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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1954

Page

5

Methodist Woman’s Organization Hosts Big Bend Zone Meeting

Mrs Nell Forbes reports that about 60 representatives attended the spring meeting of the Big Bend Zone WSCS of Methodist churches in the local church. Alpine hosted with programs, devotions, music, and a luncheon. guests from Van Horn Fort Davis Marfa Odessa attended. Fort Davis WSCS will host the fall gathering.

Big Bend Women's Society of Christian Service of Methodist Fort Davis Marfa van Horn Alpine Hugh White Joe Burgess W. J. Smith Elizabeth Wheat Baines Mildred Armstrong Bill Sloan J. P. Parker J. H. Williford WSCS Carl Shults Rodman Pecos Odessa Charles Walker S. M. Mims

Mrs Bevier Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs George Bevier welcomed the Wednesday bridge club to her home on February 17 with a spring motif and japonica blossoms. Guests included Mrs Edwin Fowlkes and Mrs Mark Herring. Mrs Creigh won high score, Mrs Morelock second, and Mrs Frazer won bingo as refreshments of salad and dessert were served.

George Bevier Mesdames Shellie Barnes W. D. Burcham al Creigh J. W. Frazer Frank McCollum Vernon McIintyre H. W. Morelock Carl Shults Hugh White Bryan Wildenthal Edwin Fowlkes Mark Herring Creigh Morelock Frazer

Miss Word Weds Howard Phillips in Sunday Church Ceremony

Patricia Jean Word daughter of Mrs. Sara L. Word and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. McNew of Alpine married Howard W. Phillips son of Mr. and Mrs. Ora Phillips of Cordell Oklahoma in a double ring ceremony at the Baptist Student Union building read by Dr. George Thomason. Attendants were Mrs. L. D. MecNew and Miss Jane Ward. The bride wore a beige suit with navy accessories and red rose corsage. The bride carried a family handkerchief as something old a borrowed pin something new earrings and a blue garter with a dime in her shoe. The couple plans a honeymoon in Oklahoma City and Cordell and will reside in Childress Texas where Phillips is employed.

Patricia Jean Word Sara L. Word L. D. McNew Alpine Howard W. Phillips Ora Phillips Cordell Okla Baptist Student Union George Thomason Sul Ross College L. D. MecNew Jane Sul Ross Zata Zata Zete Phillips Korea Oklahoma City Childress Tex West Texas Utilities Co

Miss Hampton and Pete Swain wed in Ballinger ceremony

Miss Margaret Hampton of Marfa and Pete Swain of Los Angeles were married last week in Ballinger. Both Sul Ross college students attended with Dr and Mrs Eddie Grey present. Swain, a war veteran, will play baseball with the Alpine Cowboys this summer.

Margaret Hampton Marfa Ballinger Pete Swain Los Angeles Calif Sul Ross College Eddie Grey Dr. Grey Swain Alpine Cowboys

Mrs Hess Hosts Catholic Women's Study Club Meeting

Mrs Anton Hess entertained the Catholic Women's Study Club at her home last Tuesday evening. Miss Margaret Linn presided at the semi monthly meeting with opening prayer by Mrs Ellen Hudson. Rev Van Der Haar led a review of Bible lessons. A dessert plate and coffee followed.

Anton Hess Margaret Linn Ellen Hudson van der Haar

Mrs Gene Cartledge Hosts Sewing Sisters Club

Mrs Gene Cartledge hosted the Sewing Sisters last Monday afternoon. Members present included Mrs Bryan Wildenthal Mrs King Terry Mrs Carl Heiman Mrs Eugene Parr and Mrs My Pate. The newly organized club meets monthly for hand work with refreshments of pie and coffee served.

Gene Cartledge Sewing Sisters Bryan Wildenthal King Terry Carl Heiman Eugene Parr My Pate

Methodist Rites Unite Alpine Couple Thursday

Mrs. Catherine Conner and Joseph C. Ross wed Feb 18 in a First Methodist ceremony with Rev. Carl Lawson officiating. Only family attended. Mrs. Ross wore a beige suit with black accessories. Mr. Ross works as shop foreman for the State Highway department and Mrs. Ross works in the office of C. G. Morrison & Co. They will reside in the George Storey duplex on the west side of town.

Catherine Conner Joseph C. Ross First Methodist Church Carl Lawson Ross State Highway Department C. G. Morrison & Co George Storey

Mrs Epperson Elected President of Pilot Club Alpine

Mrs Sunshine Epperson was elected president of the Pilot club of Alpine for the coming year at the Wednesday meeting. new officers include Mrs Mac Ament first vice president Frances Kelley second vice president Norma Bumgardner recording secretary Gil Harris corresponding secretary Dorothy Mee Bride treasurer. New directors are Mrs Mary Ellen Foster Funice Pierce Ruth Smith with hold overs Avora Owens Ethelbert Benson Electa Wade. Charter presentation to Fort Stockton pilots on March 27 marks club activity. a secret pal party is planned for March 10 at the Holland hotel ballroom.

Mac Ament Frances Kelley Norma Bumgardner Gil Harris Dorothy Meebride Mary Ellen Foster Funice Pierce Ruth Smith Avora Owens Ethelbert Benson Electa Wade Pilot Club of Fort Stockton Alpine Club

Goon Gals Entertained By Mrs Bryan Wildenthal

Mrs Bryan Wildenthal hosted the Goon Gals for a bridge luncheon at her home on Wednesday. Two tables of players competed with Mrs Ralph Peters taking high score and Mrs George Bevier winning the bingo prize. Attendees included Mesdames Shellie Barnes Bevier Al Creigh Frank McCollum Peters and W I Winter with guests Mrs Edwin Fowlkes and Mrs John Gillett.

Bryan Wildenthal Ralph Peters George Bevier Mesdames Shellie Barnes Bevier al Creigh Frank McCollum Peters W. I. Winter Edwin Fowlkes John Gillett

Dr Barton Warnock Talks Soil Conservation at Garden Club

Dr. Barton Warnock spoke to a Garden Club meeting hosted in the home of Mrs. M. L. Hopson with co-hosts Mrs. C. G. Morrison and Mrs. Robert MacCallum. He discussed soil conservation and native grasses, then members toured Hopson's greenhouse. The event featured a rare potted orchid with two blooms and a Valentine table with marine-ruffled hearts, jonquils, plum blossoms, and heart shaped cherry tarts served to 16 members and a guest.

Barton Warnock M. L. Hopson C. G. Morrison Robert MacCallum Warnock Bill Dorris Sr

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Nell Forbes Methodist Woman's Organization Mrs. Bevier Miss Word Howard Phillips Miss Hampton Mrs Sunshine Epperson Pilot Club of Alpine Gun Ruthmith Twin Peaks United States Las Vegas Victor Mature Jane Russell Marilyn Monroe Sat Sun Mon Dl Irving At (Eee Tae Farley Granger Shelley Winters Eee Wald Norman Krasna William Demarest Francis L. Sullivan The Susan Hayward Charlton Heston Irving S With John McIntirg Fay Bainter National Biscuit Company RUTT Mission Brand Sugar Diamond Tomatoes Mission Borden’s Eagle Brand Kimbell Hershey's Wrigley’s Re Giusy Schillin Minute Maid Arizona Johnson Sol C. Siegel Henry Levin John Patrick Jack Palance Tangier Monarch Gebhardt Swift Peyton ADAMS
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