Local Family News From Texas and New Mexico
Mr and Mrs Robert Carroth plan a San Antonio visit with their sons Chuck and Mack while Ross sees relatives as their parents are away. Carrothers head to Big Spring for two weeks of Air Force Reserve training. Charles Stringfellow and family left for New Orleans to attend the Sugar Bowl game. J E Thomerson and Kathleen Armstrong news related. Thomersons visited Electra relatives over Christmas and stopped in Carlsbad and Taos, New Mexico, en route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carroth
Chuck
Mack
Mrs and Son
Doris Ellen
San Antonio
Ross
Stanton
Charles Stringfellow
New Orleans
J. E. Thomerson
Electra
Noble Armstrong
Thomerson
Kathleen Armstrong
Thomersons
Carlsbad
Taos
N. M
Evelyn Farris
Beryl Ponton
Germany
Burdette
Mitre Peak
Alpine
Jan Largent
Earl Ruddger
Pat Davis
Theo Matthews
Anne Harlow
Alpine Teens Enjoy Holidays Dance at Country Club
Alpine teenagers spent part of the holidays away from home and attended a festive dance Friday night at the Alpine Country Club. Decorations included Christmas lights and a big tree. Escorts Jack Richardson Arnold Sawyer Glen Evnes and Kenneth Moyer provided music, making the evening a success as students prepare for semester exams upon returning to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Country Club
Jack Richardson
Arnold Sawyer
Glen Evnes
Kenneth Moyer
Thank You Note From Mrs. R. L. Wylie After Illness
A widow expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for love and kindness shown during illness. She thanks her family, Paul Stovall, Anonymous Friends, and notes a package from Adam's Grocery.
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Paul Stovall
Adam's Grocery
Christmas visits by local families across Texas
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kokernot Jr. and Mrs. J. W. Rixon visited Lawrence Lacy and family in Waco during the Christmas holidays. Frank Duane Young, student at Texas Tech, visited his parents over the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Casparis spent Christmas with their son Johnny and family in Midland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Kokernot Jr
J. W. Rixon
Lawrence Lacy and
Waco
Frank Duane Young
Texas Tech
J. C. Casparis
Johnny
Midland
Festive Tea and Dances Among Alpine Social Circle
The week featured a large tea hosted by Anita Kay and many others, with a semi formal dance at the Country Club. Attendees included Bob Abbott Anita Kay Janith West Gwen Walker Betty Vogt and numerous families and neighbors. The article notes music by the Escorts and seasonal activities by local troops and scouts including Christmas plays carol singing and gift wrapping for parents.
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Anita Kay
Betty Vogt
Janith West
Tye Hillger
Dexter Thom
Owens
Jimmy
Bob Abbott
Audrey Garner
Geraldine Barrow
Billy Bell
John Prestric
Country Club
Dan Logan
John Hayslip
Sue Bounds
Freddy Davis
Lyons Lockhart
Sara Rogers
Phil McGaughy
Gula Morrow
Charlotte Slight
Bobby Hammons
Helen Nickell
Jimmy Owens
Mike Larsh
Gwen Walker
Herman Hudson
Mary Jo
Don Watkins
Carroll Neeley
Ray Hudson
John O'Donnell
Joanna
Lee Cowell
Jimmy Markham
Totsy Richardson
Jim Cade
Linda Bailey
David Pace
Escorts
Jack Richardson
Kenneth Moyer
Buddy Sawyer
Glenn Eaves
Phil Mclaughy
Ng Jackie Hance
Billy Gilbreath
Billy
Thermy
Ellis Cleveland
Jan Gilbreath
Bill Green of Marathon Receives Happy New Year Wishes
A note expressing joy for Bill Green of Marathon and his partner as they start the new year with best wishes for happiness and success in the year ahead.
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Bill Green
Merchants in Kashmir Market Identity as Cheap John Suf
Kashmir merchants in Central Asia attract buyers with self styled titles such as Cheap John and Suf. The piece notes the allure and odd branding used by traders traveling through the region. The text reflects a curious glimpse of commerce and naming practices in distant markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kashmir
Central Asia
John
England called the ringing isle by many bells
A remark notes England is nicknamed the ringing isle for its many bells while highlighting cholera morality rates between 30 and 90 percent among those infected, underscoring severe illness risk in historic context.
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England
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Crawford Insurance
Agency
General Insurance
Carrothers
Air Force Reserve
Big Spring
Scooters
Big Bend Tv, Music & Jewelry Co
BY Sharon Welch
Santa Claus
R. L. Wylie
Sul Ross
Gulf Service Station
Joe McLean
Sul Ross State College
Ath
Vide Tama
By Janith West
Girl Scout News
Tex
Avalanche
Brady
Texaco
Big Bend
Forchheimer
Coats
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