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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1936

Page

5

Bridge Club Meets At Baines Home

The Delta-Slam bridge group gathered at Miss Elizabeth Baines home on Saturday afternoon February 22 at 3:00. Participants enjoyed red white and blue Washington’s Birthday themed decor, with tally sheets score pads and plate favors. First prize went to Mrs Cecil LaBett and second to Mrs Henry Lease. prizes were dainty vases. A salad course followed for Mesdames Kokernot Clanton Percy Wallace Vickey Young Henry Lease Cecil LaBelt Cedric Anthony Doris Chafin and Miss Baines the hostess.

Sridge Club Baines I-Delta-Slam Elizabeth Baines George Washington Cecil LaBett Henry Lease Mesdames David Kokernot John Clanton Percy Wallace Vickey Young Cecil LaBelt Cedric Anthony Doris Chaffin Miss Baines

Musical Tow Draws Study Club Members and Guests

A February 20 gathering at Mrs Louis Forchheimer’s home featured a Study club musical program with joint-hostess Mrs Norman Spencer. Mrs A F Robinson led, with singing and piano pieces by Mrs Warnock, Mrs Wood, Mrs Russell Wincan, Mrs F E Gillett, and Miss Catherine Slight. Irma Lee Batey spoke on state Centennial music plans and a San Angelo meeting.

Louis Forchheimer Norman Spencer A. F. Robinson Texas Warnock Wood Barcarolle

Texas Republic National Song Featured At Club Program

Miss Batey led with Will You Come to the Bower designated as the National song of the Texas Republic. She followed with Hark Hark the Lark by Schubert while Mrs Warnack accompanied. Illness reduced attendance and a short program. Members thanked the musicians and conducted a business meeting discussing highway signs a constitutional amendment report centennial Women's Day and indebtedness for Headquarters Permanent in Austin.

P. W. Cartwright Public Welfare ‘Committee Baines Whiteside Gillett Austin H. W. Morelock Laula Cotter White Alan Fraser B. F. Berkeley W. West Ruel Warnock J. C. Coleman C. B. Casey John M. Ackerman Irma Lee Batey Catherine Slight A. F. Robinson Washington

Presbyterian Council Elects Officers

The Presbyterian Council met at the home of Mrs. Mallenix for its annual meeting. Mr. Paul White served as joint host, with Mrs. Walter Garnett delivering the devotional. Mrs. D. J. Murray offered a closing prayer as officers and department secretaries were announced, including A. T. Swan as president and Mrs. B. Wood as treasurer. A Mexican supper was previously held, followed by a dainty refreshment plate.

Mallenix Paul White Walter Garnett Sears Mes Lanett C. D. Wood Tressurer Alo Ilaca A. T. Swan H.W. Morelock D. J. Murray B. Wood H.C. Lar Walter Gar Waller Arnt Irene Meters

Christian Women Discuss Pre Easter Plans at Parsonage

The Woman's Missionary Society met with the executive committee as hostesses. A short business session was held and pre Easter work discussed. Plans were made for the Week of Prayer beginning Feb 28. A church social occurred yesterday with devotional by Miss Susan Williams on Finding Grace for Every Need.

Mexico Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church Susan Williams

Lucky Thirteen Club Hosts Prize Winners

Jeux mcGaughy hosted the Lucky Thirteen club Saturday afternoon. Present were Mesdames Zeb Decie Carl Thain Rush Moody Anja Wilson Edgar Martin L D Harris Milton Gilmer. Mrs Thain won high score and Mrs Harris took the low score prize.

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Thurs day Contract club hosts Feb 20 party at Salisbury

A presse sneering report notes the Thursday Contract club visited Mrs. E. F. Salisbury on February 20. Prizes after the game went to Mrs. C. E. Patterson for high score and to Mrs. Murphy Johnson for second high guest prize. Dessert followed for guests including Mesdames John Blevins, C. E. Patterson, Murphy Johnson, J. W. Frazer, Vicky Young, W. N. Gourley, and W. E. Neill.

E. F. Salisbury C. E. Patterson Murphy Johnson W. E. Neill John Blevins J. W. Frazer Vicky Young W. N. Gourley

Marriage of E. E. Witwer and Miss Marvie Lee Bridges

News from An tonio reports the marriage of Eddie Witwer and Marvie Lee Bridges this week. Both are known here with Witwer having operated a local cafe before moving to San Antonio to pursue business plans. The Bridges family, from Alpine, is noted in local circles.

Antonio Eddie) Witwer Marvie Lee

Progreso Study Club Hosts Event at Mrs Slaughter Home

Mrs H C Slaughter and Mrs J Cooley co hosted the EI Progreso Study club Friday in Slaughter’s home. Mrs Van Binion and Mrs D M Bennett presented papers on Bedrooms and Rugs with George Washington’s birthday themed refreshments. New members Mesdames Sam Nelson Cedric Anthony Paul White D M Bennett J S Arledge Van Binion A E Owens Walter Diggs J T Mullenix Russell Duncan Forrest J Binion attended along with the hostesses.

H.C. Slaughter J. €. Cooley EI Progreso Mrs. Slaughter van Binion D. M. Bennett George Washington Sam Nelson Cedric Anthony Paul White J. S. Arledge A. E. Owens Walter Diggs J. T. Mullenix Russell Duncan Forrest J. Binion

Fort Davis Wins District Championship at Van Horn

Fort Davis High School basketball team captured the 32nd district title at Van Horn defeating Van Horn and Marfa to earn a silver trophy. Coach B E Coan leads the Fort Davis squad as they prepare for the four district regional at Alpine against El Paso Midland and Fort Stockton teams.

Fort Davis van Horn Marfa Alpine el Paso Midland Fort Stockton B. E. Coan

Tooth Found in Limpia Canyon Creek Excavation

A two to five inch bone tooth was found Tuesday by A E Babcock a state highway department construction engineer at a creek site near Limpia canyon where test holes for future bridge piers were being sunk Some men thought it was a horse tooth but this view was discounted as uncertain. officials were to examine the specimen for identification.

A. E. Babcock State Highway Department Limpia Canyon

When in El Paso save money on your hotel

FOR ANYTHING ELECTRICAL, phone Bill Dorris, No. 10. 12-20- 1e. IF YOU want dirt hauled for your trees, garden or lawn, see P. T. Ross, Alpine Disposal service. SPECIAL-For one month only, our best $5 permanent wave for only $450, 2 for $8. Permanents on fine hair our specialty. Other permanents, $295 and $195. Regular wave at the regular prices. Phone 10, Midget Beauty Salon, Mrs. Bill Dorris, Miss Janie Micou, beauticians, 1-24-tie WHEN IN FL PASO, save money on your hotel

P. T. Ross Alpine Disposal Service Bill Dorris Janie Micou FL Paso

Tooth found at old frontier creek crossing prompts paleontology hope

The discovery of an ivory tooth at sixteen feet depth near a historic creek crossing sparks debate about its origin. Some say a horse tooth could end up there, while others doubt washout in fifty years. Mr. Babcock aims to consult a paleontologist for expert opinion.

J. W. Merrill Harvard College United States Southwest Texas New Mexico Arizona Babcock

PTA Announces Parent Visiting Day Across Texas

The Texas branch of the Congress of Parents and Teachers designates the Friday before March 2 as Parent Visiting Day. All parents are urged to observe February 28 as such. Mrs. W. D. Burcham is publicity chairman.

Texas the Congres of Parents and Teachers

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Wees John Perkins Holland Alpine, Texas RCA Victor and Atwater Ice Studio Chambers Elect J. W. Shepperd Eches Nolland Hotel Alan R. Fraser Attorney-At-Law Office Courthouse Income Tax Service A. Ament Hord Otis Turner Real Estate Insurance Big Bend Abstract Co Mae M. Ament Hord Bldg W. D. Craddock Joe Hord Earl Earp Fuller Bldg A. M. Turney Crawford-Baines Insurance Agency Rio Grande Jim Nichols Joe Parker E. A. Chaffin F. J. Huegal Steere Mesdames Nichols J. W. Arguson Seybert, Shaw van Fossan Bruce Duncan Downey, Jackson J. P. Parker Miss Sue Williams Bro. Craig Presbyterian Council Mrs. McGaugh Marri San Antonio Progreso Club Barry Scobee R. D. Mulhern del Rio Louise Keller Keller Tom T. Granger Jeff Davis County Book of Knowledge D Swartz Jace Rhode Island Delaware Otis ‘Turner 6Th St W. A Daugherty Grandview Courts Tex Watkins Hhustler Town Tenn Scellaneous Schooek PTA Announcements W. D. Burcham Trans-Pecos Abstract Co., Inc Landa Yewster County M. Ll. Hopson Holland Hotel Witt Stack Alpine Motor Co Sunshine Cafe Granada Theatre Mucu Gas and Ols General Big Bend Feed Co T. A. Beard Tributor Walker Pecture Shop Avex McCool Standard Oil Matt Smith G. K. Lange Curl, Tex Mildred Witwer Magnolia Mobilgas Mobiloils W. G. Fielder Mobilgas Mobiloil Faste Fe Insurance Company the Great Ami Insurance Growing Conoco
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