Big Year Hopes Greet the Biggest County in the State
A lively note from 1957 looks forward with optimism as residents shed 1956 worries. Social chatter highlights Mrs. J C Coleman recovering from a fall, Miss Knox Reid in a cast, and others at holiday gatherings and open houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Coleman
Knox Reid
Katharine Boyd
Sul Ross
Jackson
Miss
Lindy Creigh
Mickie
al Creigh
Cafe Verde
George A
Gussie) Brown
Vernie Allen
Edith Caldwell
Cc. P. Rogers
Alice Owens Abbott
Lewis
Wright
Baylor University
Alice
Avora Owens
Wrights
Paul Vogts
Jim DeCooks
Barton Warnock
J. D. May
Onie Wright
Norilla
Don Littleton
Bevier Open House
Bernal
Winifred) Slight
Charlotte
Broad
Joe
Bebe) Burgess
Margie
Mrs. Jack) Cross
Carl Lawson
Miles
Jacque) Pierce
John Gilletts
Frank McCollums
Bevier
Hasta Luego
Travland and Blackman Weds in Beeville Church Ceremony
Two Sul Ross College students were married at 7 p.m. Saturday December 22 in Beeville Texas First Methodist Church. Margaret Helen Travland daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Nance Travland of Beeville and John Nixon Blackman Jr son of Mr and Mrs John Nixon Blackman of Archer City exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony with Rev E Y Seale officiating. Mrs George Blackman Jr was the organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross College
Beeville
Margaret Helen Travland
Oscar Nance Travland
John Nixon Blackman Jr
John Nixon Blackman
Archer City
First Methodist Church
E. Y. Seale
George Blackman Jr
Mrs Duane N Smith Honored At Bridal Shower
A recent bride Mrs Duane Noble Smith formerly Janice Dianne Parker was honored with a miscellaneous shower and buffet breakfast in the home of Dr and Mrs W E Lockhart. Hostesses were four former Alpine High School classmates. Over 35 friends attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Noble Smith
Janice Dianne Parker
W. E. Lockhart
Joanna Newell
Marsha Broadfoot
Marcella Shepperd
Joyce Lockhart
Alpine High School
Card of Thanks for Kemp Family and Wedding Attendants
The Kemp family thanks friends for support after their loss. Mr and Mrs James Kemp and children Sherry and Aller will spend the holidays with Mrs T F Skevington. The bridal party included Miss Jean Rogers Colorado City maid of honor and Miss Dorothy Chew Miss Sally Beard bridesmaids. The groom’s party featured Bob Caraway Greenville best man and Seldon Hensley Walnut Springs Annie Rudd Sweetwater. Ushers included Jimmie Rogers San Antonio Dick Elliott Pawnee Joe Black Littlefield Quenten Stanley Big Spring Lewis Travland Oscar Travland Jr Beeville. Candlelighters were Larry Travland and Jim Blackman. The bride wore a white Alencon lace gown with torso bodice and Sabrina neckline. The skirt featured scalloped lace over a tulle satin petticoat. the veil was illusion with a Juliet cap of lace and seed pearls. A reception followed at The Party House with noted decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Rogers
Colorado City
Dorothy Chew
Sally Beard
Charlotte Wollney
San Antonio
Bob Caraway
Greenville
Seldon Hensley
Walnut Springs
Annie Rudd
Sweetwater
Jimmie Rogers
Dick Elliott
Pawnee
Joe Black
Littlefield
Quenten Stanley
Big Spring
Lewis Travland
Oscar Travland, Jr
Beeville
Larry Travland
Jim Blackman
Local Folks Share Holiday Visits Across Town and State
Big Bend area residents report Christmas and holiday travels with relatives from Midland Alpine and Kentucky. Notable events include Marcella Shepperd’s Alpine wedding plans and Sul Ross College activities. Families gather in Marathon Death Valley and Hill Country towns while express gratitude for support after bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Roy Rutledge
Death Valles National Monument
Nevada
Marathon
Big Bend
James Kemps Host Bridge Supper During Holidays
Mr and Mrs James Kemp former Al pine residents now in Odessa entertained with a bridge supper at Mrs Kemp's mother's home Skevington Saturday evening The Kemps and their children Sherry and Allen spent the holidays here High score winners were Dr John W Pate and Mrs Knox Reid Bingo winners were Mrs Dan Ritter and Jimmy Logan Guest list included Earl Anderson Logan Ritter Delbert Dyke J W Shepperd Reid Reg Wotan Mrs Paul Vogt and Dr Pate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kemp
Alpine
Odessa
Logan, Ritter
Delbert Dyke
J. W. Shepperd
Reid
Reg Wotan
Paul Vogt
Pate
Legion Auxiliary to Meet in Regular Session
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a regular business meeting at 7 30 p m Monday in the Legion Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Blackman
Duane N. Smith
J. R. Brandon
J. R. Brandon Jr
Charles W. Brandon
Charles Bailey
Sherry and
Aller
T. F. Skevington
Big Bend National Park
By Kay Steele
Guy Turner
Kentucky
Earl Steele
A. C. Steele
Jeri Jo
Steven
Midland
Monterrey
Mexico
Skyline
Sigma Tau Delta Sorority
Sachem Literary Society
Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
Sul Ross Press Club
College
James M. Chambers
Mr. Chambers
Mrs
P. M. Chambers
Tesnas
Homer Jefferson
Caldwell
Dave Sudtell
Mrs. Otis Teench
Vesta French
Bobby Cooper
Timmy
Peter Koch
Joyce Brodrick
Topeka
Kan
Harold Brodrick
Stanley Fulcher
Roy Curbon
C. A. Cornelius
Brownwood
H. M. Cornelius
J. W. Merrill
R. D. Swartz
George Merrill
Mrs. R. K. Merrill
E. W. Anguish
Billy J. Evans
Andrews
James Kemps
Zola
House OF Styling
Sammie
Brewster County
W. Holland
Purina
Turkeys
Hamburger
Kimbell
Ltke
Gordon
Maxwell Pry Coiffe
del Monte
del Monte Prune
Okra
Pel I Monte
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