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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1949
Page
5
Mrs C D Wood announces the engagement of Emy Lou Harris to L A Walker of Colorado City. A February 14 tea hosted by Mrs George W Baines revealed the upcoming March 18 wedding with a tree of knowledge centerpiece and a Valentine motif in foods and decor.
Eighty five friends of the popular bride elect called during the afternoon seeking details and greetings as the wedding plans moved forward.
A Tuesday luncheon at the McIntyre ranch in Alpine celebrated bride elect Miss Emy Lou Harris with a Normandy lace cover and silver centerpiece. Guests included Mrs. Vernon McIntyre, Mrs. Keith Morrow, and numerous friends. bridge followed with prizes and gifts.
The Alpine Garden club gathered Friday at Mrs. G. H. Harfst's home with Mrs. W. E. Williams as co host. Members discussed the upcoming District convention in Van Horn on March 4 and elected Mrs. Eugene Parr as club representative.
Teachers and students organized a Valentine themed party for Charles Patterson on his seventh birthday. Mrs M A Webb and Crystal York assisted, as 27 children enjoyed red and white decorations, heart shaped sandwiches, and two climaxes including a pinata breaking.
The Pilot club of Alpine held a regular business meeting on Saturday February 12 at 1 p.m. with 26 members present and two guests Catherine Hord and another guest attending Margie Cross presiding over the lunch and business session.
Ruth Smith joined the Myrtle McDonald Marine Pilot club as a new member and was warmly welcomed. The club donated 100 to the local Girl Scouts building fund and 100 to Alpine Public Library for books. Josse Roberts will visit Paris to meet the Pilot club of Paris. Margie Cross named to the District 8 nominating committee. New officers include Vivian McIntyre president, Margaret Linn and Eva Chaffin vice presidents, Wilmoth Matthews secretary, Edith Brown recording secretary, Avora Owens treasurer, with Ethelbert Benson and Margaret Francois as two directors. Decorations featured red tulips and red and white carnations for Valentine theme. Members recalled Secret Pals and Spring convention in Galveston on April 8–10.
The Wednesday Bridge Club held a gathering with hostess Mrs W D Burcham and invited guests including Mesdames Asa Jones W I Winter Gene Benson Earl McElroy King Terry and members Shellie Barnes J E Burgess B B Bounds J E Casner Alfred Creigh J W Frazer Frank McCollum Vernon McIntyre Gene Parr J W Shepperd High member prize went to Mrs Newsom high guest prize to Mrs Winter and bingo prize to Mrs Benson A Welcome Home party honored Mrs J H Elliott recently in Houston with several attendees.
The Presbyterian Women's Council met at the church on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Wiley Holland presiding. Mrs. T. C. Selvig led a devotional service as twelve members packed two large boxes of used clothing to be sent to Europe.
Short talks at the A A U W meeting in the Presbyterian church hospitality rooms covered the growth of A A U W fellowships to a million dollar endowment, women’s legal status, and jury service. Members recalled Marion Talbot and pioneers in education as they discussed governance and citizenship roles. Anne Wittaker was elected delegate to the El Paso state convention scheduled April 8 and 9.
Miss Myrtle Whiteside announces a week long display from the Colonial Art Company featuring about 150 color reproductions of old and modern masters. The event runs February 21 to 25, open daily to 5 PM with a student season ticket ten cents. A Wednesday tea with an art talk by Mrs. Robbye Owen runs 4 to 6:30 PM, proceeds fund school picture purchases.
Col Walter H Reid and Mrs Reid of Houston recently stayed at Antelope Lodge. Mrs Reid is a cousin of Val Richardson of Alpine. Reid, wartime commander of Ellington Field, has been named manager of the Houston Chamber of Commerce aviation department. He served 32 years in the regular Army Air Corps, began in 1917, and retired last year.
Mrs F G Walker Mrs George Baines Mrs G B Crawford and Mrs Morris Palmer attended. Mrs Palmer was absent due to illness. A Valentine motif decorated the refreshments and table. Miss Myrtle Whiteside, past president, presided at the punch bowl. Next meeting is the spring luncheon March 19 at First Christian church education building.
Paul L. Hoefler, famed scientist and Africa film producer, visited Alpine from Phoenix and Los Angeles. He praised West Texas topography and climate, comparing it to regions of Africa where he has worked. Hoefler, a Royal Geographical Society fellow, plans a return to Africa to produce a color film. He traveled with his wife and Mrs. Blanche Bagnall before continuing to Mexico City.
Alpine High School officials will serve as temporary chairs as Alpine leads a 1949 Inter scholastic League baseball conference formation in West Texas. The district 9-B includes Alpine Balmorhea Barstow Crane Fort Davis Marfa Marathon Pyote Sanderson and Van Horn with a 9 game schedule possible if all plans proceed. The district must be organized by March 15 1949.
The Alathean class met at Mrs. Fred Dumas home on Thursday at 7 30 with Mrs. R L Nickell as co host. Two new members Mrs Ray Berry and Mrs Joe L Parks were introduced and devotional was given on Faith. After social hour games were played the hostess served cherry pie coffee to the attendees.
Mrs R A Bow and Mrs Ash ley Webster hosted the Big Bend chapter DAR on February 12 in the Presbyterian hospitality room The meeting featured a patriotic theme with a festive lace table red streamers and a cedar log centerpiece Mrs H W Morelock presided over the business session W T Millington of Presidio was elected regent for two years and Terry D Lewis Jr of Presidio was elected corresponding secretary Other officers remained in place Morelock to life honorary regent A year end summary was read by Morelock Present were Mesdames Geo W Baines Vernon McIntyre Gay Meriwether H W Morelock FE Nance Joe Smith Misses Byrd Bacon Fay Hamilton and the hostesses
A line from King Alfred in Q E D notes that noble status comes from character, not lineage. It contrasts with Scottish plaids signaling clan or regiment through color and design.
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