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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1948

Page

5

WSCS Meeting Notes from February Church Session

The WSCS of the Methodist church held a Feb 3 business meeting led by President Mrs. D A Hilton. Delegates were chosen for the New Mexico WSCS conference in Albuquerque. Committees were formed for nominating and programs, and Mrs Alfred Creigh spoke on family budgeting.

WSCS Methodist Church D. A. Hilton R. M. Hawkins Peggy Mims Fort Davis C. E. Davidson Frank Matthews New Mexico Albuquerque Roy Whiteside J. P. Parker A. M. Queen Dave Sublett Dan Pollock D. D. Thomas Paul Pierce Walter Henderson Alfred Creigh

El Progreso Study Club Meets in February Gathering

El Progreso Study club held a regular meeting February 6 in the Presbyterian Hospitality room. Hostesses Mrs. Ray LaBeff and Mrs. Truman Hatch arranged a Valentine motif in the reception room.

el Progreso Study Club Presbyterian Ray LaBeff Truman Hatch

Fidelis Class Holds Monthly Meeting at Montgomery Home

The Fidelis Matrons of a Baptist church met February 5 at Mrs. H W Montgomery's home. Devotional included a poem Faith read by Mrs. Beverly Nixon and a Bible questions discussion led by Mrs. Earl Dumas. Closing prayer by Mrs. J C Walker followed business and a social hour with refreshments and Pollyanna gift exchange.

Fidelis Matrons the Baptist Church H. W. Montgomery Beverly Nixon Earl Dumas J. C. Walker J. G. Leath Beverly

Nixon and Ladies Assist at Social Event

Nixon, joined by Mrs J. C. Walker and other guests including W. M. Kidwell, Jack Williams, Hank Chambers, Earl Dumas, W. S. Moore, M. C. Hollinshead and the hostess, attended a social gathering.

Circus Birthday Party Honors Stone Family Children

Mrs J W Stone celebrated Jackie and Georgia Lee with a Circus themed party at Mrs Gard's nursery school. The event featured a Toto clown, colorful decor, party hats, and treats for numerous guests including grandmothers Leroy Stone and Asa A Jones and Joe Hord Jr and others.

Jackie Georgia Lee Stone J. W. Stone Georgia Lee Toto Johnny Mack Simpson Corky Hord Sara Frances McBride Ross Jones Stevie Schroeder Wes Roberts Jr Malone Hill Charles Patterson Chuck Stringfellow Carolyn Sue Jerry Charles Starnes Eugene Toni Pate Betsy Jimmie Patty Joel Wright Anita Queen Bob Gard Jim Hill Gula Lee Morrow Marjorylou Roberts Rain Ward Sandra Gross Jo Thornton Sherry Kemp Myra Hord Cookie Stone Mrs. Gard Leroy Stone Asa A. Jones Joe Hord Jr Ralph McBride John Simpson George Asa Jones Jerry Starnes

FHA FFA Girls and Boys Host Joint Party

The FHA girls and FFA boys held a joint party at the Legion hall on January 30. Decorations reflected both groups colors as attendees enjoyed games dancing and refreshments including sandwiches cookies and cold drinks.

FHA FFA Legion Hall

Betty Wuest Hosts Hi Lo Bridge Club Day

Betty Wuest entertained the Hi Lo bridge club at Tru man Hatch home on Wednesday. Dorothy Foley won high prize, Fanny Weston low. Present were Kathryn Harfst Coney Dorothy Foley Sam mie Saure Hanna Hopson Lola Crow Fanny Weston Wilmoth Matthews and Betty Wuest. Coffee and pecan cake refreshments were served.

Betty Wuest Hi- Lo Bridge Club Truman Hatch Dorothy Foley Low Fanny Weston Kathryn Harfst Coney Sammie Saure Hanna Hopson Lola Crow Wilmoth Matthews J. W. Frazer Mesdames F. L. McCollum J. C. Epperson James Logan Carl Shults G. H. Harfst Frank Newsom al Creigh W. D. Burcham J. S. Hord Shellie Barnes J. W. Shepperd Gene Parr

Davis Mt. Federation Meets This Saturday

A meeting of interest to the club women of the district was called by Mrs. Rudolph Mellard president of the Davis Mt Federation asking members of the executive committee to meet Saturday.

Rudolph Mellard Davis Mt. Federation

Kay attends insurance meetings and visits Franklin Life HQ

Marvin C. Kay travels from Dallas to Springfield to attend the 19th annual Tri City Sales Congress of the Texas Association of Life Underwriters. He aims to observe the new 14 story Franklin Life building and discuss life insurance. He surpassed the campaign quota and plans a Chicago trip to visit brothers before returning Feb 23.

Marvin C. Kay Springfield Franklin Life Insurance Co Dallas Texas Association of Life Underwriters Franklin Franklin Life Mr. Kay Kay Chicago Pat Kay Robbe Shoe Co Wayne L. Kay The Kay Printing Co

Alpine hosts Dutch lunch and D.M-F. meeting plans

On February 7 at the Holland hotel in Alpine a Dutch lunch followed by a business meeting gathered members from Marfa Presidio Marathon Fort Davis and Alpine. Attendees included Mrs Mell ard Mrs L C Brite Mrs R B McCracken Mrs Oran Bunton Mrs Andrew Prude and others. The group, led by the president, discussed a proposed June D M F meeting after war disruptions.

Holland Hotel Alpine Mellard L. C. Brite R. 8. McCracken Oran Bunton Andrew Prude Marfa Stovall Presidio Margaret Buttrill Marathon Beau McCutcheon Fort Davis H. W. Morelock George Baines al Creigh D.m-F

Canterbury Club becomes organized Sul Ross chapter

The Sul Ross Canterbury Club, an Episcopal student fellowship, announced its local organization with officers Charlotte Carter president Catherine Walker vice president Rodney Studer secretary treasurer and Anne Whittaker sponsor. The group meets weekly for meals and fellowship and will seek a charter from national headquarters. Officers will be installed at St James Church during Corporate Communion, with the Bishop's committee also installed. The Inter Faith group meets joint sessions on the third Sunday each month. Farm products of Nebraska include corn wheat oats barley rye hay sugar beets potatoes buckwheat flax clover and sorghum.

Sul Ross Canterbury Clubs Frank E. Walker St. James’ Episcopal Church Charlotte Carter Catherine Walker Rodney Studer Anne Whittaker St. James’ Church

Bargain Day Ahead in Williams Leifer Concert

Violinist Philip Williams appears March 4 with accompanist Aaron Leifer in Sul Ross auditorium under the Big Bend Municipal Concert Assn. Rozan presents the duo, highlighting Leifer’s prize winning career from Canada and wartime performances for armed forces.

Philip Williams Aaron Leifer Mr. Leifer Williams Saratov Russia Leifer Aaron Canada Winnipeg Young Leifer Canadian Broadcasting System Camp Fannin Armed Forces William Z. Rozan Big Bend

Lee M. Smith Seeks Brewster County Commissioner Post

Lee M. Smith a well known Alpine man announced this week his candidacy for commissioner of Prec. 1 in Brewster County. He was raised in Alpine attended public schools and Sul Ross College and has sold his feed business before entering the race.

Lee M. Smith Alpine Brewster County Smith Sul Ross College

Card of Thanks to Alpine Community after Illness and Death

We express heartfelt appreciation for kindness shown by Alpine people during our loved one's illness and death. Gratitude for acts of sympathy and floral offerings. Sincerely, Mrs. A. M. Warnock and Family and Brothers of A. M Warnock.

Alpine A. M. Warnock A. M Warnock

Family of Witt Stack thanks for kindness after bereavement

The family expresses sincere appreciation for the many kindnesses shown during their recent bereavement. They thank friends for comforting words and for the beautiful flowers.

Witt Stack

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