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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1961

Page

4

Sharon Weyerts joins Delta Gamma at North Texas State College

Miss Sharon Weyerts granddaughter of Mr and Mrs F E Weyerts was initiated into Delta Gamma at North Texas State College Denton and honored as best pledge. A Spring Country Club luncheon featured yellow decor and stylish outfits with hostesses Mrs W E Lockhart and Mrs Hugh White. Notable guests included Mrs Bill Winter Mrs Paul Forchheimer and Mrs Harvey Gilliam among others with remarks about twin sisters and local social life.

Sharon Weyerts F. E. Weyerts Delta Gamma Social Sorority North Texas State College Denton Miss Weyerts Country Club Synthia Lorabell W. E.) Lockhart Golden Hugh Elizabeth Bill Helen Harvey Gilliam Kerm Sid John Carleton Comunity Center Doyle Vincent Cliff Roark Vincent Grace Billy Ward Margaret Francois Phyliss Eroy Larsh Julia Herring Country Lab John Carleton Jim Francois J. . Holmans Pete Kennedys He Ray LaBeffs D. D. Tho Don McIvor Guess

Diamond Expression Shines In Gift Selection

A jewelry feature highlights diamonds as standout gifts described in platinum and gold settings. The piece emphasizes the timeless value and luxury of selecting a diamond from the collection.

Large Group Attends Julia's School of Dance Program

A large group of friends and relatives attended Julia Herring's class in Alpine. Mrs. David Slaughter narrated with Mrs. W. E. Lockett at the piano. Dancers included Emily LaBeff Robin Sohl Jan Kay Jackie Williams Crystle Carleton Laura Woodruff and several others in multiple numbers at the Alpine Community Center.

Julia Alpine Community Center David Slaughter W. E. Lockhart Julia Herring Emily LoBeff Robin Sohl Jan Kay Jackie Williams Crystle Carleton Laura Woodruff Elise Slaughter Gay Holland Barbara Davis Mary Ann DeBarbrie Linda Wixon Jan Ponton Pam Stuckwish Veneta Rogers Jamie Dyer Royal Queen Ballet Tae Emily LaBeff Nancy St. Clair Casey Clark Adrian Miles Lauren Satterwhite Bonnie Pattillo Mary Lou Pattillo Tana Boysen Susie Woodruff Donna Kay Newsom Pat Ramey Rebecca Newbill Estella Valenzuela Stacia French Blue Danube Ballet Virginia Ann Roberts Linda Ruth Roark Mary Ester Matthews Monte Cobos Deborah Newbill Sally Glasscock Pam Gaddis

Hallie Matlock's one man El Paso show opens

Hallie Matlock visits El Paso Art Association members and directors during a one man show at Desert Hills Motel. She dined with Mr. and Mrs. Given and Albert Green Fiela and attended the association meeting. She has completed three of four murals for the Holland Hotel dining room depicting Alpine history to the present. Matlock plans to return to Phoenix for freelance art work and Scottsdale exhibitions.

Hallie Matlock el Paso The el Paso Art Association Desert Hills Motel Mrs. Given Desert Hills Albert Green-Fiela Juarez Miss Matlock I. C. Roark Holland Hotel

El Progreso Hears Mrs Charlie Hunter

An informative program Are You Legally Protected was given Friday afternoon by Mrs Charlie Hunter at El Progreso meeting with Mrs Tom Coats as hostess. Members present included Mmes Frank McCollum Joe Miosness Charlie Hunter Mayron Shields Carl Williams Leroy Larsh Jim Rice Jay Bowden John Walters Verdis Pack Sam Schulze Tom Coats and guests Mmes Robert Hawkins Doyle Vincent Harvey Gilliams Ernest Gibbens Morris Alfie.

Charlie Hunter el Progreso Tom Coats Mmes Frank McCollum Joe Miosness Mayron Shields Carl Williams Leroy Larsh Jim Rice Jay Bowden John Walters Verdis Pack Sam Schulze Robert Hawkins Doyle Vincent Harvey Gilliams Ernest Gibbens Morris Alfie

Community Center Buys Station Wagon Agency Awards Wagon Contract

Alpine Community Center accepted bids from Casner Motor Co Brewster County Motors and Graham Motor Co for a new station wagon to transport kindergarten children to and from classes. Graham Motor Company’s bid, the lowest, was accepted per Alvin Beckman.

Alpine Community Center Casner Motor Co Brewster County Motors Graham Motor Co Graham Motor Company Alvin Beckman

Red gowns and glamour at the Valentine baile

The article describes guests in vivid gowns including Beryl Ponton in a red sequin sheath and Pat St. Clair in a sky blue dress with matching slippers. Other attendees such as Hallie Patterson LaVena Goodman and Ann Harlow are noted, with table companions and a club interior update mentioned. The closing remark notes that over half a million Texans are over 65.

Valentine Holiday Baile Beryl Arvel) Ponton Pat Dan St. Clair Hallie C. E. Patterson LaVena Paul) Goodman Gardenia Ann Harlow Herb Warren Frenchs Forrest Walkers Bill Solis Tom Coats Hollis Browns el Paso John W.) Pate Hasta la Vista

Garry Henderson Elected to SEG Membership

Garry Henderson son of Mr and Mrs Loyd Henderson of Alpine has been elected to membership in the Society of Exploration Geophysicists. SEG is an international body of earth scientists and Garry is a graduate student and research assistant at Texas A M University Oceanography under the Research Foundation.

Garry Henderson Loyd Henderson Alpine Society of Exploration Geophysicists SEG Garry Texas A&m Dept. of Oceanography Research Foundation

Alpine Chamber of Commerce Committee Members Named

The Alpine Chamber of Commerce announced committee rosters with chairs and members across five groups. Membership chairs Marvin Pierce and Richard Tucker list Otis Coggins C W Davis E E Hilger Ray Morrison Verdis Pack Frank Sotello Winston Wilson Pete Gallego. Budget chair Norman Beard with Frank McCollum Milton Smith. Publicity chair Marvin Kay with Gene Hendryx Jack Stovell Jim Glasscock Chas Hunter W E Williams Phil Wayne.

The Alpine Chamber of Commerce Marvin Pierce Richard Tucker Otis Coggins C. W. Davis E. E. Hilger Ray Morrison Verdis Pack Frank Sotello Winston Wilson Pete Gallego Norman Beard Frank McCollum Milton Smith Marvin Kay Gene Hendryx Jack Stovell Jim Glasscock Chas. Hunter W. E. Williams Phil Wayne

Alpine Study Club Hears Communism Talk by Mrs Bailey

Mrs Henry Bailey spoke to Alpine Study Club on Communist activities and the threat of international Communism. A film titled Operation Abolition was shown after her talk and Mrs Baines presented a planter of flowers to Mrs Bailey.

Alpine Study Club H. Bailey Henry Bailey National Americanism Committee The American Legion Presbyterian Church Allan Schonberg George Baines William A. Anthony Bailey Mrs. Bailey

Chambers Appliance celebrates 25 years as Maytag dealer

Charles Chambers owner of Chambers Appliance Co. in Alpine marks 25 years as Maytag authorized dealer in West Texas. He says he has sold about one and a half Maytags per week over the period and cites Maytag as the world’s leading laundry equipment producer.

Charles Chambers Chambers Appliance Co Alpine Chambers Maytag West Texas West Texas

Cartledge Fletcher Marriage Announced in Alpine

Marfa residents Mrs Henry T Fletcher and Wayne R Cartledge have announced their marriage. The ceremony occurred at 3 p m Sunday at the home of Mrs Gene Cartledge in Alpine with Rev Clanton W Newbill of the First Presbyterian Church presiding.

Big Bend Henry T. Fletcher Wayne R. Cartledge Marfa Gene Cartledge Alpine Clanton W. Newbill First Presbyterian Church

Auxiliary to Meet at Brewster County Memorial

The Hospital Auxiliary will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday Feb 28 in Brewster County Memorial Hospital All members urged to attend.

Brewster County Memorial Hospital

Cancer Society Sews Tuesday at First Christian Church

A large group of women gathered Tuesday at the First Christian Church to sew for the Cancer Society, making 55 dozen pads mailed to Austin. Mrs. Jim Nichols, chairman, urged donations of clean old sheets pillow cases and soft white tablecloths to supply material for the pads.

First Christian Church Cancer Society Austin Jim Nichols

Women Seek Gold Bond Stamps for Church Refrigerator

The Women of the First Christian Church request donations of Gold Bond Stamps to help buy a kitchen refrigerator. They express appreciation for any stamps given to support the church project.

First Christian Church

Garden Club Meeting Planned This Friday

The Garden Club will meet at 3 30 p m Friday at Mrs Tom Coats home. Mrs Roy White side will present a program on Lawns and Their Care.

Garden Club Tom Coats Roy Whiteside

FHA Banquet Honors Tom Burdett With Treasure Island Theme

FHA members and dates attended a Monday night banquet at the Community Center honoring Tom Burdett Our Guy Dr Decker from Sul Ross College spoke Phil Seymour performed a personalized song Norma Uranga and Linda Valero sang calypso and Jerry Armstrong did a tap dance Decorations echoed Treasure Island The event included an engraved ID bracelet for Tom and praise for his leadership.

FHA Tom Burdett Our Guy Community Center Dr. Decker Sul Ross College Phil Seymour Norma Uranga Linda Valero Jerry Armstrong Tom Ozona West Texas Forum March of Dimes Lindy Creigh David Forchheimer Zeke Rivera Barbara LaBeff Topper Thomas Janis French al Creigh Leroy Roark Miss Whiteside Waco Paula Oates Carol Vogt Chuck Stringfellow Jim Dobie Billy Lockhart Elsie Matlock Margaret Morrow Eugene Pate Frank Fowlkes Anne Hegelund Jimmy Pate Robert Bow el Paso FTA AHS Wallace Peters Joe Richardson Wallace Joe Betty Brown el Paso Bel Aire High School Sul Ross Alpine High School Jackie Rawls Barbara Davis Judy Smith Brenda Roberts Joe Freddy Granado Jerry Heil Dan Karvonen FFA Sul’ Ross Morris Green

Oliver Cheslyn Dies In Hospital

Oliver C. Cheslyn a retired sign painter died Sunday night in Brewster County Memorial Hospital. The body was sent to San Antonio for burial by Livingston Funeral Home. Born March 4 1888 he and his wife moved here recently and bought the old Ray Morrow place west of town. He is survived by his widow.

Oliver C. Cheslyn Brewster County Memorial Hospital San Antonio Livingston Funeral Home Mr. Cheslyn Ray Morrow

Inaugural Crowds Describe Washington's Early Ceremonies

The National Geographic Society notes large inaugural crowds in Washington since 1801 with Thomas Jefferson's oath. Observers describe Jefferson's ceremony as unusually animated and Andrew Jackson's 1829 inauguration as a vast, thronging spectacle under an uninterrupted sky.

Thomas Jefferson National Geographic Society Jefferson Washington Andrew Jackson

Twin Peaks Theaters Announces Schedules for Fall First Run Films

Coming soon at Twin Peaks are Sundowners Seven Ways From Sundown Butterfield 8 North To Alaska High Time Savage Innocents Pollyanna Where The Boys Are Wild River Gorge Let's Make Love and more. If it is a good movie you will see it here Thursday through Saturday both color films. Wonderful Country stars Robert Mitchum Julie London Sapphire features Nigel Patrick Yvonne Mitchell The Misfits with Clark Gable Marilyn Monroe and Montgomery Clift will show soon as a first run picture.

Sundown Butterfield Alaska Robert Mitchum Julie London Sapphire Nigel Patrick Yvonne Mitchell Clark Gable Marilyn Monroe Montgomery Clift

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