable prices via P T Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Vaughn
P. T. Ross
Alpine Disposal Service
Pictorial Southwest magazine issue vivid regional tour tale
The Southwest is presented in 219 pictures in the fourth annual Pictur esque Southwest from Southwestern Publishing Co El Paso The southwestern produced volume covers recreational historical industrial and agricultural life It is sold at newsstands across eight western states and targets tourists with visual records of regional places The idea began five years ago and the publishers report strong orders from both current and previous issues showing growing Southwest minded American tourists
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Southwestern Publishing Co
el Paso
United States
Special beauty work prices at Hotel Beauty Shop
Hotel Beauty Shop offers special prices on all beauty work including permanent waves on Mondays Tuesdays and Wednesdays this month. Phone 20 for appointment. Helen Harrison Proprietor.
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Helen Harrison
Card of Thanks from the Clifford Family
The Clifford family extends heartfelt thanks for kindness shown during their bereavement and for the beautiful flowers. Grateful for the sympathy and support from friends and neighbors.
Dinner guests at J P Weatherby home before meeting
Mrs Owens and Mrs Caroline Merrell attended a dinner at the J P Weatherby residence ahead of the gathering. The social evening preceded the planned meeting with guests noted in society coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens
Caroline Merrell
J. P. Weatherby
Churches Call to Gospel Meeting and Bible Study
The Church of Christ invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 and gospel meetings led by Bro Gulley. He preaches weeknights at 7 30 p m and Sundays at 11 00 am 3 00 pm and 7 30 pm beginning tonight February 2 and ending February 11. Bible study Sundays at 10 00 am and Wednesday Ladies Bible class. Frank Trayler minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Alpine
Marfa
Gulley
Baptist Church Announces Weekly Services and Sermons
The Baptist church lists 9 30 Sunday school 10 50 morning worship Pastor M M Fulmer will preach The Privilege of Partnership with God Then 6 30 Training Union 7 30 evening Gleaning for God Tuesday 7 30 brotherhood meeting Wednesday 7 30 prayer meeting Readers are invited to attend Pastor Fulmer signed as pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Brotherhood
Sunday church schedule and pastor info
Sunday school opens promptly at 10 a m Mrs J L Smith Sept Morning worship 10 55 Evening worship 7 30 Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 30 p m Fred S Rogers Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Smith
Fred
Rogers
Methodist Youth Circle Plans Church Activities
The Methodist Church reports a Young Woman's circle of the Women's Council for Christian Service held at Mrs Casey's home Tuesday afternoon with about 25 women present. Sunday services include Church School at 9 45 Morning Worship at 10 50 College Recognition Day invites all students not affiliated with another church to attend. Evening services feature College and High School Leagues at 6 30 and preaching at 7 30 Christ's Program. Choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 7 30. Pastor Ray B McGrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Young Women of the
The
Women’s Council For Christian Service
Ray B. McGrew
Visiting Cards and Announcements Noted in The Avalanche
A brief item from The Avalanche mentions engraved or printed visiting cards and announcements. It highlights usage or trends in personal stationery and formal notices among readers.
Citation Command Published in Brewster County Paper
The text commands the sheriff or constable of Brewster County Texas to publish this citation in a newspaper within Brewster County at least once each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Brewster
Brewster County
Texas
Lawsuit Seeks Quiet Title in Brewster County Lands
Plaintiff Sam Culbert sues to recover fee simple title to lands in Brewster County Texas alleging unlawful entry and withholding of possession by defendants including Laura Bain J D McCutcheon Robert Bain and Margarette Green. The petition seeks judgment for title possession rents damages costs and a writ of restitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura D. McCutcheon
A. Jett
Margarette Green
Sam Culbe
District Court
Brewster County
Texas
Alpine
Sam Culbert
Laura Bain
J. D. McCutcheon
Robert Bain
A. Jeffries
Elizabeth Cooper
Culbert
Sur. Blk. Orig
Writ Return Required By Next Term Of Court
The clerk directs returning the writ with execution details to the court on the next term start. Document dated December 28 1939 in Alpine Texas lists J W Frazer clerk and Elmer Taylor sheriff with deputies, signed and certified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Texas
A. D
J. W. Frazer
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B. A. Johnson
Tex
N. M. Clifford
Grubb
George Grubb
Vivian Bloys
Johnnie Fitzgerald
Miss Vincent
Miss Sproul
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J. H. Clark
Mildred Bioys
Amy Lou Bioys
Christian
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M. M. Fulmer
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