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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1936

Page

5

Interesting program for El Progresso club

Delayed society item notes El Progress club meeting at Mrs J T Roberts February 7 with Mrs D M Bennett and Mrs A E Owens as hostesses. Papers by Mrs Thomas B Granger and Mrs J T Roberts on table linens and silverware praised as very helpful. Guests included Mrs Sperry Mrs Moorman Mrs Brady and Mrs Van Sickle. Refreshments served to guests and members listed.

EL Progresso el Progresso Club J. T. Roberts D. M. Bennett A. E. Owens Thomas B. Granger J.T. Roberts Sperry Moorman Brady van Sickle Mesdames Thomas B. Granger Paul White J. T. Mullenix, Jr J.C. Cooley J. T. Carney Russell Duncan Walter Diggs Warren Chastain Bernal Slight Ray Spence J. & Arledge van Binion Forrest J. Binion

Methodists Hold Monthly Social at Mrs May's Home

The Methodist Woman's Missionary society met Tuesday afternoon at the new home of Mrs. 4 D May with Mesdames A J Biersch wabe and W A Daugherty assisting. The program, titled Being a Good Neighbor, included prayer by Mrs. Baines and discussions on Jane Adams as a Community Neighbor led by Mrs. Roy Whiteside and other participants. Mrs. Parker spoke on Common Denominators emphasizing neighborliness as a spirit of love, while Mrs. Elliott spoke on RCA Victor and Atwater Kent ads and appliances. Alpine Texas.

Methodist Woman's Missionary Society D. May Mesdames A. J. Bierschwabe W. A. Daugherty Roy Whiteside Mesdames ‘Skevington Cartwright J. P. Parker Elliott

Enjoyable Church Activities Highlight Baptist W M S Meeting

The Baptist W M S met at the church to discuss Laborers Together With God in Kingdom Tasks led by Mrs. E R Cox. Attendees included Mesdames Thornton Mangham Binion Slight Chambers Chastain Spence Byler Bowers Collum Bennett Sparks Brandon Vansey and others.

Baptist Church the Baptist W. M.S E. R. Cox Vansey Ray Spence Mesdames Kokemnot Moody Mesdames Will Cotter Wells McIntyre Ernest Thor |Ton Vannoy Meckel Langford George Pugh Warnock Eugene Crowell Moseley Mesdames Ratlif May Scudday Sam Nelson Walter Diggs Brandon Shaffer Miss Pool Lovely

Presbyterian Women Mexican Supper Benefit at Old Mission Cafe

The Presbyterian women host a Mexican supper Friday at the Old Mission Cafe with Sra Cerda in charge of food preparation. Serving starts at 5 00 PM, admission 35 cents, and homemade pies will be sold. Proceeds aid the loan payoff. Twenty five High League members attended a Valentine party at the Methodist church with games and refreshments.

Old Mission Cafe Sra. Cerda Poblano Cafe High League

Wednesday Club Meets at McMurry Home

Mrs Y D McBurry hosted the Wednesday Club on February 19 with a Washington’s Birthday motif in red white and blue. dessert was served on arrival. 12 members attended and prizes for high scores went to Mrs Mollison and Mrs Hord.

Mcmurry Y. D. McBurry Washington Harold Thompson J. W. Shepperd J. 8. Arledge J. E. Burgess J. E. Casner F. E. Gillett J. S. Hord Asa Jones Ernest Mollison Wells McIntyre H. G. Watson C.D. Wood

Fletcher Hostess Contract Club Luncheon Honors Members

Mrs H T Fletcher acted as hostess to her contract club with a finely set luncheon at her home. Attendees included Mesdames H W Morelock Wells McIntyre Anja Wilerson Clay Holland Shirley Scales Mab McCool and Jeanne Robinson. High score prizes in the following contract game went to Mrs Holland and Mrs McIntyre.

Ars. Fletcher H. T. Fletcher Mesdames H. W. Morelock Wells McIntyre Anja Wileson Clay Holland Shirley Scales Mab McCool Jeanne Robinson Holland

Eugene Benson Marries in San Angelo

Eugene J. Benson and his bride Ethelbert McDonald are married in a quiet morning ceremony at the bride’s aunt's home in Miles. Rev. Donald E. Redmond officiated. The couple left for a wedding trip to Dallas and surrounding points, the bride wearing a tailored white wool suit and brown traveling suit.

Eugene Benson San Angelo Eugene J. Benson Dallas Donald E. Redmond Miles R. M. Fielder Fielder Pass Benson Ethelbert McDonald Alice McDonald Redmond Andl

Neighborhood Bridge Club Meets in Valentine Themed Social

Mrs. W. L. Hestes entertained the Neighborhood Bridge club Thursday afternoon with a clever Valentine motif carried through the decor and activity. guests enjoyed refreshments and friendly play in a social gathering reflecting local club life.

W. L. Hestes Neighborhood Bridge Club Valentine

For Rent and Diesel Training Ad Verbatim

YOR RENT A three room apartment and garage on north Second St and Nations Ave easy terms Mrs S F Pearce up FOR RENT Furnished room outside entrance close in See J W Shepperd DIESEL ENGINES now being installed in power plants trucks tractors trains and boats We are accepting reliable men in this vicinity with mechanical ability to train Install service and operate Diesel equipment Write for our Qualification Chart to determine your qualifications for this training Schoeck Diesel Training co this paper 2-21-29

North Second St Nations Ave S. F. Pearce J. W. Shepperd Schoeck

Entertains Club With Mexican Luncheon at Green Cafe

Mrs. Ernest Mollison hosted her contract club at a Mexican luncheon at the Green cafe with yellow jonquils as centerpieces. Guests included Anja Wilson Gay Meriwether Hodges Schroeder Rush Moody Wells McIntyre Zeb Decie Calvin St. Clair Lee Kokernot Mab McCool Milton Gilmer. After, attendees moved to the Mollison home for bridge with prizes awarded to Anja Wilson and Gay Meriwether. The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall with plans to sponsor an amateur hour at Granada on February 27 and to host a leap year dance February 28 at the courthouse. New drapes were purchased for the Legion ball and will be hung soon.

Ernest Mollison Contract Club Green Cafe Mesdames Anja Wilson Gay Meriwether Hodges Schroeder Rush Moody Anja Wilson, Jr Wells~ McIntyre Zeb Decie Calvin St. Clair Lee Kokernot Mab McCool Milton Gilmer Mollison Anja Wilson American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Granada Theatre Court House Legion Auxiliary

Prize Travel Winner Named At Freshmeat Course

Mrs Knox Reid claimed the traveling prize after a gathering that included Mesdames Dorothy Scannell Lulu White deh Sot Frank Brown Drury Wood C B Casey Knox Reid Thomas B Granger Christine Vander Loon and Miss Merle Smith.

Knox Reid Mesdames Dorothy Scannell Lulu White Deh Sot Frank Brown Drury Wood C. B. Casey Thomas B. Granger Christine Vander Loon Merle Smith

Honoring Font Stockton Gin Line at Valentine Event

Doris Chaffin hosted sisters Mis Eva Chaffin and Mare Bennett of Fort Jockton at a Valentine gathering featuring Barty accessories and a salad display after the game. Prizes and pottery were presented to multiple attendees including Wu Morel, Mrs Al Nance, and Marge Bennett with others listed among the guests.

Font Stockton Doris Chaffin Eva Chaffin Mare Faret Bennett Fort Jockton Valentine Mit Sore al Nance Howe Margeet Bennet Bea Lane Be Lae Moorman Willa B

At The Churches Christian Church Bible School Schedule

The article lists Bible school at 9 45 a m with Mrs H W Ferguson as superintendent Sermon and communion at 11 a m Special music by the choir directed by Mrs Ruel Warnock Evening worship at 7 30 Choir practice Wednesday at 7 30 Three more baptismal candidates expected after the preaching service next Sunday night Sunday school at 9 45 Morning service at 11 B T U at 7 Evening service at 7 45 Pastor Buren Sparks

Christian Church Bible School H. W. Ferguson Ruel Warnock Church OF Cte Young Peoples Meeting J. H. Killion Epworth League Methodist Church R. F. Davis

Church and church notices in Sunday services schedule

The page lists multiple church services for Sunday and midweek events. It includes CHURCH OF Christ Scientist and Methodist notices with service times, sermons, and youth programs, plus a note inviting attendance and a quoted Bible lesson topic for the day.

Wistian Science Services Churches of Christ Seienist Mary Baker Eddy

Gringo Passes Gringo Dies in Fort Davis Story

Barry Scobee reports the death of Gringo Nicanor Estrada, longtime Fort Davis resident noted as the town's mail carrier and caretaker of daily errands despite aging. The piece recalls Gringo's Civil War era ties, Christmas visits, and role in the community before detailing persistent cold in February and its impact on local agriculture and fruit blossoms.

Gringo Nicanor Estrada United States Rio Grande Mexico

Fort Davis Club funds historic site markers project

Fort Davis Study Club decided to mark local points of interest for visitors. A three-act play The Rose Window of San Jose Mission drew interest, aiding the marker fund which collected six to seven dollars. Boy Scouts meet Mondays. Tyrone Kelly is scoutmaster with eight boys.

Fort Davis Boy Scout Organization of Tyrone Kelly

El Paso Herald-Post reporter gathers stories for centennial edition

El Paso council marshal Hail reported Tuesday that a special Centennial edition is in preparation, with reporter Tihe from the Herald-Post collecting stories for the May 2 issue.

Tihe el Paso Marshall Hail Herald-Post

Alpine Couple Moves to Fort Worth After Short Stay

Mr and Mrs L E Johnson who lived in Alpine for several months left late last week for their Fort Worth home. Mr Johnson ran a drug store in the Turner building on Sixth street while in Alpine and moved the stock of merchandise to Fort Worth.

L. E. Johnson Alpine Fort Worth Johnson Turner Building Sixth Street Fort Worthy

Constipation Relief Ad Promotes Thedford’s Black-Draught

An ad promotes using Thedford’s Black-Draught to ease constipation and sluggish feeling. Testimonial letters from Mrs Ray Mullins of Late Ark cite relief for husband and herself. They report children like Syrup of Black-Draught and praise its tasting.

Ray Mullins Ark Thedford

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