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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1950

Page

5

Marriage Ties C D Wood Editor’s Daughter in Chicago Stage

Miss Mary Albertine Starr daughter of Mrs Mae Starr of Sanderson and Mr S A Starr of Sweetwater wed Francis Joseph Daly son of Mrs Ida Daly of Forest Hills New York on January 5 in Chicago while the couple appeared in Detective Story. They will live in New York City after the tour ends.

Mary Albertine Starr Mae Starr Sanderson Famerly Marathon S& A. Starr Sweetwater Francis Joseph Daly Ida Daly Forest Hills Long Island New York Chicago Illinois United States Army Special Services Mrs. Daly New York City

Brownie Troop 2 Silver Tea Hosted by Mrs Gates

Mrs Gates will host a silver tea at 209 East Avenue B tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event supports the March of Dimes drive for Brewster county with four Brownies assisting each hostess. Leaders are Mrs Chamberlain and Mrs Breshears. The public is invited.

H. E. Gates E. Ave. B March of Dimes Brewster County Gates Mark Herring W. A. Wilson Jr Charles Treadwell Central School Sally Chamberlain Ann Clanton Sandra Criswell Patricia Cross Markellen Herring Linda Margaret Kay Elizabeth Kelly Marilyn Jethco Gula Lee Morrow Marilyn Morgan Sandy Rosenberger Sandra Thomas Sue Ann Treadwell Ann Wilson Charlene Watson Doris Ross Veda Russell Bud Chamberlain F. S. Breshears Brownies

Eldia Cox circle hosts at Mrs Brooks home

The Eldia Cox circle of the First Baptist church met Feb 7 at Mrs R H Brooks's home. Mrs Slover led with prayer, Mrs Earwood gave a devotional, and clothes for the orphans' home were prepared. Closing prayer by Mrs Nickell. Refreshments served to Mesdames Autry, Dumas, Mosley, Smith, Nickell, Nutt, McNew, Slover, Chambers, Earwood, Brooks and Miss Payne.

Eldia Cox First Baptist Church R. H. Brooks Slover Earwood

Church Women Meet at Etheridge Home

The Edna Carson Missionary circle of the Baptist church met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Frank O. Etheridge at 3 p.m. The devotional was from Hebrews 11 on Faith led by Mrs. Earl Scarbrough. Prayer by Mrs. Etheridge. Buckner Orphans Home box discussed. Refreshments served to Zelda Robertson W E Vanney Earl Scarbrough R T Key Sr Frank Etheridge. Afternoon of visiting followed. Circle to meet with Mrs Otto Hilbrich next Tuesday. Mrs E L Tiner returned Monday from a visit with her parents in Indian Gap.

Edna Carson the Baptist Church Frank O. Etheridge Earl Scarbrough Etheridge Buckner Zelda Robertson W. E. Vanney R. T. Key Sr Frank Etheridge Otto Hilbrich

El Progreso Seeks Interracial Understanding Program

El Progreso met February 3 in the Presbyterian church hospitality room. Mesdames Cox Clifford and Henderson hosted a Valentine themed tea as 26 members and guests listened to Mrs Eudora Hawkins of Abilene show two films Boundary Lines and The Brotherhood of Man. Dr C B Casey of Sul Ross College spoke and Mrs Berta Lassiter discussed Alpine progress on interracial issues. Mrs Richard Johnson was elected to membership.

el Progreso Presbyterian Church Charles Cox N. M. Clifford L. H. Henderson Eudora Hawkins Abilene Texas Boundary Lines Brotherhood of Man C. B. Casey Sul Ross College Berta Clark Lassiter Centennial School Alpine Richard Johnson

Alpine Study Club Hosts Music Program

The Alpine Study club hosted a program on The Development of American Music at the Christian church educational building last Friday. Guest husbands, hostesses Miss Flora Daugherty Mrs T C Selvig Mrs J M Nichols and performers Miss June Joyce Mr Fred Ellison attended. The program featured early hymns Lowell Mason songs by Stephen Foster and modern selections with Joyce performing McDowell pieces and jazz notes. A refreshment lounge followed with cookies punch and jonquil decor.

Alpine Study Club Christian Church Educational Building Preston Stedman Sul Ross College T. C. Selvig Flora Daugherty J. E. Wright J. M. Nichols June Joyce Fred Ellison Lowell Mason Stephen Foster

Mrs Hinckley Hosts Presbyterian Council Meeting

The Presbyterian Council met Tuesday at Mrs. L. C. Hinckley's home with joint hostesses Mrs. Eric Williams and Mrs. H. C. LaBeff. Mrs. W. E. Lockhart led a session on Selfishness and Mrs. Verner Parker read Bible selections. Members present included Mesdames Holland Hinckley Williams La Beff Kunze Lockhart McCollum Parker Selvig Wood Hunter.

The Presbyterian Council L. C. Hinckley Eric Williams H. C. LaBeff W. E. Lockhart Verner Parker Mesdames Holland Hinckley Williams LaBeff Kunze Lockhart McCollum Parker Selvig Wood Hunter

Local Bridge Club Notices and Prize Winners

Yellow and lavender themed gatherings feature in bridge sessions with prizes awarded Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Winners include Mrs. Shellie Barnes high score and Mrs. Jack Perry man high on the latter day. guests listed among a long roster of attendees and hosts noted for Saturday Night Couple club at Alfred E. Creigh Jr. home.

Shellie Barnes Ralph Peters Jack Perryman John Simpson Carl Shults T. L. Coats Mark Herring Dave Sublett J. W. Shepperd W. S. Winter Asa Jones James Logan Edith Caldwell W. D. Burcham Vernon McIntyre G. H. Harfst Zeb Decie George Brown King Terry Gene Parr J. C. Epperson R. M. Hawkins Sam Smith Henry Bailey Walter Brown Otis Kimball W. E. Lockhart D. M. Bennett Milton Kidwell Clifton Moss Creed Taylor W. H. Perryman Lon Wilson Marshall Queen Gene Benson William Green Marathon Keith Morrow Charles Stringfellow Tom Alfred E. Creigh Jr Messrs H. W. Morelock J. E. Burgess J. M. Alderson George Koury Epperson Mr. Mcc-Intyre Morelock Mesdames W. D. Burcham J. E. Casner Frank Newsom Frank McCollum Paul Vogt J. W. Frazer Alfred Creigh B. B. Bounds L. D. Harris Fritz Bill Weyerts

New Arrivals for Mr and Mrs C C Rourk A Son Born

Mr and Mrs C C Rourk announce the birth of a son named Harry Odneal on February 3 weighing seven pounds.

C. C. Rourk Marfa Harry Odneal

Centennial Leads In Big Bend Junior Conference

Centennial school teams upset Buzz of Fort Stockton in Peyton Cain gym. Small boys won 31 to 11, big boys 31 to 27 after a 4–0 playoff run. Centennial girls volleyball strong, leads Big Bend Junior conference. finals and tournament site depend on remaining matches with Alpine and Marfa.

G. C. Lafavalle J. R. Dillard Centennial Peyton Cain Buzz Fort Stockton Big Bend Centennial School Central Alpine Butz Stockton Blackwell Marfa Centennial F

Spring Luncheons Mark Bridge Parties This Week

Outstanding among bridge gatherings in recent weeks were the Spring luncheons held on Monday and Tuesday noons at the Breshears home. Rooms were adorned with spring flowers in beautiful arrangements.

F. S. Breshears

Card of Thanks for support after loss

The family expresses sincere gratitude for help during their sorrow after the death of a loved one. They thank everyone for flowers and sympathy and especially the American Legion and Auxiliary for their support.

American Legion and Auxiliary John Clanton Bobby Ann Clanton Henry Weyerts M. A. Clanton

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