Local Gossip and Travel notices from The Avalanche
EarS Molin and Katharine Newsom depart Okinawa January seventh and head to San Francisco by the twentieth with visits to Katharine’s parents in Edinburg before duty in Massachusetts. crossbred lamb winner Toni Pate to show at El Paso with plans for a February departure. This 'N That shares family updates from Roxa Medley to Dr Milstead’s Texas Tech role, plus social notes on locals from Fort Davis to Pilot Club.
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Phillip
Katharine) Newsom
Okinawa
San Francisco
Newsom
Ray Newsoms
Edinburg
Katharine
Massachusetts
Toni Pate
el Paso
Jimmy Pate
Pate
Jane Cain
Peyton Cain
Roxa Medley
Charles Murray
Fort Davis
Lubbock
W. W. Milstead
Milstead
Texas Tech
J. H. Blackwell
Marfa
Avalanche
Otradia
Mary D
L. J.) McNamara
Fort Stockton
Electa Wade
Pilot Club
Joe Mess
Ginny
Mrs. Henry
Bailey
Frances
Bryan) Kelley
Dale Carnegie
Newell Oil Co
Vernon McIntyre
William Keith Moree
Lockeble
Edith
Dennis) Brown
Lee Ster Brewng Co
Big Bend
Bob Kelley
Extreme Left
Lone Star
Alpine, Center
Lynn Hester
Marethon
John Skinner
Alpine
al Bettley
San Antonio
Birth of Son Deryl Duane to Mr and Mrs Duane N Smith
A son weighing 4 pounds 15 ounces was born in Austin on January 14 to Mr. and Mrs. Duane N Smith. He has been named Deryl Duane. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Duane E Smith and Mr. and Mrs Verner Parker of Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane N. Smith
Austin
Deryl Duane
Duane E. Smith
Verner Parker
Alpine
Legion Auxiliary Holds Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met January 20 for a combined business and program session. 13 Christmas boxes were prepared and distributed, one clothing box given to Mrs. Berta Lassiter, hospital pajamas sent to Big Spring VA Hospital, and a $60 gift to the Veterans Gift of the Month. Mrs. George Foster reported on pending legislation of special interest to the Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Hallie Stillwell
Elvie Williams
Berta Lassiter
Big Spring VA
George Foster
Ray LaBeff
Pete Kennedy
Two Meetings Held By Baptist WMS Focus Week
The Baptist WMS Focus Week featured a cov ered dish supper on Tuesday evening January 14 in the church educational room. Twenty seven women enjoyed a buffet style dinner and social time. Mrs Mayo Cleveland reviewed the book Talks on Soul Winning by Dr C Y Mullins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo Cleveland
C. Y. Mullins
Golden Door program marks WMS meeting
On January 20 at 7 30 p m the WMS gathered in the educational room for its monthly mission program led by Mrs Loyd Henderson on The Golden Door Devotional by Mrs J H Welch and Nancy. Sixteen women attended and the program highlighted Christian heritage through immigration experiences with several members contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
Loyd Henderson
J. H. Welch
Nancy
Liberty
Christ Jesus
J. M. Floyd
Mayo Cleveland
al Wampler
Joe Baxter
Ed Rowlet
Literary Heritage study continues at Study Club
Mrs. C L Conder led the session titled Our Literary Heritage at the Study Club meeting held Thursday January 17 in Mrs. J E Wrights home. Members present included Mesdames Noble Armstrong D J Boyd Perry Cartwright Louis Forchheimer D A Hilton G B Orle Leo Mae Park C L Conder Herbert Pruett and Roy Whiteside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Conder
J. E. Wright
Mesdames Noble Armstrong
D. J. Boyd
Perry Cartwright
Louis Forchheimer
D. A. Hilton
G. B. Orle
Leo Mae Park
Herbert Pruett
Roy Whiteside
Domesticated Dogs Offer Over a Hundred Breeds
A concise survey notes that there are more than 100 domesticated dog breeds. The article highlights diversity in size, coat, and temperament across kennels and guide dog programs.
Engagement Announcement for Jo Ann Carlton and Terry Creighton
Miss Jo Ann Carlton of San Angelo and Terry Creighton of Grand Ledge Michigan announce their engagement. Carlton attends San Angelo College and is in Lambda Tau. Creighton is a U S Air Force lieutenant from West Point class of 1956 stationed at Harlingen. They plan a June wedding in San Angelo Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Carlton
Donald N. Carlton
San Angelo
Terry Creighton
Joseph H. Creighton
Grand Ledge
Mich
Big Bend
Miss Carlton
San Angelo College
Lambda Tau Sorority
Creighton
U. S. Air Force
Harlingen
West Point
P. D. Coulson
Alpine
E. H. Carlton
Fort Davis
Mrs. Marcom Honored At Surprise Shower
Daphne Marcom was feted at a surprise shower during the Winsome Sunday School class meeting at the First Baptist Church. She has led the group as president since October 1 and departs soon for Hobbs New Mexico. Attendees included Pat McChesney Penny Rice Betty Mullins Vima Rains Edith Hedrick Lucille Hendryx Goldie Brown Mayme Jones Melba Wylie and hostess Ann Williams with gift from Zenda Ogle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daphne Marcom
First Baptist Church
Ann Williams
Marcom
Hobbs
N. M
Pan-American Exploration Co
Pat McChesney
Penny Rice
Betty Mullins
Vima Rains
Edith Hedrick
Lucille Hendryx
Goldie Brown
Mayme Jones
Melba Wylie
Daphne Marconi
Zenda Ogle
Brownie Troop Tours Local Post Office
Brownie Scout Troop 10 A visited the United States Post Office with Knox Reid guiding 23 members and leaders McCollister and Marecem. The group traced a letter’s path from drop slot to delivery box and welcomed new member Laurie Ann Hawkins transferring from Marfa.
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United States Post Office
Knox Reid
McCollister
Marecem
Laurie Ann Hawkins
Marfa
Garden Club to Meet at Presbyterian Room
The Alpine Garden Club will meet at 3 30 p m Friday January 24 in the Presbyterian Hospitality Room to discuss seasonal plants and garden care.
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Garden Club
Alpine Garden Club
Presbyterian
Thanks for support during our time of grief
With grateful hearts we thank all who helped us through our sorrow. Your kindness was a great comfort. Special thanks to Dr. John W. Pate KVLF and the pastor and members of the First Christian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Billy K. Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Pate
KVLF
First Christian Church
Billy K. Rhodes
DeCook resigns from U S Geological Survey to move to Tucson
Jim DeCook, longtime Alpine resident since July 1956, resigns as geologist with the U S Geological Survey. He will relocate to Tucson to join Water Development Corp and assist in groundwater projects at the University of Arizona Institute of Water Utilization. His wife Carol and two sons will join him after housing is secured. He recently completed a Brewster County water survey and Marathon region groundwater report. He holds a BA from Arizona and an MA from Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim DeCook
Alpine
U. S. Geological Survey
Tucson
Ariz
Water Development Corp
Institute of Water Utilization
University of Arizona
Carol
Enny 5
Bill
de Cook
U.S.G.S
Brewster County
Marathon
University of Texas
Birth of Son James W. Ervins in Redwood City
Mr and Mrs W D Burcham announce the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs James W Ervin of Redwood City California. The baby weighs seven pounds two ounces and is named James Burcham. Mrs Ervin is the former Ruby June Burcham of Alpine. A note mentions a double eagle valued at twenty one dollars.
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W. D. Burcham
James W. Ervin
Redwood City
Calif
James Burcham
Ervin
Ruby June Burcham
Alpine
Harfst Kelly wedding set for Austin Saturday
Miss Betty Lou Kelly daughter of Mr and Mrs Moyne Lee Kelly of Afton and Austin will wed Gerard H Harfst Jr son of Mr and Mrs G H Harfst Sr of El Campo and Alpine The couple plan a 7 pm ceremony Saturday January 25 at Tarrytown Methodist Church in Austin with a reception at the Driskill Hotel.
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Austin
Betty Lou Kelly
Moyne Lee Kelly
Afton
Gerard H. Harfst
G. H. Harfst
el Campo
Alpine
Kelly
University of Texas
Austin National Bank
Sul Ress State College
Tarrytown Methodist Church
Driskill Hotel
Mrs Warnock Opens Music Kindergarten at Alpine School
The Alpine School of Fine Arts led by Mrs Ruel Warnock opens a Kindergar ten of Music in her studio to provide age appropriate musical exposure. It offers two groups the 4 to 6 pre school group meeting Wednesdays 10 to 11 am and the 6 to 8 school age group meeting Wednesdays 3 to 4 pm with activities like group singing musical games rhythms and rhythm band to foster musical enjoyment.
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Alpine School of Fine Arts
Ruel Warnock
Four Members of Travland Family Licensed to Fly
The Oscar Travland family, long associated with Travland Airport at Beoville, moves to Alpine to start a charter and flying instruction business at Marfa Alpine airport. Mr. Travland, a commercial pilot, instructor, and examiner, will run the operation. Mrs. Travland is a pilot. Oscar Travland Jr. and Mrs. John Blackman, Sul Ross students, hold private licenses. The couple’s two younger children, Lewis and Larry, enroll in Alpine schools. They reside at 701 East A St. The Travlands own a new Cessna 172 four place aircraft.
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Oscar Travland
Mr. Travland
Travland
Beoville
Alpine
Marfa Alpine
Mrs Nichols Speaks To El Progreso In Brewster County History
El Progreso club met January 17 at the Community Center with 13 members and one guest present. Mrs Jim Nichols spoke on Brewster County history and city founders, showing early photographs. business discussed a forthcoming book review by Warren Baxley of Sul Ross College at Kokernot Lodge on February 8. Next meeting moved to January 31 with tickets at 75 cents.
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el Progreso
P. B. Uzzell
Tommy Haley
Jim Nichols
Brewster County
Alaine
Warren Baxley
Sul Ross College
Kokernot Lodge
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Duane N. Smiths
Legion Auxiliary
Baptist
Sy puurPs
Kimbell
Elliott
Mrs. Marcom
DeCook
Arizona
Daler
James W. Ervins
Carter
Mrs. Nichols
Storey - Whiteside
Holland House
Lone Star Beer
Charmion Lamb
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