Savilla W Parce Bride of Edward King
Savilla Weston Parce daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Weston married Edward King son of Mr and Mrs W W King Thursday evening Feb 7 at the Baptist parsonage with Rev R L Wittner officiating A reception at Mrs Forest Weston s home followed The couple will live in Alpine. Mrs J nora hosted the Wednesday Bridge club with ten members and ten guests present High prizes to Mrs Burgess and Mrs Hudson The Woman s Council of the Christian church met at Mrs William Shaw s home with readings on Stewardship and Africa Refreshments served to multiple members Next, Mrs Peter M Camarinos left for Eagle Pass after a visit with daughter Mrs Guss Lines and George Lines awaiting Guss Lines discharge Feb 9 at San Pedro California Birthday party for Hal Fisher Mr and Mrs Harry V Fisher hosted an 18th birthday buffet supper for Hal Attending were Emelita Brown Carolyn Cooley Shirley Blevins Eddie Martin Leslie Hunter Otis French Gene Webb and Hal Then they went to Granada theatre
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savilla Weston Parce
W. C. Weston
Edward King
W. W. King
Baptist Parsonage
R. L. Wittner
Nora
Shepperd
Parr
Burgess
Barnes
Ellen Hudson
Zeb Decie
Lee] Smith
Chalmers Broadfoot
Clay Holland
Graham
Wilma Ann Holland
Hudson
The
Christian Church
William Shaw
Walter Graet
Fritz Weyerts
Pickering
Joe Parker
Africa
Wyatt
Harold Nichols
Mesdames Weyerts
Woodward
Par H. Nichols
Propst
Evans
Berkeley
Buhler
Wade
Lacy
Peter M. Camarinos
Eagle Pass
Guss Lines
George Lines
San Pedro
Calif
Mal Fisher
Harry V. Fisher
Hal
Emelita Brown
Car ‘Olyn Cooley
Shirley Blevins
Eadie Martin
Leslie Hunter
Otis French
Gene Webb
Granada Theatre
Railroad food service nears eighty four million during war years
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports that more than 84,000,000 people were served meals on Pennsylvania Railroad trains during the war years, five times the prewar figure. The system entered peacetime with a strong tradition. New Avalanche subscriptions are being taken beyond the immediate area except for borst in service until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche
Borst
Local residents among many visiting friends and relatives
Mrs. A. J. Wendell of El Campo visits Mrs. G. H. Harfst while Horace Oliver of Menard schools trips to El Campo. El Paso guest and West Point trip headline several families visiting Alpine, Pecos and Hobbs. Marine veteran Jonny Braswell returns to Alpine. Capt. Robinson and Mrs Mitchell move into Alpine home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Wendell
el Campo
G. H. Harfst
Lizzie B Riggs Native of Big Bend Dies in Alpine
Linie Burgess Riggs known as Lizzie B. Riggs, 63, native of the Big Bend, died at home last Friday after years of illness. She lived in Alpine, El Paso, Chihuahua, and Kokernot Springs area, and was tied to Burgess family and ranching. Funeral held at Marta Catholic Church with interment in the local cemetery. survived by husband Frank S. Riggs, three sisters Concha Burgess and brothers Albert, Toe, and John Burgess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linie Burgess Riggs
Big Bend
Al‘Spine
Frank S.riggs
el Paso
Mies. Riggs
Old Fort Leaton
Presidio
John Burgess Jr
John Burgess Sr
San Antonio
Kokernot Springs
Alpine
Burgess Water Hole
John B. Miles
Marta
Albert Burgess
Miami
Ariz
Toe Burgess
Garden Grove
Call
John Burgess
Fort Stockton
Concha Burgess
Martw
Livingston
al Kinney
Praducerry
Mrs Kinsey
Dover
Can
Texas
Varus Eat
Mtr
Pecos
Brewster County
Westerns
Mexico
Sh. Kiney
Old Weat
Fred
Rogers
Prosper Tan
Ftte
Rim Grove
Sonido Miche
Mary Loussier
Ralph Gray
J G. Fain
Price Rackioy
AR Stambaugh
Allot al Pine
Ray Brane
Port Day
Slow Demand For 1946 Auto License Plates Reported
Tax office notes slow uptake with fewer than a dozen passenger tags issued since Feb 1. Vehicle owners must show last year's registration receipt and title when applying. plates may be obtained now but cannot be affixed until March 1. Prompt purchase urged to avoid rush.
Survey on SR campus paving near finish
State Highway engineers began surveying the new campus driveway last week and paving will start early summer. The $25,000 project should be finished by September. The pavement runs below the gym, behind Lawrence Hall, and between Hancock Hall, the fire station, the museum and greenhouse to connect with the current museum drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Henry Key
Busiess
Lawrence Hall
Hancock Hall
Alpine Vision and Funeral Notices From Local Press
For Alpine beauty and civic action the article urges residents to remove eye sores and keep a picturesque town, citing natural setting and architecture. It notes funeral services for Al Kinney in Rim Grove cemetery, lists survivors, and mentions upcoming political deadlines and events in Alpine and surrounding areas.
Political Calendar for May to AugustElection Dates
May 20 marks last day for candidates for judge of the Court of Civil Appeals Congress representatives state senators and district attorneys in multi county districts to file for ballot. Also last day for county and precinct offices to file with county chairman for ballot place, with ballot fees due June 22. First primary expense statements due later in July, with two primaries outlined and August 3 county conventions to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Civil Appeals
Congress
Ecxase
Rotary meeting notes highlight local education and budget needs
Rotary guests included Betty Jean Murphy and John Carrion among others. Maj. John Gillett returned from service. Hawkins urged Sul Ross support for state appropriations, while Dick prepared a state board budget. Woodard Robbins spoke on Gam e Field at Uvalde and staffing challenges training nonEnglish speakers, notably Turkish trainees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Betty Jean Murphy
John Carrion
Myrl McBrride
Claude Coleman
Joe Wright
Joe Sr
Mr. McClesky
Argoyle
Capt. Wright
Fred Stephenson
John Newell
Ted Skillman
Dick Cross
John Gillett
2K Hawkins
Sul Ross
West Texas
State Board of Control
Appropriations Committee
Austin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Society
C. D. Wood
Tom Valadez
Tosted Cafe
WWE
Wooralee Thomas
H. L. Kokernot Jr
New York City
Horace Oliver
Menard
R. L. Tatum Dndon
James Cotter
Silverton
Warner Reid
G. H. Marist
Carl Shults Jr
Jim Featherstone
Peggy
Julian Walker
G. P
Pirpo) Townsend
West Point
Clayton Jolly
Sam Stone
Eric Williams
AAF
Ogden
Utah
W. E. Williams
Williams
Waco
Texas Vocational Ass
R. E. Dunlap
Kittie Son
M. Hill
Dunlap
Brooke General Hospital
A. C. Spalding
Ringefield
Wash
W. D. Burcam
Presbyterian
J. A.mcgonagill
Jonny Braswell
Braswell
Safeway Meat Department
Marines
Cation Team
Iwo Jima
Roy Spence
Mr. Spence
College Avenue
Richard A. Robinson
Dickie
Mae Mitchell
Americus
Capt. Robinson
A. F. Robinson
Lizzie B. Riggs
Alome
Green
Big Bend Wool & Mohair Co. —Alpine
Will F. Evans
Earth
Chamber of Commerce
Cowman
I Noel
Yellow Hood Taxi
First National Bank
of Alpine
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Member
Federal Reserve System
United States
City Depository
L. Kokernot, Pres
G. W. Baines
V-Pres
G. B. Crawford
Rotary News
A. Webb, Batto
Wood
Ard Robbins
Game Field
Uvalde
Counries
Tinstance
Smith Furniture Coy
Tenderson Radio
Fountain Service
Atha's Drive
West Main
KODAK
Keith
Marla, Tex
Siton
Aes
Don Thompson
Ect Tower
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