Spaghetti Supper Hosted by Shepperd and Bishop at Country Club
One of the season’s largest parties, a spaghetti supper at the Country Club Sunday evening hosted by J. W. and Marie Shepperd and Pete and Viena Bishop. The event featured floral table decorations, red and white Styrofoam hearts, red carnations, brass candelabra, and a heart bouquet at the buffet. Attendees included Saw Bebe Burgess, Annabelle and Jag Harris, Margie and Jack Cross, the D. M. Bennetts, Melba and Oscar Traviand from Marfa, the Harry Carpenters, Tom Moores, Dan Ritters, Gene Hendryx, the Forrest Walkers, Su Ross, and Dr. Raymond Seymour and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
Marie Shepperd
Pete
Viena Bishop
Country Club
Marie
Viena
Bebe
Joe E.) Burgess
Annabelle
Jag Harris
Margie
Jack Cross
D. M. Bennetts
Melba
Oscar Traviand
Marfa
Harry Carpenters
Tom Moores
Dan Ritters
Gene Hendryx
Forrest Walkers
Su Ross College
Raymond Seymour
Davis Mountain Federation Women’s Clubs hold Van Horn convention
The Davis Mountain Federation of Women’s Clubs held its annual convention at the Van Horn Woman’s Club and the Twenty First Century Club. Thirty six members from Alpine Fort Davis Marfa Presidio and Ray Morrows joined guests Dr and Mrs Bevington Reed. The event featured the memorial tribute to Mrs Oren Bunton and a talk by Dr J T Morrow on making dreams come true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Mountain Federation of Women’s Clubs
van Horn
DMF
Oren Bunton
Jim Bob Steen
Marfa
Alpine
Marfa History Club
Arthur Gard
el Progreso Club
Perry Cartwright
Alpine Study Club
Roy Whiteside
John Greenleaf Whittier
el Capitan Hotel
J. T. Morrow
Sul Ross College
Fort Davis
Marfa Study Club
Century Culture Club
Tex-Ams
Big Bend Study Club
Presidio
Marathon
Garden Club Honors Four Senior Members
Alpine Garden Club honored four senior members Ada Russell Daisy Nutt O C Cheslyn and Nannie Crawford at the February 10 meeting held at Mrs M K Brown's home Dr Virginia Link was named alternate delegate to the District Garden Club Convention in El Paso next month Members planned to join the Texas State Convention delegation on April 25 for a Big Bend National Park pilgrimage Bird slides could not be shown due to circumstan ces Hostesses Mrs M K Brown and Mrs R B Crowder served cake nuts and coffee to 16 members and four guests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Garden Club
M. K. Brown
Ada Russell
Daisy Nutt
O. C. Cheslyn
Nannie Crawford
Virginia Link
Garden Club
el Paso
Texas
Big Bend National Park
R. B. Crowder
Alpine High News Voices With Sul Ross Student Teachers
School officials said Alpine High students will have a chance to participate in vocal music. The plan uses Sul Ross student teachers during activity period or a study hall to provide instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine ‘High
Sul Ross
Sonotone Hearing Aid Free Analysis Event in Alpine
John S. Conner, Sonotone consultant, offers a free audiometric hearing analysis at the Holland Hotel in Alpine on Friday February 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Learn about six transistor models and innovations, including eyeglass and all-at-ear styles, promoted as lightweight and easy listening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonotone
Holland Hotel
Alpine
John S. Conner
Miss Peggy Theophilus Installed Worthy Advisor
Miss Peggy Theophilus daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver Theophilus was installed worthy advisor of Alpine Assembly No 82 Order of the Rainbow for Girls at Alpine Community Center February 4. The ceremony featured a drill forming the letter P and a presentation of pins gifts and readings by officers and choir members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Theophilus
Rainbow Girls
Oliver Theophilus
Alpine Assembly No
Order of the Rainbow For
Alpine Community Center
Peggy
Theophilus
Earlene Anderau
Carol Vogt
Jackie Rawls
Betsey Wright
Lucy Jo Clark
Carlene Hegelund
Elsie Matlock
Gay Meriwether
Karen Brown
Gayle French
Fither Wricht
Barbara Jean Clark
Elizabeth Morrow
Carol Lee Low
Mary Bell Lockhart
Verna Jean Roark
Jeannie McEntire
Grace Ward
Alpine Chapter
Phyliss Connor
Tom Connor
Billy Ward
Elmer Hudson
Anne Hegelund
Paula Oates
Vest
Avora Owens
Mrs. Vest
Gwen Holland
Mrs. Owens
Ann Cleveland
Camie Connor
Palmer Coats
Jean Ann Law
Patricia Ward
Gwen Helland
Cheryl Rackley
Retcey Wricht
Carol Wach
Carlene Hegefard
Barlene Harrison
Perens Assembly
End of Teen Talk County Government Week Highlights
Participation Day at the courthouse featured a luncheon by the American Legion. A hung jury ended the afternoon trial with Judge Betsy Wright presiding and Bart Pate and Carol Vogt representing local defendants. Community seniors and students were honored, with awards and finalists announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Pete Turner
Betsey Wright
Bart Pate
Bill Stovell
Carol Vogt
Ricky Sohl
Jim West
Ricky
Jim
Fritz Weyerts
Hunter Metcalfe
al Creigh
Bruce Sutton
Paul V Hill Recaps English Villages for AAUW
Paul V Hill of Sul Ross College spoke at the Alpine Branch AAUW meeting on February 9. He described English villages castles and cathedrals from his and Mrs Hills summer trip. Program chairs were Mrs Martin Olson and Miss Jean Moore. hostesses included Mrs G A Dugger Mrs W C Vernon Mrs William C Leavitt and John W Gillett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul V. Hill
Sul Ross College
American Association of University Women
Presbyterian Church
Hill
Mrs. Hill
England
Martin Olson
Jean Moore
Mmes
G. A. Dugger
W. C. Vernon
William C. Leavitt
John W. Gillett
Miss Janith Vest Receives UT Degree in January
Miss Janith Dawn West daughter of Mr and Mrs Billy Vest earned a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Texas on January 28 with English major and history minor There were 65 law degrees and 690 men 227 women graduated in January at UT West served as president of the UT chapter Student Education Association and advisor of Kinsolving Dormitory She attended Sul Ross College for two years and will return as a student counselor in Kinsolving this spring and continue studies at UT
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janith Dawn West
Billy Vest
University of Texas
Miss West
U of T Chapter
Rotary Pancake Supper Tonight at College Cafeteria
Rotary Club hosts a pancake supper this evening at the College Cafeteria inviting members and guests to join for a community meal and brief program. Proceeds support club projects and scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Mrs. Dirks Reviews Book For DAR At Paisano Hotel
Mrs. H E Dirks of Fort Davis reviews John Herseys The Child Buyer for the Big Bend Chapter NSCAR at the Paisano Hotel in Marfa on Saturday afternoon February 11 The book satirizes education and patriotism through senate hearing format and follows a 10 year old boys alleged government research role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Dirks
John Hersey
Big Bend
NSCAR
Paisano Hotel
Marfa
H. E. Dirks
Fort Davis
Hersey
State Senate
Miltin Hill
H. F. Dallman
Mac Ament
L. C. Brite
W. H. Rawlings
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Laurene Lighthouse
Jessie Mueller
Gay Howard
Mmes. R. A Row
Dellman
Chas. T. Helmes
Ament
King Terry Jr
Lighthouse
Hill
Erith Wallie
Alpine
Joe Smith
Sanderson
C. A. Taylor
TR. Parker
F. Mallan
Mueller
Nicar Wells
W. H. J.iineston
Tris Mitchell
Howard
George Crosson
T. ©. Crosson
S. L. Plimbley
Bishon Bailey
J. M. Humphreys
Rawlings
Brite
Ruth Livingston
World Day of Prayer to Be Held at St James Episcopal
The World Day of Prayer marks its 75th year with a 3 30 p m gathering Friday Feb 17 at St James Episcopal Church. Mrs Arthur Homer serves as principal speaker and Mrs Homer Ferguson chairs the local committee. The event is sponsored in the United States by United Church Women of the National Council of Churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Episcopal Church
Arthur Homer
Aker
Homer Ferguson
U.S
United Church Women of the
National Council of Churches
Mark Lee Williams First Birthday Party Held at Home
Young Mark Lee Williams celebrated his first birthday on February 3 at 3 p.m. with a party hosted by his mother Mrs. Richard Williams. Ice cream, a merry-go-round cake, balloons and candy canes were served to guests including family and friends listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Lee Williams
Richard Williams
Jay Dee Green
Sherry Wilson
Nancy Williams
Beth Williams
Ellen Bow
Jonathan Bow
Conn Tounzen
Wade Tounzen
Peggy Lee Clanton
Roxann Wilson
Card of Thanks for Meliion Uranga
With grateful hearts we thank all who helped us in our time of grief The kindness and thoughtfulness shown us was helpful Also thank each relative who contributed to his welfare The Family of Meliion Uranga life is a measure to be filled not a cup to be drained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucks
Hunter Gymnasium
Marfa Shorthorns
Brenda Pack
Barbara Clark
Candy Weston
Betsey Wright
Manuel Payne
Patsy LaBeff
Kaye McCabe
Lynn Nester
AHS
Sherry Stuart
Fort Worth
Joe Richardson
Meliion Uranga
Synthetic gems vs imitation stones explained
The text notes that recognized synthetic gemstones share the same hardness as natural stones and resist scratching equally. It cites a synthetic ruby with Mohs hardness 9 matching a genuine ruby, and clarifies that imitation stones from glass or plastic are not synthetic gems.
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Bebe A
Billie Weston
Tree Service
Ray Morrows
Bevington Reed
Buell de Mundrum
Sarah Miltin Hill
Midland
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
Dallas
Becky
King, Jr
Terry
Gordon Bird
Miss Hill
Hasta la Vista
Verch Iy
Basset Fashiers
Chambrey
Sonic Solid
Sonic Stripe Light
Jamaica
Cross & Cross, Inc
Hearing Center
Patti Koch
Carole Holland
Anne Estelle McBride
Jean Ann Low
Camille Connor
Sue Bradford
Nature
Mary Sims
Fidelity
Linda Powers
Dina Sue Turner
Carol Ann Nelon
Donna Mueller
Phylisss Avant
East
Buddy
George Crerar
C. W. Newbill
First Presbyterian Church
Studer Council
Tom Burdett
Tom
Crawford
el Ocotillo
Big Bend Players
Mr. Roberts
Mike Lamb
Rusty Preston
Roy Williams
Joel Reed
David Forchheimer
Dick Bryan
Paul Wilmoth
Pasty LaBeff
Austin
Bud Smosky
Air Force
Elisa Espinosa
Marie West
Kayle McCabe
Norma Uranga
West Texas Forum
Ozona
Janith Vest
Storey - Whiteside Lumber Co
THE
Alpine Record Shop
Mary Ellen Spencer
E. Holland
Tack
Shepperd
Jewelers
Littl House of Silver
Francis Miles
Deero Paints
West
West Holland Ave
Tussy Shadorama
Perts
Emer
Tussy
Stuart Hall
City Drug Store & Professional Pharmacy
Safeway
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