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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1928

Page

7

Dalat Books Club Meeting Reports Read At Home

El Progresso Society members hear concise reports on the book of the month Red Sky at Morning during a round table at Mrs. Ray Spence’s home. Guests and members share refreshments, laughter, and a spirited bridge game with prizes and towel keepsakes.

Ray Spence el Progresso Club Slight Livingston Roy Lassiter Spence Mesdames Bennett Edgar Martin Gilman Cross Moorman

Delightful Bridge Party at Turney Home in Turney

Mrs Bernal Sagat entertained her bridge club Friday of last week with a jolly bridge party at the Turney home. Mrs Edgar Martin and Mrs Earl McElroy achieved high score, while Miss Adrian Turney acted as hostess at a charming head table.

Bernal Sagat Edgar Martin Turney Earl McElroy Adrian Turney Score High Score

Woman's Council Plans Aid for Needy Families

The Woman's Council of the Presbyterian Church met January 12 at Mrs. Roy Lassiter’s home with strong attendance and guests. President Mrs Perkins chaired, reports noted Christmas offering for needy Mexicans, and the council approved sending half a gallon of milk daily to a needy American family for the next month. Plans were made for fund-raising and a Martha Washington tea around February 22 at Mrs L Foreh elmer’s home.

Woman's Council The Presbyterian Church Roy Lassiter James Cotter Hird Harry W. Wilson Perkins Noy Lasalter

Mr and Mrs Sandifer Host Bridge Club Event

A bridge party at the Sandifers home Saturday brought together guests including Mr and Mrs TR Moody, Dr and Mrs Lenope, Mr and Mrs Allen, Mr and Mrs Clay Holland, Mr and Mrs HL Kokernot Jr, Mrs John Hevins, and others for an evening of deli refreshments and social games.

Sandifer Bridge Club TR. Moody Lenope Are Allen Clay Holland HL. Kokernot, Jr John Hevins

Bridge Party Honoring Miss Kendrick in Yellow and White

Miss Kendrick of 81 Mo was guest of Miss Helen Allen and Miss Early Caldwell at Mrs Lassiter home for a bridge party with yellow and white decor. High score went to Miss Stather Eliott who received an Edgewood jewel box. Guests included Mrs Jacobina Bureh and many others with hostesses and guests named. Mrs Holland hosted a bridge club with seven games and refreshments. Count Ribcowsky was honored at a four course turkey dinner by Mr Fisher and guests.

Miss Kendrick Kendrick Helen Allen Early Caldwell Lassiter Stather Eliott Edgewood Jacobina Bureh Las Las, and Miss Longbotham Mesdames W. Haines J. H. Head Hancock Fern Pugh Fratcon Gillett Mabel F Gertrude McDaniel Grace Bedell Stather El-iott Ruth Fleetwood Hazel Bratton Clemma Billingsly Jacobina Bure Marty V. Fisher

Rotary Luncheon Delivers Rare Musical Treat

Alpine Rotarians enjoyed a rare musical performance at yesterday’s luncheon. Speakers and diners noted the event featured several standout performances by local talent including Leo Howell and Harve Cottle, with guests praising the program and ambiance.

Nes Nate Pha Ieee Mao Taylor Beenagcien Pete Co St Ak Boner Peete Leo Howell Harve Cottle

Trans-Pecos Abstract Company Becomes Alpine Corp

The Trans-Pecos Abstract Company, now Alpine Corporations newest entity, was incorporated January 2, 1928. The longtime title plant in Brewster County dates to 1898, maintaining extensive maps, records, and 50,000 pages of abstracts with 24 hour service plans for rapid yet thorough title work.

Trans-Pecos al Ny Ts 4 Corporation Trans Trans Pecos Pecos Capital M. L. Hopson John Perkins E. Hopson J.P. Byers J P. Higers Brewster County Alpine Trewster County Ady

Second Bulletin Planned by W T H S

The West Texas Historic and Scientific Society held a meeting to form plans for publishing their second bulletin. V J Smith Anna D Linn HT Fletcher were appointed to push publication. The group collected material and expects the new bulletin to excel the last. Several appointments were made including Lutie Britt as publicity and Mody C Boat Fight as director of research. A tentative date for the annual meeting was set for the first week in March. Mail closing times and train schedules are listed, noting local and long distance routes.

West Texas Hist Intitle Society V. J. Smith Anna D. Linn HT. Fletcher Mise Lutie Britt Janu Boat Fight Missesworth Astro Melton Mise Britt Ttle West Texas

Railroad Time Table Notes for OH&SR Trains

Time table fragment lists westbound trains Argonaut Sunset Mail and Limited 104 103 101 and eastbound Motor Trains 1 2 with arrival at 10:00 p m and departure at 8:00 am. It mentions southbound and northbound schedules in terse form with train numbers and names.

Argonaut Sunset Mail Kgma« Sn

Alpine Sunday Schools Report Strong Attendance Rise

Alpine Sunday schools show improved turnout with 531 present last Sunday, up from 483 the prior week. The Baptists led with 200 attendees, while Christian 59, Church of Christ 26, Episcopal 176, Methodist 62, and Presbyterian 62 also reported numbers as officers noted a return toward the high mark set in November.

Atten Alp Nee Alpine the Baptists Christian Jureh of Christ Episcopal Presbyterian

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Martin Dorothy Brown Vida Mae Coulson Merle Dorothy Hryson Corinne Barker Claudia Chalk Gladine Bowers Opal Chaffin Louis Mae Coulson Elta Coulson Velma Johnson Johnnie Allen Ruth Todd Lida Belle McGonagill Laura Cawsey Blanche Cotter Elizabeth Banks Jane Garrett Elise Purina City Bakery John Young Land CO Alpine, Texas Davis Mountains Fort Davis Heart of Highland Alpine Hardware Co Holland James Cecil Smith Lee Hancock JH. Head Barker J. A. McGonagill Mesdames J.B. Burgess R. E. Gillett Ford Jackson Asa Jones Wells McIntyre W. T. Meriwether Shirley Seales W. H. Terry H. G. Watson Trans-Pecos Abstract Company Alpine Corporation W.T.H.S San Antonio Points Marfa el Paso Oh&sr Astound Fishel Ranger Texas Buru Deluxe Cleaners Texas Tailors Buick Weyerts Hurley Furniture Co S. P. Depot Holland Hubli Pancy B & B Market Casner Motor Company
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