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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1944
Page
5
The garden club held its regular meeting at the home of president Mrs J C Coleman last Friday with a round table discussion on topics to be included in next year’s club book. A nominating committee was formed to select officers for the ensuing two years and 12 members attended including Mrs M H Moor man who is teaching at McCamey this year.
WOODMEN CIRCLE Alpine Grove No. 671 met Wednesday with Mrs Thelma Williams The following sisters were elected and installed Guardian Thelma Williams Guardian Anna Lange Advisor Asie Deviduon financial secretary Dana Burling banker Metta Williams chairman of trustees Femarrett chaplain Frieda Wade attendant Jane Hale Assistant attendant Bula Crom musician Mathilda Forscheimer captain Marc Smith Grove reporter Elma Williams members were sent to sit together Mrs Wade attended business meeting refreshments were served at a focal hour Those present were Mesdames Dana Burling Cracl Clifford Azle Davidson Anna Lange Metta Williams Thelma Williams Mrs Lange visited the Grove to meet with Her Feb 16 Reporter
Miss Willa Mae Young daughter of Mrs C A Young and the late Mr Young married Private John Wardlow in a home ceremony last Saturday night Rev R L Wittner officiated Private Baker served as best man Other guests included Mrs C A Young the bride's mother Mrs Roy Young her sister in law and Mr and Mrs M C Hollinshead The couple plan to move to California February 18 for his furlough.
The Alathean Class of the Baptist church met at Mrs. W. M. Oliver's home on Wednesday January 19 for its monthly business meeting. A social hour followed, with Mrs. Earl Reaves acting as hostess. The evening was enjoyed by all present.
The Scouts met at the Methodist church last Friday night and report a plentiful supply of waste paper. Citizens and schools helped, and the group expresses appreciation for the cooperation. An interesting game followed the gathering.
A Rotary meeting featured George Coury recounting his China travels in an International Relations program. He contrasted Chinese life with the United States and showed photographs of cities and ancient monuments. The program paused due to time, to resume next week.
Reappointed Chairman W B Clayton of Houston leads the May 14 to 21 National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis drive in Texas. The 1944 plan aims to raise funds to fight polio, with state and local committees mobilizing volunteers despite some absences at the meeting. William Webb attended as a visitor and Donald Newton served as scribe.
At The Churches Sunday school and morning worship run from 10 50 to 11 50 with 8 p m mid week service and 7 p m training union. Evening preaching at 8 o'clock features "God's First Question to Man" and a Christian welcome. M A Buhler minister R L Wittner pastor.
The weekly Lesson-Sermon to be read in Churches of Christ Scientist on Sunday January 30 centers on John 4 7 love as a sign of being born of God Be not overcome of evil but overcome evil with good Romans 12 21 and cites Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health page 459 noting that human hate has no legitimate mandate and love is enthroned
Church of Christ schedules: morning class at 10 00 preaching at 10 80 with communion following evening services at 8 00 mid week Wednesday at 8 00 pm Women s Bible study Wednesdays. JAS A FRY minister church school 10 am Mrs Edgar Martin Supt Mr Barrow Asst Supt Mrs Barrow Secy morning worship 11 musical program led by Mrs Winter and Mist Marie Wahlers organ sermon Voice of One Hath Ears to Hear evening sermon Hath Ears to Hear Marvin Williams pastor.
NAZARENE FAL Leone invites attendance with Sunday Bible school at 10 and morning worship at 11.
Historic Indian King Tavern in Haddonfield linked to New Jersey’s revolutionary era and the first Great Seal. A 1901 bronze tablet notes the Council of Safety met there in 1777 and that state status replaced colony in September 1777. Dolly Madison’s hostess ties and the tavern’s 1760 build are noted.
The F F A chapter unveils a 1200 egg incubator with eight trays purchased to help members hatch baby chicks. Plans include setting eggs for the local community to ease the meat shortage. Contact R C Mitcheu or any F F A boys for participation. Sunday at Presbyerian church features Young People's Day and a senior dinner.
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