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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1937
Page
7
Miss Margaret Theo Bennett of Fort Stockton and George Griffin of Fabens wed at Fort Stockton Methodist Church last Sunday morning. Rev H M Long officiated. The couple are Sul Ross College students and the ceremony was followed by family celebrations.
Mrs C B Casey hosted a Neighborhood Bridge gathering before Christmas at her Fort Diggs home. The event featured holiday decor including a Christmas tree and a themed plate. Attendees included Mesdames Knox Reid Glenn Fletcher Waller and J R Bennett plus many others. The bride is daughter of Mr Knox Reid and the groom from a prominent Fabens family.
The W. M. Shave Royal group met in Mrs. Ray Spence’s home for a Royal Service program on Peace led by Mrs. Spence with assistants. Ten members attended. A hot spiced punch, sandwiches, and fruit cake were served. Circle 1, Circle 2, and Circle 3 held next meetings with various hosts. The issue also notes Christmas candlelight activities, a turkey dinner, and other social gatherings around Alpine with families visiting from Marfa, Lubbock, Henderson, and Phoenix.
The American Legion Auxiliary honored Mrs. Edna Maxey and Mrs. Eivie Fulcher Williams, past presidents of the Alpine unit, with a Christmas party and shower. The event on Monday evening December 21 at Mrs. M. L. Hopson's home featured gifts from a lit Christmas tree, evergreen decorations, and Christmas candles. Guests were served sandwiches, coffee and tea.
W D Craddock M D lists surgery and medicine services from Holland Hotel Building. Office phone 258 residence 233.
The article recalls John Deere's creation of the self scouring steel plow in Grand Detour Illinois in 1837 and notes the 100th anniversary in 1937 and 1997 celebrations. It covers Deere's move to Moline, a partnership, and Deere Company growth while highlighting the impact on agriculture in the prairie states.
San Antonio born bride, three years at Dallas company, and sister Mrs Don Carlton, home from Norman Oklahoma university, hosted at Mrs Sublett's home. Guests included Mrs Frank Brown who won high score, Mrs C T Eivy second, and Mrs C E Eaton high cut. Refreshments served after game to Alpine and Fort Davis attendees.
The Reverend J T Morrow will arrive January 1 to lead morning and evening services at the Presbyterian Church. Friends are invited to attend, and a presentation is planned. Christian Science services Sunday January 3 focus on God the Light. the Golden Text is Psalms 118 21. The Lesson-Sermon includes Deuteronomy 6 4 and a passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Mrs Don Carlton of Nersan Oklahoma contributed.
Morning worship at 10 50 with a sermon by the pastor and choir music. Church school at 9 45. Evening service at 7 30. Langues at 6 45. Christian Endeavor at 6 30. The pastor M A Buhler invites all to join. 1897 outlook and New Year wishes.
The Alpine Lutheran church will conduct regular services on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. at the usual place. A good attendance is desired. May you have a happy New Year. Earl C. Moehring.
At 4 30 p m a training union under director M P Slover convenes with an agenda including a 1 30 p m Evening as Sunday Worth Saving a message on the Fourth Commandment and a question Are Holy days holidays brief notes indicate ongoing religious instruction and reflection.
In history the question of honoring God's Sabbath has been debated. The text hints at a discussion about which day Christians observe as the Sabbath and invites readers to hear more on the topic.
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