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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1949

Page

8

Federated Clubs Elect New Officers for Two-Year Term

The Federated Clubs of the U S held a meeting to discuss world problems with a talk that was well received. New officers were elected: Mrs. Tommy Barrow president, Mrs. W N McAnulty first vice president, Mrs. H L Robernot Jr second vice president, Mrs. B T Sanders recording secretary, Mrs. O F Etheredge corresponding secretary, Mrs. E M Connor treasurer, Mrs. Joel Wright parliamentarian, Mrs. Peyton Cain press reporter, and Mrs. Seldon Robinson director. Delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Paul Proper and Mrs. George Baines.

U. S Tommy Barrow W. N. McAnulty H. L. Robernot Jr B. T. Sanders O. F. Etheredge E. M. Connor Joel Wright Peyton Cain Seldon Robinson Paul Proper George Baines

Myril McBride Marries Albuquerque Woman in Formal Unity

The Albuquerque paper reports the December 27 wedding of Myril McBride to the adopted daughter of University of New Mexico President and Mrs Popejoy. The ceremony at St Charles Church featured Fr John Hogan and Lt Col William Reardon as sponsors, with Miss Elisa Trujillo as the bride. The couple’s backgrounds include McBride’s Fort Davis High School and Sul Ross College education, army service, and doctoral work at UNM.

Albuquerque New Mexico Myril McBride Fort Davie High School Sul Ross College Sul Ross University of New Mexico Mra. Popejoy Mise Elisa Trujillo Myrr! McBride St. Charles Church Poinsettia Tom Popejoy John Hogan William . Reardon Reardon

Joy McBride and Bridegroom Wed in Christmas Themed Ceremony

Joy McBride and her groom, son of J E McBride of Alamota Kansas, wed after a ceremony featuring bridesmaids in silk gowns and a pink carnation corsage. Ushers Heinz L. Rhee and J. C. Lewis assisted. A breakfast at the Popejoy home followed with a cake cutting, flowers, candles, and a Christmas tree before their trip to Chihuahua City Mexico. The groom plans to pursue a history PhD at the University while the bride teaches at Grants High School.

Popejoy Home Mmes W. W. Hill Webb Shater

Unclear fragment on academic achievement

Fragment notes someone completing a degree path ending with a master's in Spanish from a university, but lacks context, names, dates, or institutions to form a full report.

Party Scheduled for Departing Ladies Honoring Members

The two women’s circles of the church host a party Tuesday evening at 7 30 in the hospitality room honoring Mrs C E McCool and Mrs J P Fowlkes. All church women are invited to attend.

An Church C. E. McCool J. P. Fowlkes Church

Eldia Cox Circle Meets With Mrs Dumas

The Eldia Cox Missionary Circle of First Baptist met Tuesday January 11 at the home of Mrs Fred Dumas. Mrs Jesse Howell gave a devotional on Steadfastness. Mrs Fred Dumas led prayer. Minutes read and approved. Refreshments served by several members.

Eldia Cox First Baptist Church Fred Dumas Jesse Howell C. C. Holman R. T. Key Sr R. H. Brooks Bill Duncan Willie Rae Dumas

Livestock shows planned for Fort Worth El Paso and Houston

Seven steers and one lamb will be loaded out immediately for the Fort Worth show while remaining livestock stay for later events. Sheep division superintendents are Billy Weston of Alpine and J. W. Evans of Fort Davis, both former FFA and 4 H club members. Joe Lane and Keesey Kimball, former members, will co supervise the baby beef show.

Fort Worth el Paso Houston San Angelo Billy Weston Alpine J. W Ub) Evans Fort Davis FFA Joe Lane Keesey Kimball

Community groups pledge support for Big Bend show

The active cooperation of businessmen, the chamber of commerce and ranchmen has again been assured for the Big Bend show this year. E. L. Tiner, vocational agricultural teacher, and Frank N. Newsom, county agent, report the collaboration remains strong.

Chamber of Commerce Big Bend E. L. Tiner Frank N. Newsom

School admissions push cites crowded rooms under state rules

The State Department of Education notes several rooms are crowded and nearly full. Bulletin 411 states that children under six on September 1 may be admitted in accredited schools with superintendent and school approval. Names Mrs Blucher Mrs Owens Mr Roark Mr Young Mrs Smith appear in the attendance context.

Blucher Owens Roark Young Smith State Department of Education

Local school crowding rules and kindergarten admission warning

Article discusses limits on crowding with a room of 25 first grade children as the maximum. It states under age children should not enroll in public schools unless finances allow a first class kindergarten. Deviation risks endangering the school’s accredited status. Local schools reportedly follow the intent given available facilities and staff.

Edward Gibbon Author of The Rise and Fall of Rome Empire

Edward Gibbon authored The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, a landmark 18th century history. The work traces Rome from the height of its power to its decline and fall, influencing historical narrative and political thought for generations.

Edward Gibbon

Midland visitors stay with Mrs. George A. Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeBar Brie of Midland were weekend visitors in the home of Mrs. George A. Brown.

Mr. and Mrs Charles DeBar Brie Midland George A. Brown

Mrs Hendryx Leaves for Uvalde Over Son Illness

Mrs Jo Hendryx travels Wednesday morning to Uvalde due to her son Jimmy's serious illness, citing family medical concern and urgent need for care.

Jo Hendryx Uvalde Jimmy

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