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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1939

Page

5

Baptist Missionary Circle Meets at Otis French Home

The Ann Hasseltine Judson circle met Wednesday with Mrs. Otis French. Mrs. E. R. Cox led devotionals and Mrs. Josie Bennett gave the opening prayer. The W. M. A. scrapbook was discussed under Mrs. Howard Johnson. Meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. M. P. Slover. Attendees included Mesdames Cox, Bennett, Slover, Taylor, Beyers, McKinley, Nutt, Fain, Bagley and the hostess. The Onis Vineyard circle met with Mrs. E. E. Johnson. Reporter.

Ann Hasseltine

Party Honors Mrs. Jones Pennington of Del Rio

Mrs J E Burgess hosted a Friday afternoon gathering in the Del Rio home of Mrs Jones Pennington. The living room featured flowers from the hostess new garden and a guest prize was awarded to Mrs Pennington.

Jones Pennington del Rio J. E. Burgess Mesdames Jones Pennington T. F. Skevington G. W. Baines P. V. Cartwright C. D. Wood C. A. Brown James Cotter T. A. Beard R. B. Slight J. W. Shepperd W. Ven Sickle Mrs. Pennington

Delightful Summer Party At Mrs Reid Home

Mrs Dorothy Scannell and Mrs Knox Reid hosted two groups of friends Thursday afternoon and evening at Mrs Reid’s home. Garden blooms brightened the large living room as tables were set and refreshments served. several named guests attended and prizes were awarded during the event.

Dorothy Scannell Ethel Clifford Knox Reid Contract Reid

Evening party honors and prize winners noted

Antonio and several ladies hosted a social evening with guests including F L McCol lum Bernal Slight G G Harwell J W Shepperd and others. Miss Baines won high score and Miss Weakley took low score with couple prizes going to Mr and Mrs Harwell and Mr and Mrs Shepperd.

Ladies Host Hilarious Kobernot Lodge Party

Mary Linn Brown and Margaret Anne Brown hosted a Sa die Hawkins party at Kobernot Lodge Friday honoring guest Carolyn Adams of San Antonio. About 25 couples attended with Barbara Beard and Red Stevens winning first prize as Aunt Empy and Hairless Joe from Skunk Hollow. Janette McIntyre and Mary Jo Richardson won other favors representing Dog Patch folks. Fruit punch peanuts and chewing gum were served.

Mary Linn Brown Margaret Anne Brown Sadie Hawkins Kobernot Lodge Carolyn Adams San Antonio Barbara Beard Red Stevens Empy Hairless Joe Skunk Hollow Janette McIntyre Mary Jo Richardson

Church Service Day Program Led by Poage

Special music by the choir directed by Mr and Mrs Friesen. Sermon by the pastor. Church school at 9 45. Evening service at eight with sermon and song. A welcome to all. Franklin R Poage pastor.

Specializing in the Spiritual Church Services

The church schedules 9:30 a m Sunday school 10:50 a m worship with topic Till Shadows Free 7:20 p m Training Union 8:30 p m Evening service with The Lord's Supper observed Pastor M M Fulmer invites all to attend The Memorial to the Master.

M. M. Fulmer

Prayer Fragments Reflect Shared Longing for Salvation

Fragmentary prayer lines express longing for divine salvation and mutual aid in a collective spiritual pursuit. The text evokes devotion and a call for companionship in faith.

Card game social ends with high prizes for attendees

The gathering featured a card game with Mrs. Lison and Mrs. Shepperd noted for high scores among members and guests, respectively. Top prizes went to Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Hudson, Mrs. Hord, Mrs. Thompson, and Mrs. Ratliff, followed by a salad course and ice course.

Vernon McIntyre H. G. Watson Zeb Decie John Newell W. H. Terry C. A. Brown Jones Pennington P. W. Cartwright J. C. Coleman Mrs. Mol

Church Jesus Built Services July 7 Evangelistic Service

The Murray Marshall ministry lists Sunday services with Bible study at 10 a. m. Worship at 11 a. m. and 8:15 p. m. Youth study at 7:15 p. m. Wednesday Ladies’ Bible study at 3 p. m. Mid-week study at 8:15 p. m. Evangelistic service set for Marathon on Friday at 8:15 p. m. Great peace have they that love Thy Law.

Jesus Miss Batey Marathon Murray Marshall

Bible School and Worship Services Announced

Bible school at 9 45 led by John Weyerts Supt begins on time Morning worship at 10 50 on the subject War Hurts Everybody and Settles Nothing from 2 Kings 6 13 23 Special music by the quartet Evening service at 8 includes Bible lesson Acts chapter five Mrs Van Fossan leads the 6 45 C E at M E church Group one is called for a Christian church ladies meeting This is a fragmentary church notice with multiple events listed.

John Weyerts C. E M. E. Church van Fossan

Avalanche Honor Roll Readers Renew Subscriptions

This week’s Honor Roll lists readers who renewed or joined, including Tom Parsons and E. O. Phillips in Alpine and several Marathon Fort Davis and Alpine names. The note urges timely subscription renewal and welcomes new readers to the list.

Tom Parsons Sanderson New Carrie Miller Ft. Davis E. O. Phillips Alpine Peyton Cain L. S. Dickson Marathon Fred Rice W. G. Gulihur Homer Spruce J. C. Bird W. H. Funk R. C. Withers Fort Davis Mary Eunice Bishop A. V. Gunn Hudson Bakery Lee H. Reid C. F. Burling

Sanderson Voters Reject Incorporation Proposal

A proposal to incorporate the town of Sanderson in Terrell County was defeated by voters last Saturday with 132 voting against and 45 in favor.

Sanderson Terrell County

Meeting notices for July 11 at 3 30 PM

Mrs A E Chaffin will host group two and Mrs John Ferguson will also meet Tuesday afternoon July 11 at 3 30. J A Kearns minister directs the gatherings.

A. E. Chaffin John Ferguson J. A. Kearns

Episcopal Communion Service Sunday at 11 a m

Episcopal church invites all to a 11 a m communion service and sermon led by Rev George Wood vicar with full participation encouraged.

Episcopal Church George Wood

Alpine tea event for El Paso teachers at Sul Ross College

Miss Thalia Gillett hosted a seated tea for about 20 attendees from El Paso at Sul Ross College in Alpine on Friday afternoon.

Thalia Gillett el Paso Alpine Sul Ross College

Fourth of July Breakfast Honoring Mrs Baines and Mrs Abernethy

An enjoyable breakfast was hosted Tuesday morning July fourth by Mrs. G. W. Baines and daughter Elizabeth Baines in honor of Mrs. William Baines of San Antonio and Mrs. Paul Abernethy of Houston. Red white and blue decor and bouquets marked the patriotic event with a guest list including Louise Weakley John Baines San Antonio Charles Benton Adams and several Linn family members.

G. W. Baines Elizabeth Baines William Baines San Antonio Paul Abernethy Houston Baines Abernethy Louise Weakley John Baines Charles Benton Adams W. B. Hancock Geo. Lane Margaret Linn Anna D. Linn Josephine Linn F. E. Gillett Frances Gillett Thalia Gillett A. F. Robinson Vernon McIntyre Jim Rooney Iraan

Kokernot Test Drills to 1428 Feet in County

The H D Wilcox well near Alpine reached 1428 feet in a formation expected to bear oil Although the test reportedly found only rainbows at the site the operation continues as the county's sole test bore located on Section 23 BC under J W Massey Sub request asks about subscription status.

H. D. Wilcox W. H. Kokernot Alpine Sec J. W. Massey

Upholstery and Furniture Repair Services Ad

On West Holland Avenue just east of Standard Oil Station estimates given on upholstery work and all kinds of furniture repaired call with no obligation R C Hay.

West Holland Ave Standard Oil Station

Voice classes offered by Westminster choir students

During the summer months W. C. Friesen and Merle Bennett Friesen seniors at Westminster Choir College Princeton NJ offer limited voice lessons at reasonable rates. For details call 255 or write P O Box 750 Alpine.

W. C. Friesen Merle Bennett Friesen Westminster Choir Colege Princeton, N. J Alpine

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Onary Onis Vineyard Circle E. E. Johnson Reid Home San el Peso Cross Leng Louisiana Earl K. Leng Huey Richard W. Lewhe James Menroe Smith The State University Smith Church OF Christ Ladies’ Meeting of the Christian Church Wil Avalanche Goodyear S. Goodyear Conger Mien Texas Kokernot Golden Gate California New York Fer A. N. Southall M. C. Burton Amarillo R. C. Hay
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