Marriage Announcement and Society Notes
Mrs George A Brown announces the marriage of her daughter Mary Linn to Edward Reider of New York. The couple reside in New York City. The Women s Society of Christian Service met for a stewardship worship service and meeting at the Methodist church with reports, mission study plans, and donations to an orphanage. Members listed include May Parker Hilton Slight Winter Baines Davidson Beard Williamson Whiteside Smith Dillon Matthews Wilson Moss Mildred Elliott Dorothy Foley Julia Herring Mary Louise Hollinshead Lola Bess Kidwell Anne Moss Essie Turner Fern Matthews Margaret Archer. social details include a meal and bingo with top scores noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Brown
Mary Linn
Edward Reider
New York
That City
Women’s Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
D. A. Hilton
T. A. Beard
Dillon
R. A. Whiteside
Waco
Whiteside
el Paso
J. P. Parker
Mesdames May
Parker
Hilton
Slight
Winter
Baines
Davidson
Beard
Williamson
Smith
Dilson
Matthews
Wilson
Moss
Miss Mildred Elliott
Dorothy Foley
Julia Herring
Mary Louise Hollinshead
Lola Bess Kidwell
Anne Moss
Essie Turner
Fern Matthews
Margaret Archer
San Angelo
Dinner-bridge at Otis Kimball’s ranch draws lively crowd
Mr and Mrs Otis Kimball hosted a dinner bridge Thursday night at their ranch home with turkey spaghetti and plentiful dishes. Guests included Bill Allen Zeb Decie J W Shepperd King Terry Frank Newsom Jimmie Pate Bob Dod Knox Reid Tyrone Kelly and Mrs Lourene Terry. Prizes went to Jimmie Pate Marie Shepperd Kath Erine Dod and King Terry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Kimball
Messrs
Bill Allen
Zeb Decie
J. W. Shepperd
King Terry
Frank Newsom
Jimmie Pate
Bob Dod
Knox Reid
Tyrone Kelly
Fort Davis
Lourene Terry
Marie Shepperd
Katherine Dod
Alpine Hosts Steak Dinner Guests From Far and Near
Mr. and Mrs. J W Shepperd entertained Sunday night at their Alpine home with Drury Wood of Del Rio and Carlton Dennis of Los Angeles. Attendees included Bill and Wade Cotter Reid and children Ann Devenport Marcella Sheppard Ellen Wood Chip Wood Ticky Shepperd. Dr H W Morelock hosted a Couple club Saturday with prizes won by Mrs Shepperd and Mrs Creigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Shepperd
Alpine
Drury
Wood
del Rio
Carlton Dennis
Los Angeles
Bill Cotter
Wade Reid
Ann Devenport
Marcella Shepperd
Ellen Wood
Chip Wood
Ticky Shepperd
H. W. Morelock
F. L. McCollum
W. D. Burcham
Alfred Creigh
C. E. McCool
Harry V. Fisher
J. M. Alderson
Party Honors Local High School Star Tommy Roberts
Joan Brady hosted about 30 high school students at the Brady home to honor Tommy Roberts, a senior bound for the Air Corps. The evening featured outdoor games, dancing in the living room, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Brady
Brady
Tommy Roberts
Air Corps
Woman's Council Meets on Stewardship Topic
An interesting Presbyterian Woman's Council meeting was held in the hospitality room on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Wiley Holland, the president, presiding. Present were Mesdames Holland and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Woman's Council
Timely Tips for Farmers on Eight Percent Return Awnings
Agricultural engineers suggest profitable farm-building plans with an eight percent annual return. For an $800 laying house the rent is $64 yearly after costs, while a $6,000 barn yields $480 annually by reduced labor and increased production. Weather resistant wood awnings with asphalt roofing protect poultry and equipment, and fold down using hinges for easy storage.
Political Calendar for Primary and Election Schedule
Absentee voting begins July 4 for the first primary and continues through late July. The calendar lists filing deadlines, precinct conventions, county and state committee meetings, runoff and general election dates, and key filing deadlines for campaign expenses and residence transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Secretary of State
Bake sale planned at Williams and Vogt grocery
Miss Nellie Litchfield hosted arrivals with cookies iced tea and peppermint. A bake sale was set for Saturday at 9 AM at Williams and Vogt grocery. Mrs Gard led devotional service and spoke on Stewardship in the Home. Mrs Williams read Ten Commandments for Modern Parents and Mrs Holland spoke on Your Children and Giving.
Youth Fellowship Reorganized at Methodist Church Meeting
The Youth Fellowship of the Methodist church was reorganized at a Sunday night meeting. It will meet Sundays at 7 PM at the parsonage. New officers include Gaile Barrow president Betty Dillon worship chairman Betty Stevenson community service chairman Eddie Riggle world friendship chairman Gordine Barrow recreation chairman Margaret Key secretary treasurer and counselor Mr Everett Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Fellowship of the
Methodist Church
Gaile Barrow
Betty Dillon
Betty Stevenson
Eddie Riggle
World Friendship
Gordine Barrow
Margaret Key
Secy.treas
Everett Turner
Timber strikers push wage rise demand across three states
Timber workers in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland won a wage raise demand but will not return to work until customers of their firms agree to pay 20 percent more for timber. They believe price increases are needed before wage hikes can be afforded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Maryland
Brewster County Paper Announces Sub Rates and Policies
Official city and county paper in its fifty seventh year, serving Alpine and the Davis Mountains Big Bend region. Subscription 2 per year in Brewster and Jeff Davis counties, 6 months 1.25. elsewhere 2.50 per year, 6 months 1.50. Corrections welcomed for statements about any person. Resolutions and reading notices priced 10c per line first insertion, 5c per line thereafter. Special rates apply to longer notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Brewster County
Alpine
Davis Mountains
Big Bend
Big Bend Museum Adds Light History Exhibit Piece
The West Texas Historical Society's Big Bend museum unveils a replica of the first Thomas Edison incandescent light as part of the History of Light display. Don Litleton and C. R. Norman of West Texas Utilities helped place the new exhibit, joining relics from Sunny Glen caves and a Davenport gun collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
West Texas Historical Society Museum
Big Bend
Davis Mountains
J. B. Davenport
Sunny Glen
E. E. Townsend
Don Litleton
C. R. Norman
West Texas Utilities Company
Thomas Alva Edison
England
Benjamin Franklin
Grief and Gratitude After Mother's Passing
A family member thanks friends for kindness and sympathy after the recent death of their mother. They express eternal gratitude for floral tributes and support from acquaintances. Georgia Dallman signs the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Dallman
Sanderson July 4 winners announced
Alice Adams of Marathon won the automobile at the Sanderson Fourth of July celebration. Roy Turner of Sanderson received a radio phonograph. W. D O'Bryant Jr. of Sanderson won a washing machine and Mr. Hovener of Burnett took the registered bus calf. The event was sponsored by the Sanderson Legion post. Also noted is a science fact about the moon's rotation and orbit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Adams
Marathon
Sanderson
Roy Turner
W. D O’bryant Jr
Mr. Hovener
Burnett
Sanderson Legion Post
Alpine School Board Buys Ground for Football Practice Field
B L Cross, president of Alpine school board, announced the district purchased a half block north of the high school from Mrs Lillie Fuelpe. The site will serve as a football practice field and playground to ease crowded conditions during upcoming building projects. The price was not disclosed after a lengthy board review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine School Board
B. L. Cross
Te Board of Trustees of
Alpine Schools
Lillie Fuelpe
Not Bad Luck to Postpone a Wedding Say Officials
A report notes that postponing a wedding is acceptable if the delays continue and students use nearby access, stressing that time saved by traveling to the field helps. The statement frames postponement as acceptable under ongoing circumstances.
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Society
C. D. Wood
Mary Linn Brown
Wwsics
Elaine Weyerts
Bridge Club
Shepperds
Woman's Council
V-B Oil CO
Alpine Trading Post
Hoover
Schick
Hollywood
H.P. GE
Ante
TEXAS \ y ASSOCIATION
Texas
Congress
D. M. Bennett
M. A. Webb
A. N. Alkhert
Davis
Vada Stone
Big Bend Museum
Fairyland
Blue Mounds
Wis
Lynn Kimmel
Cave of the Mounds
Wisconsin
U. S. Highways
Madison
Earth
Meat Department
Chuck Roast
Peyton
Shired Peyton
Tomatoes
Thompson
U.S. No
South Shore
White House
Libby
van Camp
Gard
A. J. Gard
Howell
Big Bend Feed Co
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