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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1949

Page

5

Baines Couple Fete Forty Years Of Marriage In Alpine

A large Alpine private home reception honored Mr and Mrs George W Baines on their fortieth wedding anniversary hosted by their daughter Mrs Edwin M Elliott and her husband of Los Angeles The event drew about 300 friends with elegant ruby red and white floral decorations and formal dress codes reflecting the ruby anniversary theme.

George W. Baines Edwin M. Elliott Los Angeles Alpine Baines W. B. Hancock William Baines San Antonio Cas Edwards Bridal Cos George Baines Maude Hancock George W. Baines Sr Master Masons Knights Templar

Young Matrons Society Elects New Officers

The Young Matrons missionary society met at the Christian church educational building on January 4 with Christine Edwards leading the program. New officers were elected and members present included Fern Sand.

Young Matrons Society Young Matrons Missionary Society The Christian Church Christine Edwards Fern Sand

Social notes list hostesses and guests from gathering

Christine Edwards Billie Edwards Gert Newton Dot Crawford June Weyerts Billie Garrett Betty Crissman Rev and Mrs Pickering attended with Billie Garrett acting as hostess at the event.

A A A W Meeting Discusses Gilmer Aikin School Plan

At the regular A A A W gathering in the Presbyterian church hospitality rooms, next Thursday at 4 15 p m Mrs George R Hunt will discuss the Gilmer Aikin report soon to be acted on by the Texas legislature. Mrs Hunt is introduced by Mrs John D Allen. Miss Margaret Owen will present highlights from the General Director's letter.

Presbyterian Church George R. Hunt Gilmer-Aikin Texas Public Hunt John D. Allen A. A. U. W. Education Committee Margaret Owen

Latin American Center Christmas Program Delayed Showing Enduring Community Spirit

A Latin American center led by Miss Mae Morris staged a Christmas program on December 16 featuring Centennial school children. The event included a candle light procession, a sleigh ride, Toyland visit, and a human Christmas tree. Miss Marjorie Coffee directed Why The Chimes Rang with help from Arthur and Henry Mendez. Santa Claus arrived with baskets of treats as the audience sang.

Mae Morris Centennial School Toyland Marjorie Coffee Arthur Henry Mendez Santa Claus Santa Pete Gallego Faye Hernandez Bogel Alpine Schools

Plumbley Gibbens Wedding Date Set

Mr and Mrs S L Plumbley announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Rosemary to Ernest Gibbens Jr son of Mrs Annie M Gibbens of Stanton and Ernest Gibbens of Marfa The ceremony will be Saturday Feb 12 at the First Christian church in Marfa with Rev D W McElroy officiating.

Big Bend Sentinel S. L. Plumbley Rosemary Ernest Gibbens Jr Annie M. Gibbens Stanton Ernest Gibbens Marfa First Christian Church D. W. McElroy el Paso R. R. Ellison Texas Christian University Sul Ross College Highland Texas A & M John Tarleton Agricultural College Sul Ross

Let There Be Light at Granada Theatre One Day Only

The Granada Theatre presents the film Let There Be Light for one day on Tuesday Jan 18. The Hollywood production stars Cherryl Walker and covers social hygiene and moral issues with medical sequences and nurse support for patrons. Adults only with parental accompaniment for under 14.

Granada Theatre Hollywood Lovely Cherryl Walker All New Hygiene

Centennial School Acknowledges McMillan and Cain Cooperation

Thanks are extended to Mr. McMillan and his corps of teachers at Centennial School and to Mr. Peyton Cain for cooperation in use of the auditorium.

McMillan Corps of Centennial School Peyton Cain

New Dunnington Home Opens for New Year Visit

The new residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Dunnington on South First Street welcomed friends for New Year greetings. The informal gathering showcased pink carnations gladiolas and yellow chrysanthemums throughout the rooms with a central green and yellow kitchen feature.

W. T. Dunnington South First Street

American Legion to Stage Weekly Program

Big Bend post No. 79 American Legion announced a weekly program via KVLF for New Year's Eve. Henry Novak sang God Bless America, with George Kelver at Sul Ross College piano. 16th District Commander William J. Sohl gave the opening address. Mrs. Billy Willoughby read the auxiliary constitution preamble. Mary Jo Sohl spoke on auxiliary work. Mairi Fraser sang Auld Lang Syne and Kelver performed Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag.

Big Bend American Legion KVLF Henry Novak Charles van Gundy God Bless America George Kelver Sul Ross College Wm. J. Sohl 16Th Dist Billy Willoughby American Legion Auxiliary Mary Jo Sohl 16Th District Mairi Fraser Kelver

Brother of Mrs Scales Dies in Oklahoma City

Lewis R. Morris prominent Oklahoma attorney and district judge died after a heart attack in Oklahoma City. He had been ill but not believed seriously so. Morris visited Alpine often and had served as county attorney in the past.

Shirley Scales Oklahoma City Scales Lewis R. Morris Oklahoma Mr. Morris Alpine

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. D. Wood Mrs. Baines AAUW Gilmeraiken Report Avalanche Dunningtons Wool Sox Buy Yates T. H. Ethridge Gerrry Yates N. 5Th Street Etheridges Henson Helen Gibbs Yates 5Th Street Billy Gene Magell Sanderson Josephine Carruthers Esperanza Medina E. S. Rolen W. M. Druse Leonard Wardlow Carolyn Speer Johnny Carpenter D. R. Fuqua A. J. Gard Coca-Cola Bottling Co Marfa, Texas Meat Department Kraft Elkhorn Boston Butts Texas White House Sunny Acres TREND Winesaps the Texas Cafe Texas Cafe Mr. and Mrs. Scott LeMeilleur Mrs. J. Y. Walker
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