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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1956

Page

4

Jottings From the Lil’ Black Book in Decided Style

A compilation of local social notes and names from December mentions Helen Little ton and family moving to Austin, Alpine memories, pack meetings, and community figures like Miss Sue Mann, Dr. Virginia Link, Mrs. Bunton, Ella Livingston, Lilith Lorraine, Dr. M. W. Morelock, and Jimmy Logan’s Big Bend TV Co. Various residents including Mrs. George Pugh and the Easts are noted, with playful remarks on daily life and local happenings.

Helen Littleton Bob Austin Rosébuds Alpine Sue Mann Virginia Link Met M. Bunton Marfa Pilot Ella Livingston Wade William Gill Esposo Jimmy Logan Big Bend TV Co George Pugh Cooper Cory Courts

Mrs J E Burgess Feted On Birthday By Mrs Forchheimer

Mrs J E Burgess was honored on her birthday with a luncheon hosted by Mrs Louis Forchheimer. Guests dined at a table centerpieces of yellow chrysanthemums and a coconut cake lit with candles as friends sang and gifts were exchanged. Attending were Mesdames Fred Jack J W Shepperd AM Tumey LD Harris the honoree and the hostess.

J. E. Burgess L. Forchheimer J. E. Buren Louis Forchheimer Mrs. Burgess Fred Jack J. W. Shepperd AM. Tumey LD. Harris Sonoree

Presbyterian Women Meet in Alpine Monday

Mrs. Allen D. Forsythe of Mon hans will visit Alpine on Monday January 16 for a Presbyterian Church Women meeting. Dinner at 6 pm in the church Hospitality Room precedes a training course for the Alpine association members and the installation of the coming year. All church ladies are urged to attend.

Allen D. Forsythe Monhans Dan Women's Organization of the Presbyterian Church Us.a Alpine Alpine Association Forsythe

Mrs J S Hendricks Candidate for Sec of T F W C

Mrs J S Hendricks of Acala is proposed for Secretary of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs by Hudspeth Valley and Alpha Tau Study Club of Fort Hancock. Election occurs at the state convention in Dallas in May. She has held local and district offices and chairs, with extensive club affiliations and honors.

J. 8. Hendricks Acala Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Hudspeth Valley Woman's Club Alpha Tau Study Club Fort Hancock Dallas Hendricks Hudspeth Valley ‘Women's Club Texas Federation of ‘Women's Clubs Methodist Church Daughters of the American Colonists Daughters of the American Revolution United Daughters of the Confederacy John Chappel Order of the Eastern Star McMurry Academy Abilene Texas Trinity University San Antonio T.F.W.C

Mrs. Graves Bogel Offers Program at St James Guild

Mrs. Graves Bogel gave an inspiring review on Religion of the Prayer Book God and the Christ in the St James Auxiliary meeting at the Episcopal church held Jan 4 in Mrs. James W Glasscock's home. Devotions were by Mr B Davis, business by Mrs Neville Haynes, minutes by Mrs PB Uzzell, treasurer by Mrs John Gillett, refreshments by several members.

Graves Bogel St. James Episcopal Church James W. Glasscock B. Davis Neville Haynes PB. Uzzell John Gillett Bogel Davis Uzzell Gillett William S. Gill Haynes Rose W. Kinzer H. E. Medlin C .P. Rogers William Martin Graham ‘Dowdell el Paso

Pilot Club hears Bunton on education at Holland Hotel

Mrs. O. M. Bunton, longtime educator, spoke at a Pilot Club luncheon in the Holland Hotel. She shared insights from San Angelo and Austin Education conferences, questioning federal aid to Texas schools and urging lay participation in school problems. Two guests attended, Mrs. Bunton and Mrs. Mallen.

0. M. Bunton Pilot Club Holland Hotel Washington Texas Malen Marta New York Bunton Mallen

O E S Officers Attend School of Instruction

High officers of the Order of the Eastern Star attend a school of instruction at the Community Center. All 18 District 2 chapters were represented with Mary Frances Woodward chairing. A luncheon at Green Cafe and a banquet at the Holland Hotel followed. Guests included Lois Burnett and Elizabeth Elliott with other dignitaries. More than 200 members and guests attended.

Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter of Texas Lois Burnett Fort Worth Mary Frances Woodward Alpine Green Cafe Holland Hotel Rew Burnett Grand Examiner Elizabeth Elliott Colorado City Katherine Harbour Shamrock Rand Woodward Eee Eins Ohio June Smith

Locals Note Moves and Visits Across Texas Regions

Dr. A. G. Powers moved to Seagraves to begin practice. H. B. Pruett Jr. returns home to Alpine after Schreiner Institute studies. M. L. Hopson traveled to Marfa and Presidio for business. House guests included T. F. Cook of Trinity. Mrs. Ellen Hudson visits Cameron until February. Kenneth and Mrs. Carlisle return from a holiday in Pennsylvania with her parents.

A. G. Powers Seagraves Texas Powers H. B. Pruett Jr Schreiner Institute Kerrville Alpine M. L. Hopson T. F. Cook Trinity Cook Hopson

Library receives book in memory of Hally Perry

The SR Library adds a Texana volume donated by the Big Bend Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas in memory of Hally etyan Perry. The gift is placed in Sul Ross State College Texana Library on January 10, Mrs Perry's birthday.

SR Library Hally Perry Seleven Oars. Hally Etyan Perry Big Bend the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Texana Sul Ross State College Sarah Margaret Georgia Steed Dallman Texas Caroll Gute Eugene Harker Pery Prac Dent Charieg Holmes

Rev and Mrs Brice Honored At First Christian Reception

Members of the First Christian Church hosted a reception on Friday January 6 to honor Rev and Mrs Gene Brice newly wed December 30 in Gladewater. The event featured pink floral arrangements, a lace tea table, and a large guest turnout with church leaders and friends in attendance.

First Christian Church Gene Brice Gladewater Electa Wade South Christian Women's Fellowship E. M. Conner J. E. Conner Jim Nichols Bounds Casner Miss Wade M.A. Buhler Nell Ferguson

Alpine High PTA Committee To Review Film Library

Alpine High School PTA appoints Paul Mull Mrs W E Locknart and W H Hance to study expanding the high school film library. Appointed by President Ray Morrow at the regular Monday meeting Mayo Cleveland presented two film strips on family relationships and character development.

Paul Mull W. E. Locknart W. H. Hance PTA Ray Morrow Mayo Cleveland Tor

Methodist Men Organize Monthly Breakfast Club

Women attended the organizational meeting of the Methodist Men's Breakfast Club in the church Tuesday morning. Rev. Carl Lawson said T. A. Beard would cover meals if 50 or more attend. Meetings run 7:00 to 7:30 with an 8 minute devotional and 22 minutes of fellowship. Cooks for the Feb 14 breakfast are D. J. Boyd, Jack Cross, Roy Whiteside, T A Beard, and Carl Shults Sr.

Methodist Men's Carl Lawson Lawson T. A. Beard Lab D. J. Boyd Jack Cross Roy Whiteside TA. Beard Car Shults Sr

Mrs Jeff Graham Hosts Bridge Club Event

Mrs Jeff Graham hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club at her home on January 5. Prize winners were Mrs Carl Shults for first, Mrs Fritz Bill Weyerts for second high, and Mrs Mark Herring for bingo. Desserts served to members Tom Coats Charles Treadwell Edith Smith Weyerts and guests Shults Herring J W Frazer and Billy West.

Jeff Graham Carl Shults Fritz Bill Weyerts Mark Herring Mesdames Tom Coats Charles ‘Treadwell Edith ‘Smith Weyerts Mesyes Shults Herring J. W. Frazer Billy West

Building Trend Course Offered Next Semester

Delbert A. Dyke of Sul Ross College announces Industrial Arts 237 Home Planning will be offered next semester. Students will study recent trends in home construction for this region and build plans and models for future homes using course experience. Hobby seekers can also pursue wood working and craft courses in the spring semester.

Delbert A. Dyke Sul Ross College

DAR Meeting Planned Tomorrow at Paisano Hotel in Marfa

The Daughters of the American Revolution chapter will hold a program tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the Paisano Hotel, Marfa. Mrs. Le C. Brite will be the hostess, and the topic will cover the American heritage and travel folders highlighting the old American bill.

Dar

Legion's Block of Dimes Committeemen Named

The American Legion committee handles the Block of Dimes on January 21 for the polio campaign assisted by Jim Richolts and Elvie Williams. Dimes will be placed on the Holland Avenue sidewalk from Alpine Drug to J C Penney. all money goes to the Block of Dimes. Last year about $330 was collected.

Nengine American Legion Committee Jim Richolts Elvie Williams Holland Avenue Alpine Drug J. C. Penney Avalanche

New Arrivals Reported At Local Clinics

Mr and Mrs Menry welcome a daughter Olivia Kay born January 10 at Lockhart Clinic weighing pounds 10 ounces. Mr Phillips, Sul Ross College student. Mr and Mrs Edward Soley of Sanderson report a son Dennis Edward born January 7 at Lockhart Clinic weighing seven pounds seven ounces. Mr and Mrs Thomas Vega welcome a daughter Mariana born January 10 at Ockhart Clinic weighing seven pounds three ounces. Mr and Mrs Juan Ramirez announce a daughter Rita born January 7 at Wright Hospital weighing seven pounds six ounces.

Menry Rumups Lockhart Clinic Olivia Kay F Phillips Sul Ross College Edward Soley Sanderson Denis Edward Thomas Vega Ockhart Clinic Mariana Juan’ Ramirez Wright Hospital Rita

Brice Waggoner Wedding Solemnized in Gladewater

Miss Elizabeth Waggoner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fatcees cusremarintae, wed Rev Roscoe Bell officiating at a Gladewater ceremony. The lace bodice gown featured seed pearl embroidery and a decollete neck. best man was Rev Roscoe Bell, with groomsmen including Jack Paul and David Brice. Reception followed at the church fellowship hall. the couple resides in Alpine after a honeymoon. Brice is minister of the First Christian Church Sulphur Springs.

Elizabeth Waggoner Fat Cana Shaye Roscoe Bell Huntsville Jack Paul Com Merce Donna Ransom Carthage David Brice

Texas Library Association Meet Set for April in Austin

The Texas Library Association will hold its 43rd annual conference in Austin from April 12 to 14 with the theme Personnel for Texas Libraries. Professor Robert R. Douglas of the University of Texas announces speakers of national reputation for the event.

Texas Library Association Austin Texas Libraries University of Texas Robert R. Douglas Douglas Graduate School of TLA

Alpine Visitor Dies at 26 in Local Hospital

Russell Gordon of Alpine aged 26, originally from Santa Rosa New Mexico, died Wednesday afternoon after a 10 day illness. He had been staying at White's Highland Village and funeral arrangements were pending at Livingston Funeral Home.

Russell Gordon Alpine Santa Rosa N. M Livingston Funeral Home Gordon White Highland Village

WRA Sets Sports Day For Feb 11

The Women's Recreation Association schedules a Basketball Sports Day for February 11 from 9 a.m. to about 3 p.m. Odessa College, Howard County Junior College, and San Angelo College will send teams, with Sul Ross players to compete. Visitors stay in Lawrence Hall Friday night. social hour planned. Games start in Alpine High School Gym and finish in the college gym Saturday afternoon.

Women's Recreation Association Odessa College Howard County Junior College San Angelo College Sul Ross Lawrence Hall WRA Alpine High School College

Unclear Text About Boxing Crews and Techniques

Incoherent OCR fragment mentions boxing and a three four five six pattern and “cre we punch” notes. No identifiable people, places, or events. Cannot determine a concrete news item or summary from the readable content.

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Presbyterian J. S. Hendricks Sec Regatraton Alpine School of Fine Arts Ruel T Rea E. Avenue O.E.S School of Instruction Mrs, Elizabeth Elliott Presidio Ellen Hudson Cameron Ana Airs Kenneth Carlisle Pennsylvania Carlisle Brice Usuny J. L. Bellamah Beta Xi Kappa Kappa Psi Pre Alpine High Pta Mrs Semseiee Legion's Block of Dimes Southwest Mexico Servic Nimied Conversa Ted Moore Mgr Eee Ats Ast Pete Ig Coy Granada Theatre Brewster County Hospital
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