West Texas readers soak up rain at convention
Weather and miles of rain color a West Texas trip to the West Texas Press convention in Del Rio. Alpine and surrounding areas rejoice as persistent showers refresh parched land and bring hope to the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Messages from readers and visitors reflect community ties, with notes on Pitney Bowes, former residents, and subscription praise.
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West Texas
Alpine
del Rio
Sanderson
Rio Grande Valley
Bill Collyns
The
Midland Reporter
Midland
Jim Allison
Stanton Paper
Jim
Ray
Keith Morrow
Herbert C. Brooke
San Antonio
Pitney Bowes, Inc
Texas
Henry L. Bagley Jr
El Progreso Club Luncheon Celebrates 30th Anniversary
More than 100 ladies attended the El Progreso Book Review Luncheon at the Alpine Community Center marking the club’s 30th anniversary. The event featured pink and green decor, a luncheon of Chicken Tetrazzini, and a review of Love Is Eternal by Irving Stone about Mary Todd Lincoln. Proceeds support hospital needs.
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el Progreso Club
Alpine Community Center
Thad Corkins
H. W. Morelock
W. E. Lockhart
Bernal Slight
el Progreso
Slight
D. M. Bennett
Berta Lassiter
Edna Carson Circle Meets In Home Of Mrs Bass
The Edna Carson Circle of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday afternoon in the home of Mrs. O W Bass Mrs Lois McIntyre led prayer study from Pray Ye Those present included Mesdames S H Burleson P M Slover Bob Burgoon J M Floyd T M Lankford Daisy Nutt J L Holder Mrs Colwell Mrs McIntyre and Mrs Bass
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Carson
O. W. Bass
The
First Baptist Church
Lois McIntyre
Mesdames S. H. Burleson
P. M. Slover
Bob Burgoon
J. M. Floyd
T. M. Lankford
Daisy Nutt
J. L. Holder
Colwell
McIntyre
Bass
Mrs. Asa Jones Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club
Mrs. Asa Jones entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club at her home with members and guests. Prizes went to Mrs. Hugh White, Mrs. David Kokernot, and Mrs. Paul Vogt for high scores. bingo winner was Mrs. H. W. Morelock with consolation to Mrs. Louis Forchheimer. A dessert plate was served to listed members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Jones
Hugh White
David Kokernot
Paul Vogt
Bingo
H. W. Morelock
Louis Forchheimer
Mesdames
J. E. Burgess
George Bevier
J. C. Epperson
Worth Frazer
Morelock
Gerald Ogle
Marvin Pierce
Carl Shults
Bevan Wildenthal
Whis
Hallie Veale Piano Recital Scheduled at First Christian Church
Hallie Veale will present a piano recital at 3 30 pm on Sunday February 24 at the First Christian Church. Participants include Sue Bradford Linda Burling Judy Burling George Cooley Sam Cooley Robert Lee Deana Saure John Thomason Diana Headrick Ginger King Caroline Matthews Perry Colwell Lea Skelton Becky Boyd Clinnell McLean Karen Cox and David Morell. Colorado has more high mountain peaks than any other state in the U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie Veale
First Christian Church
Sue Bradford
Linda Burling
Judy Burling
George Cooley
Sam Cooley
Robert Lee
Deana Saure
John Thomason
Diana Headrick
Ginger King
Caroline Matthews
Perry Colwell
Lea Skelton
Becky Boyd
Clinnell McLean
Karen Cox
David Morell
AAUW Meeting Brightens Valentine Day at Kokernot Lodge
Alpine AAUW held its February meeting at Kokernot Lodge on Valentine’s Day with red geraniums tulips and a rose azalea in the room. Hostesses included Mrs Clif ford B Casey Mrs Bryan Wilden thal Miss Miltia Hill and Mrs Arthur Blucher.
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AAUW
Kokernot Lodge
Clifford B. Casey
Bryan Wildenthal
Miltia Hill
Arthur Blucher
Dibert Dyke
Virginia Link
Elsie Parnell
Sul Ross
Bill Winter
Cub Scouts Party as Board Sees Meeting at Alpine Center
The Alpine Community Center buzzed on February 14 as Cub Scouts held a party in the auditorium while a board meeting occurred in the Girls' Club room. Updates covered Captain Ralph Dunlap’s Tokyo assignment to William Beaumont Army Hospital in El Paso arriving May, local moves, and ongoing community projects.
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Cub Scouts
Alpine
Mabel Hamilton
T. M. Hill
Jean
Ralph E. Dun
Tokyo
William Beaumont Army Hospital
el Paso
Captain Dunlap
General Hospitals
Albuquerque General
Dunlap
Yokohama
Delbert A. Dyke
McElroy
C. B. Casey
Charles L. Thomas
Hamilton
Casey
Austin
Well Baby
Tom Stowell
Tom Connor
State Health Dept
Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical Co
Valentine Party Hosts Share Alpine Study Club Across Feb
Mrs Roy Whiteside and Mrs Perry Cartwright entertained Alpine Study Club members and guests at the Whiteside home on February 14. The event featured beige lace dresses with red carnation corsages, a Valentine traditions talk, and a cakelike wedding of the flowers contest won by Mrs Charles T Holmes.
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Roy Whiteside
Perry Cartwright
Alpine Study Club
Whiteside
Engagement of Ruby June Burcham to James W Ervin
Mr and Mrs W D Burcham announce the engagement of their daughter Ruby June of Redwood City California to James Watson Ervin son of Mr and Mrs James W Ervin of San Carlos and Los Angeles California. The wedding is set for April 13 in the Presbyterian Church of Alpine. Ruby June attended Texas State College for Women and UT graduate, has hosted Pan American Airways for four years flying to Central America Mexico and the Orient. Ervin attended Golden Gate College in San Francisco studied law and spent four years in the Navy. he now works in real estate in Redwood City California.
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Bagley
Sul Ross
Kansas State Teachers College
Pittsburg
Kan
Ethel M. Stokes
Columbus
Miss
Alpine
Greenville
South Carolina
Avalanche
Dan Murrah
Yerbanis
Durango
Mexico
Hasta Luego
Kenneth Carlisle
Sharon Hill
Carlisle
West Texas Utilities Co
Sul Ross State College
Brewster County Motors
W. D. Burcham
Ruby June
Redwood City
Calif
James Watson Ervin
James W. Ervin
San Carlos
Los Angeles
Presbyterian Church
University of Texas
Pan American Airways
Orient
Ervin
Golden Gate College
San Francisco
Card of Thanks from the Olazaba Family
The Olazaba Family expresses gratitude for friends and comforting expressions during their recent sorrow.
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Olazaba
Odessa and Midland Women Return After Visiting Bro Gene Benson
Mrs Bill Hale of Odessa Mrs Inda Adams and daughter Mischa of Midland have returned home after visiting their brother Gene Benson at the bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hale
Odessa
Inda Adams
Mischa
Midland
Gene Benson
Bandmasters Return From Texas Education Convention
Mrs Lula Murphy thanks friends for prayers kind deeds and flowers. Bandmaster E Joe Lee returns to Alpine High band classes after attending the Texas Music Educators annual convention in Dallas with Bandmaster W C Powers of Marathon High School.
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Lula Murphy
E. Joe Lee
Alpine High
Dallas
Texas Music Educators
Mr. Lee
W. C. Powers
Marathon High School
Have You Ever Met A Genii
Pete Bishop presents himself as a modern genii offering to finance desires such as a diamond ring or a watch. He promises easy credit, small down payments, and monthly payments, claiming to transform readers into satisfied buyers with good credit.
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Aladdin
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el Progreso Book Review
Mrs. Asa Jones
Safeway
Colorado
U. S
Penney’s Carousel of Cottons
W. H. Perryman
Status of Women Committee
Perryman
F. Allen Briggs
Mesdames Whiteside
Cartwright
Valentine
Frank O. Ray
Holmes
Mrs. Whiteside
Ruby June Burcham
Alpine Lumber CO
Genii
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Baker Flevelers
Pete Bishop
Mary Lane
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