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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1940

Page

5

Reciprocal Trade Agreements topic studied by Alpine A U W

Alpine branch of the A A U W discussed the Reciprocal Trade Agreements act now before Congress. Miss Mary Louise Nelson reviewed past acts and effects on world markets while Miss Helen Haines highlighted benefits to Texas industries such as petroleum, wheat, rice, and meat packing. Public opinion surveys show support and world economic cooperation was tied to world peace.

E. O. Phillips Congress Knox Reid Mary Louise Nelson Helen Haines Texas Faye Vice E. C. Coleman Tom Carney Jere Swatzell

Baptist W M S Holds Monday Church Meeting

The Baptist W M S met at 3 o clock Monday for the monthly business meeting and Bible study. The gathering was moved to Monday to attend a district W M S meeting in Marfa on Tuesday. Mrs Chambers called the meeting to order and Mrs Thornton led a song.

Baptist Marfa Chambers Thornton

Woman's Council Circle Met At Elliott Home

The Woman's Council of Christian Service Circle No 1 met at Mrs R C Elliott's home on Tuesday with co hosts Mrs L D Whittle and Miss Stather Elliott. Mrs Gordon Barrow led the program on I Surrender Myself and Mrs William Meador spoke on Young J Allen the missionary statesman with Mrs W J Smith on The Life of Young J Allen. A short business session was held in Mrs Perry Cartwright's absence. Attendees included Mmes Ray McGrew C B Casey J P Parker Harris Smith R B Slight Mary Mathews W J Smith Ed Davidson Roy Whiteside Dick Cross Guy Crawford R A Stambaugh Carl Shults T F Skevington G W Baines Jr W M Meador R C Elliott L D Whittle John Lane Howard Hamilton Joe Burgess Gordon Barrow Ray Williams Anna Smith G W Baines Sr Misses Stather Mildred Elliott.

Woman's Council of Christian Service Circle No. 1 R. C. Elliott L. D. Whittle Stather Elliott Gordon Barrow William Meador Young J. Allen W. J. Smith T. F. Skevington Perry Cartwright Mesdames Ray McGrew C. B. Casey J. P. Parker Harris Smith R. B. Slight Mary Mathews Ed Davidson Roy Whiteside Dick Cross Guy Crawford R. A. Stambaugh Carl Shults G. W. Baines Jr W. M. Meador John Lane Howard Hamilton Joe Burgess Ray Williams Anna Smith G. W. Baines Sr Misses Stather Mildred Elliott

Party for Senior Class in Presbyterian Sunday School

The Intermediate Senior girls class hosted a Valentine motif party at Mrs. Eric Williams home with Mrs. D R Elliott unable to attend and represented by Miss Edna Earl Thornton. Present were Nancy Caldwell Pauline Caldwell Joyce Smith Marian Briley Jimmy Nichaelis and hostess Katherine Williams with election of officers and games after a brief business meeting.

Presbyterian Sunday School D. R. Elliott Eric Williams Valentine Elliott Edna Earl Thornton Nancy Caldwell Pauline Caldwell Joyce Smith Marian Briley Jimmy Nichaelis Katherine Williams

Birthday Turkey Dinner Honors Bruce Duncan

Bruce Duncan, famed ranchman and mountain lion hunter, was guest of honor at a turkey dinner hosted by Mrs. Duncan on February 13, his 42nd birthday. The table featured a cowboy and horse statue beside a camp fire with smoke from a hidden incense burner and eight pistols encircling the scene. Guests included W. G. Fielder, Luther Anderson, Buddie Brown, Scott Strauch, Constance Duncan, and Mrs. Duncan.

Bruce Duncan Duncan Messrs W. G. Fielder Luther Anderson Buddie Brown Scott Strauch Constance

I Delta Slam Hosts Valentine Themed Bridge Party

The ranch home of Mrs David Kokernot hosted her bridge club I Delta Slam and invited guests on Thursday. The event featured a valentine motif and color scheme with attendees including Mesdames P J Wallace Henry Wallace Ced ric Anthony Walter Diggs and Floyd.

David Kokernot I Delta Slam Valentine Mesdames P. J. Wallace Henry Wallace Cedric Anthony Walter Diggs Floyd

Tribute to Jim P. Wilson Cowman of the Old West

The Big Bend mourns Jim P. Wilson dead a gentle Democrat and cowhand of Green Valley who rode the range with John Blocker and Lee Russell. The tribute recalls his frontier days, politics, and lasting kindness as the Last of His Kind. Adios, Amigo.

Jim P. Wilson Cowman A. E. Owens Big Bend Simon Jim P Sul Ross Green Valley San Antonio Massachusetts Amigo

Mrs. Jones Hosts Luncheon at Holland Hotel

Mrs. Asa Jones entertained friends at luncheon at the Holland hotel on Thursday. Afterward guests gathered at her home for contract. Present were Mesdames Vernon McIntyre, L. D. Harris, J. S. Hord, H. G. Watson, H. W. Morelock, W. D. Burcham, O. G. Hudson. Prize winners were Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. Harris.

Asa Jones Holland Hotel Jones Mesdames Vernon McIintyre L. D. Harris J. S. Hord H. G. Watson H. W. Morelock W. D. Burcham O. G. Hudson Watson Hudson Harris

Presbyterian Women Meet With Plans For New Circle

The Presbyterian Women's Council held a Tuesday business and social meeting with Mrs. C. D. Wood hosting. Rev. Fred S. Rogers reported shrubs planted around the church and a supper committee was named for Rev. Rogers installation on February 25.

Presbyterian Women’s Council C. D. Wood Fred S. Rogers Rogers Rogers On Feb. 25. Those Present Were Rev. and Mrs. Rogers, Mesdames J. J. Briley W. G. Thompson H. C. LaBeff A. N. Engle E. W. Boudreaux G. A. Kunze Solon Ayers H. W. Morelock Walter Garnett Maner Casparis Grace Bedell Nellie Litchfield

World Need for Food Conference at Circle No. 1

Circle No. 1 of the Christian Missionary society met at Mrs. G. W. Seybert's home to study The World Need for Food as a world conference. Mrs. Murphy Johnson chaired with Mrs. Haney representing China and Mrs. Yates, Japan. Mrs. Weyerts spoke for India and Mrs. Ferguson for Germany. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Carr Haney Ferguson Weyerts Johnson Ayers and Miss Sue Williams.

The Christian Missionary Society G. W. Seybert Murphy Johnson J. F. Haney China G. H. Yates Japan Fritz Weyerts India John Ferguson Germany Mesdames J. S. Carr J. W. Ferguson Ayers Sue Williams

Valentine Party At Terry Home For 30 Youths

Lady Lou Terry hosted a Valentine party for 30 boys and girls at the Terry family home. Girls wore Kitty Higgins costumes while boys dressed as Kayo. Lucile Kempen and Keesey Kimball won best costumes. Prizes went to Meriden Garner Joyce Nevill Laverne Carson and Charles Allen. Hearts was the favored game, with partners chosen by matching heart valentines. Cakes and red lemonade were served.

Lady Lou Terry Mrs. King Terry Kitty Higgins Kayo Lucile Kempen Keesey Kimball Hearts Heart Meriden Garner Joyce Nevill Laverne Carson Charles Allen

Young Presbyterians Form Permanent Church Organization

Last Sunday evening at 6 30 the Presbyterian church youth group met led by Jean Engle to discuss His Kingdom Come. They voted to form a permanent organization with Burwell Boudreaux as president until June 1, Janie Lee Rowland as vice president, Catherine Smith as secretary, and Jane Boudreaux as treasurer. Committees were appointed to report at the next meeting. Refreshments were provided by the Women's Council to 30 attendees.

Presbyterian Church Jean Engle Burwell Boudreaux Janie Lee Rowland Catherine Smith Jane Boudreaux Women’s Council

Why Suffer Get Health Now Why Suffer Get Health Now

Promotional note by Carroll Vaughan, Doctor of Chiropractic, urging health improvement through chiropractic care. Claims many succeed after usual methods fail and offers contact with a phone number.

Eo. Carroll Vaughan Docter

Popular Soprano Miss Stahly Headlines Local Concert

Miss Stahly a popular Los Angeles soprano is enthusiastically received by large audiences. Her program features light opera favorites an aria from Romeo and Juliet and other attractive numbers. El Progreso and Alpine Study clubs sponsor the concert next week as part of a season series.

Miss Stahly Los Angeles el Progreso Alpine Study Clubs

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