Alpine Couple Observes Golden Wedding Anniversary
Society notes mark the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Spence at Alpine with Christmas day guests including their son Ray Spence and daughter in law and Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Foster and their granddaughter Mrs. Roscoe Morgan. The couple married December 25 1884 on the Spence farm in Smith County. They moved through Smith and Garza counties before settling in Alpine in 1913. They maintain an orchard truck farm and flower garden. He is 73 she is 69 and they remain active on the place daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Spence
Ray Spence
W. P. Foster
Roscoe ‘Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Mrs. Spence
Smith County
Smith
Garza
Post
Texas
Alpine
Mr. Spence
Spence
Methodist Church
Roscoe Morgan
Jon
RL Davis
Virgil Miller
Pred Waller
J. F Wright
Paving planned for remaining Pecos highway gap
The state highway department announced a January contract to surface the last unpaved stretch of State Highway 17 between Pecos and the state line, about 147 miles from Orla to the line. The project, begun with Red Bluff work, will bring Pecos a paved road to within three miles of the dam.
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Pecos
State Highway Department
Austin
State Line
Orla
Red Bluff
Pe ‘Cos
Pence
Holiday bridge teas charm social season in warm home
Social events feature Thursday and Friday bridge teas hosted by Mrs. D. M. Bennett and Mrs. Bernal Slight at Mrs. Slight’s home. Guests enjoyed contract bridge after three o’clock with elaborate Christmas greenery and a miniature snow centerpiece. Tea service praised by guests and award winners noted for high scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Bennett
Bernal Slight
Wells McIntyre
Jack Cross
Merle Pennett
Katherine Slight
H.w.morelock
J. B. Casner
Mesdames Milton Gilmer
Anja Wilson
Edgar Martin
Arch Allen
Drury Wood
Carleton Dennis
J. T. Mullenix
Lee Hancock
Shirley Seales
L. D. Harris
JD. M. McEachern
Warner Reid
Irodd Patton
Rush Moody
Alan Praser
J. B. Burgess
J. W. Shepperd
J. C. Cooley
A. McMury
Clay Holland
Wm. Hatcher of Deming
Ford Jackson
Ernest Mollison
John Blevins
Joel Hord
Thalia Gillett
Frankes Gillett
Dorothy Ligon
Orch Allen
Alan Fraser
R. 8. Yarbrough
lGene Parr
R. A. Whiteside
Kate New
Mesdamnes Anja Wilson
Roscoe Moran
H.W. Morelock
Calvin St. Clair
Felix McGaughy
Lulu White
Frank Brown
Johnnie Scott
M. H. Moorman
Kenneth Starnes
John Stovil
J.T. H. Bickley
J. E. Casner
D. Wood
Odalia Bowman
L. C Pope
J. W. Frazer
W. N. Gourley Cas Edwards
A. E. Owens
W. Terry
L. B. Stars
Arthur Rowland
Paul White
W. H. Terry
A. C. Johnson
Mesdame Ray Spence
van Binion
Warrer ‘Chastain
H. H. Maughan
A. C Johnson
J. C. Coleman
R. B. Slight
W. Baines
J. 8. Arledge
John Perking
W. van Bickle
McDonald Observatory Theme of Dr Benedict Greeting Cards
Dr Benedict uses McDonald Observatory as the Christmas card motif. The text recalls the astronomer Kepler Kant and links truth seeking to a sense of reverence, noting how the stars remind us of common goodness and God. The message invites warmth and friendship at Christmas and the new year.
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McDonald Observatory
Dr. Benedict
McDonald
Ike Kepler
Kant
God
Edmund Lowe Digest Doughnuts Bran Recipe Feature
A fragmented feature on actor Edmund Lowe enjoying doughnuts and bran recipes. It presents two recipes Bran Honey Orange Squares and Doughnuts with steps for soaking bran in milk beating eggs and mixing with sugar and shortening, plus baking instructions. Names include Ann Roth and Bran.
Join the Honor Roll and Pay Subscriptions to Avalanche
The notice urges readers in arrears to settle dues and join the honor roll. It lists renewals and names such as Lewis Spencer El Paso Arthur W Ekdall Alpine and Mrs J C Bird Alpine, thanking those who renewed and asking others to pay promptly.
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Avalanche
Lewis Spencer
el Paso
New
A. L. Stroud
Alpine
Arthur W. Ekdall
Teri
A. Anderson
R. J. Geear
Concord
Calif
Waldron Quicksilver Properties
Terling
J.C. Bird
Social notes and local events from Terlingua and Study Butte
Mrs A C Spalding hosts Christmas Eve supper for J Dawson and Terlingua friends. Andoran home visits by Mrs Henry Armstrong. Lige Bledsoe spends New Year in Study Butte. Terlingua school resumes. Weinkaut returns from Mecamey and Biceprine. Burcham Cartledge Lewis families go to Alpine for the school year. Audrey Lewis returns to Austin for university study. Castalon visits by Cartledge. Daggett hosts a card party. Bridge scores to Mrs Babb and Mr Bedall. Dawson wins pitch. Boreham in Alpine for County Commissioners Court. Molinar school back in session. Mrs Gardner returns from Devine. Derrick returns to Castalon from Georgia. Jerry returns with a 1995 Plymouth. Police Judge Betram of Camden sentences Charles Bubeck ninety days for spreading a kissing rumor.
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J. Dawcon
Mariposa
Butte
Turkey
Henry Armatrong
Andoran
Lige” Bledsoe
Terlinzun
Les Hansa Weinkaut
Mecamey
Biceprine
Burcham
Cartledge
Lewis
Alpine
Audrey Lewis
Austin
State Universy I Rusene
Castalon
Daggett
Georgia
Jerry
Smith
Jarpine
Pecos Doctor Lands Big Duck After Fishing Trip
Pecos physician Dr. James L. Kincannon and his wife fished at Lake Leon Fort Stockton last Sunday when a duck grabbed his minnow. The battle ended with the duck killed after the line tangled and the doctor retrieved it with a shotgun.
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James L. Kincanon
Pecos
Mrs. Kincannon
Lake Leon
Ft. Stock
Dr. Kincannon
Cain
West Texas Pioneer Dies Last Saturday
Mary Sheridan Love Graham of Marfa died Saturday morning at 7 20 after a three month illness. She lived on the Love ranch in Presidio county and near Sierra Blanca, was born in San Antonio, taught school, and was twice married to West Love and Joe Graham. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Cathedral Sunday afternoon conducted by Father Manuel, with interment in Marfa Cemetery.
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Trans
Wert
Martha Lorraine Mary Sheridan
San Antonio
Marfa
West Love
Love Ranch
Joe Graham
Sierra Blanca
Love Home
Manuel
Thedford’s Black-Draught Endorsed By Henryetta Woman
Mrs. G. Ramey of Henryetta Oklahoma writes after using Thedford’s Black-Draught for about twenty five years when needed. She states it cools a sour stomach and fatigue, quickly relieves headaches, and keeps her spells at bay. She adds that Bisci-Draught makes her feel fine and praises the medicine as unbeatable for families. Get a package of Black-Draught today sold in 25 cent packs.
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G. Ramey
Henryetta, Oklo
Thedford
Avalanche advertisers at attic offer second sheets
Fragmentary notice lists a price of 800 for SOC and mentions Typewriter Second Sheets sold through Avalanche advertisers in an attic setting.
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Avalanche Attice
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