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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1927
Page
7
Baptist Church schedule includes Sunday school at 9 45 am with H E Allen as superintendent. Sermons at 11 am and 7 30 pm discuss worth as valued by Christ friends and enemies. BYPU meets 6 30 pm. Mrs Livingston new BYPU director. 54 attend three unions last Sunday.
A fragment from the Methodist Church notes mentions the Epworth League event at 6:45 with Seager as presiding Elder. Dr. Linebaugh will speak and an orchestra is hoped to return next Sunday evening. Visitors are welcome at the Cretan Street church led by R F Davis the pastor.
Morning Bible school at 9 45 preaching and communion at 10 45 with the sermon Divine or Spiritual Strength given to the Christian that is not imparted to the Sinner Evening service at 7 with a sermon The most deceptive thing to the Religious fe An invitation to worship and attend services at the church.
A church notices column lists St James Sunday school at 10 a m and Sunday evening services at 7, with variations on the first Sunday. Christian Science and Presbyterian services are noted, inviting non-Catholics and others to attend. Reports mention a meeting on India and “Old New Freedom,” with prayers and various program items led by Mrs Ferguson and Mrs McClure. A Young Peoples Mission Society forms at the Methodist parsonage with Mrs R F Davin as superintendent and Mrs Corine Barker Lee as treasurer, followed by refreshments and optimism for the group’s success.
The Church of Christ meets at Courthouse each Sunday at 10 a m. or Bible study and communion service. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The Christian Missionary Society met February 8 at the home of Mrs Middlebrook. Attendees included Mrs McGaughy Mrs Homer Ferguson Mrs Marler Mrs Hill Mrs Weyerts Mrs John Ferguson Mrs Lacey Mrs Casner Mrs Jackson Mrs Pierce Mrs Propst Mr Crawford Mrs Anjal Wilson Miss Williams Rev and Mrs McClure. The meeting opened with a song and prayer by Brother McClure.
Mrs Slight entertained her bridge club Friday afternoon at Mrs Jack Cross home. High score prize went to Miss Nancy Watson, consolation to Mrs George Livingston. Refreshments served to a list of guests including Nina Caldwell Nancy Watson Pauline Terry and others. Dinner bridge followed at six tables hosted by Mr and Mrs Ben Pruett at their Marta home. Mourie Ellis of Ft Stockton spent the weekend with Mrs Burgess. Mr and Mrs Worth Frazer also attended.
A group gathered for a bridge party hosted by Edwards with Mr. and Mrs Sandifer, Mr. and Mrs Moody, Dr and Mrs Pope, Mr and Mrs Arch Allen, Mrs Saunders and the hosts. Mrs Lee Hancock topped the club with a high score. Refreshments included ginger ale, salad, creole sandwiches, cookies and coffee. Attendees included Mesdames Arch Allen, Thal Lee Hancock, Ida Kokernot, Gay M iwether, Haynes, and Burke.
The Womans Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held its first Mission Study lesson, Healing Ourselves, by Elmer T. Clark, in the church parlor last Tuesday afternoon. Nineteen ladies attended as Mrs. W. A. Daugherty led, with Mesdames Hector, May, Anderson, Cartwright and Coleman assisting. Next lesson on February 15 will feature Mrs. J. T. Mullenix as leader, and the group plans to meet the first Tuesday each month for ongoing study.
Alpine Lodge 166 A F A M will celebrate the Mason George Washington’s birthday on February 22 in an open lodge gathering. Worshipful Master Dr LC Pope announced an evening program planned by a committee. A large attendance is expected as fraternity business and entertainment are on the agenda.
The Alpine chapter of the Red Cross has been raised from third to first class. Mrs. R Goodwin announced at the executive meeting last Saturday of strong progress. A first aid class may be organized with Mrs Britt as life saving representative. Dr A B Wright will conduct free examinations. The Junior Red Cross plans doll exchanges with foreign chapters to promote world fellowship. Mrs G W Baines elected chairman of volunteer service. Col John Perkins named regional conference chairman. local chamber of commerce to assist. Nursing committee requested with the Parent-Teacher Association. Also listed is a sale of registered Herefords by W A Daugherty.
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