Gilmer Aikin report discussed at AAUW meeting
Mrs. George R. Hunt summarized the Gilmer Aikin committee's plan to reorganize Texas public schools during the AAUW meeting at the Presbyterian church on January 13. Miss Margaret Owen outlined a national survey on college experience and career outcomes for 100000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Hunt
Gilmer-Aikin Committee
Texas Public
Aa.u.w
Presbyterian Church
John D. Allen
Hunt
Gilmer- Aikin Committee
Texas
Margaret Owen
A.A.U.W
WSCS Social Meeting At Cross Home
The Woman's Society of Christian Service held a regular social gathering on January 18 at Mrs. Dick Cross's home with Mrs. Wm. Meador as co-hostess. Fourteen members attended and participated. Mrs. D. A. Hilton read the scripture lesson as Mesdames Roy Whiteside and Austin Dillon spoke on Cooperation in Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Dick Cross
Wm. Meador
D. A. Hilton
Mesdames
Roy Whiteside
Austin Dillon
Community meeting closes with refreshments and discussion
Members participated actively in the post discussion following the Christian America article. Hostesses served cake coffee and dainty tidbits as part of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
C E S School of Instruction at Marfa
Twelve Alpine Eastern Star members joined Marfa and Fort Davis peers for a joint School of Instruction. Officers in attendance included Esther Baldwin, Beulah Rawlins, Pauline Baker, Carolyn Paul, and Cleda Crayter. Alpine delegates listed by name attended with luncheon at Crews hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Chapter
Eastern Star
Marfa
Fort Davis
Esther Baldwin
Beulah Rawlins
Pauline Baker
D.D.G.M
Carolyn Paul
Cleda Crayter
Crews Hotel
Alpine
Marie Shepperd
Marvin Kay
Mary Frances Woodward
Mabel Beard
Tessie Broadfoot
Frances Wyatt
Thoebe Jo Pope
Lucille Henderson
Marie Gard
Jo Ella Livingston
Freeda Barrow
Josie Weyerts
Alpine Methodists to Attend El Paso Meet
A group from the Alpine Methodist church plans a trip to El Paso for a national meeting on the theme Advance for Christ and His Church. Bishop W Augie Smith and Mrs Charles S Mead will be present along with many speakers. About 500 church workers are expected. The session starts at 10 AM Thursday at Trinity Methodist church. Alpine attendees include Rev and Mrs Austin H Dillon and several other couples and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
W. Augie Smith
Charles S. Mead
Wesleyan Service Guild
Christ
Trinity Methodist Church
Austin H. Dillon
Messrs
T. A. Beard
R. A. Whiteside
G. W. Baines
Mesdames Chalmers Broadfoot
D. A. Hilton
A. J. Bierschwabe
Son Wilson
A. R. Stambaugh
J. W. Shepperd
Lee McCollum Celebrates 4th Birthday at Home
Lee McCollum marked his fourth birthday with two groups of friends at his residence. Morning guests included Sharon Sloan Friztie Weyerts Bill Dunn Toni Wright Kathy Kerby Judy Smith Jim Nance Nack Cox Suzanne Dianne Ritter Brenda Logan Jim West. Afternoon attendees listed Malone Hill Jr Eugene Pate Nan Stovell Lindy Creigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee McCollum
Sharon Sloan
Fritzie Weyerts
Bill Dunn
Toni Wright
Kathy Kerby
Judy Smith
Jim Nance
Nack Cox
Suzanne
Dianne Ritter
Brenda Logan
Jim West
Malone Hill Jr
Eugene Pate
Nan Stovell
Lindy Creigh
McCollum Family Birthday Party And Gifts
Ricky Sohl Johnny Mack Simp son and others celebrated Lee's birthday with a party. A movie camera was among Christmas gifts and used for first photos of Lee's friends at the party. Favors were given to children and a beautiful cake with Dixie cups was served. Lee received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricky Sohl
Johnny Mack Simpson
Carolyn Sue Starnes
Carol Vogt
Wilma Ann
Priscilla Holland
Jody
Shelley Fowlkes
Keith Peters
Pepper Pierce
Earline Anderau
McCollum
Lee
Gourleys Honored on 46th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Earl McElroy hosted a turkey dinner on Friday January 14 to honor Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Gourley on the couple’s 46th wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Terry Mr. and Mrs. Joe Parker Mrs. John Blevins Mrs. Pearl Pulliam Mrs. W. T. Meriwether Mrs. Henry Lacey the Gourleys and the McElroys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl McElroy
W. N. Gourley
W. H. Terry
Joe Parker
John Blevins
Pearl Pulliam
W. T. Meriwether
Henry Lacey
Gourley
McElroy
Cemetery Association Meets January Twenty Fourth at City Hall
The Alpine Cemetery association will gather at city hall on Monday January 24 at 8 p m to elect officers All are invited Mabel Hamilton vice president
Pistol Club Meets in Presidio With Attendees From Alpine
The Big Bend Pistol club met last Sunday in Presidio. Attending from Alpine were Bruce Duncan Joe Lane and L C Pope. Joe Lane won the aggregate Bruce Duncan was expert and Dr Pope marksman. The club meets once a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Presidio
Bruce Duncan
Joe Lane
L. C. Pope
Alpine
Dr. Pope
Alpine Wednesday Club Hosts and Prize Winners
Mrs Shellie Barnes hosted a Wednesday club with guests Mrs C E McCool and Mrs Paul Vogt and many members. Prizes went to Mrs Newsom for high score and Mrs McIntyre for second. bingo to Mrs Frazer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellie Barnes
C. E. McCool
Paul Vogt
Mesdames B. B. Bounds
J. E. Burgess
J. E. Casner
Alfred Creigh
J. W. Frazer
F. L. McCollum
Gene Parr
Vernon McIntyre
J. W. Shepperd
Frank Newsom
J. C. Epperson
J. M. Alderson
H. W. Morelock
McIintyres
Alpine Garden Club Meets at Scott Home
On January 14 at 7 30 p m the Alpine Garden club gathered at Mrs Ben B Scott s home with Mrs Joe Parker as co host. Mrs Scott spoke on the year s work and presented a paper on Azaleas and Camellias including suitable types and soil. Miss Billingsly was guest and Mrs Muller joined as a new member. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Garden Club
Ben B. Scott
Joe Parker
Scott
Miss Billingsly
Muller
The Search at Apache Theatre Fort Davis
The Search listed as a top 10 film of 1948 shows at the Apache Theatre in Fort Davis on Wednesday and Thursday January 26 and 27. One screening each night at eight with standard admission. The film follows a mother seeking her child from a European displacement, featuring Ivan Jodl and Montgomery Clift in supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer
Apache Theatre
Fort Davis
Europe
Ivan Jodl
G. I
Montgomery Clift
Metropolitan film presents new drama with Jarmila Novotna
The film stars Jarmila Novotna with Aline Mac Mahon as UNRAA worker and a boy’s mother. Filmed in Germany, much of it unfolds in ruins in southern Germany. The Apache theatre announces no under twelve admissions unless with parents. Manager Mr. Ash installs new seats and sound. a Steinbeck adaptation The Pearl comes February 9 and 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarmila Novotna
Metropolitan
Aline MacMahon
UNRAA
Germany
Ash
Apache Theatre
Furniture Men To Fight Mohair Misuse In Fabrics
News from SAN ANGELA notes Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers' association seeks to curb mislabeling of mohair in upholstery. A plan includes notifying Better Business Bureaus and applying to the Federal Trade Commission for rules. If mohair content is labeled without percent, fabric must be at least 50 percent mohair or percent must be stated. Labels and ads would be affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angela
Chicago
Ernest Williams
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
Better Business Bureaus
Federal Trade Commission
Nathaniel Duval
Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company
Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers’ Association
Plumbers Urged to Renew Licenses by February First
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Administrator E Belk urges all licensed plumbers to renew 1948 licenses by February 1 1949 to avoid a deferred renewal fee. He notes 65 percent have renewed, urges on time submission, and directs applications to 904 Lavaca Street or local inspectors. The penalty applies to late renewals, with postmark guiding deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. E. .Belk
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
Austin
Belk
Lavaca Street
Del Rio Cowboys Announce Two-Week Baseball Tryout Camp
The Del Rio Cowboys plan a two week tryout camp in Del Rio Texas starting March 15 and ending March 27. Interested candidates should contact Paul Pipish of the Del Rio Baseball Club in Del Rio Texas for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Rio Cowboys
Wll
del Rio
Paul Pipish
del Rio Baseball Club
Texas
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T. C. Selvig
Militia Hill
W. H. Perryman
Frank Warnock
Anne Whittaker
Myrtle Whiteside
WSCS
CROSS
Wurlitzer Organs
Brewster County
Wonderful
Wurlitzer
Tri-State Music CO
N. Stanton ST
C.E.S. School OF Instruction
Bond
Ledger Index Guides
Staplers
Gourleys
Mabel Hamilton
Anja Wilson Jr
Gene Benson
Edgar Martin
Malone Hill
Keith Morrow
Edwin Fowlkes
McIntyre
Hill High
Garden Club
Mr. Ash
John Steinbach
The
Toledo Mud Hens
American Assn
William L. March
Meat Department
Lego
Grannie’s
White House
San Antonio
Houston
Lake Charles
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
L. A. Starns
March OF Dimes
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