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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1941

Page

5

Hool Pioneer Party Tonight At Kobernot Lodge

Mr and Mrs Gace Cross and Mr and Mrs Bernal Slight will chaperone a high school party at Kobernot Lodge tonight at 7 30. Students and friends will play games and do a few squares, with Miss Janie Lee Rowland in charge of music and program. Admission is 15 cents to benefit the English club aiming to buy a Victrola and a Shakespeare play record. Awards will honor best costume and best individual performance.

Gace Cross Bernal Slight Kobernot Lodge Texas Janie Lee Rowland Rogers

Former Sr Students Wed in Washington

Miss Jeanne Crawford of Roysity Texas and Mr Wilburn Beard of Tuscola Texas united in marriage at Mt. Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church chapel in Washington D C at 5 o clock Sunday evening February 16 1941 The Rev John W Austin officiated The bride wore navy blue crepe with rose trimmings and lilies of the valley corsage Miss Jane Eldredge attended as bridesmaid The groom was best man W H Higginbotham formerly of Texas now of Washington The couple are Sul Ross college graduates Beard has worked with the Census Bureau They will reside at 40 Independence Ave SW Apartment 403 Washington DC

Jeanne Crawford Roysity Texas Wilburn Beard Tuscola Mt. Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church Washington, D. C John W. Austin Malcolm C. Burke Jane Eldredge W. H. Higginbotham Washington Lonny Landrum John Paul Jones Sul Ross College Alpine Beard Census Bureau Independence Ave. S. W Washington, Vc

Baptist WM S Holds Royal Service Program at Church

The three circle Baptist WM S met Tuesday at the church for a Royal Service program led by Mrs. E. M. Thornton. Devotional on Radiant Joy Psalm 34 was given by Mrs. Moorman. Participants included Mesdames Kidd, Chambers, Moorman, Callaway and others such as Fain, Reeder, E. R. Cox, Holman, Graham, Henderson, M. P. Slover, Mother Baines, Spence, Thornton, Lankford. The meeting closed with prayer and a social hour hosted by the Effie Roe Maddox circle.

Baptist WMS E. M. Thornton Moorman Mesdames Kidd Chambers Callaway Mesdames Fain Reeder E. R. Cox Holman Graham Henderson M. P. Slover Mother Baines Spence Thornton Lankford Effie Roe Maddox

Girl Scouts of Alpine Hold Program and Reception

Girl Scouts of Alpine held a program and reception in a church basement. Willon Smith explained ranks while Dorothy Cole led discussions. Lord Baden-Powell day observance featured an international ceremony and badge awards to Tenderfoot and second class scouts including LaVerne Carson Betty Ann Carter Dorothy Coleman Rose Anna Smith and Dorothy Jean Crawford.

Girl Scouts of Alpine Methodist Church Willon Smith Dorothy Cole Man Betty Ann Carter Lord Baden-Powell Tenderfoot LaVerne Carson Dorothy Coleman Rose Anna Smith Dorothy Jean Crawford Willeen Smith Lelia Petit James Sloan J. *. Coleman Hoyle Cooley Ray Williams

Meeting of Alpine Study Club hosts SMU speaker Dr Umphrey Lee

Alpine Study club meeting at Kokernot Lodge featured Dr Umphrey Lee SMU president as guest speaker on literature of the 80s and 90s. District officers and club delegations from Ft Stockton Marfa Marathon Ft Davis McCamey Rankin attended the event with a post program reception.

Alpine Study Club Kokernot Lodge Umphrey Lee Southern Methodist University J. C. Cunningham J. M. Montgomery Ft. Stockton R. C. Withers Ft. Davis L. C. Brite Marfa M. H. Moorman P. V. Cartwright Irma Lee Batey Sul Ross College Mary Bess Hamilton Jean Engle Evelyn Bishop Bentley Mary McNamara Bill Goldwire Clyde Isaacks Cunningham Withers Lee Ray McGrew Methodist Church Dr. Lee Horatio Alger E. P. Roe Fred S. Rogers Study Club Montgomery

Farewell party for Patricia Allen at Harper home

Lady Lou Terry hosted a farewell gathering Friday evening for Patricia Allen and her mother as they prepare to move to Harper. The George Washington motif and patriotic colors framed the party with banco and dominoes, a hot fudge sundae, and prizes for high and low scores.

Patricia Allen Lou Terry Bance and Dominoes Harper George Washington Dorothy Jean Crawford la Verne Carson May Hudson Clara May Bogel Ruby June Burcham Beatrice Matthews Pat Holland Harriet Walker Don Oliver Josephine Brown J. L. Henderson Neil Fry Keesey Kimball Lucile Kempen Jack Bowman Warren Merrell Buddy Carter Dorothy Coleman Charles Allen Ernest Gibbons Jr Buddy Kidd Yannis Binion

Circles of Women’s Society Meet at Skevington Home

The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church gathered at Mrs. Z. F Skevington’s residence with co hosts Mesdames Gordon Barrow and A R Stambaugh. Mrs T W Wilson delivered the fourth lesson in The Songs of Zion and refreshments were served to a visiting guest list of Oxona's Mrs Victor Pierce and many local ladies.

Myodist Society Women's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Z. F Skevington Mesdames Gordon Barrow A. R. Stambaugh T. W. Wilson Zion Clifton Moss P. V. Cartwright Victor Pierce Oxona

Marriage of Popular Alpine Couple Announced

Mr and Mrs Charles Chambers announce the marriage of their daughter Ruth to Lowell E Branum of Hobbs New Mexico. The ceremony was December 14 at 6 30 PM at First Presbyterian El Paso Rev Paul Poling officiated Attendants were Mrs Clark Williams and Wayne Walker Both bride and groom are Alpine residents The bride a Sul Ross junior wore a rust Spring ensemble with orchid corsage The groom recently completed four years at Sul Ross and now works in the Shafter mine office while Mrs Branum teaches in Shafter schools

Charles Chambers Ruth Lowell E. Branum Hobbs N. M First Presbyterian Church el Paso Paul Poling Clark Williams Formrly Earline Fallis Alpine Wayne Walker Marfa Branum Alpine High School Sul Ross College Shafter Brannum

Day of Prayer Observed at Alpine Methodist Church

The World's Day of Prayer will be observed this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Alpine Methodist church. Church women from all denominations are urged to participate and represent Alpine.

Methodist Church Alpine

Miss Hill Speaker at El Progreso Meet

Miss Hill was guest speaker at El Progreso Club hosted by Mrs. Bernal Slight with Mrs. A. E. Owens as hostess. Her talk on Modern Painting highlighted Impressionism with slides of famous pictures. Two guests attended, plus several members including Mesdam Billy West and F. L. McCollum.

Miltia Him el Progreso Club Bernal Slight A. E. Owens Miss Hill Hoyle Cooley James Loan Mesdam Billy West F. L. McCollum W. Lockhart Bill Winter J.C

Benefit game party by grade mothers at Holland hotel

A benefit game party hosted by the grade mothers of the Junior lass at AHS was held at the Holland hotel and described as a successful event. Local crowd supported the fundraiser with proceeds aiding school activities.

Holland Hotel

Juniors Sponsor Successful Saturday Night Fundraiser

Saturday night drew a good crowd as Junior activities at commencement time were funded. Prizes for every two tables were white elephants donated by those in rae, matching the event’s playful theme.

Rae

Bridge Club Entertains Guests With Luncheon and Prizes

Mrs John Newell hosted the Wednesday Bridge club at Mt Green cafe for a Mexican luncheon. Guests included Mrs Billingsley and many members as prizes were awarded to Mrs Stowell Mrs Burcham and a guest. A later tea guest was Mrs Charley Fabians. Lucky 13 hosts Felix McGaughy turkey dinner at Alp Inn featured a George Washington motif with prizes awarded to Mrs Harris and Carl Thain.

John Newell Mt Green Cafe J. E. Casner J. £. Burgess H. G. Thompson Gene Parr John Stowell C. D. Wood W. D. Burcham Oliver Billingsley J.P. Swatzell Oridge Mesdames Clay Holland B. B. Bounds John Gentry A. B. San- Aifer E. Mollison G. H. Harfst C. Coleman L. E. Attwood J W. Shepperd J. E Bounds Ferguson Coleman Harfst Coulson West Holland Felix McGaughy Lucky 13 Bridge Club Alp Inn Messrs and Mesdames Bernal Slight Carl Thain Jack Cross W. H. Terry Jr L. D. Harris Lois McIntyre Edgar Martin Billy West Harris

Alpine Eastern Star Meeting Agenda Next Tuesday Evening

The Alpine chapter, Order of Eastern Star, will hold its regular meeting next Tuesday evening. Members are advised to attend as agenda items for the session are to be discussed.

C. E Order of Eastern Star

Marriage notice and lodge meeting in Alpine area

At 7:30 in the Masonic temple members are urged to be present and visitors invited. The announcement confirms the marriage of Miss Melba Elizabeth Newell to Mr. Ashley Frank Van Order at Trinity Episcopal Church in Los Angeles on February 14. The Newells, longtime Alpine residents, have since moved to Los Angeles.

Masonic Temple W. R. Long W. M Melba Elizabeth Newell Alfred A. Newell Los Angeles Ashley Frank van Order Trinity Episcopal Church Newells Alpine

Miss Melba Stephenson Weds Joe Allen in Balmorhea

The announcement notes the marriage of Miss Melba Stephenson of Alpine to Joe M. Allen of Alpine on February 18 in Balmorhea. Stephenson operates the Alpine Stephenson laundry. Allen, formerly from Prairie Hill near Waco, had recent Royal Canadian Air Force service and is now in Alpine. The couple will reside in Alpine.

Annove Wet Melba Stephenson W. H. Stephenson Alpine Joe M. Allen Balmorhea Stephenson Prairie Hill Waco Royal Canadian Air Force

Two Women Injured In Marathon Area Car Overturn

Mrs. Henry Glasscock and her sister Mrs. Eunice Cornelius, both of pine, were seriously hurt when their car overturned on the Big Bend park highway about nine miles south of Marathon last Sunday afternoon. Glasscock suffered a severe bruise and leg cut. Cornelius had a broken leg and other injuries. They were taken to the local hospital and were reported improving. The pair had sold their Marathon Big Bend store and were living near Las Cruces, New Mexico, operating a new store, en route to their former home south of Marathon on business. The vehicle rolled after losing traction on the road and was badly damaged. Domestic violence note: unrelated line about killings and Alpine money remains as stray text.

Henry Glasscock Eunice Cornelius Pine Big Bend Park Highway Marathon Glasscock Cornelius Marathon-Big Bend Park Road Dona Ana Las Cruces N. M Glasscocks

Buick Plans 450000 Sq Ft Addition In Flint Driveaway System

Buick announces a two story 450000 square foot expansion at its Flint plant to house more car servicing and storage. The new facility will support the large customer driveway service that lets buyers take delivery as they arrive. Over the past year more than 10000 new Buick owners visited the factories to drive away their cars.

Flint Mich Buick Harlow H. Curtice General Motors

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Society Hool Pioneer Baptist Wms Wouen J. J. Briley Nellie Litchfield Mesdames Briley Blucher Garnett Kunze LaBett Morelock Peters Parkhurst Thompson Wood Miss Litchfield Women's Council ‘the Presbyterian Womer EL Progreso Jack Walcher Ralph Daugherty Rankin Walter Putnam C.D. Wrinkelman C. V. Coulter McCamey Walcher P. Motor Company J. E.casner GMC Trucks GMC America California JO Allen United States Apine Rade Birds Eye FOODS Ae Aoh
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