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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1945

Page

5

Marriage of Miss Jean Evans and Joe Curry Hord at Fort Worth

Society notes announce the marriage of Miss Jean Evans of Claremore Oklahoma to Mr Joe Curry Hord son of Mr and Mrs J B Hord on Saturday June 9 at Fort Worth After a brief honeymoon the couple began a course of instruction with American Airlines at LaGuardia Field New York City The bride who is from Alpine stays with her in laws while he completes his program and a social gathering was held at the Reid home in honor of Mrs Carlton Dennis of South Gate California Attending were Mrs Dennis Emily Jo Mr and Mrs Bill Cotter Mr and Mrs Shellie Barnes Dr and Mrs E C Coleman Dorothy and Richard Mr and Mrs Walter Henderson Bula Jo Mr and Mrs B F Harrell of Lockhart Mrs Nace Clifford and Mike of San Antonio West dames Dorothy Scannell Maud ine Lancaster Bill Winter Joe Burgess Aubrey Edwards Ticky and Marcella Shepperd and Rowland Taylor of Shreveport Louisiana

Tne Marrage Jean Evans Claremore Okla Joe Curry Hord Hord Fort Worth la Guardia Field New York Amrican Airlines Alpine Hose Dennis Emily Jo Bill Cotter Shellie Barnes E. C. Coleman Dorothy Richard Walter Henderson Bula Jo B. F. Harrell Lockhart Nace Clifford Mike San Antonio Wesdames Dorothy Scannell Mau‘ine Lancaster Bill Winter Joe Burgess Aubrey Edwards Ticky Marcella Shepperd Rowland Taylor Shreveport

Baptist circles meet for Royal Service program

The three Baptist WMS circles gathered Tuesday June 26 at Mrs J A Kidd's home for the Royal Service program. After a Bible study led by Mrs Kidd, a playlet about younger W M U organizations was presented, followed by refreshments from Mrs Elmer Taylor for a group of ladies including Mesdames Harvey Dumas Thornton Hammonds Siunsaker Ogle Mossey Johnson Walker Jessup Wittner and others.

Els Baptist WMS J. A. Kidd Kidd WMU Elmer Taylor Harvey Dumas Thornton Hammonds Siunsaker Ogle Mossey Johnson Alker Jessup Wittner

Mrs Gates Hosts Luncheon for New York Guest Cora Lee Coleman

Mrs H E Gates acted as hostess at a luncheon in the Holland hotel Thursday honoring her house guest Miss Cora Lee Coleman of New York City. Guests gathered in the lobby and were seated at tables with pottery and garnet crystal centerpieces.

H. E. Gates Holland Hotel Cora Lee Coleman New York City Garet Linn Marie Bennet J. C. Epperson Flora] Daugherty

Bride Elect Honored At Bridge Luncheon At McIntyre Ranch

Miss Mary Epperson bride elect was honored by Mrs Vernon McIntyre with a bridge luncheon at the McIntyre ranch home. Gladioli and white flowers adorned the rooms. Five course lunch. Guests included the honoree her mother and sister among others. A miniature bride bouquet and gift pins noted the occasion. Alice Cowan hosted a dinner the same weekend for birthday celebrants including Mrs Fred Myers and Sue Britt. WSCS met at the church with study and business. Knox Reid and J W Sheppend entertained with a chicken fry at Thure

Mary Epperson Vernon McIntyre Handsome McIntyres J. C. Epperson J. W. Glasscock L. D. Harris Zeb Decie Lowell Branum Lucyle Clark Patsy Beck Alfred Creigh Jr Lola Lee Hunter John D. Young John Fowlkes Margaret Ann Brown Harris Fawkes Alice Cowan Fred Myers Sue Britt Amarillo Lutie Britt Sue C. D. Wood Knox Reid J. W. Sheppend

Bridge Club Hosts and Winners at Five Couples Night

The Eppersons hosted a Saturday bridge gathering with Frank Newsom Sandy Alderson Vernon Veintyre Alfred Creigh Dr W Morelock and Mrs Gene Parr. Mrs Newsom led as high among ladies and Mr Epperson topped the men. Light refreshments followed. Mrs C D Wood hosted a July 4 Bridge session with Parr Shepperd Barnes Casner Frazer Hord Newsom McIntyre present and guests F E Gillett Carlton Dennis South Gate Cal Fred Myers and Sandy Alderson attending. Prizes awarded to Mrs Parr high for members, Mrs Myers high for guests, with high table prizes to Mrs Newsom Mrs Dennis and Mrs McIntyre.

J. C. Epperson C.D. Wood Mesdames Parr Shepperd Barnes Casner Frazer Hord Newsom McIntyre Mesdames F. E. Gillett Carlton Dennis South Gate Cal Fred Myers Sandy Alderson Parr Myers Dennis

Bank Ledger and Lions Club Meeting Highlights

The First National Bank of Alpine Texas yields assets and liabilities figures for June 30 1945 with deposits of 2 485 961 64 and capital accounts 146 125 61. Lions Club members in Brewster County install officers including President Joe Toombs and Secretary Hanna with plans for a reception at Indian Lodge and grandstand improvements at Jackson Field ahead of Independence Day events.

First National Bank OF Alpine Texas U. S Lion Joe Toombs Lion Hannard Jack Perryman V. P C. W. Davis Henry Key Marvin Kay Tanner Lion D. Williams Lion Harrison Kemp Lions Lions ‘Labs Lion Sport Gunn Te Jackson Field

Rotary News notes guestGrady Nelon and a Ladies Night

Lt Grady Nelon who spent 10 months in a German prison camp and has been back in the States for weeks was a guest of Shirley Scales at yesterday’s Rotary meeting J N Baylor for Navasota was a guest of Geo Baylor Joel and Mrs Wright announce a Ladies night in honor of past president Dom Adams on July 19 No Ladies nights were held last year Five minute program featured Al Steigh biography of his life He was born in Kentucky moved to Georgia then to Texas in 1926Rotarian 1927 and district assembly report given by Aubrey Webb and president Johnny Newell

Grady Nelon States Shirley Scales Rotary J. N. Baylor Navasota Geo Baylor al Steigh Ory Kentucky Georgia Rainbow Division Texas District Assembly van Horn Aubrey Webb Johnny Newell John Gillett Fort Bliss Major Gillett William Burdette Calif

The Yanks Go Back Home farewell by an English writer

An Englishman bids farewell to American soldiers in a London Chronicle piece. He recalls wartime camaraderie, praises British hospitality, notes shared experiences in Norwich, pubs, clubs, and shops, and hopes Americans visit again after the war’s end.

London London Sunday Chronicle

Alpine Social Notes Bring Local and Travel Highlights

Mrs Roy Spence and Mrs Lulu White are in Pecos this week. Mrs Alice Hammonds left for a visit in Carthage and Marshal. Mr and Mrs Hollis Brown visited Mrs Brown's mother in Fort Stockton last week. Mrs G W Baines left for Austin to attend Texas University for six weeks. Mee FE Gillet of El Paso visits Alpine with her son Bawin Gillet. Ben Williams of Ozona, a former Alpine resident, was a business visitor. Mrs Sion Matthews returns from a major operation in San Antonio. Mr and Mrs J N Baylor of Nassau are there to spend a few weeks. Mrs Tom W Davenport and children of Monroe Louisiana expected Sunday to visit her mother Mrs C A Brown. Adams Lease and George Livingston of Houston and Tom Lease Phoenix Arizona were visitors en route to Phoenix on business.

Tom W. Davenport Monroe C. A. Brown Adams Lease George Livingston Houston Tom Lease Phoenix Ariz Alpine

Mask and Slipper Club Stages Little Women Next Week

Mask and Slipper club presents Little Women at the college auditorium next Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 p.m. Directed by Miss Annie Kate Ferguson, a special children’s matinee is offered Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Admission is 50 cents for adults, 25 cents for students, and 18 cents for children’s matinee plus tax.

Louisa M. Alcott Mask & Slipper Club College Auditorium Annie Kate Ferguson

USO Club Reopens At 2 PM Daily With Staff On Duty

The USO club resumes operations, reopening July 1 after a two week closure. It will open at 2 pm daily, with hostesses starting at 6 pm. Subscriptions may not be renewed, and APO address renewals require written consent. The note also mentions visitors and local moves, with several personal notices and farewells.

USO

Long Beach Visitors Include Texaco Engineer and Relatives

Mrs. Gloyd Moss formerly Anna Lange and her young daughter Sylvia Ann arrived in town this week for a month long visit with her parents Mr and Mrs G K Lange and other relatives. Gloyd Moss is a process engineer at Texaco refinery in Long Beach California.

Gloyd Moss Anna Lange Sylvia Ann Long Beach Cal G. K. Lange Gloyd Texaco Long Beach

Gary Cooper in Along Came Jones at Granada Sunday-Monday

Gary Cooper stars in Along Came Jones at Granada Sunday and Monday. Melody, a clumsy rider, is mistaken for a notorious bandit and rescued by Cherry DeLongpre as she uses him as a decoy to trap the real outlaw. Loretta Young, William Demarest, Dan Duryea, Frank Sully also star.

Gary Cooper Jones Granada Melody Jones Cherry DeLongpre Loretta Young Melody William Demarest Dan Duryea Frank Sully Don Cos Fella

Alpine Man Loses Car In Joy Ride Then Returns It

The Henry Glasscock car was borrowed from his home near the Burke place last Sunday night. Two suspects pushed it from the rear, drove off, and returned it in the original spot slightly damaged. Five or six gallons of gas were used and a tire and tube ruined. Two E bonds left in the glove compartment were missing. Owners are advised to demount tires occasionally and inspect for damage.

Henry Glasscock Burke Place Glasscock Air Field

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reid South Gate, Cal Baptist Circles Mrs. Gates Edwin Gillett Green Cafe F. E. Gillett Thalia Gillett O. H. Charles el Paso Anna D. Linn Margaret Linn WSCS T. ‘A. Beard J. P. Parker Christ Parker United States Federal Reserve Boans State of Texas Brewster G. B. Crawford Crusy Corkran Rose Lion James Kemp Eva Chaffin Notary Public G. W. Baines Brewster County Lion L. D Decie Texas Stockton L. Kokernot Jr Rotary News M. A. Webb York Albany Boston Mamne Baltimore Ohio Atenton Topeka Santa Fe Pasenger RA. C Britain Anglian Landon Norwich Roy Spence Lulu White Pecos Alice Hammonds Carthage Mrs. Hollis Brown Ares. G. W. Baines Austin Texas University Gilet Bawin Gillet Ben Williams Ozona Sioan Matthews Na Yasota Mr. Baylor George W. Baylor J.B. Baylor USO Club News T. B. Templeton Dom Adams Adams M.A. Buhler Dalhart Buhler Maria Tees Cannes Mise Coleman Liberty M. K. Brown Dallas George Ann Randolph P. “ Soulson Sterling City Mr. Coulson A. A. Rutherford Leslie Speer W. G. Teske C. W Russell Duncan Corpus Christi W. E. Anderson America Africa Joe Blazes C. M. Charles L Paso Milas Slee Marie Bennett James Jean Allen Herman's Cafe Aerman Gonzales Arroyo Cp&l
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