New Year Reflections and Local Christmas News
The community looks back at 1963 and hopes for world peace in 1964. Mrs O Ray bagged an 8 point buck on the Overton Ranch, her first deer, while Nell Gardner returns home from Del Rio for Christmas with Carol Lewis and David Teplicek. The Forrest Walkers plan a new home on Loop Road and Knox Reid spends a quiet Christmas with Lou. The Dom Adams’ outdoor Christmas tree lights are missed this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ani
Frank O
Ray
Mr. Ray
Overton Ranch
Nell
D. D
Gilmer
Miss Grubb Weds Mr Medley In Candlelight Ceremony
Barbara Jane Grubb and Oscar Leroy Medley wed at Fort Davis Methodist Church in a candlelight ceremony conducted by Rev. Richard Brewster. The bride, daughter of Otis and Mrs. Grubb, wore a lace over peau de soie gown with a chapel train and pearl jewelry. Attendants included maid of honor Janet Grubb and bridesmaids in flame red velveteen. The reception followed hosted by relatives of the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Brewster
Otis Grubb
Fort Davis
Wilbur Medley
Bill Grubb
Lubbock
T. Organist
Janet Grubb
Jenny Boyd
Wilcox
Artz
Ann Espy
Lea Stubb
Bill Stowell
Jimmy Justice
Ross Skelton
Joe Skelton
Alpine
Preston Johnson
Jack Dumas
Frances Harvey
Sealed bids sought for Sul Ross heating plant expansion
State Board of Control in Austin invites sealed bids by 11:00 A.M. January 23, 1964 for expansion of the heating plant at Sul Ross State College Alpine Texas. Plans and specs available at the Building Engineering and Management Division. Bids follow state procedure 12 26 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Control
Austin
Texas
Sul Ross State College
Alpine
Board of Control
Sherry Kemp Honored At Alpine Tea Before Christmas Wedding
Miss Sherry Kemp, bride elect of William A. Peters, was honored at a bridal tea in Alpine. More than 80 guests attended the Dec 23 event hosted by Mrs. Paul Vogt and co hosts, with festive red and white decorations, a Christmas tree, and service of punch and cake squares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Vogt
Sherry Kemp
William A. Peters
Alpine
Vogt
Mines
Earl Anderau
Glen Harris
Knox Reid
Reg Wotan
W. I. Winter
Miss Kemp
James Kemp
T. F. Skevington
Dell Hoffman Visits Family During Christmas Holidays
Dell Hoffman son of Mrs Edith Smith and a Texas Tech student visited his mother and sister Jeanne during the Christmas holidays at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Hoffman
Edith Smith
Texas Tech
Jeanne
Three Win Poster Prizes at Auxiliary Contest
Poppy posters by 6th 7th 7th and 10th graders were judged by the American Legion Auxiliary. Camille Corkins and Becky Boyd tied for first with Jan Motion placed. top posters enter state convention in Dallas in August 1964. Mrs Newsom named to 16th District scholarship committee. Gift shop chairman reports 114 gifts valued at 125.50 sent to Veterans Hospital in Waco. Rehabilitation chair cites program benefits to veterans. Chester Weese visits family in town during holidays. Bride wore flame velvet two piece suit with white fur collar for short wedding trip. she will return to Mc Murry College to finish semester then join husband at his base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Camille Corkins
Becky Boyd
D Jan
Dallas
Sherman Newsom
Allan Schonberg
Waco
George Foster
McMurry College
Hsband
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jerty
Mrs
Oscar Leroy Medley
Miss Grubb
Mr. Medley
Fort Davis Methodist Church
Barbara Jane Grubb
Alfie
For All
Storey - Whiteside Lumber Co
Marathon
Alpin
TEX Avalanche
Jan
Earlene Anderau
Ann Heppner
Winter
Carol
Betty Vos
Kemp
Chester Weese
Albany, Mo
Clay Wiley
Sue Ashlock
Zola Dorris
Medget Beauty Shop
Borden
Borden's
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