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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1946

Page

5

Private piano recital highlights Charleston Slight at Hamilton home

Mrs C D Wood hosts a Monday evening recital featuring 12 year old Charlotte Slight who performed works by Bach Haydn Chopin and Borowski with Lady Lou Terry and Mrs Bogel as accompanist. Forty guests attended with cake punch and coffee served at the close.

Savesay Mary Besse Sloan Charlotte Slight Howard Hamilton Lou Terry Mary Bogel Charlotte Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Joseph Haydn Roland Flick Chopin Borowski Lou ‘Terry Michael Hauser Luxembourg Gardens Kathleen L. Manning Pequena Danza Espanola Jose Hurbe

Barbecue Supper Honors Visitors Mr and Mrs Powers Jr

A community barbecue was held Friday night to honor visitors Mr and Mrs F L Powers Jr. Guests shared a meal and conversation marking the visit.

F. L. Powers Jr

Alpine Girl to Wed March 17 in California

Alpine residents announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Mary Wade to Eddy Nations. The ceremony is set for March 17 in Long Beach, California, with both families confirming the plans.

Alpine J.C. Wade Mary Eddy Nations J. Nations Long Beach Cal

Parties Are Given For Mrs Wendel

A social round of events honored Mrs A J Wendel of El Campo with bridge at Mrs Harfst residence and a luncheon at the Holland hotel. Attending were Mrs Wendel, Mrs G H Harfst, Mrs Shellie Barnes, Mrs L D Harris, Mrs George Kempen, Mrs Bill Friesen, Mrs Eagar Martin, Mrs Joe Hord, Mrs J W Shepperd, Mrs J M Alderson, Mrs Earl Anderau, Mrs Joe Burgess and Mrs H L Waldrum with prizes awarded and a post luncheon gathering at Mrs Waldrum’s home.

Edgar Martin Little In Mexico Cafe A. J. Wendel el Campo Wendel G. H. Harfst Shellie Barnes C. E. McCool George Kempen L. D. Harris Gay Meriwether Wenues G. H. Harrst J. M. Alderson Earl Anderau Joe Burgess H. L. Waldrum Marrn Burgess Holland Hotel Elcampo G. H. Hartist

Reception Given for Mr and Mrs Carrico

Open House at the president's home on College Hill celebrated Mr Joanne Carrico and his bride. St Rowe faculty and guests from Sul Ross faculty attended with Dr Hawkins and family, with Miss Lai Britt narrating a Washington themed display. Red azaleas tulips carnations and crystal decor adorned the rooms and refreshments were served by several hosts.

Carrico RM. Hawkins College Hill St Rowe Faclty Joan Carrico Dr. Hawking Carico Dean Etheridge Dick Hawkins Jr Sara Beth Fein James Kemp Henry Key J. B. Rob Jen W. J Smith Marie Bennett Billie Good-ham Eno Lai Britt Ove Ie Bend Sul Ross

El Progreso Club Recreation Program Meeting

El Progreso club met February 15 in the Hospitality room with Mrs Ritter as hostess. Mrs Avora Owens and Mrs Sperry led a discussion with Duane Van Fossan Dorothy Crawford Robbie Nickel Pat Watson Shirley Blevins and Jim Spann of the high school on recreation. Fifteen members and two guests attended the meeting.

EL Progreso Club Mrs Ritter Avora Owens Sperry Duane van Fossan Dorothy Crawford Robbie Nickel Pat Watson Shirley Blevins Jim Spann

Pilot Club Charter Ceremony Planned at Sul Ross Cafeteria

Miss Nancy Lou McCollum district governor District 8 will present the charter to the Pilot Club March 1 9 at Sul Ross cafeteria. Mrs Josie Robert of Houston 2nd vice president of Pilot International 11 will attend and bring greetings from headquarters to the new club.

Nancy Lou McCollum Pilo Sul Ross Josie Robert Houston

Stolen Auto Recovered By Sanderson Officers In Double-Quick Time

The Terrell county sheriff and a deputy recovered a car stolen from Henry Glasscock within ten minutes of a Brewster county alert. The car was parked at Shepperd's Jewelry Store and keys were left in it. Two youths James McAfee and Earl V Scott Jr were later indicted. they claimed travel from Philadelphia and Camden to El Paso before returning toward Corpus Christi.

Davis Mountains Federation of Women’s Clubs Bernal Slight D. M. Bennett DMF Mesdames R. S. McCracken Marfa Bth Fred Montgomery Fort Stockton L. F. Buttrill Marathon H. E. Ezell Cox Appel Sanderson George Baines Alpine JC. Cunningham Terrell County Henry Glasscock Brewster County Sheriff's Office Glasscock Shepperd’s North Sixth Street Santerton James McAfee Philadelphia Earl V Scott Jr Camden N. J el Paso Corpus Christi

Methodist Circles Review Africa Book At Church

The Mary Martha and Annie Lackey Circles of the Methodist WASCS met in a joint session Tuesday for a book review of The Cross Over Africa presented by Mrs. M. W. Williams. Tea with a lace table and Washington motifs followed, hosted by Mesdames Danitter LaBett Cartwright Cavild eon Clements Waldrum Sloan. Thirty members attended. Mrs. Dean Stewart led two negro spiritual songs with Mrs. Mary Besse Sloan at the piano. Separate business sessions followed.

Mary Martha Annie Lackey Methodist WASCS Africa M. W. Williams George Washington Mesdames Danitter Ray LaBett Mesdames Cartwright Cavilideon Clements Waldrum Sloan

Alpine Grove No. 671 Woodmen Circle Monthly Meeting

The Alpine Grove No. 671 Woodmen Circle met with Mrs Jane Burling for the monthly business and social meeting. The word for 1946 was presented. During the social hour refreshments were served by Mesdamen Arle Davison, Anna Lange, Frieda Wade, Meita Williams and Thelma. Mrs Lange invited the Grove to meet with her March 20 at 2 pm, Reporter.

Alpine Grove Woodmen Jane Burling Arle Davison Anna Lange Frieda Wade Meita Wiliams Thelma James Lange the Grove

PTA Discusses Our Town at Central Ward Meeting

The P T A met at Central Ward school on Monday to hear a program on the theme Our Town. Frank McCollum led the session with Alpine chamber of commerce input, while Mrs. Sperry Newell and W J Newell spoke on town needs. High school students Miss Smith Teece added student perspectives. A note on rainfall converts one inch over one acre to 24 149 gallons of water or 608 barrels.

P.T.A Central Ward Smith Teece

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C.D. Wood C. W. Davis F. L. Powers Sr Independence Kas F. J. Powers Sr C. Gross M. C. Kay Dughters Jimmy Turner Don Steiner B. Westbrook Jack Percyman Zeb Decie Malone Hill An[ja Wilson Jr Gay Meriweather Hill Martin Wilson Dan Ritter Messrs Truman Hatch C. M. Corkran Ray LaBelt Reginald Wotan Bob Wuest Mrs. Ritter Ray LaBeff Wally Davis Dames Johnnie Braswell Jim Crow Curtis Gross Bill Allen Sport Gunn Inez Ritter Mesdamee James Kemp Reginald Votan L. D. Stockton Jimmie Logan Pri Stockton High Gross LaBeff Barnes Knox Reid Frank Newsom FW. Shepperd F. L. McCollum J. . Burgess George Koury E. C. Coleman Bridge A . ©. Spalding Ridgefield Wash Brewster County W. D. Burcham Burcham C. D. Wood Mabel Arnold G. W. Baines H.W. Morelock J. W. Gilmer L. C. Ritchey Roy Stillwell Mesdames J. A. McGonaul Waddy Burnam Earl Young G. W. Worthington Delmar Collins Dave Sublett P. D. Coulson A.C. Spalding Fort Davis Worth Evans C. E. Eaton Don Carlton Spalding W.D. Burcham Ellen Hudson Jimmy ‘Logan J. ‘E Burgess Coulson Kempen Logan AAUW P. Euler Blane Misses Alice Cowan Liather Elliott Anne Whittaker Alma Littrell Myrtle Whiteside Mesdamas C. E. Sperry F. G. Walker W. H. Perryman T. C. Selvig Rose Maxwell W. E. Lock Fe ‘Knox Reid Cross & Cross Woman's Council Presbyterian Hospitality Room D. R. Elliott H.R. Gard Olver Theophilus J. S. Hord Sara Beth Hawkins Ozi Kimball Bill Aljlen Jimmie Pate Mrs. Wendel San Antonio Hodist W. S.C Ernst Tas Eee Alomo Green Big Bend Wool & Mohair Co Aite PTA KODAK Lour Service Maria, T Joe Marsh Bird’s Eye View of America Folles Big Bend Curio Shop Granada Theatre First National Bank of Alpine Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Member Federal Reserve System United States City Depository L. Kokernot Pres G. W. Baines, V G. B. Crawford
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