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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1948
Page
5
News from Pecos reports the marriage of Betty Billeiter daughter of Mr and Mrs J S Billeiter Toyah former Alpine residents to Weldon Scott Armstrong at Pecos on January 18 Both spouses are Pecos residents.
A bustling social column notes a house party with Mrs Preston Stedman and others hosting guests. Tea hours feature Mrs Joel E Wright and Mrs C P Rogers then Mrs John Allen and Val Richardson, and finally Mrs Hal Wagner with Miss Anne Whittaker.
The Presbyterian Woman's Council met Tuesday afternoon in the church Hospitality room with Mrs. Wiley Holland presiding. Mrs. Eric Williams hosted with hot punch, cakes and mints as members attended. Mrs. Rogers reported on the Synodical executive meeting in Dallas January 27–28 and the program titled Opportunity Unlimited led by Mrs. Gard, with several members assisting.
The Jones and Gillett residences hosted a spacious social tea last Friday afternoon honoring Mrs. Frank E Walker. Mrs Frank Newsom greeted guests while the receiving line featured Mrs Asa Jones in midnight blue crepe with white and silver sequins.
Mrs. James Logan hosted two bridge groups with three tables Saturday and four tables Monday night, awarding prizes to Mrs. W. S. Winter, Mrs. Glenn Davis, and Glenn Davis on Saturday, and Mrs. Knox Reid, C. M. Corkran, and James Kemp on Monday. Delayed: Mrs. Alfred Creigh led a Wednesday bridge group. Invited guests included Mrs. F. L. McCollum and others.
Mr and Mrs John William Gen announce the engagement of their daughter Julia to Beynon S Cheesman of Jackson Mississippi and Shreveport Louisiana. The wedding is planned for early spring. Julia Gentry Vaughn formerly of Midland will wed Beynon Cheesman of Jackson. A Saturday luncheon and shower honored her at 505 N D Street hosted by Mrs Y D McMurry with co hosts Mrs Zay Kimberlin and Miss Emmy Lou Harris.
Officers and directors of the Big Bend Municipal Concert Association hosted a reception Thursday night at the home of Mr and Mrs G W Baines honoring Tomiko Kanasawa and Gabor Carelli after the concert. Cookies and mint punch were served from a lace covered table centered by a bowl of spring flowers and lit tapers.
The document outlines hospital finances for 1947 with items such as utilities laundry taxes interest expense and depreciation, noting a net loss per patient day of 3.33 dollars and that losses are covered by the owner's professional income. It also lists 1948 hospital service charges including private and semi private room rates and operating room charges.
Mrs. R M Hawkins led the gathering at the punch bowl in a social event setting. The scene focused on her hosting role and the cordial atmosphere among attendees.
Mr and Mrs Winton Oliver of Alpine welcomed a daughter Lanell Eloise on February 2 weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces. Mr and Mrs Billy Meriwether of Alpine welcomed a daughter Gay on February 2 weighing 6 pounds. Leonard Wardlaw a Sul Ross student welcomed Cynthia Ann on February 1 weighing 8 pounds. Mr and Mrs A J Coe of Marathon welcomed a son Lloyd Jordan on February 1 weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces. Hal Rowlett and wife of Sanderson welcomed a daughter Michael on January 29 weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces. Bill Sohl and wife of Alpine welcomed a daughter Rochelle Ann on January 29 weighing 6 pounds.
Bill House of Sanderson and Mrs. Ricardo Sanchez of Alpine undergo major operations on February 4. Both procedures involve substantial surgical teams and recovery is expected to proceed in coming days.
Miss Ference McAllister Area III homemaking supervisor announces Alpine High School’s 12 month homemaking program approval. Alpine is the fourth high school in Area III approved among 52 under her supervision.
Hospital notes list multiple patients from Alpine Fort Stockton and Sul Ross with major operations minor operations and treatments. Names include Mrs J R Brady Patsy LaBeff Mrs Jackie Hindman Mrs C M Ward Stevie Don Williamson Terry Leyva Miss Jimmy Morgan A M Warnock and J L Dodd with family connections noted.
Solomon Ramos Jr outs to apply for a package store permit with the Texas Liquor Control Board. The business Ramos Package Store will operate on Lot Four Block 61 Original Townsite of Murphysville now Alpine Brewster County Texas. Notice given by Solomon Ramos Jr sole owner.
Miss McAllister toured Alpine Brady Colorado City and Ysleta high schools. She inspected the Homemaking department led by Mrs Al Donaubauer and conferred with officials, reporting strong programs and high regard for the area.
A Young Adults Forum was organized at the Presbyterian church last Sunday evening with J W Francois elected president and Judge Alan Fraser as discussion leader. The group will meet Sunday evenings in the Hospitality room.
The organization aims to discuss great world problems and seek Christian solutions. The first meeting is planned for Sunday evening February 15. The organization committee includes C. M. Corkran, Earl Anderau, and Mr and Mrs Charles Beck. An interested group attended the organization event.
Federal statistics show that the American farmer receives 52 cents of every dollar spent by consumers on agricultural products. This figure highlights the distribution of value along the food supply chain and the margins faced by producers.
Community workers report discovering mimeograph stencils and paper at The Avalanche office during a routine cleanup. No injuries or arrests. material will be archived for historical records and possible recycling. Local staff emphasize preserving archival items for the newspaper’s early print history.
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