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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1950

Page

5

Funeral Services for Mrs Delia Runyan This Afternoon

Funeral services are held at 2 PM from the First Methodist church for Mrs Delia Brown Runyan who died Wednesday in El Paso. Survivors include daughters Mrs J W McIntyre and Mrs Lillie Williams and Mrs Robert Humes and son Homer Runyan with Verderee deceased. Grandchildren and great grandchildren also remain. The church honored her as a charter member with a pen and pencil set she graciously admired.

First Methodist Church Delia Brown Runyan el Paso J. W. McIntyre Austin H. Dillon Runyan Lillie Williams Henderson Robert Humes Houston Homer Runyan San Francisco Calif Verderee Benson, Ariz First Methodist Church of Alpine Bunyan

AAUW meeting plans Sul Ross scholarship potential

The AAUW held a January 12 meeting in Presbyterian Hospitality rooms with a Fellowship program. Members discussed sponsoring a yearly Sul Ross college scholarship for Alpine High School graduates and voted to table a motion for February.

AAUW Robert Gibbs Knox Reid Helen Barron Sul Ross College Alpine High School Alice Cowan C. L. Thomas Myrtle Whiteside Anne Whittaker Treasury Hugh Dallman George Lister Raymond Landtroop George Kui E. R. Miles J. B. Speer Miltia Hill

Edna Carson Circle Holds Meeting at Mrs Key Home

The Edna Carson Missionary circle met at Mrs R T Key Sr home on Tuesday afternoon January 17. Mrs Lois Earwood gave an inspiring devotional from Romans chapter eight. Minutes and treasurer reports were read and approved. The group planned the Mission Book for January fifth Tuesday and set future meetings with Mrs O F Etheredge and Mrs Otto Hilbrich. Refreshments were served to thirteen members.

Edna Carson R. T. Key Sr Lois Earwood J. L. Holder T. M. Lankford George Henderson Earl Scarbrough O. F. Etheredge Otto Hilbrich

Eldia Cox Circle Meets at Baptist Church Home

The Eldia Cox circle of the First Baptist met Tuesday January 17 in Mrs M P Slover's home. Mrs Joyce led the Bible lesson and Mrs Chambers prayed. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Joyce Autry Nutt Thornton Williams Chambers Brooks and Miss Payne and Slover.

Eldia Cox First ‘Baptist Church M. P. Slover Chambers Joyce Autry Nutt Thornton Williams Brooks Misses Payne Slover

Annie Lackey WSCS Circle Meets At Hawkins Home

The Annie Lackey circle of the WSCS met at Mrs. R. M. Hawkins Tuesday afternoon with co hosts Mesdames Ed Davidson and W J Smith. The program titled The Whole of Love Is Our Answer featured Leader Mrs T A Beard assisted by several members. A brief talk by Temperance chairman Mrs Vick Winter urged subscriptions to The Voice. A church dinner for teachers was discussed and donations sought. A love offering funded a fountain pen for President Mrs Clifton Moss. Members were urged to attend the first lesson study January 24 on Japan Begins Again. Hostesses served chicken salad cookies and coffee to nineteen members.

Annie Lackey WSCS R. M. Hawkins Mesdames Ed Davidson W. J. Smith T. A. Beard Mesdames Crawford Cartwright Whiteside Barrow Parker and Hilton the Voice Edgar Martin Clifton Moss Perry Cartwright G. W. Baines Japan Bob Slight Vick Winter Roy Whiteside Anja Wilson Jr Miss Mildred Elliott

Cub Den No 1 Honors Dyrel Parker January 14

A birthday party honoring Dyrel Parker was hosted by Cub Scout Den No 1 last Saturday. Den Mother Mrs. Harry A. Davis and Mrs. Parker served a birthday cake at dinner for Dyrel Parker and fellow scouts Tyron Hillger Jimmie Markham Billie Davis Charley Davis Butch Killion John King Bobby Miles Ira Dragoo and others.

Dyrel Parker den No. 1 Cub Scouts den Mather Harry A. Davis Parker Tyron Hillger Jimmie Markham Billie Davis Charley Davis Butch Killion John King Bobby Miles Ira Dragoo

P T A Holds Regular Meeting At High School

P T A met Monday at 3 30 in the high school auditorium. Mrs Everett Turner presided. Mrs Page’s second grade entertained with songs and a birthday song story for January. Mr Cain introduced D L Cross Jr speaker on Alwine chamber work.

P.T.A Everett Turner Page Cain D. L. Cross Jr Cross Chamber of Commerce Alwine Central Ward

Pilot Club Holds Business Meeting in Holland Hotel

The Pilot club met Saturday January 14 at one o'clock for the regular business meeting at the Holland hotel. President Vivian McIntyre presided with 24 members present. A nominating committee of Margie Cross Ethelbert Benson and Lillie Edwards was appointed to select officers for the ensuing year. Election is set for the last Saturday of the month with the Publicity committee in charge of the program.

Pilot Club Holland Hotel Vivian MclIntyre Margie Cross Ethelbert Benson Lillie Edwards

Woodmen Circle Meeting At Alpine Grove Hosts Social Hour

Alpine Grove No. 671 Woodmen Circle met January 18 at Mrs. Oma Cox home for business and social hour. Officers installation for 1950 discussed. surprise shower for Mrs. Jean Burling Martin enjoyed. attendees named. February 15 event at Mrs. Azile Davidson’s ranch planned.

Alpine Grove Woodmen Circle Oma Cox Azile Davidson Jean Burling Martin Cox Freeda Barrow Marie Smith Jean Martin Jane Burling Irene Treadwell Blanche Taylor Metta Williams Thelma Williams

Mary Martha Circle Meets at Church

The Mary Martha circle of the Methodist church held a covered dish luncheon at the church on Tuesday. Hostesses were Mrs. Tom McGuire and Mrs. Roscoe Morgan. Lesson leader was Mrs. Clifton Moss, assisted by Mrs. G C McDaniel.

Mary Martha The Methodist Church Tom McGuire Roscoe Morgan Clifton Moss G. C. McDaniel

Mrs J W Shepperd Hosts Week of Bridge Parties

Mrs J W Shepperd hosted a series of bridge parties last week with assistances from Mr and Mrs W I Winter and Mr Shepperd. On Wednesday she held a dessert bridge with guests including Messrs and Mesdames J E Bur.

J. W. Shepperd W. I. Winter Mr. Shepperd

Alpine Bridge Clubs Hear Winter Weather Remarks

Social bridge events with multiple named players and prize results at the Vogt, Shepperd, and Friday Night clubs. Winners include Mrs Alderson and Mr Decie for high prizes, plus several bingo victors and best guests honors across repeated gatherings.

Frank Newsom Paul Vogt Frank McCollum Knox Reid John Braswell Reids Braswells al Creigh Alpine Vogt Ritter McCollum Barnes Parr

Card of Thanks for Mrs. H. R. Hernandez

The Hernandez family expresses gratitude to all who helped during the loss of our beloved mother Mrs. H. R. Hernandez. We shall not forget your kindness. The Hernandez Family to Keep Alpine money in Alpine.

H. R. Hernandez

Central School Midgets Receive Purple and Gold Jackets

Tom H. Kent principal and Coach Leroy Roark presented 19 Central School Midget football players from last season with purple and gold letter jackets at halftime of the Alpine Valentine basketball games. John Clanton helped raise funds and was praised by officials for his local fundraising effort.

Tom H. Kent Central School Leroy Roark John Clanton Alpine

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