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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1955

Page

4

World Day of Prayer Feb 25 at Presby Church in Alpine

The World Day of Prayer will be observed February 25 at 5 p.m. in Alpine’s First Presbyterian Church with about 20 000 communities and 125 countries taking part. Women from Alpine including Donna Neeley and several local residents will participate, and offerings fund divisions of the National Council of Churches missions.

Presbyterian Church Wilbe Alpine First Presbyterian Church Division of Foreign Missions Division of Home Missions National Council Christian Church Donna Neeley Mesdames C.W. New

Friday Club Hosts Bolivia Luncheon at Holland Hotel

The Friday Club met at the Holland Hotel on Friday February 11 with Mrs. G C Meriwether as hostess. Luncheon was served and guests then visited the Meriwether home for Bolivia. Attending were Mesdames Billy Ward Otis Kimball Vernon McIntyre W H Terry Jr Earl McElroy Zeb Decie W J Terry Sr Edgar Martin Gene Cartledge Gene Benson Charles Stringfellow and the hostess.

Holland Hotel G. C. Meriwether Meriwether Bolivia Billy Ward Otis Kimball Vernon McIntyre W. H. Terry Jr Earl McElroy Zeb Decie W. J Terry Sr Edgar Martin Gene Cartledge Gene Benson Charles Stringfellow

Legion Auxiliary Workshop Set at Alpine Center

The 16th District American Legion Auxiliary holds its first semi annual workshop Feb 18 19 at the Alpine Community Center with no registration fee. Doris Anderson state department president will speak and district leaders will preside over sessions including a buffet supper hosted by Mrs Henry Bailey and a closing dance for attendees and guests.

American Legion Auxiliary Alpine Doris Anderson State American Legion Auxiliary el Paso McCamey Kermit and Wink Sanderson Henry Bailey 16Th District Anderson Alpine Community Center W. B. Dorris American Leggion Henry M. Bailey Walter Skinner Marathon H. W. Morelock Ernie Davis M. L Hopson Sammie Snure the Future N. St. St V. A George Farlow Midland Big Bend M. I. Hopson Sth Holland Hotel Odessa The Texas Star M. L. Hopson Legion Club

Alpine Garden Club Meets At Forchheimer Home

Garden Club gathered at Mrs. Paul Forchheimer’s home on Friday February 11 with sixteen members present. Coffee and dessert were served by the hostess and Mrs. John Patillo assisted. President Mrs. R. A. White reported on planting in the Chamber of Commerce grounds and a sponsor project for the Girl Scout house landscaping. District 9 plans include committee appointments for arrangements and decorations led by Mrs. W. M. Meador, Mrs. A. R. Stambaugh, Mrs. Paul Forchheimer, Mrs. Grady Nelon, and Mrs. F. S. B. Shears, with refreshment registration by Mrs. Charles T. Holmes.

Clup Paul. Forchheimer John Patillo R. A. Whiteside Chamber of Commerce Girl Scout House W. M. Meador A. R. Stambaugh Paul Forehheimer Grady Nelon F.S. B. Shears Charles ‘T. Holmes

Presbyterian Women Hear Talk on Mission on Campus

Mrs. C T Holmes spoke to the Presbyterian Women Association meeting in the Hospitality Room of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Bart McElroy presided and led prayer for missionaries. Mrs. Earl Anderau urged aid for leprosy medical supplies, with an offering taken. The program was organized by Mrs. C Te Holmes. Seventeen members attended and Mizpah benediction closed the meeting.

Presbyterian Women’s Association Presbyterian Church Bart McElroy McElroy Earl 'Anderau C. Te Holmes

Mrs Herring Hosts Dessert Bridge For Neighborhood Club

Mrs Mark Herring entertained the Neighborhood Bridge Club at the Country Club last Wednesday February 9. A Valentine themed setup featured a red cloth carnations and candy hearts. Mrs Grady Nelon was top scorer among members and Mrs Carl Shults was second. Among guests Mrs Willie Green of Marathon won high guest honors and Mrs Ray LaBeff won bingo.

Mark Herring Neighborhood Bridge Club Grady Nelon Carl Shults Willie Green Marathon Ray LaBeff Mesdames S. F. Breshears Bruce Surston Shults Tom Coats C. Treadwell Jr Sam Thomas Nelon Mesdames Wally Davis Clifton Moss LaBeff 2.E. Grey George Bevier Hugh White Alfred E.creigh Paul Forchheimer Fritz Bill Weyerts W. T. Winter Earl Anderau Green Edith Smith

Brownies Hold Valentine Party and Meet

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored Brownies first through third grade met February 10 at Mrs. Sammie Snure’s home. They worked on a gown collection for local needy children and later held a Valentine party after attending a movie on February 14 with refreshments served at Mrs. Snure’s.

American Legion Auxiliary Sammie Snure Nan Stowell Lucy Jo Clark Shy ‘Anne Saure Suzanne Ritter Pamela Wilson Ann Heglund Susan Estes Judy Smith Judy Walker Judy Winn Barbara Davis Jane Conner

Lucky 13 Club Luncheon and Bridge With Mrs Meriwether

Mrs G C Meriwether hosted the Lucky 13 Bridge Club at her ranch home on Wednesday February 9 hosting a luncheon followed by bridge with a Valentine theme. High honors went to Mrs David Kokernot and Mrs W W McCutcheon of Toyahvale was second high. Low was Mrs Lois McIntyre. Attendees included Mesdames Zeb Decie Otis Kimball David Kokernot McCutcheon Frank McCollum Jonah W Gillett Vernon McIntyre Lois McIntyre Edgar Martin Q Abbington Earl McElroy and Herbert L Kokernot Jr.

G. C. Meriwether Lucky 18 Bridge Club Valentine David Kokernot W. W McCutcheon Toyahvale Low Lois McIntyre Mesdames Zeb] Decie Otis Kimball David Kokerhot McCutcheon, ‘Frank McCol-lumi, Jona W. Gillett Vernon McIntyre Edgar Martin Q. Abbington Earl “McElroy Herbert L. Kokernot Jr

Woodwards Welcome Daughter Susan Marie

Mr and Mrs J Frank Woodward Jr announce the birth of a daughter Susan Marie born Feb 4 at Winters where Mr Woodward a geologist for Gulf OS Co is stationed Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J Frank Woodward of Alpine Mrs Weenward Sr is in Winters with her son and family CANOS WELCOME LAURA CANO Daughter born in local hospital Monday weighed 5 lbs 12 ozs named Laura The Canos have a son Leno III age 14 months

J. Frank Woodward, Jr Susan Marie Winters Woodward Gulf OS Co J. Frank Woodward Alpine Weenward Sr CANOS Leno Cano Jr Laura Leno

Mrs Wright Publishes Magazines For Writers In Alpine

Lilieth Lorraine also known as Mrs. Cleveland Wright, a Texan by birth, moves from Mexico City and New York to Alpine. She publishes Differe nt magazine for writers and Flame poetry magazine, chairs Avalon World Arts Academy, and has held leadership roles with Composers and Authors of America. She’s a previously a teacher and reporter and has been honored by the Mexican and Japanese governments and New Orleans mayor for promoting poetry and cross border education.

Alpine Cleveland Wright Lilieth Lorraine Wrights Wright Lilieth Lorriane Flame Composers and Authors of America Banners of Victory San Antonio Evening News Corpus Christi Chronicle Lilieth H.W. Morelock Corpus Christi United States de Lessepps Morrison New Orleans

Dr Ida Vernon Speaks To Sachem Literary Society

Dr Ida Vernon a government professor at Sul Ross addressed the Sachem Literary Society in Lawrence Hall on February 9 following the group’s business meeting. Refreshments were provided by Chelsea Young Marlene Browning and Johnnie McDaniel at a Valentine themed table attended by sponsors and members.

Sachem Literary Society Lawrence Hall Ida Vernon Sul ‘Ross Chelsea Young Marlene Browning Johnnie McDaniel Bernal Slight Misssie Broadfoot Verona Harris Joe Barber

A A U W Meeting Highlights Community Center Gift

Regular A A U W meeting on February 10 in the Presbyterian Hospitality Room featured a Valentine theme with decorations and refreshments. Miss Livingstone presented a paper on Religion in Politics in Russia. 25 members and one guest attended, and contributions totaling 128 were acknowledged for center decoration.

Presbyterian C. W Newbill Virginia Link Ruth Livingstone Marfa Valentine Myrtle Whiteside George Baines Knox Reid Miss Livingstone Russi Sue B. Mann W. C. Vernon H. W. Morelock

Catholic Ladies Study Club Meets at Perryman Home

The Cathone Women's Study Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. W. H. Perryman's home. After opening prayer the Bible study program continued. Refreshments were served to members.

Cathone Women’s Study Club W. H. Perryman

Pilots To Hold Bingo Party Saturday Night

The Pilot Club hosts a bingo party at 8 p m Saturday Feb 19 in the Holland Hotel ballroom to benefit the Child Welfare fund. Fritz Bill Weyerts will conduct the game.

Pilot Club Holland Hotel Fritz Bill Weyerts

Nettie Rosenstein Perfumes At Cross & Cross Shop

New in stock at Cross & Cross are Nettie Rosenstein perfumes and soaps. Odalisque is a rich exotic fragrance noted for beauty diffusion volume and lasting power. Tianne hints at fay laughter while Au Revoir Margie serves as a personal gift fragrance.

Cross & Cross Nettie Rosenstein Nettie Rogenstein

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Walter Winchell A. J. Gard Legion Auxiliary Max Me Murphy Blanchard Bettger Nelso Ows Mitchell SUN Judy Holliday Jack Lemmon Jack Carson Kim Nowak Tven Funnier the Cuna Forchheimer C. T. Holmes Mrs. Herring Bridge Brownies Lucky 13 J. Frank Woodwards Mrs Rday Forchheimer’s Catholic Ladies Old Meeting Au Revoir Margie CIA Oe Dallas Moan Texas Miasaways Francis SAT Aupie Murphy Joan Evans Ismasized Tarzan Tarzan 'Uatt Johnny Y Ust Mladen
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