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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1936
Page
5
Roswell New Mexico wedding notices describe the marriage of Miss Mabel Johnson to Alfred Neil Brown at the Johnson home. Details include white gladioli decor, palms, a nurse’s prayer book, attendants, the wedding march, and a reception with a three tier cake. The bride and groom, both from prominent Texas and Roswell families, plan to reside in Alpine after July.
Of interest to Alpine friends is the announcement of an art exhibit. Details on location date and participating artists are forthcoming.
Mise Mable Daugherty daughter of Mr and Mrs John Daugherty and William M Stoddard son of William H Stoddard of Glendale Calif were married Saturday June 7 at the groom s aunt Mrs H W Keller s home Rev David J Murray pastor of the Presbyterian church officiated in the presence of relatives They left for a short wedding trip to Carlsbad Caverns On return they will reside at the Keller residence in West Alpine The bride wore an afternoon frock of white and blue print and carried a shower bouquet of white sweet peas She is a junior at Sul Ross college and plans to continue studies. the groom is an employee of the highway department.
The remodeled home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Terry Jr served as the Friday afternoon meeting place for a contract club. Delphiniums daisies and sweet peas decorated the rooms. attendees included Mesdames Lee Kokernot Edgar Martin Zeb Decie W. H. Terry Anja Wilson Hodnes Schroeder Clay Holland. High score prizes went to Mrs. Holland and Mrs Schroeder.
Delta-Slam and guests were entertained Saturday afternoon at the spacious home of Miss Elizabeth Baines. High score prizes included a Mexican tray and salt and pepper set. Guests and members listed include Doris Chaffin Frances Gillett and others. Also notes Mrs Morgan hosted Bridge-Its with high score prize a desk set and refreshments for a group including Fort Davis and Chanute visitors.
Baptist Morning worship at 11 with Sunday school at 9 45 followed by evening sermon at 8 30 pastor Buren Sparks also lists BTU at 7 30 Presbyterian public worship at 11 am and 7 30 pm with communion at 11 am Franklin Poage and David J Murray named pastors at their churches Christian Church advert notes Bible school at 9 45 am communion and sermon at 11 am and 8 30 pm and mentions welcoming summer students and visitors pastored by P Craig
The Church of Christ Scientist schedules Sunday services on July 5 with the Golden Text Thou shalt have no other gods before me. The Lesson-Sermon cites Romans 11:34 38 and includes a passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy prepared for readers.
The Mexican Baptist Church conducted a three week vehicle sale with strong attendance from area families. Alpine Lumber, Safeway, Randy Kitchen, Morrison’s 6 & 10, J C Penney, Alpine Drug Store, City Drug Store supported the event. Lula Murphy Superintendent and Pastor R a Torres led the effort.
A fragment notes that many famous people had grammar difficulties. It recalls Henry Ward Beecher who joked about bad grammar in sermons and adds a quip about home jokes and trading home goods through the home paper.
Chambers Electric Co lists Frigidaire electric refrigerators and other electrical appliances including Electrolux kerosene oil burning units Maytag washing machines Delco light products RCA Victor and Atwater Kent radios. Locations include Alpine Marfa Sanderson Ft Davis Fort Stockton.
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