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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1950

Page

5

Valentine party charms a kindergarten class in 1920s setting

Sixteen pupils of Mrs. Jack Stovell’s kindergarten enjoyed a Tuesday Valentine party. Girls wore long dresses with hoop skirts, boys in western attire, and Nan Stovell’s grandmother gave unique valentines. At two, eight couples performed square dances led by hostesses. Pupils received cherry-topped macaroons, punch, and valentine favors named for each child.

Jack Stovell Nan Stovell John Stovell H. J. McBride John Simpson Edgar Mueller Valentine Johnny Mack Simpson Lindy Creigh Linda Lou O’kear Lucy Jo Clark Darryl Wayne Mueller Walter Friesen Stevie Schroeder Pat Holman Mike Allen Cathy Ixerby Annistelie McBride Lanny Cross Gail Robbins Jester Cox Judy Smith

Junior Choir Honored At Valentine Banquet

Members of the Methodist church junior choir with perfect attendance were honored at a Valentine banquet. Tables featured red carnations and candles with nut cups place cards and favors crafted by the children under Mrs D D Thomas. Adult leaders present included Rev and Mrs Austin H Dillon and others.

Methodist Church D. D. Thomas John Hayslip Anne Devenport Carol Teplicek Dexter Thomas Shirley Jordan Georgia Lee Morgan Sondra Breshears Tommy McPherson Jimmy Owens Jerry Forbes Jeanette Childers Mary Lou Hargus Mildred Armstong Jimmy Matlock Mary Jo Bowden Dan Logan Mike Clifford Totsy Richardson Kay Fowlkes Elizabeth Vogt Carol Ann Ross Alma Fay Davis Barbara Lee Ross Dorothy Jane Turner Mariana Key Marsha Broadfoot Marcella Shepperd Anne Wilson Joan

Garden Club Hears Program On Bulbs

The Alpine Garden club met February 10 at Mrs. W. M. Meador’s home with Mrs. Alma Stam baugh as co-hostess. President absent, 4th vice president Mrs. D. A. Hilton led the meeting and business. Dahlia chairman Mrs. Meador said she would order Dahlias for gardens about March 15 and asked members to submit orders before then.

The Alpine Garden Club W. M. Meador Alma Stambaugh D. A. Hilton Meador Ellen Hudson Post Frank J. Taylor Jan de Graff Oregon

Valentine Dance Brightens Sul Ross Union Event

The February 14 Valentine dance in the Sul Ross Student Union drew a large crowd and lively spirit. Miss Norma Smith hosted with Betty Mills and Leonard Rose performing with George Kelver. Roxie Keeter was named Lawrence Hall Sweetheart with escorts Bill Clark Coleen Murry Jackie Smith. Mrs. Lillian Turney presented a carnation corsage to the honoree.

Sul Ross Student Union Norma Smith Betty Mills Leonard Rose George Kelver Lawrence Hall Lillian Turney Roxie Keeter Bill Clark Bode Owens Jr Coleen Murry James Dyer Jackie Smith

Woodman Circle Hosts February Business Social Hour

The Alpine Grove No. 671 Woodmen circle met February 15 at Mrs. Azile Davidson’s home for a business and social hour. Pinks decorated the living room and refreshment duties were handled by Mrs. Davidson.

Alpine Grove Woodmen Circle Azile Davidson Blanche Taylor Davidson Mesdames Oma Cox Freeda Barrow Frieda Wade Metta Williams Thelma Williams Ed Davidson Mrs. Davidson

Wesleyan Service Guild Valentine Program at First Methodist

The Wesleyan Service Guild held an informal Valentine program themed Guild Fellowship and Growth at First Methodist Church in the Asbury room. Miss Mae Morris chaired. Alma Littrell announced a meeting for Feb 28 to plan guild growth. Japonica decor and Pangburn's chocolates featured. ten members attended including Rev. and Mrs. Austin Dillon.

Guild Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Asbury Room Mae Morris Don Barron E. L. Abbott Alma Littrell Pangburn Austin Dillon

Women’s Council and Ora Hard Circle Meet in Session

The Women's Council and Ora Hard Circle of the Presbyterian church held a joint meeting in the Hospitality room. President Mrs. Wiley Holland presided and introduced guest speaker Mrs. George Baines who discussed Civil Rights. Refreshments followed the program.

Woman's Council Ora Hard Circle Presbyterian Church Wiley Holland George Baines

Methodists announce Family Fun Night at First Church

Rev. Austin H. Dillon announces a Family Fun Night at First Methodist Church on Wednesday February 22. The Asbury club will run a snack bar with sandwiches cake pie and coffee at regular prices. Doors open 6 30 p m with program starting 7 30 p m featuring community singing humorous skits and an operetta The Detective Father Hired. A free will offering will be taken to raise funds to send delegates to summer camp.

First Methodist Austin H. Dillon Asbury Club

Mrs Baines Hosts WSCS Tea in Japanese Study

Mrs G W Baines secretary of Missionary Education hosted the WSCS at her home for a Japanese Tea and the study Japan Begins Again. Attending were Mesdames Beard Butler Ed Davidson A H Dillon R C Elliott D A Hilton W B Hancock C F Barger Frank Matthews Edgar Martin Jas Parker A R Stambaugh W J Smith Carl Shults R B Slight Vick Winter Roy Whiteside Frances Williamson Mildred Elliott and the hostess.

Frank Matthews Edgar Martin Jas. Parker A. R. Stambaugh W. J. Smith Carl Shults R. B. Slight Vick Winter Roy Whiteside Frances Williamson Mildred Elliott Mrs. Geo. Baines

Pilot Club Elects Officers Saturday

The Pilot club of Alpine met at the Holland hotel with 21 members present. Margaret Linn was elected president by acclamation with Ann Whitaker as 1st vice president Marie Shepperd as 2nd vice president Ruth Smith as treasurer Margaret Francois as corresponding secretary Wilmoth Matthews as recording secretary and Lillie Edwards and Helen Gibb named as directors.

Pilot Club of Alpine Holland Hotel Margrret Linn Margaret Linn Ann Whitaker Marie Shepperd Ruth Smith Margaret Francois Wilmoth Matthews Lillie Edwards Helen Gibb

Men’s Fellowship Club Sees Park Pictures

The Men’s Fellowship club led by president Jim Francois met Tuesday evening in the Presbyterian church Hospitality room. Supper committee included Ed Frazer Victor Smith and Dr C B Casey. Wal ter Henderson arranged a program showing technicolor pictures of the Big Bend park area by Mr Koch National Park board. Dr Dutton operated the projector.

Jim Francois The Presbyterian Church Ed Frazer Victor Smith Cc. B. Casey Walter Henderson Big Bend Park Koch National Park Board Dr. Dutton

Edna Carson Mission Circle Meets With Mrs Hilbrich

The Edna Carson Missionary circle met on February 14 with Mrs O E Hilbrich opening prayer led by Mrs Hilbrich The Bible lesson by Mrs Scarbrough focused on Stewardship of the Gospel Closing prayer by Mrs Holder Refreshments with a Valentine motif were served to Mrs Earl Scarbrough Elbert Vanney J O Casparis J L Holder Jesse Howell and O F Etheredge.

Edna Carson O. E. Hilbrich

Symphony To Appear Saturday At Sul Ross

The College Symphony of Sul Ross presents the second concert of its 1949 1950 season in the Sul Ross auditorium at 9 a.m. Saturday February 18. Preston Stedman conductor lists Beethoven Symphony No 5 first movement and other works with two premieres the Beethoven symphony and the Woltmann tone poem. The program includes Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and Saint Saëns Carnival of the Animals. Senior music majors Ralph Pauley and Fred Ellyson join as soloists in future concerts. The ensemble draws students from across Texas including San Antonio Pampa Del Rio Monahans and Alpine among others.

College Symphony Orchestra of Sul Ross Sul Ross Auditorium Preston Stedman Woltmann Fred Ellyson Ralph Pauley Capuzzi Stedman British Museum Pauley Ellyson Symphony

Methodist Young People Sweetheart Party Hosted by Rev Dillon

About 55 members of the Methodist church attended a Sweetheart party at the church last Wednesday night. Rev. and Mrs. Austin H. Dillon led Valentine themed games for the Asbury high school age club and Wesley college age group. Refreshments included cake squares and cold drinks.

Methodist Church Austin H. Dillon Dillon Asbury Club Wesley Club

Cub Scouts to Hold Blue and Gold Dinner

21 Cub Pack No. 41 will hold a Blue and Gold dinner on Tuesday February 21 at 6 30 p m at the First Christian church in Alpine. The event marks the third year of Cub Scouts in Alpine and parents are urged to attend with their sons.

First Christian Church Alpine

Delta Kappa Gamma Hears Educational Program in Alpine

Delta Kappa Gamma Beta Iota met February 4 in the Educational building of the First Christian church Alpine. Mrs Laura Causey Henderson presided and Mr Peyton Cain spoke on Educational Efficiency Through Teacher Welfare. Miss Anna D Linn introduced him. Reports on the scholarship fund and White Elephant sale encouraged. Punch and cookies were served from a Valentine decorated table. Reporter.

Delta Kappa Gamma Beta Iota Delta Kappa Gamma Society First Christian Church of Alpine Laura Causey Henderson Marathon Peyton Cain Cain Anna D. Linn

Broadcast: F 1 Package Vanilla Pudding Powder Cup Sugar

A broadcast item notes one package of vanilla pudding powder, a cup of sugar, and several large cans. The entry lists ingredients separated as described, with no further context or event details.

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