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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1950

Page

5

Sweetheart Party and Bridge Gatherings At Logan Home

Society notes describe a week of gatherings at Mr. and Mrs. James H. Logan home. Events include a Thursday supper bridge honoring husbands as the Tally-Ho Bridge club Sweetheart Party with George Washington decor and prizes won by Mrs. Winter, Mrs. Hatch, Dan Ritter, and Earl Anderau. Subsequent weekends feature multi-table card nights with winners and Bingo prizes, and a Monday session with top and low scores. Guests include Mrs. Shellie Barnes, Dr. and Mrs. Fred Hackbarth, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Anderau, and others like the Kents, Jack Permyman, Braswells, Knox Reids, Glenn Davis, and Peyton Dains.

James H. Logan Tally-Ho Bridge Club George Washington Shellie Barnes Earl Anderau Fred Hackbarth W. S. Winter Truman Hatch Dan Ritter Frank McCollum J. W. Shepperd C. M. Corkran Ray LaBeff J. E. Burgess J. C. Epperson

Wedding Attendants Adorned In Mauve And Green Fashions

The article details a Midland wedding with a maid of honor in mauve, bridesmaids in palma green, and a white faille gown for the flower girl. The bride wore grey crepe with seed pearl embroidery. Guests, a rehearsal dinner, and a Crystal Ballroom reception at Hotel Scharbauer are described along with the couple’s education and military service backgrounds.

Eleanor Wheeler Diane Perkins Selman J. Jones Morris Trent Herbert Hemphill Dorothy Perkins W. P. Sterling Our Lady of Victory Academy Fort Worth Saint Mary of the Woods College St. Mary of the Woods Ind Perkins Sewanee Military Academy West Point South Pacific Midland Mary Bogel Alpine Graham Bogel Shelton Midland Country Club

Local Girl Gives Junior Recital at TSCW Denton

Miss Betti Gene Slover daughter of Mr and Mrs M P Slover Alpine spoke in her junior voice recital at Texas State College for Women Denton February 17 She studied under John Murray Kendrick associate professor of music and performed pieces by Caldara Sibella Mozart Hahn Chausson Bax Rummel and Thompson She belongs to the college chorus Philomathea Literary Club and Alpha Chi.

TSCW Denton Bettigene Slover M. P. Slover Alpine Texas State College For Women John Murray Kendrick Slover Mozart Hahn Chausgon Bax Rummel Thompson

McMillan Perkins Rites at Midland Church

In a candlelit Trinity Episcopal ceremony at Midland, Jane McMillan married St John Perkins. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Guy McMillan, wore ivory duchess satin with seed pearls and carried lilies and camellias. Attendants included twin sister Jean as maid of honor and Lt. Jim Coleman as best man. The ceremony featured organ works and choral performances, with vows given by the couple before family and friends.

Midland Reporter-Telegram Trinity Episcopal Church Jane McMiLlian St. John Perkins John Guy McMiLlian West Illinois Street John Perkins North F Street Robert J. Shell Jean McMillan Susan Hemphill Enid Wheeler Shirley Lones Jessica Turpin Winona Trent Roswell N. M George Shelton Jr Jim Coleman Norfolk Howard Metzler March Air Field Calif Graham Bogel Alpine John Guy McMillian Jr James A. Davidson H. G. Bedford Jr Lubbock Frank Troseth Austin Marion Dean Sterling Matagorda Bob Turpin Teddy Kerr Preston Lea Jesus Bach Elmore McAmis Beverly Criner Fort Worth

Eldia Cox Circle Meeting at Mrs Nickell Home

The Eldia Cox circle of the First Baptist church met Tuesday February 14 at Mrs R L Nickell's home. Mrs Mosley led opening prayer, Mrs Barwood taught Bible study, and Mrs Thornton led closing prayer. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Chambers Slover Nutt Smith Mosley Autrey Thornton Earwood Brooks Nickell Pay ne and visitor Mrs Sublett.

Eldia Cox First Baptist Church R. L. Nickell Mosley Barwood Thornton Chambers Slover Nutt Smith Autrey Earwood Brooks Nickell Miss Payne Sublett

Community Center Board Holds Regular Meeting

The Latin American center executive board met Friday Feb 10 at 7 30 pm with Mrs Baines presiding Ten members attended The meeting opened with a Girl Scouts song program Miss Morris directing Two new workers joined the staff Mrs C B Casey as treasurer and Mrs Carlos Dunn leader of Home Economics classes for girls The board noted contributions from Alpine dealers for gas and oil for the station wagon charity project Miss Morris reported strong January attendance and interest Mr Brown resigned as boy worker and Mr Richardson took the role Mrs Dunn outlined ongoing plans for her groups.

Latin American Center Morris Brown Richardson Dunn

Presbyterian Council Prepares Reports For Presbyterial Meeting

The Presbyterian Woman's council met Tuesday in the hospitality room with officers preparing the annual report to be presented at the Presbyterial in Monahans on April 25-26. President Wiley Holland led the session. minutes were read, and treasurer Morelock reported.

Presbyterian Woman's Council Mesdames Garnett Duncan Williams Hinckley Wood Crerar Kunze McCollum Lockhart Anderau Selvig Gard Morelock Holland Parker Monahans Wiley Holland Verner Parker

Eldia Cox Circle Hosts Circles At Mrs Thornton Home

Mrs. Thornton hosted the Eldia Cox Circle at her home with opening prayer by Mrs. Earl Dumas and a devotional on Confessing Our Sins by Mrs. Chambers. Members worked on clothes for orphan home children and refreshments were served to Dumas Nutt Autrey Mosley Slover Chambers Nickell Brooks Thornton Brenda and Margaret Dumas.

Eldia Cox First Baptist Church Pearl Thornton Earl Dumas Chambers Orphan’s Home Brooks

Study Club Meeting At Presbyterian Hospitality Room

The Study club met Thursday Feb. 16 in the Presbyterian hospitality room with Mrs. W. N. McAnulty and Mrs. Frank Ray hosting. Guests enjoyed a Valentine motif refreshment plate and George Washington motifs in food and decor. Guest artist Mrs. W. E. Lockhart on violin, with Mrs. Bill Sloan at piano, performed. Mrs. Perry Cartwright spoke on Federation Day, presenting Why Federate and History of Federation. Chuck Allen from Dallas visited his mother Mrs. W. C. Allen and relatives.

Presbyterian Hospitality Room W. N. McAnulty Frank Ray Valentine George Washington W. E. Lockhart Bill Sloan Perry Cartwright

Episcopal Guild Meeting at Mrs Rogers Home

The Episcopal Guild met Tuesday at Mrs. C. P. Rogers home with Mrs Adah Medlin as cohostess. President Mrs Val Richardson led the session while Mrs John Gillett gave the devotional. After the business reports, a social hour featured a refreshment plate for members Miss Anne Whittaker and Mesdames Edwin Fowlkes H E Gates John Gillett Nevill Haynes Frank Ray and Val Richardson.

Episcopal Guild C. P. Rogers Adah Medlin Val Richardson John Gillett Medlin Rogers Anne Whittaker Edwin Fowlkes H. E. Gates Nevill Haynes Frank Ray J. E. Wright

Pilots Meet Saturday With Sul Ross President Speaking

The Pilot club gathers Saturday at 1 p.m. for its regular meeting. Electa Wade and Anne Whitaker chair the program with Marie Shepperd on the Educational committee. Dr. R. M. Hawkins, president of Sul Ross, will deliver the address which will be broadcast.

Pilot Club Electa Wade Anne Whittaker Marie Shepperd R. M. Hawkins Sul Ross

Thursday Bridge Club Luncheon at Mrs Gillett's Home

The Thursday Bridge club met February 16 at Mrs John Gillett's residence for luncheon and bridge. Jonquils and spring flowers filled the rooms while carnations were sent by friends. Prizes went to Mrs Martin for high score, Mrs Harris for second, and Mrs Griffin won bingo.

Thursday Bridge Club John Gillett Edgar Martin Mrs. Martin Mrs. Harris Mrs. Griffin

Edna Carson Circle Meets Tuesday

The Edna Carson Missionary Circle of the First Baptist church met at Mrs. J. L. Holder home on Tuesday February 21. Zelda Robertson delivered the devotional from HH Cor 2. After opening prayers and business, members worked on clothing for Buckner Orphans home. Refreshments followed.

Edna Carson First Baptist Church J. L. Holder Zelda Robertson Holder Buckner Earl Scarbrough O. F. Etheredge W. E. Vanney R. T. Key Sr

Annie Lackey Circle Meets With Mrs Beard

The Annie Lackey circle of the WSCS met at the home of Mrs. T A Beard on Tuesday afternoon. Co-hostesses were Mesdames C B Casey and R H Murrah. The program was led by Mrs Vick Winter with assistance from Mrs R M Hawkins.

Annie Lackey WSCS T. A. Beard Mesdames C. B. Casey R. H. Murrah Cora Duncan D. A. Hilton R. M. Hawkins Vick Winter R. C. Elliott Carl Shults Bob Slight Jas. Parker Ray Williams Roy Whiteside F. Williamson Miss Mildred Elliott

Miss Bogel leads Stubbs exhibit at Omaha exposition

Miss Clara May Bogel of the Export Import firm of F. P. Stubbs in New Orleans spent the past two weeks in charge of the firm's exhibit at an exposition in Omaha Nebraska.

Clara May Bogel F. P. Stubbs New Orleans Omaha Neb

Wesleyan Service Guild Plans March Sacrificial Supper

The Wesleyan Service Guild maps March activity a sacrificial supper as its main event with Mrs. Bob McMillan revealing plans through May. The February 20 meeting set April and May programs led by Mrs. E L Abbott and Mrs. Alice Newman Dennis respectively while new members Grace Carter and Mrs. J M Young join.

Wesleyan Service Guild Bob McMillan Asbury Room Methodist Church World Brotherhood Committee National Guild Mae Morris Guild E. L. Abbott Christian Social Relations Alice Newman Dennis Woman's Society of Christian Service Grace Carter J. M. Young

Dr. R M Hawkins Listed In Who s Who 1950

Sul Ross college president Dr. R M Hawkins is named in Vol 26 of Who s Who In America just off the press and appears in Who s Who in the South and the Southwest.

R. M. Hawkins Sul Ross College Hawkins South Southwest

Expert Workman Joins Local Cleaning Plant

Elliott Cleaners and Hatters announces James Liolios will serve as head spotter of ladies silks at the Alpine plant. Liolios brings 20 years in garment cleaning from Forest Cleaners Detroit and Cheeseworths Toronto, plus Chicago High School and Vanderbilt education. He has lived in Southern California five years and is past president of the Optimist Club of Las Vegas, Nevada. He will reside here permanently and is single.

Chicago High School Vanderbilt University Southern California Optimist Club Vegas Nevada Mr. Liolios

Bells Take Over Gulf Servicenter In Alpine Region

Mr Gilbert Bell and son take over Gulf Servicenter from Frank Young and plan to serve area residents with Gulf gasoline oils tires and tubes. They offer wash and grease services and state their aim is to earn customer loyalty through reliable local service.

Gulf Servicenter Gilbert Bell Frank Young Bell Alpine State Department of Public Safety Bells Gulf Goodrich

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