Alpine Visitors and Local Travel Notes From Presidio Area
A long list of visitors and travelers is recorded, noting names and places such as J. D. Holman in Presidio, Barteaux from El Paso in Alpine, Frank McCollum in Big Lake, and Charles M. Hunter visiting Study Butte and Lajitas. Other entries mention residents visiting relatives in Del Rio and Fort Worth, weddings linked to Audrey Young and Meriden Garner, a funeral in Marathon for Mrs. L. F. Buttrill, and various local civic and church figures. The item compiles weekend and midweek movements among residents and guests across Brewster, Jeff Davis, and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCollum
Big Lake
Charles M. Hunter
John D. Young
John Young Hl
Fort Worth
Young
John Young HT
Audrey
Meriden Garner
Miss Joyce Lockhart Installed as Worthy Advisor in Alpine Assembly
Miss Joyce Lockhart was installed as Worthy Advisor of Alpine Assembly No. 68 Order of Rainbow for Girls at the Methodist Church. Retiring officers Marsha Broadfoot and Mrs. Ashley S. Webster led the ceremony with Rev. Clanton W. Newbill delivering the talk and Mrs. Donelie Simpson singing. A handkerchief shower followed with punch and cookies as attendees celebrated Joyce Lockhart and the blue and white table decor for her term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Assembly No. 68
Order of Rainbow For Girls
Methodist
Marsha Broadfoot
Mary Kay Winder
Donna Neely
Vicky Miller
Mildred Arm
Strong
Joyce Lockhart
W. §. Lockhart
Marcella Shepperd
Kay Young
Janice Parker
Hope
Janeth West
Faith
Ashley S. Webster
John P. Colwell
Clanton W. Newbill
The
Presbyterian Church
Donelie Simpson
Robert Boyds Hosts For 42 Club Meeting
Robert Boyd and spouse hosted the Saturday Nite 42 Club at their home on January 22. High men score went to Bill Goodall and high women to Mrs. P. B. Uzzell. Bingo prize was won by Mrs. Elmer McMillan. Guests and members included McMillan and wife, Doug Dorris, Goodall, Joe McLean, Uzzell, Bob Pope, Raymond Skelton, C. P. Henry, and Luther Anderson. orange date cake and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Boyd
Bill Goodall
P. B. Uzzell
Elmer ‘McMillian
Messrs and Mesdames McMillan
Doug Dorris
Goodall
Joe McLean
Uzzell
Bob Pope
Raymond Skelton
C. P. Henry
Luther Anderson
Goon Gals Luncheon and Bridge at Mrs McCollum’s Home
Mrs Frank McCollum hosted the Goon Gals for a luncheon and bridge on Tuesday. High score honor went to Mrs Paul Vogt, bingo winner was Mrs Alfred Creigh. Attendees included Mesdames Creigh, Vogt, Chalmers Broadfoot, Gerald B Ogle, Ralph Peters, W J Winter, Paul Forchheimer and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCollum
Paul Vogt
Alfred Creigh
Mesdames Creigh
Vogt
Chalmers Broadfoot
Gerald B. Ogle
Ralph Peters
W. J Winter
Paul Forchhemer
Fort Davis 4-H Leads In Stock Show Lamb and Capon Honors
Fort Davis 4-H members win multiple divisions in a stock show including pen of three fat wool lambs, lightweight and heavyweight crossbred lambs, and Rambouillet entries. Elizabeth Fitzgerald Patsy Espy and Jean Espy among top placers. grand champion capon shown by Denny Thomas Alpine FFA and purchased by Forest Weston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martn Graham
Marathon Ffa
John Kelly
Fort Davis
John Haglund
Alpine Ffa
Lambs
Barbara Grubb
Harry Lee
Boogie Harvey
John Kelley
Jean Espy
Corriedale Orbs
Ruby Acton
Bobby Kelley
Fort Davi
FFA
Jim Turner
David Adams
Lee
Patsy Egpy
Jean By
Hulén Harvey
Bill
Ubb
Bill Grubb
PFA
Pat
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Martha Ann Gearheart
Valentine
Joe Ramos Jr
Alpine
Joe Gallego Hii
Gallego Gearheart
Gearhart
Code Tate
Marathon
Joe Ramos
James Everett
Denny Thomas
Travis Roberts
Fra
Thomas
Roberts
Forest Weston
El Progreso Club Plans Book Review Luncheon
El Progreso Study Club met at Mrs. Paul Powell’s home with Mrs. A. J. Gard as co host. President Mrs. C E Grey led the meeting to plan a February 4 luncheon at the Alpine Community Center honoring Mrs. L E Dudley Texas Federation president. Alpine Study Club joins as host. Mrs Dudley will review a book. a free will offering supports furnishings. A film program led by Mrs Bruce Sutton featured projection by Frank Young Jr. and one new member, Mrs James W Glasscock, was welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progreso Study Club
Paul Powell
A. J. Gard
C.E. Grey
L. E. Dudley
Abilene
Texas Federated Women's Clubs
Alpine Community Center
Alpine Study Club
Dudley
Bruce Sutton
Frank Young Jr
Grey
James W. Glasscock
4 L Hamilton Weds In Chile
Word has been received of the recent marriage of Robert Louis Bob Hamilton, son of Mr and Mrs H J Hamilton of Alpine, and Miss Olga Marina Figueroa, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eduardo Figueroa of Chuquicamata Chile. The wedding was solemnized Jan 22 in The Chilex Club in Chile. Bob was born in Alpine and graduated from Alpine High School in 1942. He served in the Marine Corps for four years. He graduated from Texas Western College in 1948 and has been working with the Army Engineers and Anaconda Copper Co since then. He has a sister Mrs W H Sloan of Alpine and a brother James in Lubbock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Louis
Bob Hamilton
Mirs
H. J. Hamilton
Alpine
Olga Marina Figueroa
Eduardo Figueroa
Chuquicamata
Chile
Chilex Club
Bob
Marine Corps
Texas Western College
Army Engineers and
Anaconda Copper Co
Hamilton Figs
W. H. Sloan
James
Lubbock
Sunday School Class Meets At Autrey Home
The TEL Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church gathered at the home of president Mrs. TM. E. Autrey. Mrs. G. B. Mosley opened with prayer. Mrs. George Henderson gave a Bible devotional. Secretary Mrs. Minnie Turner read the minutes. A salad course was served to Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Mosley, Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Holman, and the hostess, Mrs. Autrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TEL
First Baptist Church
E. Autrey
G. B. Mosley
George Henderson
Minne ‘Turner
Esse G. Howell
Joe Lewis
Turner
Minnie Holman
Autrey
Uranium Mining Bill Backed by Southwestern Cattle Raisers
Attorney Bi Montague fronts House Bill No. 58 to make the owner agent for hard minerals as for oil gas. Mitchell expects strong passage as teachers lobby shifts in support. Uranium hunters operate mainly in South Brewster and Presidio Counties. Highland Conservation award honors Mr. Cox for land improvements and rainfall helps vegetation. Cox built nine miles of diversion dams on 2,000 acres with 600 seeded acres. Mitchell, now a director of the National Cattlemen, cited Texas Beef Council work. David Combs chaired the nominating committee for new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bi Montague
del Rio
Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Mitchell
Obby
Wirer
Brewster
Preidio
Cox
Tom Burleson
Big Bend Soil Conservation Service
Burleson
National Catlemen's Association
Reno
Nev
Texas Beef
David Combs
Chaiman
Sul Ross enrollment up and park expansion hoped
County officials note no county bonds and a low tax rate while Sul Ross College reports a 24 percent enrollment rise and capacity to absorb 20 percent more next year. Chamber support praised as Alpine prepares for 1955 conventions including the West Texas Geological Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brary
Marathon
Texas
Wildenthal
Sul Ross
Chamber of Commerce
Miller
National Park Service
Washington
Boquillas
Rio Grande
Francois
Alpine
West Texas Geological Society
Hardy
Southern Pacific Railroad
Preceptorship Ties Austin Student to Lockhart Clinic
Philip M. Overton, a senior medical student at the University of Texas Medical School Galveston, serves his preceptorship at the Lockhart Clinic. His father and an uncle own the Dover Mountain Ranch in Southeast Brewster County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip M. Overton
Austin
University of Texas Medical School
Galveston
Lockhart Clinic
Dover Mountain
Brewster County
Catholic Women Hold Semi Monthly Study Meeting
Mrs C F Burling and Mrs J V Burling hosted the Catholic Women's Study Club on Tuesday at Mrs J V Burling's home. After the opening prayer the Bible study continued as the spiritual program and refreshments were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Burling
J. V. Burling
Catholic Women’s Study Club
Mrs. Mary E Wade Honored At Dinner
Mrs Mary Wade Me Sentley was honored at a dinner celebrating her 92nd birthday. Present were Mr and Mrs Charles Wade Mr and Mrs Wade and the honoree. Dick Cross was in Lajitas on business last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Wade
Aft
J.C. Wade
Mary Wade
Sentley
Charles E. Wade
Wade
Dick Cross
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. D. Holman
Presidio
Barteaux
el Paso
A. P. Utterback
Brackettville,Texas
Virgil B. Miller
Drury Wood
C. D. Wood
Jack Cross
Lin Dallas
Russell Duncan
Corpus Christi
Robert D. Lovell
Pasor
Alpine Tuesda
Y, D. Long
Oakland
Calif
Robert Bow
Bow
Robert Carruthers
Keesler Air Force Base
Biloxi
Miss
J. C. Hamilton
Kermit
Sul Ross College
L. F. Buttrill
W. Frazer
Felix McGaughy
Henry Richburg
Vernon McIntyre
Margaret Linn
George A. Brown
Campbell Baker
H. C. Boyd
John Skinner
Guy Stillwell
Glen Harris
Hallie Stilwell
Aire
Daniel J. Pollock
Danny Joe
Patricia
Eimio Weston
Magdalena
A. E. Jackson
Morrison Building
Home Furniture CO
Billy Graham
the Macleyy
Merce
Athena
Juve Powell
Enno Purdom
Deesi Reynolds
Vic Damone
Louis Calhern
Angeles DE LA Calle
Robert Boyds
House OF Crafts
Holland
el Progreso Club
L. Hamilton
Gage Holland
Axe l
Paul R. Weyerts
West Ave
Alpine, Texas
Winter Cleaners
Senasoree
John Paynelizabeth Scott Dan Duryer
Techncolor
Warner Bros
Sther Williams
Ermando Lamas "Noccarson
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