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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1940

Page

5

Delta Kappa Gamma Initiation For Beta Jota Chapter

Delta Kappa Gamma to initiate seven candidates for Beta Jota at Holland Hotel on January 27. The group includes Mrs Ruel Warnock Lucy Miller Frances Wheat Myrtle Whiteside Miss Owens Alpine Miss Hamilton Sul Ross and others holding secretary treasurer and parliamentarian roles. The initiation will be followed by a dinner at 6.

Delta Kappa Gamma Beta Jota Delta Kappa Gamma Society Holland Hotel Ruel Warnock Lucy Miller Frances Will Ann Wheat Myrtle Whiteside Hm ‘Owens Alpine Correspon Dessie Burn

Winnie Mae Van Nort and Bryan Hunt Married in San Angelo

The marriage of Miss Winnie Mae Van Nort to Mr. Bryan R. Hunt occurred Saturday afternoon at the Baptist Church in San Angelo. Miss Van Nort is secretary treasurer of the Agricultural Conservation Association. Mr. Hunt, a contractor, is employed by L. P. Reid. They will reside in Alvin.

van Wort Bryan ‘Wunt Winnie ‘Mae van Nort Bryan R. Hunt San Angelo the Baptist Maride Agricultural Conservation Asociation Hunt L. P. Reid

Mrs White Hosts El Progreso Club Friday

Mrs Paul White was hostess to El Progreso club Friday afternoon. Guest Mrs Bill Winter attended along with Mesdames Bernal Slight, Bennett, McCollum, Anthony, Arledge, Attwood, Fisher, Johnson, Lockhart, Newell, Spence, Stambaugh, Wilson, Carroll, McGrew, Nelson. A paper by Mrs McCollum on Intimate Gump en of the Music Masters was read.

Mrs, White EL Progreso Mra Paul White Bill Winter Mesdames Bernal Slight D. ‘M. Bennett F. L. McCollum Cedric Anthony J. 8. Arledge L. E. Attwood Harry Fisher Howard Johnson W. E. Lockhart John Newell Ray Spence A. L. Stam

Supper party at Mrs Shepperd’s hosted by Delta club

Mrs Shepperd served a supper of delicious Mexican food while guests included Meads Paul Vogt J B Burgess F L McCollum L B Attwood Milton Smith L D Harris Fred Carney and Doris Chaffin invited friends Mesdames Dink Ward law Marathon Lee Kokernot B Robinson C E Patterson Felix McGaughy and others. High score prizes of potted hyacinths were awarded to Mrs McCollum and Mrs Smith.

T-Delta-Lam Doris Chaffin Mesdames Dink Ward‘law Marathon Lee Kokernot B. Robinson C. E. Patterson Felix McGaughy Paul Vogt F. L. McCollum Zeb Deele Letha Chaffin Eva Chaffin Mesdames Walter Diggs P. J. Wallace John Clanton Cedric Anthony Henry

Local Contract Club Hosts Entertainers at Holland Watt

Mrs Wardlaw Tenetee hosted Mrs Homer Graham for a Friday contract club gathering in her Holland Watt apartment. High prizes went to Mrs Edgar Martin and Mrs Bogan Caldwell. Other guests included Mesdames Clay Holland Ernest Moltigan Gene Benson Henry Richardson Zeb Deele and Vernon Metatyre.

Homer Graham Holland Watt Edgar Martin Bogan Caldwell

Study Club Hosts Cozy Evening at Mrs Whiteside’s Home

A Thursday gathering at the home of Mrs Roy Whiteside with co-hostess Mrs Ernest Dibbens featured a lively study topic for next year despite poor weather. Guests included Mrs Harry L Guynes and Mrs Gene Benson. Members listed ranged from Brown to Wood with Mrs C A Brown presenting a 60 year old favorite The Big Book. The review noted seven million copies printed at one dollar each, plus a Sears Roebuck Catalog discussion. Benson delivered a humorous reading Rufus Buys His Gal a Pair of Pink Mules followed by a chicken salad course.

Roy Whiteside Ernest Dibbens Harry L. Guynes Gene Benson Brown G. A. Brown Burcham Cartwright Gibbons Kunse Merell Davis McIntyre Vice White- Aide Nelson Wood

Appointment of Mrs Cole man as chairman and show hosts

Mrs J C Coleman man is named chairman of the National Flower and Garden show in Houston with Mrs H W Morelock as official hoster and vice chairmen Mrs Perry Cartwright Mrs Ray Spence and Mrs C G Hudson. The event at the Houston Coliseum features a million dollar floral display and a cottage backdrop, with Mrs C H Carlisle stressing strong local support for the 1940 show as a key cultural project.

J. C. Coleman H. W. Morelock Houston Perry. Cartwright Ray Spence C. G. Hudson Houston Coliseum C. H. Carlisle Coleman

Poll Taxes Due With Six Days Left For Primary Voting

Only about one third of county voters had paid poll taxes by February 1, with a last minute rush feared. Collector Pink Phelps noted receipts across districts including East 202 West 166 Alpine 3 Marathon 178 Terlingua 28 and Dugout. Voters urged to pay early to avoid delays.

Pink Phelps Crecinete South Alpine Terlingua Marathon

Alpine Girls Co Op Aims Big National Flower Show Entry

A damaged club note indicates the Alpine based Girls Co Op plans a large turnout to attend the National Flower Garden show, showcasing their work and group representation.

Alpine

Baptist W M U meeting at church features Bible study and program

The Baptist W M U met Tuesday at the church for a Boys service program led by Mrs T M Latford. TI Hazeltine Judson circle and a music segment were chaired by Mrs F P Reeder and Mrs Jack Davis. Special music by a quartet of Rev and Mrs Fulmer, Mrs Martha Ezell, and E J Bailey. Refreshments served by Onis Vineyard circle. Guests included Mrs Buzz of Ozona and Bruce Duncan.

Baptist W. M Baptist W. M T. M. Latford Hazeltine Judson Circle F. P. Reeder Mesdames McMurray Floyd Hector Spence Holman Guthrie Jeter Jack Davis Fulmer Martha Ezell E. J. Bailey Onis Vineyard Circle Mmds Lem Taylor Clnton Carroll Miller Oliver Hol‘man Thornton Ratliff Moorma Cox J. C. Weston Johnson Calloway Williams Binion Phil Ups Minds. Buzz Ozona Bruce Duncan

Methodist Women Meet at United Methodist Church

Women's division of Christian Service at the United Methodist Church met Tuesday afternoon for its monthly business session led by new resident Mrs. Parry Cartwright. Plans for the coming year were discussed with several members listed among attendees.

Methodist Women's Division of Christian Service The United Methodist Cenurch Women's Missionary Society Parry Cartwright A. B. Car Meadames Roy Whiteside Mathews G. W. Baines Gordon Barrow J. P. Parker Ray Medrew Desea Wright R. B A. R. Stambaugh Ray Williams A. B. Carter Perry Cartwright Missen Mildred Stather Elliott

Girls Auxiliary Meeting At Baptist Church

The Baptist Intermediate Girl Auxiliary met at 4 30 Tuesday evening with Mrs B R Cox as regular counsel since Mrs Chas Chambers was ill The program opened with the hymn Take It To The Lord in Prayer Those present included Julia Faye Perdue Nancy Salisbury Annette Winkler Claire Mae Johnson and Betty Ann Fulmer among others A social tea followed the programme with refreshments.

Baptist Intermediate B. R. Cox Chas. Chambers Freddie Beth Reeder Lutreasurer Betty Ann Fulmer Julia Faye Perdue Nancy Alisbury Annette Winkler Claire Mae Johnson Bante Binion

Classified Sarees and household listings in Casner Motor Co ad

Mixed classified items list offers sarees at Casner Motor Co, household ad for George M. Benson, Chevrolet service, auction notice for horse stock at Texas Stockyards in San Angelo, cattle auctions weekly, furniture rental by J. R. Morton, room for rent with gas heat, disposal service dirt hauling, and a ladder theft notice.

Casner Motor Co Ee Household Goons George M. Benson Texas Stockyards Sanelo Ray Lum San Angelo Livestock Auction Co Te

Sul Ross College Football In Doubt For Next Season

Sul Ross College may not field a football team next season as discussions and opinions swirl. Officials note high costs strain budgets and some departments may suffer, with no definite decision yet reached.

Sul Ross College Sul Ross Colf

Slight Seeks Re election As Brewster County Judge

County Judge R B Slight announced for re election in the Democratic primary citing support for the New Deal and fiscal prudence. He touted the county tax rate as the lowest in 16 years and presented a report detailing indebtedness and financial policy as part of his bid for another term. Herbert Dodd named FCA manager in place of Paul Propst, and a note warns bicycle riding is hazardous on slick streets as brakes offer little help on skids.

R. B. Slight Judge Slight Breweter Inter FCA Herbert Dodd Kerrville Paul Propst Spur

Avalanche Offices Offer Second Sheets 500 For S60

Avalanche offices advertise second sheets priced at 500 for 60 dollars, outlining a bulk offer with limited units and a specified price point for customers seeking extra materials.

Firemen Answer Alarm Near Central Ward Home

Firemen responded to an alarm from the apartment of Mrs. Pearl Herron near Central Ward on Friday. The blaze produced smoke but burned in an undetermined area of the house.

Pearl Herron Central Ward T Don

Avalanche scrip offers 25 percent Paso hotel discount

Travelers can save on Paso hotel stays by purchasing scrip from the Avalanche offering a 25 percent reduction. The program provides an affordable way to reduce lodging costs during visits.

Paso Avalanche

Bombing of Helsinki at Granada February 14 to 18

Granada to show Bombing of Helsinki February 14 through 18 alongside regular features. The screening will be presented with no rise in admission prices.

Helsinki Granada Grasse da

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