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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1962
Page
4
Agatha Lanier wed E C Davidson in a 1 30 p m service at the Streetman parsonage Alpine Texas with family and church friends in attendance The couple plans to reside at 408 E Ave D Alpine following a reception and Mexico trip Included are out of town relatives from Fort Worth and El Paso.
The Keith Peters piano and organ recital for the March of Dimes runs 4 30 to 6 p m this afternoon in the Presbyterian Church Hospitality Room. It is a come and go event with boys from the Keyboard Club and local high school students assisting. Organ numbers by Bob Corkins. Joe Benson visited his mother Mrs George M Benson and his brother Gene and wife here last weekend.
Miss Agatha Lanier bride elect of E C Davidson was feted January 1 at the Spence home with a personal shower hosted by Mrs J Roy Spence and Mrs A J Joyce. About 30 friends attended as Olga McCord and Irma Kelly assisted in opening gifts and Judy Turner and Diana Hedrick helped receive guests.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Abbott of Tyler announce the birth of a son named Richard Drew on January 20 in Tyler. The baby weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces at birth. The Abbotts also have a daughter Avora Lee aged 4. Maternal grandmother is Mrs Avora Owens of Alpine and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs E W Abbott of Tyler.
Mrs EA Mueller of Marfa will lecture on gardens and show films from the United States Europe England and South America at 3 30 p m Friday in the Hospitality Room Presbyterian Church Garden Club hostesses are Mrs A M Turney and Mrs Roy Whiteside Members urged to bring guests.
Mrs. Dave Elliott led a program titled Let's Face the Facts at the First Presbyterian Church Woman's Association on Tuesday January 16 in the church Hospitality Room. Sixteen members attended.
The Alpine Central and Centennial cafeterias publish the week menu from January 29 to February 2. Monday features Wieners Sauerkraut and lima beans biscuits milk cherry cobbler. Tuesday offers Hamburger pattie on bun with lettuce onions pickles potato chips and fruit. Wednesday serves Texas has Corn buttered Black-eyed peas Cornbread onion rings and cake. Thursday presents Tamale pie Spanish rice Pinto beans.
El Progreso Club met at Mrs. Henry Bailey's home to hear a Japan program by Mrs. Mayron Shields with historical background. Mrs. Doyle Vincent shared modern impressions from two years on Hokkaido with art, customs and pictures. Plans for a Valentine game night benefit for Sul Ross scholarship were made for Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center. The Mothers March of Dimes drive is set for Jan. 30 from 7 to 8 p.m. Committees include Mrs. Doyle Vincent chair, with Ray Seymour, LeRoy Larsh, Carl Williams and D. M. Bennett.
Alpine Study Club met January 18 at Mrs L Forchheimer's home with hostesses Mrs John W Pate and Mrs Nolland Shuler. Members discussed reports from officers, welcomed resignations, and enjoyed a program where Nina Boury displayed a self designed pillow and sang in French while Heaton played piano.
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