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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1958
Page
4
Traveler recounts a Sunday journey from Marfa to Presidio and Ojinaga Mexico, noting altitude differences, spring snow in the Big Bend, a meal at the Oasis in Ojinaga, and a quail dish praised by a Spanish speaking server. Also includes light local society notes and brief social updates.
Alborado Music Club members discussed Mexican music and composers during a meeting in Hallie Veale’s studio on Saturday afternoon January 25. Donna Lynn Mueller hosted with Billy Coleman presiding. selections included El Rancho Grande and Jealousie. Attendees and displays covered Mexican music instruments and culture.
Locals report families traveling for illness and medical care while guests arrive for winter stays. Dr. H. W. Morelock underwent cataract surgery in Austin with improved vision. Alpine hosts include Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Baker of Mundelein and Captain and Mrs. Newsom with two children visiting from Okinawa. The community gathers for weddings and academic pursuits, including Miss Betty Lou Kelley marrying G. H. Harfst Jr. in Austin, and several residents attending educational events at the University of Texas and other institutions.
The Alathean Sunday School Class met at Mrs. O W Bass home with Mrs. S F Burleson presiding. Mrs. Bass gave the visitation report, the class voted to buy nine more Bibles for Brewster County Memorial Hospital, and devotional titled Two Golden Days Yesterday and Tomorrow was read by Mrs. Ed Rowlett.
The Alpine classes for Care of the Sick and Injured will be organized at 7 30 p m Feb 4 in the Community Center For details call The American National Red Cross at A J Gard's telephone TE 7 2744 Although knowledge of simple home nursing skill is important in ordinary times it takes on even greater importance during epidemics or disasters when professional medical services are limited or delayed because of distances according to local Red Cross officers.
From the bottom of my heart I thank all friends who helped me during my recent sorrow and for the floral tributes and offerings etc. Words cannot express just how much I appreciate everything. Mrs. B. D. Isbell.
Fort Stockton members of the Federated Clubs of Texas met Alpine Study Club and El Progreso Club for a January luncheon at the Texas Cafe to organize a district meeting in Alpine from March 27 to 29. General chairs are Mrs. Morelock and Mrs. Bennett. Holland House will be HQ. first Methodist Church hosts meetings. a fashion show by Cross & Cross and others will occur March 28 at the Community Center.
The El Progreso Club book review for Scent of Cloves by Nora Lofts has moved from Feb 8 to Feb 15 at Kokernot Lodge due to unavoidable conflicts. Warren Baxley Sul Ross College librarian will lead the discussion and ticket holders are asked to note the new date.
St James Episcopal Auxiliary schedules its monthly gathering at 7 30 p m on Wednesday February fifth hosted by Mrs James W Glasscock at 801 East Avenue D Devotions will be led by Mrs C L Conder and Mrs P B Uzzell will review the chapter Holy Matrimony The Sacrament of One Flesh from Understanding the Sacraments
The Al pine Country Club will host its monthly dinner at 7 30 p m on Saturday February 1 with hosts Pete Kennedy Bill Sohl Ray La Beff Bruce Sutton Warren French Bob Corkins Jack Bow Herb Harlow Mark Herring and Gage Holland overseeing arrangements
Miss Lillian Adams Red Cross instructor spoke to Pilot Club at the Holland House luncheon. Mrs. George Dallman introduced her. Committee chairmen Margaret Linn and others led program updates on by laws changes Toronto attendance and Pilot contributions. Twenty five members attended.
Balmorhea tops Fort Davis 35-29 to win the Sth All Girls Invitational at Pine High School. Presidio and Alpine placed high with Sanderson, Van Horn, Grandfalls, Barstow, and Alpine also competing in a multi game event. All tournament selections were named including Zalina DeAnda and Teresa Granado among others. next year’s 6th annual set for January 23-24, 1959 in Alpine.
Mrs J D Gilbreath Mrs Ray Garnett Mrs Charlie Watson and Miss Angelita Martinez completed the Red Cross Instructor course on January 28 for Care of Sick and Injured. National American Red Cross will issue certificates. The course was taught by Miss Lillian Adams of National Headquarters.
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