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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1944

Page

5

World Day of Prayer Observed in Alpine at Presbyterian Church

The World Day of Prayer will be observed in Alpine this afternoon at 3:20 at the Presbyterian church, sponsored by the United Council of Church Women. Attendees heard a Daily Prayer for 1944 and prayers for unity in Jesus Christ, with a discussion by Miss Tinsley on the Latin American community center. The gathering closed with prayer led by Rev. Fred Rogers.

Alpine United Council of Church Women Presbyterian Church Jesus Christ Fiji Islands St. Lawrence Island Arctic Circle Pacific Te Council Mise Tinsley Fred 8. Rogers

Study Club Members See Treasure Collection

Sta dy club members meet at Mrs L Forchheimer home with co-hostess Mrs C D Wood. Treasures from Mrs H E Gates include vases, dishes, brass bowls and lace from many countries. Miss Rosalind Lawrence played Grieg and Moonlight Sonata after a short business session and social hour.

L. Forchheimer Stady Club C. D. Wood Forchheimer Jim Nichols W. M. Oliver W. D. Burcham Alice Cowan Frizelle Hovack Rosalind Lawrence Mesdames J. M. Al-derson G. W. Baines J. C. Epperon Greenleaf Fisk H. E. Gates George Koury G A. Kunze J. A. Lloyd H. W. Morelock Robert O'Connor Daugherty Haiti Gates Sul Ross Grieg

Miss Luella Fulcher Bride of Pvt West in Wichita Falls

Miss Luella Fulcher daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A H Fulcher became the bride of Pvt Cleo H West son of Mrs M O Brewer of Van Buren Ark at 9 o clock Tuesday night in the First Baptist Church Wichita Falls. Dr Fred East ham officiated. The couple will live with the Fulchers while Pvt West serves at Sheppard Field. Mrs West a Lake View High School graduate and former Western Union employee. Pvt West attended Fort Hancock high school and was a telegraph operator for the Southern Pacific Railroad.

Luella Fulcher Pvt. West San Angelo Times First Baptist Church Wichita Falls A. H. Fulcher Cleo H. ‘West M. O. Brewer van Buren Ark Fred Eastham Marylene Story San Angelo Sheppard Field West Lake View High School San Angelo College Western Union Alpine Fort Hancock High School Southern Pacific Railroad

Be r a h s Elect Officers for MPH Rebekahs

Officers elected include Mrs Helen Pruett Noble Guard Mrs Lelia Bridges Vice Mrs Annie Weyerts Treasurer Mrs Anna Gard Secretary Mrs Edith Hopson and Mrs Mae Ament as Supporters in the group.

al Fecestervene Mph Rebekahs Helen Pruett Noble Guard Lelia Bridges Annie Weyerts Anna Gard Edith Hopson Mae Ament

Woman's Council Nominates Officers At Presbyterian Meeting

The Presbyterian church women's council met Tuesday in the church hospitality room with Mrs. G A Kunze presiding. Attendees included Mesdames Kunze Moorelock Rogers Selvis D R Elliott Garnett LaBert Sperry McCollum Boudreaur Gard and Miss Tinsley. Mrs Morelock led a devotional from Today and Mrs Gard read the scripture. The nominating committee chaired by Mrs Walter Garett proposed next year's officers President Mrs D R Elliot Secretary Mrs H R Gard Treasurer Mrs F L McCollum. Plans

Womans Cvumu Presbyterian Church G. A. Kunze Mesdames Kunze Moorelock Rogers Selvis D. R. Elliott Garnett

Alpine Girls Pledge At TSCW in Denton Midterm Rush

Three sophomores at Texas State College for Women in Denton were pledged this week on the college’s first mid-term rush day. Eva Jeanne Ferguson joined Betsy Ross club, while Jackie Louise Cross and Laura Lee White joined L Allegro. Eligibility requires a C average and above freshman rank.

TSCW Denton H. D. Cross Miss White Lee White

Friday Night Bridge Club Hosted by Dr and Mrs Coleman

The Friday night contract club met February 18 at Dr. and Mrs. E C Coleman home. Guests included Knox Reid J E Burgess George Koury J W Shepperd and James Kemp with prizes awarded to Mrs Bur ess high for ladies and George Koury high for men plus a bingo prize for Koury.

Bridge E. C. Coleman Messrs

USO Club News Highlights Dance Plans and Social Events

The USO reports a Leap Year Dance and a bridge night run by Marie Bennett with high scores rewarded by homemade divinity. Birthday parties for February-born sailors from New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania are planned. Episcopal Catholic ladies host events February 27, Rotarians and USO Council noted. prizes announced for bingo and guests. Texas 1943 farm cash income hits record $1.087 billion per UT Bureau of Business Research.

Iss Marie Bennett Befkinners Miss Bennett New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Sunda George Brown Hudson Mesdames Hattie Lamb Fred Rogers Vir Ent Miter W. M. Oliver Mary Robinson Inez Cartwright Inez Gilmer T. A. Beard A. J. Bierschwale Mae Robinson D. N. Scott R.A. Whiteside Thelma Williams B. F. Berkeley USO Kemp Truman Hatch Paul West Jimmy Logan Reginald Votan Mrs. Davis Cooley Logan Carruthers Texas University of Texas Bureau of Business Research Bureau

Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Offered by Pastor Wittner

At The Churches BAPTIST Sunday school at 9 35 a m with Don Attleton as superintendent Morning worship at 11 o clock Mid week service Wednesday at 1 pm Training Union on Sunday at 7 pm Rehearsal Friday at 8 pm Evening preaching service Sunday at 8 o clock Pastor R L Wittner leads the church with weekly events and service times.

Baptist Sunday School Don Attleton Training Union R. L. Wittner

Bible School and Services at Local Church

The church invites worshipers to Bible school at 10 a.m. Supt J M Floyd. Morning worship 10 50 to 11 50 sermon The Courage of Christianity. Evening service 8 p.m. preaching by pastor. Young people's meeting 7 p.m. All services offer a Christian welcome. Minister M A Buhler.

Bible School J. M. Floyd Jermon M. A. Buhler

Lesson-Sermon Topic for February 27 in Christian Science Churches

The Golden Text from John 1 18 declares no man has seen God and the only begotten Son is in the bosom of the Father. The Lesson includes Jeremiah 23 8 a prophecy of a righteous Branch and a king who will reign and judge the earth, and cites Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures page 333 Christ expresses God's spiritual nature.

Christ Jesus Churches of Christ, Scientist David Mary Baker Eddy Christ

Church of Christ Sunday and midweek services schedule

The Church of Christ announces Sunday morning classes at 00 with preaching at 10 80 and communion after. Evening services at 8 00. Midweek service Wednesday at 8 00 p m. Women's Bible class Wednesday at 3 30 p m. Minister A Fry extends welcome.

Church OF Christ A. Fry

National Founders Day Observed by Alpine P T A

Alpine P T A met Monday in the high school auditorium with Mrs Curly Davis presiding. Rev Fred Rogers opened with a prayer. The fourth and fifth grades presented songs, a Spanish number, and a play Pioneers Forever. Local radio voices and student announcer supported the program.

Alpine Curly Davis Fred 8. Rogers Hoffman Kelly Fielder Bogel Geraldine Barrow Jerry Burling Carl Wiegmann Alice Owens John Devenport Mary Louise Gregory Jack Cooley Charlotte Slight Jerry Rafshoon Nell Moss Freddie York Alice McLellan Birney Phoebe Apperson Hearst P.T.A Margaret Winkler Frances Musgrave Ella Teague Fred Williams

Episcopal Services at St James Church Sundays 6:30 PM

Episcopal services are held at St James Episcopal church every Sunday at 6:30 p m until further notice. The notice welcomes worshipers and is signed by Ven W H Martin Archdeacon of the Big Bend.

St. James Episcopal Church W. H. Martin the Big Bend

Local Church School Notes and Service Schedule

The Saturday entry lists church school at 10 o clock with Mrs Edgar Martin as Superintendent Mr Barrow as Assistant Superintendent and Mrs Barrow as Secretary Morning Worship at 11 o clock with a music program directed by Miss Marc Wahler and Mary Besse Sloan Tent sermon title Jenu the Slaner Evening worship at 8 with sermon Born of Four Senior and Junior meetings at 7 Marvin Williams is the pastor.

Edgar Martin Barrow Marc Wahler Mary Besse ‘Sloan Jenu Marvin Williams

Methodist Message Comforts Troubled Hearts

In a church bulletin and sermon note, the Methodist community is urged to trust in God and in Jesus as a comfort for troubled hearts. The message emphasizes faith and spiritual reassurance for believers seeking solace.

Jesus

Nazarene Church Services At Legion Hall

Sunday Bible school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 pm. A cordial invitation extended to everyone. Winifred Kelton, Pastor.

Winifred Kelton

Presbyterian Sunday School Leads Bay War Bonds and Stamps

The bulletin notes Sunday school at 10 a.m. conducted by Pastor Pred S. Rogers and mentions Bay War Bonds and Stamps. The fragment highlights church activities and wartime fundraising appeal without additional details.

Bay

Local PTA approves library funds and bicycle rack aid

During a post meeting session Mrs J M Floyd reads by laws as the PTA votes 200 for Junior Ward library books and aid for FFA boys bicycle racks at both school buildings. A nominating committee of Mrs E C Coleman Olive s and Mrs M A Webb is named for next year. District conference urged in Fort Stockton March 29 30 WAR BONDS message.

J. M. Floyd P.T. A FFA E. C. Coleman Olives M. A. Webb

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Society Mrs. C. D. Wood Tudy Club Berahs Elect Woman's Council Nk Baird J. M. Alderson Ralph C. M. Corkran Wally USO Club News George Washington Garden Club Christian Ristian Science Parent-Teacher Assn Presbyterian Sunday School S. Rogers Woman's Home Companion Setertel, Anweet Reeves Suirrs UTTON The First National Bank OF Alpine Fedora
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