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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1947

Page

5

Alpine Society Tea for Bride-to-Be Dorothy Buhler

Miss Dorothy Frances Buhler, to wed James L. Crawford, was honored at a Marfa style Tea Shower hosted by Alpine missionary society women at the Casner home. About 70 guests attended as Buhler and her mothers received, with music by Mrs. Fred William and Miss Letty Jean Van Fossan. An Independence Day map moment favored Alpine as preferred home, followed by gifts and refreshments. AAUW local unit voted a Sul Ross College scholarship for 1947-48.

Dorothy Frances Buhler James L. Crawford Christian Church Marfa Missionary Society of the Christian Church of Alpine M. A. Buhler J. E. Casner Letty Jean van Fossan Texas AAUW Sul Ross College Jimmie Morgan Vick Winter Alfred Creigh

Baptist Sunday School Hayride Ends With Village Barbecue

The Baptist Interme Sunday School met at the church Saturday at 5 pm and rode to the Chambers cabin in Paisano for a hayride. A close boys versus girls baseball game followed along with a barbecue pit feast of weiners buns mustard pickles beans cookies and tea for a long list of attendees including Bettene Slover Barbara Scurlock and many others.

Ihe Messen The Baptist Sunday School Paisano Weiners Bettene Slover Barbara Scurlock July Atchison Tommie M. O. Pittman E. J. van Fossan Jock James Charles Chambers

Pilot Club quiz on Pilot education at luncheon

A mock radio program in quiz form on Pilot education was led by Miss Anna D Linn at the Pilots luncheon in Hotel Holland last Saturday. Guests included Mrs D M Bennett Miss Marie Garrett and Mrs Harry Watson Jr.

Anna D. Linn Hotel Holland D. M. Bennett Marie Garrett Harry Watson, Jr

Foster Speaker at AAUW Meeting in Presbyterian Church

The AAUW met in the church duty room with Miss Myrtle Whiteside presiding. Dr. N. A. Foster discussed Federal Participation in Education and presented graphs showing levels of federal support for public education across the 48 states. He argued federal aid need not mean federal control as bills are debated in Congress.

Bm Foster AAUW Tospxas Presbyterian Church Myrtle ‘Whiteside N. A. Foster Foster

Townsend Farewell Parties For G P Townsends

Courthouse friends hosted farewell events for Mr and Mrs G P Townsend who are moving to San Antonio for his transfer as a highway present member. Hosts included de Rackley Garnett Livingston Rushing Fallis Allebrand Reynolds and others. Townsend left Wednesday. family to join this weekend after barbecue at Sundry Glen.

G. P Wesley Roberts Glen Townsends Geo Rushing Gilbert Bell Town Townsend

Birthday dinner for Mrs Robson at Stucy Robson home

Mr and Mrs Jarvis Stucy Robson hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs Seldon Robinson at their home Tuesday evening. Attending were Dr and Mrs B H Warnock and son Tony, Mr and Mrs Seldon Robinson, and Marlin Robison.

Robinson Jarvis Stucy Seldon Robinson B. H. Warnnock Tony Marlin

Birthday party for Leitha Alice Owens in Hollown Hotel

The first formal Teenagers party was held Feb 22 in the Hollown hotel ballroom. Leitha Alice Owens was honored as the 13th birthday guest amid a central table of red carnations red candies aqua containers and a birthday cake adorned with red roses. Entertainment by Mr and Mrs Austin Dillon featured folk dances and games with refreshments as guests arrived.

Leitha Alice Owens Holl Avora Owens Bernal Slight Charlotte Leitha Alice Owens Austin] Dillon Dennis Brown C. L. Berry

Royal Service program by W M U at Baptist church

The W M U of the Baptist church held a Royal Service program at Mrs Charles Chambers home. Mrs Pearl Thornton led a circle, with devotion by Mrs Loyd Henderson on Pentecost Acts 2 1-12. Mrs M O Pittman and Mrs R L Nickell spoke on Jews and Arabs and mission work in Palestine. Mrs Thornton and Mrs Verna Bowers sang How Long Must We Wait Mrs Jack Davis at piano. Refreshments of cheese and pimento sandwiches congealed salad potato chips cookies and coffee served to numerous members and guests including Betty and Bobby Dillon Richard Hawkins Jr and Jimmy Owens.

WMU The Baptist Church Charles Chambers Pearl Thornton Loyd Henderson M. O. Pittman R. L. Nickell Palestine Mesdames Loyd Henderson C. Holman J. G. Howell O. E. Hilbrich Sam Nutt R.L. Nickell Jack Davis G. B. Massey F.C. Dutton Beverly Nixon R. L. Wittner Fred Dumas C.C. Brown O. F. Etheridge C. C. Stringfellow Ralph Peters Ora Harvey Verna Bowers J C. Walk Lawrence Kidwell Marion E. R. Pylant J. L., Holder Charles

Morton Jones Engagement to Wed in Marathon

Mr and Mrs W A Morton announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Josephine to Clarence T Jones of Marathon. Clarence is the son of Mrs M H Jones of Marathon.

Josephine Morton Clarence Jones W. A. Morton Josephine Clarence T. Jones Marathon Mr. Jones M. H. Jones

Young Women Organize Missionary Circle

The younger women of the Baptist church formed a missionary circle last Tuesday at Mrs. H J McBride's home. Elected officers include Chairman Marian Case Co-chairman H J McBride Missions chairman Ralph Peters Mission Study chairman C C Brown Community Missions chairman Charles Stringfellow secretary Lawrence Kidwell. Mrs Charles Chambers leads the group. Next meeting set for Mrs Marian Case's home.

the Baptist Church H. J. McBride Marian Case Missions Ralph Peters Mission Study C. C. Brown Community Missions Charles Stringfellow Lawrence Kidwell Charles Chambers

Fidelis Meson Class Hosts Coffee at Miss Herring Home

The Fidelis meson class of the Baptist church hosted a coffee on February 18 at Miss Mark Herring's home for prospective members. About 30 guests visited in the morning as Tiny Smages were given and Mesdames Dutton Laath and Lawrence Kidwell greeted guests in the receiving line. Mesdames Marjorie Lynn and Pittman served at the coffee table.

Fidelis Meson Baptist Church Mark’ Herring Rank Dutton J. . Laath Lawrence Kidwell Marjorie Lynn Pittman

Study Club Dinner Honors Members' Husbands

A Thursday evening event at the Holland hotel ballroom honored husbands of Study club members. Mrs. G. W. Baines presided, with Mrs. E. G. Bledsoe announcing the program. Mrs. Pickering led prayers as Mrs. Fred Williams and Miss Pickering sang two solos before speaker Mr. Jimmy Pate presented the program.

Usbands Study Club Holland Hotel G. W. Baines E. G. Bledsoe John E. Pickering Fred Williams Miss Pickering

Better Citizenship Dinner Highlights Community Roles

A report on a civic dinner themed Better Citizenship Our Community. Mesdames J M Alderson John Pickering John Lane W M Oliver Howard Hamilton Horace Oliver led arrangements. Decorations used Washington motif red white blue with flags and a miniature monument. Menu included fruit cocktail peach salad fried chicken green beans baked potato chicken salty pie and whipped cream. Fifty five club members and husbands attended with prizes won by H W Morelock Vernon McIntyre Alfred Creigh and others.

J. M. Alderson John Pickering John Lane W. M. Oliver Howard Hamilton Horace Oliver Washington Washington Monument Rank Stewsom Hame George Nashington Messrs and “Mesdames H.W. Morelock Vernon McIntyre Alfred Creigh J. C. Epperon Shellie Barnes

Progreso Study Club Hosts Book Tea for 10th Anniversary

IL Progreso observes tenth anniversary with a Book Tea in Lawrence Hall. Members of El Progreso Study Club arranged pink gladioli in crystal displays as they celebrated the milestone last Friday.

IL Progreso el Progreso Lawrence Hall

Progreso Hub Hosts Fundraising Library Drive in Alpine

At a club gathering hosted by El Progreso, pink and green decor framed a lacey refreshment table with a three tier cake and fruit ranch. Officers and past presidents served while members collected books for a proposed Alpine public library, receiving over 100 guests and books.

Delicias DM. Bennett F. Leic Collum Ralph Peters A. R. Stambaugh Bill Winter G. W. Baines Study’ Club J.W. Morelock el Progreso Bernal Sligh Lire Roscoe Morgan J. Cooley Paul Vext Avo‘owens F. L. McCollum Progreso Alpine Teschen Brary Club Mesd Jack Stovell Laurence Kidwell Curtis Gross Jerry Starnes A. J. Gard Truman Hatch John Simpson B. Warnack Bill Sloan Mary Bogel

Mrs Bogel Recital Showcases Local Young Musicians

Mrs Bogel presents pupils in a church recital featuring Joan Wilson Marcia Queen Brownel Queen Jan Key Don Burleson Lora Lee Lockhart Gladys Cowell Joanna Newell Terry Oliver Mandie Low Cox Gaile Deason Rochelle Deason Jackie Roberts Dorothy Roberts Freddie Davis Billy Davis Janis Parker Janeth West Carol Ann Ross Beverly Ann Gross A later Teestal at Mrs Bogel's home showcased advanced pupils Wanda Bradshaw Dolores Gwen Boyd Etheredge John Newell Willie Ray Dumas La Marilyn Oliver Charlotte Cox Audrey Jane Young Shirley Parker Marilyn Parker Dolphin Parker Mary Ann Foster Darlene Jones An newly organized orchestra including Miss Charlotte Stight played two ensemble numbers. Ten musicians played violin clarinet trumpet flute and piano.

Mrs. Bogel Charlotte Stight

Benefit Chili Supper For Alpine High Seniors

A benefit chili supper to aid Alpine High School’s senior class will be held at the Central Ward cafeteria next Friday evening. Plates are served.

Central Ward

WEW Arrivals Introduce Son James Allen Kemp

Mr and Mrs James Kemp announce the birth of a son named James Allen at a local hospital on Wednesday weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces.

James Kemp James Allen

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