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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1934

Page

3

Society Sunday School Class 18 Entertained

The Alathean class of the Baptist church met at the president Mrs H H Mangham home. New teacher Mrs Frank Phillips welcomed by members. Reports discussed church declaration Sundays. Program included Stevenson poems read by Ann Chastain piano by Aitha Louise Johnson duet with Mrs Mangham ballads by Mrs Warren Chastain. Novel contest Art Gallery enjoyed. Refreshments to listed members and guests. Reporter.

The Baptist’ Sunday School H. H. Mangham Frank Phillips Robert Louis Stevenson Ann Chastain Aitha Louise Johnson Mangham Warren Chastain Jon Cain Holt Prancer Reeves Der Chastain

Presbyterian Women Work On Prize Quilt Benefit

Presbyterian council met at Mrs E W Boudreaux home with Mrs Irene Peters presiding. Mrs Walter Garnett and Mrs Turney displayed a quilt to be awarded at a Presbyterian benefit show. Members contributed to the council treasury and Mrs Swan reviewed Chapter I of Christian Missions in America.

Presbyterian Council E. W. Boudreaux Merwether Burke Boudreaux Irene Peters Walter Garnett H.C. LaBett Gard J. 8. Hard Book Review Garnett Turney Council Treasury Swan Americs

Y W A Hosts Valentine Themed Tea At McGowan Home

The Baptist W A entertained at the home of Mrs Norman McGowan on Tuesday evening with co-hostesses Mrs Buren Sparks and Mrs Phillips. About thirty young ladies attended a program followed by a plate lunch featuring valentine motifs and small favors.

Mcgowan Baptist W. A Norman

Bridge Luncheon and Social Bride News in Alpine

Mrs Ernest Molticon hosted a Wednesday Bridge luncheon at the Holland hotel with a Valentine dessert motif and prizes for guests and club members. The Lucky Thirteen Bridge club gathered with many guests including Mrs Todd Patton and Mrs Alan Praser. Velma May married J C Mill Jr of Paint Rock in a home ceremony with a Mendelssohn march, white wedding bell, and a reception at the May home before a short wedding trip.

Mollison Ernest Molticon Holland Hotel Valentine Edgar Martin Douglas McMurry Martin Arthur Chaffin Mesdames J. E.'y Burgess J. L. Eason J. E. Casner Clay Holland Wells McIntyre Watson C. D. Wood Todd Patton Ernest Mollison Mrs. Morgan Otis Morgan Alan Praser Felix McGaughy Rush Moody Mes James Calvin St. Clair Milton Gilmer Bernal Slight Earl McElroy Gay Meriwether Arch Allen Mab McCool Velma May J.C. Mill Jr Paint Rock Texas Alpine Vesta May Girvin HE. Marshall Houston Irma Lee Battey Mendelssohn Miss Batey Buren Sparks May May Served Whlte Cake, Coffee, and Toasted Nuts. Miss Pearl Currie of Paint Rock Frankie Cochran Fort Hancock Mary Bess Hamilton San Angelo Strait’ Ranch Paint ‘Rock Mulls Ross Sul Ross

Terlingua Teams Split Alpine Contests In First Match

Terlingua basketball team played Alpine Saturday in Alpine, losing 16-17 and 25-98 in their first match. Terlingua’s boys, led by Bostick and Bennet, traveled with Mr Bostick and Murphy Bennet. Ferdinand Ramirez was killed in the Chisos mine at Terlingua last Friday after his neck was broken in a 100 foot fall. Judges Van Sickle and Mead of Marfa visited Terlingua Friday. W D Burcham attended commissioners court in Alpine with his son Dick, who is recovering from mension.

Jim Blaine Hot Springs Alpine Ter Yinqua Ferdinand Ramirez Chisos Terlingua R. Bostick van Sickle and Mead Marfa W. D. Burcham Commissioners Court

Ranchman Captain J B Gano and the GA ranch story

The article recounts Captain J B Gano a Texas ranger and ranchman who managed the GA ranch near the Rio Grande and operated a personal ranch by the high mountains. It notes a 1907 trade when Jackson Harmon acquired the property and used it as the headquarters for their ranching operations, including range experiments.

J.B. Et Texas Ranger Gap Gilet Cen Erat Gano and Sons Daas Teringuaereek Rio Grande Hunt Mountain Jackson & Harmon J.D. Jackson Hims Elf 8. D. Hare R. W. Arnold

Texas Exes to Hold Meeting Next Monday

A meeting of Texas Exes is called for next Monday at 7 30 PM in the Holland hotel lobby to discuss a Texas Independence day program planned for March 2 and to urge all ex-students to attend.

Texas Exes Texas University Holland Hotel

West Texas Historical Society to Meet Friday

The West Texas Historical Society holds its annual gathering here next Friday. Sessions occur at the college auditorium and museum with a 10 20 am Pioneer club dance in costume and a 4 pm business meeting followed by tea in the home economics dining room. Evening programs include musical numbers and border history discussions.

West Texas Historical Society College Pioneer Club Avalanche

Book Review Tea At Rokernoth Lodge Next Wednesday

Interest runs high for a Presbyterian council Book Review Tea at Rokernoth Lodge on February 21. Dr. A. M. Sampley will review Anthony Adverse at 3:30 PM, followed by a tea with music. Men are especially urged to attend. out of town guests should come to Alpine. Admission is 25 cents.

Presbyterian Council Rokernoth Lodge A. M. Sampley Anthony Adverse Ollow

Terlingua District News Visitors and Installations

R Le Cartledge was a business visitor in Alpine Friday. Al Driffill and son Edgar and Bugs Morales of San Antonio are Study Butte visitors for a few days. Mr Driffit will remain for some time to help install a new furnace engine for the Brewster Quickaliver Consolidated.

R. le Cartledge Alpine Priday al Driffill Edgar Bugs Morales San Antonio Butte Mr. Driffit Brewster Quickaliver Consolidated

Wright Reappointed Health Officer Here

Dr. J. E. Wright was reappointed county health officer by the county commissioners at their meeting Monday. He has held the position for the past eight years. His appointment is for a two year term. A full line of household hardware at Alpine Lor. Co, Haw. Dept. tfe

J. E. Wright Monay Wright Alpine Lor. Co Haw. Dept Tfe

Thedford Black Draught Featured In Patient Letter

A Columbus Indiana man, Charles E Stevens, describes relief from bilious spells after using Hinck-Draught and now praises Back-Drawoht syrup. He notes dizziness, sleepiness, and improved energy after starting the remedy. The ad emphasizes the product as a cure for bilious symptoms.

Thedford Charles E. Stevens Columbus Ind

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