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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1947

Page

5

Bridal Tea Honors Dorothy Buhler Aboard in Marfa

Miss Dorothy Frances Buhler was honored with a tea and miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Robert L. Bristol and her daughter at the Christian church parsonage in Marfa. Attendees included Alpine residents and friends of Rev and Mrs. M. A. Buhler, with gifts well stocked for the upcoming marriage to Mr. James L. Crawford on Sunday, March 2, at the Marfa church.

Darth Reeder Pon Buchen Dorothy Frances Buhler Howe Mr. Omer Enie Dun Akon Dorothy Francs Urs Guy Geantord Teague Fred Heder James L. Crawford Christian Church Marfa Robert L. Bristol Mary Bristol M. A. Buhler Dorothy Buhler Guy B. Crawford Betty Jo Crawford Dorothy Jean Crawford Freddie Beth Reeder Maurine Sawyer Dorothy Teague

Pilots Club Plans Fundraiser and City Playground Talk

Rough six will be at the Methodist church supervised by three Pilots and three Lious children attending the church. They will pay five cents each for refreshments. Pilots heard Mr. Criswell on the citys proposed development of a children s playground to be made from part of the land bought earlier for a park. President Winifred Slight and other Pilots will represent the Alpine branch at the state meeting of Pilots in Amarillo, April 5 6. Miss Virginia Link associate professor of music of Sul Ross College was initiated a new member. The resignation of Mrs. Rita West now of San Angelo was accepted with regrets. Miss Phyllis Headice president of Pilots of Marfa and Mrs. Judy Deis of Marfa were guests.

Methodist Church Criswell Winifred Slight Amarillo Virginia Link Associa Sul Ross Rita West San Angelo Phyllis Headice Pilots of Marfa Judy Deis

Dr Hinckley Speaks At Garden Club Meeting In Brewster County

Mrs Le Forchheimer and Mrs R Votan hosted the Garden club in the Forchheimer home with president Mrs W M Meador presiding. New members Mrs L C Hinckley and Mrs D A Hilton were welcomed. Members voted the pecan tree and pyracantha shrub as county pride, a choice to be supported by the Highway Beautification department. Dr L C Hinckley discussed Building a Productive Soil, and members expressed appreciation for his talk and hope to hear him again.

Hinckley Garden Club le Forchheimer R. Votan Forchheimer W. M. Meador L. C. Hinckley D. A. ‘Ililton Ben Scott Brewster

Home topic at Circle meeting in Mary Martha group

The Mary Martha circle of the Methodist church met at Mrs. Edgar Martins home with Mrs. W A Wilson Sr presiding. A Stewardship program was given by Jim Parker. Feb 26 was announced as Prayer Day at the Christian church. Members and guests attended as the circle discussed Home and Children of the World with Mrs A H Dillon leading the lesson.

Mary Martha Methodist Church Edgar Martin W. A. Wilson Srs Sesson Mands Harry Carpenter Paul Vogt Glenn Burgess Jim Parker Annie Lackey The Christian Church A. H. Dillon G. C. McDaniel Jr Dan Ritter Martin Mmes T. ‘A. Beard Johnson Ford Rackley Johnny Braswell Chalmers Broadfoot Glenn Buress Paul Beard Robert Dod A. 3. Gard Oma Hayslip Don Hoch~ Matter H. L. Lovell Frank Matthews Clifton Moss G. C. McDanel Tom McPherson Alr. Stambaugh Jack Stovell D D. Thomas W. A. Wilson Jr

Fidelis Matron Class 18 Entertainment Dinner

The Fidelis Matron class of the Baptist church hosted by the winning side was entertained by the losers with a dinner at Mrs. Charles Stringfellow's home on February 11 with a Valentine motif.

Fidelis The Baptist Church Charles Stringfellow

Musical Maniacs club organized at Sul Ross college

The first meeting of the Musical Maniacs club was held in Mr Davis studio at Sul Ross college. Sara Beth Hawkins was elected president and Peggy Pittman secretary. Members include Marion Broadfoot Margot Fraser Beverly Ann Gross Dick Hawing Sara Beth Hawkins Marget Key Mariana Key Joyce Lackart Sharon Lynn Peggy Pittman Charlotte Slight and others. The club aims to promote appreciation enjoyment and performance of music. The next meeting February 27 at 7 p.m. will discuss the life and works of Bach with Mr Kelver giving a practice talk.

Musical Maniacs’ Club Musical Maniacs Club Maryla Jonas Davis J. $. Bach Kelver

Texas Exes Meet in Alpine March Second at Hawkins Home

The Alpine branch of the University of Texas ex-students will gather March 2 at six o'clock at the home of Dr and Mrs R M Hawkins for a social get-together. Dessert and coffee will be served for which there will be a silver offering. All ex-students are invited and urged to come.

Texas Exes University of Texas R. M. Hawkins

Derrick Manley Rites Read At San Angelo

A San Angelo wedding unites Miss Faye Dell Manley and Howard Cecil Derrick of El Paso. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Al Groebl, studied at Stephens College and Texas University. The groom, a World War II veteran and Texas A&M senior, is from Alpine and will work with Chemical Supply Co in El Paso. The couple will reside in El Paso.

San Anelo Faye Dell Manley San Angelo Howard Cecil Derrick el Paso al Groebl Stephens College Columbia Texas University Alpine Howard Derrick J. H. Derrick Derrick Texas A. & M The Chemical Supply Co

Woman's Council Stewardship Topic Taught

Mrs. J. S. Hard chaired the Presbyterian Woman's Council meeting with 17 members present. Ten new members joined recently, bringing total membership to 135. World Day of Prayer planned for Feb 28. A letter of appreciation from Mrs. Evan Hord and Mrs. Water Garnett was read. Mrs. G. A. Kunze led the Stewardship discussion with help from Mrs. LaBeff Engle and Parker. Hostess Mrs. Leon Hinckley served cake and coffee.

Woman's Council J. S. Hard Presbyteriain Woman's Council H. R. Gard D. R. Ellett Evan Hord Water Garnett G. A. Kunze LaBeff Engle Parker Leon Hinckley

Weston Family Hosts Friday Dance in Holland Hotel Ballroom

The Weston family hosted a social dance Friday night from nine to one in the Holland hotel ballroom. The celebration, held by Mr. and Mrs. Forest Weston, Mr. and Mrs. J C Weston, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Weston of Marathon, marked a personal event for the three brothers.

Forest Weston J.C. Weston Elmo Weston Marathon Holland Hotel

Weston Anniversary Celebrations Mark February Festive Ball

The Weston families celebrate an anniversary month with Mr and Mrs J Elmo Weston and Mr and Mrs C Weston observed. Mrs Elmo Weston wore a white crepe dress with orchid and fuchsia trim while Mrs Forest Weston wore a white jersey dress and Mrs J C Weston wore a dusky blue crepe. The ballroom featured a Valentine motif with red hearts red balloons and bouquets of red tulips and white carnations. Ray McNeill's orchestra provided music all evening as about 200 guests from Alpine Sanderson Magathon Fort Stockton Marfa and Fort Davis attended refreshments in the lobby.

J. Elmo Weston 4. C. Weston Forest ‘Weston Elmo Weston Forrest Weston J.C. Weston Ray McNeill Alpine Sanderson Magathon Fort Stockton Marfa Fort Davis

Friday Night Couple Club Hosts and Prizes Noted

Mr. and Mrs. Burgess hosted a Thursday night gathering with Bill Winter Paul Vogt J W Shepperd Knox Reid Frank McCollum George Koury Glenn Burgess and Mrs L D Harris attending A dessert course followed and high couple prizes went to Mrs Harris and Mr Burgess for high score second high to Mr and Mrs Shepperd and bingo prizes to Mrs Winter and her husband The Two O clock club had an No Host supper at Roscoe Morgan residence with invited guests and members including Mr and Mrs Paul Beard Dan Ritter C M Sorkran and others High couple prize went to Mr and Mrs Anderau second to Mr and Mrs Allen The Two oclock bridge club met at Mrs J C Cooley's with guests Mrs Clifton Moss Mrs Lawrence Kidwell Mrs Wally Davis and members Mrs Peter Braswell Mrs Morgan Mrs Allen and Mrs Lester The hostess served a salad course

3. X. Blurgess Burgess Messrs Two O'clock Club Roscoe Morgan Paul Beard Dan Ritter C. M. Sorkran Earl Anderau Bill Allen Johnny Braswell Ralph Peters Sport Gunn Pat Lester Anderau Allen Two O'Clock Bridge Club J. C. Cooley Clifton Moss Lawrence Kidwell Wally Davis Peter, Braswell Morgan Lester

Beards Host Supper and Forty-Two Party

Mr and Mrs T A Beard entertain two groups of friends with a buffet supper followed by an evening of Forty two. Monday night guests present included Rev and Mrs A H Dillon, Dr and Mrs R M Hawkins, Mr and Mrs J C Coleman, Mr and Mrs Charles Speck, Mr and Mrs Perry Cartwright.

Eards T. A. Beard A. H. Dillon R. M. Hawkins J. C. Coleman Charles Speck Perry Cartwright

Washington’s Birthday Themed Gathering at Beards Home

Friday evening a group gathered at the Beards home with a Washington birthday motif. Decor and food complemented the informal occasion. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shepperd, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Winter, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Baines, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Whiteside, Mrs A. F. Robinson, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burgess.

the Beards Washington

Children of One World topic taught at Lackey Circle

The Lackey Circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church met Tuesday at Mrs. E S Cross home with co hosts Mrs. Perry Cartwright and Mrs. W M Meador. J P Parker led the worship service and D A Hilton headed the program on Children of One World with helpers W A Daugherty and J G Barrow. Bouquets of white stock with fern decorated the reception area and snow balls with cherry sauce and hot spiced apple juice were served. Twenty two members attended. Joanna Newell hosted a Valentine party Thursday at her parents’ home for school friends including Myra Nell Hord Ann Devenport Jayce Lockhart Ann Web Janice Parker Marsha Broadfoe Marcella Shepperd Sandra Bre Shears Glenda Morris.

Children OF One World Lackey Women’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church E. S. Cross Perry Cartwright W. M. Meador Irs J. P. Parker D. A. Hilton W. A. Daugherty J. G. Barrow Joanna Newell John Newell Myra Nell Hord Ann Devenport Jayce Lockhart Ann Web Janice Parker Marsha Broadfoe Marcella Shepperd Sandra Bre- Shears Glenda Morris

World Prayer Day Observed February Twenty-Eighth

Announcement notes the World Day of Prayer observance at the Christian church Friday morning February 28 from 9 30 to 10 30. Sponsored by the Council of Churchwomen with Mrs Roy Whiteside as local president. All women of Alpine urged to attend this interdenominational event.

Christian Church Council of Churchy Women Roy Whiteside Alpine

Kimballs Host Turkey Dinner at Beautiful Ranch

Jnr and Mrs Asie Mumoall hosted a turkey dinner at their Beautiful ranch Monday evening. The huge bird, a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dod, was baked to perfection and served with a lavish spread. The buffet centerpiece featured Dutch iris, daffodils, acacia and ferns with blooming plants throughout. Afterward, guests enjoyed bridge with Espy Miller, Keesey Miller, Tom Redford, Bunton, King Terry, and others in attendance.

Jnr Asie Mumoall Robert Dod Messrs Mesdames Espy Miller Keesey Miller Tom Redford Fort Davis E. Bunton Marfa Bill Allen Te [di Harrisse Bya Chatfin Kimball

Unsigned church supper ends with union dispute note

A Presbyterian church supper with a Valentine theme drew 23 members but included a controversial aside about Enos Williams of Cardiff who was expelled from the miners union for agreeing to abandon his fellow strikers in exchange for trousers. Dean T H Etheridge spoke on a topic of interest to the group.

T. H. Etheridge Zlow Enos Williams Cardiff Miners’ Union

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