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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1948

Page

5

Social Week of Alpine Home Hosted by Mrs Logan

Mrs James Logan entertained in Alpine with a series of social gatherings at her new ranch style home. Bridge parties on Wednesday and Friday featured multi table play and prizes, followed by morning and afternoon coffee gatherings on Saturday with light refreshments and socializing.

LOGAN Alpine James Logan Edgar Martin Knox Reid Dudley Underwood Son Wilson J. W. Shepperd Alderson Chalmers Broadfoot Everett Turner Gene Parr Beakfast

DAR Chapter Meets at Morelock Home

The Big Bend chapter of the DAR gathered Wednesday at Mrs. H. W. Morelock’s home with co-hostess Mrs. Clinton Ritchey. Regent Mrs. Morelock presided as secretary Malone Hill resigned. Mrs. E. G. Nance elected to fill the vacancy. Fay Hamilton reported as treasurer and discussed the Valley Forge carillon project and plans for a dedicated tower.

Big Bend The DAR H. W. Morelock Clinton Ritchey Marathon Malone Hill E. G. Nance Fay Hamilton Valley Forge National Organization Nance

DAR Supports School Projects For The Underprivileged

The group notes two approved schools aided by the DAR for needy children located in Tamasee and Grant Alabama. The Big Bend chapter sent a clothing box for the children while Mrs. Keith Morrow reviewed the rules for using and caring for the U S flag. Members answered roll call with historic churches and schools. Guests were invited to dine in the dining room with refreshments from a well set tea table. Invited guests included Miss Byrd Bacon Mrs Ethel Newman of Honolulu and Miss Clemmie Billingsley.

DAR Tamasee Ala Grant Big Bend Keith Morrow United States Byrd Bacon Ethel Newman Honolulu Clemma Billingsley

Local Bridge Clubs Host Weekly Sessions and Prizes

Mrs. Lawrence Kidwell hosted the Friendly Bridge club with guests including Mrs. Braswell. Prizes went to Mrs. Herring for members and Mrs. Braswell for guests, followed by sandwiches and coffee. Mrs. W. H. Terry led a Contract club gathering with multiple prize winners and a ten hour welcome. Frances Newsom’s Hi Lo group enjoyed a salad course after wins by Wilmoth Matthews and Dot Cross, with refreshments served.

Lawrence Kidwell Friendly Bridge Club Mesdames Everett Turner Jarvis Robinson Carswell Hollinshead Clifton Moss Seldon Robinson Fritz Bill Weyerts Mark Herring Mesdames Worth Frazer Carl Shults Johnny Braswell Roscoe Morgan Frank Matthews Braswell Herring Low Turner W. H. Terry C. E. Patterson Zeb. Decie Shellie Barnes King Terry Ed Fowlkes Clay Holland Edgar Martin J. S. Hord Gladys Morton Gene Benson Martin Holland Morton Tally-ho Bridge Club James Kemp Hancock Hall Earl Anderau John Clanton Mesdames C. W. Davis C. M. Corkran G. H. Harfst A. V. Gunn Dan Ritter Truman Hatch Dan Logan Ray LaBeff Reginald Wotan John Braswell Ritter Harfst Clanton Frances Newsom Hi-Lo Bridge Club Wilmoth Matthews Dot Cross Julianna B. Lewis Betty Wuest Hanna Hopson Neva Jo Robinson Kathryn Harfst Couey

Pilot Club Holds Weekly Meeting at Holland Hotel

The Pilot club met Saturday at 1 pm in the Rose room of the Holland hotel for a regular program session with 19 members present. Guests included Edith Hopson Elizabeth Barrett Stella Hawkins Julia Gentry Miss Billingsley Ellen Hudson and several named gentlemen and leaders. Avora Berry presided and Edna Parr led the program committee. Mr Davis and his Barber Shop Quartet contributed to the event.

Pilot Club Rose Room Holland Hotel Edith Hopson Elizabeth Barrett Stella Hawkins Julia Gentry Miss Billingsley Ellen Hudson Mesdames T. F. Skevington Turner F. Austin Dallas Martin L. Carter Jr el Paso James W. Glasscock Alan Fraser Glenn F. Davis Barber Shop Avora Berry Edna Parr Davis

Pilots applaud quartet and Rev Dillon sermon

The quartet sang Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet Peg of My Heart and a Negro spirit ual, impressing the Pilots. Ann Whittaker introduced Rev Austin Dillon who urged that now is the time to take inventory and improve our country and world.

Ann Whittaker Rev Austin Dillon

Alpine Grandson Reunites With RAF Veteran in Dallas Home

The obituary notes a man who served three years in the RAF during World War II and who is a grandson of Mrs. Jessie L. Griffith of Alpine. He lived with her in Alpine and is now at 3405 Swiss Ave in Dallas.

Tistry Dallas Jessie L. Griffith Alpine Swiss Ave

Brownsville Girl Weds Alpine Man in Brownsville

Announced here is the December 21 marriage of Miss Patsy Creekmore of Brownsville to Griffith Oates of Alpine. The ceremony at First Methodist Church Brownsville was read by Rev Elmer Hierholzer. Mrs. Oates is a Brownsville Junior College and Baylor School of Nursing graduate. Mr. Oates studied at Sul Ross College and the University of Texas and is pursuing Baylor University College of Dentistry.

Patsy Creekmore A. B. Creekmore Brownsville Griffith Oates Alpine Elmer Hierholzer First Methodist Church Oates Brownsville Junior College Baylor University School of Nursing Sul Ross College University of Texas Baylor University College of Den

El Progreso Club Sets Meeting Next Friday

The El Progreso club will hold its regular meeting next Friday February 6 at 3 30 p m Mrs Alfred E Creigh Jr leads the program on Who Plans the Family s Spending Hostesses are Mrs Ray La Beff and Mrs Truman Hatch

el Progreso Club Alfred E. Creigh Jr Ray LaBeff Truman Hatch

Garden Club Honors Charter Members in January Meeting

The Alpine Garden club designated January 23 as Charter Member meeting at the home of charter member Mrs. Asa Jones. Charter members present included Mesdames J. C. Coleman W. D. Burcham Louis Forchheimer J. W. Gilmer W. M. Meador G. P. Smith W. J. Smith and Vic Winter. Mrs. J. Frank Dobie state Conservation chairman attended and spoke about the National Audubon club.

Alpine Garden Club Asa Jones Mesdames J. C. Coleman W. D. Burcham Louis Forchheimer J. W. Gilmer W. M. Meador G. P. Smith W. J. Smith Vic Winter J. Frank Dobie National Audubon Club

Flower Growing Skit Highlights Club Meeting Near Kerrville

A wildlife club near Kerrville hosts a fundraising school and club event drawing attendees to contribute to a $5000 fund. Mrs W J Smith and Mrs J C Coleman performed a skit on Flower Growing. It marks the club’s tenth anniversary with an attractively laid tea table and pastel flowers. Tea cakes and nuts were served by Mrs Scott and Mrs Meador. Members and guests enjoy a social hour. Mrs Harold Nichols and baby returned from Houston visit.

Kerrville W. J. Smith J. C. Coleman Scott Meador

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society C. D. Wood Morelock Davis Motor Sales College Ave W. Davis P. O. Box Earl Bowers Doris Dodson Cross & Cross East Holland Avenue the Hospital OF the Lockhart Clinic Texas T Hospital the Lockhart Clinic Dillon North America Jim Francois Meat Department Aes Oe EL Progreso Garden Club Belle Flower Garden City Drug Store Harold Nichols Baby Houston
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