Watson Morelock Entertain at Bridge Event
Gene Parr A B pandiffer John Gentry J W Shepperd F L McCollum Billy West Carroll Vaughn Paul Vogt M H Moor ihan George A Brown J S Hord Alexander L E Attwood J F asner D M Bennett J C Coleman G W Baines Fred S Rogers W Van Sickle Clara C Pan coast high prizes for the afternoon's bridge play were won by Mrs Meriwether and Mrs Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Parr
A. B. Pandiffer
John Gentry
J. W. Shepperd
F. L. McCollum
Billy West
Carroll Vaughn
Paul Vogt
M. H. Moorihan
George A. Brown
J. S. Hord
Alexander
L. E. Attwood
J. F. @asner
D. M. Bennett
J. C. Coleman
G. W. Baines
Fred S. Rogers
W. van Sickle
Clara C. Pancoast
Sul Ross Exes of 21 22 Delightful Retihion Party
Mrs Felix McGaughy and Mrs Rees hosted the Sul Ross Exes of 21 22 gathering at a private home. Fifteen guests attended including Maurine McDonald Lancaster Johnny Weyerts Sybil Stevens Brown Bunton Terry Lulu Cotter Dorothy Cotter Scannell Karl Gilley Nelson Berta Lassiter Virginia Kimball Eva Chaffin Winifred Terrell Altha Yates McGaughy. Prizes awarded in a contract game with Virginia Kimball high Lulu White second and Floyd Nelson traveling prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix McGaughy
Afternoon
Rees Exes
Ight
Maurine McDonald Lancaster
Johnny Weyerts
Sybil Stevens Brown
A Bunton Terry
Lulu Cotter
Dorothy Cotter Scannell
Karl Gilley Nelson
Berta Clark Lassiter
Virginia Allen Kimball
Eva Chaffin
Winifred Terrell Slight
Altha Yates McGaughy
Virginia Kimball
Lulu White
Floyd Nelson
Christian Mission Circle 1 meets for new year work
Christian W. M. 5S. Circle No. 1 of the Christian Mission society met at Miss Electa Wade's home Tuesday evening. After a devotional, the meeting focused on the new year's work. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Jackson, Herbert, Fred Williams, Haines, Johnson, Chaffin, Casner Asaacks, Miss Wade and Rev. Isaacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian W. M
Circle No. 1
The
Christian Mission Society
Electa Wade
Mesdames Jackson
Herbert
Fred Williams
Haines
Johnson
Chaffin
Casner Asaacks
Miss Wade
Isaacks
Presbyterian Women’s Council Met at Beverly Hills Home
The Presbyterian Women’s council gathered Tuesday at Mrs. H. C. LaBeff’s residence. Attendees included Mesdames Peters Rogers Wood Garnett Forchheimer Morelock Hord Lockhart Attwood Starns Miss Litchfield and Mrs. Stillman of Beverly Hills plus Miss Milton Kahne from Anaheim, formerly Edna Kendrick of Alpine. Mrs J. S. Hord led the program on The Mission of the Church in a Changing World with American Scene as the theme and Attwood giving a reflective talk on anticipated changes in American life. The meeting closed with America the Beautiful sung as a duet by Mrs. Lockhart and Mrs. Starns and Kipling’s Recessional read reverently by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Council
Presbyterian Women’s Council
H. C. LaBeff
Mesdames Peters
Rogers
Wood
L. E. Attwood
America
Kipling
Intermediate G A meeting at Mrs Chambers 4 oclock
The Intermediate G A met at Mrs Charles Chambers on Wednesday afternoon at four. Most members worked on forward steps except the queen. A special program on Mexican and South American mission work is planned for next Wednesday at the Baptist church. Attending were Betty Ann Fulmer Alice Cook Freddie Beth Reeder Dorothy Teague Julia Page Perdue Lucille Anderson and sponsor Mrs Charles Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Chambers
The
Baptist Church
Betty Ann Fulmer
Alice Cook
Freddie Beth Reeder
Dorothy Teague
Julia Page Perdue
Lucille Anderson
Alpine Pair to Wed This Summer in Personal Announcement
Announcement this week notes the approaching marriage of Nita West Sonnier of Alpine and Bob Blalock of Pecos. The wedding is set for August 4. The bride grew up in Alpine and Blalock recently managed the Safeway here before his transfer to Pecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nita West Sonnier
Bob Blalock
Alpine
Pecos
Blalock
Safeway
Engagement of Leona Starr to Ted Bak Gage Celebrated
Socially wide in Marathon and the Southwest Miss Leona Starr daughter of Mrs Mae Starr and Mr Ted Bak Gage announced to wed on August 10 1940. Starr a College of Mines El Paso alumna and Delta Epsilon Beta member. Bak Gage a Sanderson teacher and Sul Ross College graduate. The event featured Shasta daisies gladioli and dahlias with a white arch bride and groom motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon
Southwest
Leona Starr
Mae Starr
Ted Bak- Gage
Miss Starr
College of Mines
el Paso
Delta Epsilon Beta
Baker
Sanderson
Sul Ross College
Alpine
Leona and
Ted
Starr
Frank Lanham
Midland
Walter Beall
San Angelo
Albertine Starr
E. P. Langley
Feron Ritchey
L. C. Ritchey
Roy Stillwell
Frances Hargus
Vada Chambers
Dorothy Harris
Lillian Chambers
Cadie Stillwell
Fay Bowman
Julia Nail
Eddie Jo Hancock
Guy Dunbar
That City
Leona
Gage Hotel
H. L. Schrier
Earlene
Jimmie
Ray
D. A. Green
Weatherford
Adele
Walter Skinner
A. A. Green
Jim
C. W. Ellisons
Glen Springs
Howdy
Mills
Fourth of July Celebration Logs Returns and Notes
The annual Fourth of July celebration proceeded with friendly spirit though attendance seemed lower than last year. Nearby neighbors joined, with anticipation of annual gatherings. The writer notes missing Mr. Bennett, editor of the county newspaper and Mountain Peaks column, whom they would have mentioned if present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Burnet Couple Wed In Texas nuptials
Rev and Mrs Buren Sparks of Burnet announce the marriage to C Hoyt Lohnes of Pittsburgh Texas. The bride, long-time resident and former Alpine high school graduate, studied at Sul Ross college. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs W H Lohnes of Chaffee Missouri, works for St Louis and Southwestern Railway Co in Pittsburg and they will reside there.
Baptist W M S Holds Tuesday Church Meeting
The W M S met at the church Tuesday for the regular business meeting and Bible study. The president and Bible leader were unable to fill their positions. Mrs. Binion presided and led the Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M
Binion
Political candidate announcements for Democratic Primary 1940
Notice to candidates lists advance payment of announcement fees and names numerous contenders for offices in Precincts 1 3 4 and county positions including Representative District 87, District Attorney 68th Judicial Dist, Sheriff Assessor Collector, County and District Clerk, County Treasurer, and Commissioners with several incumbents noted as reelected or up for election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin C. Huffman
Maverick County
Bill, Boggess
Val Verde
T. B. Davis
Brewster County
Fowler Roberts
Big Lake
Alan R. Fraser
Alpine
R. B. Slight
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Clarence Hord
Duncan Wins Trophy In Alpine Pistol Shoot
Bruce Duncan of Alpine won the silver trophy in a July 4 pistol shoot by the Alpine Pistol Club. Bud Kilpatrick of Marfa previously held it. W. G. Fielder placed second, Kilpatrick third. Fielder won the .22 caliber time fire. Connie Duncan was third. An all day event drew participants from Alpine and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Duncan
Alpine
Alpine Pistol Club
Bud Kilpatrick
Marfa
W. G. Fielder
Kilpatrick
Fielder
Connie Duncan
George Pugh Seeks Brewster County Commissioner Post
George Pugh announces candidacy for commissioner of Brewster County precinct. A long time Alpine resident cites knowledge of local needs and problems and business experience as qualifications to serve taxpayers. He asks voters to consider his bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pugh
Brewster County
Pugh
Alpine
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Mmdg
Watson
Morelock
Sul Ross
Earl McKinney
Hal Sensom
Hal
Gage
Mr. Sansom
Miss Hollye
Doris
Mary Richburg
Guy Crawford
Merizon
Stillwell
Our Lady of the Lake College
San Antonio
Paradise Ridge
Comfort
Texas
D. W. Collins, Jr
Collins’ Lovely Home
Eva Jean Ferguson
Jackie Cross
Egbert Cofield Jr
del Rio
Bill Burnham
Zoye Decie
Sabinas
Linton
Sabinal
Charlie Shely
Kelly Field
M. H. Jones
F. T
Ft. Worth
Una May
Deb Herring
Elmeta
Cushing
Oklahoma
Kansas
Brewster
Hallie Grimmer
C. E. Grimmer
State of
Hallie Kirkpatrick
Yvonne Grimmer
J. W. Frazer
Elmer Taylor
Co Phelps
Marathon Hustler
Jack Newsom
J. W
Worth) Frazer
Sam E. Nelson
Burwell
Herring Wilks George Pugh
Chas. G. Burnam
Tom L. Beauchamp
Paris
Judge Court OF Criminal Appeals
Plainview
CN Nilon President
Todes
Duncan
Akers
Harry L. Guynes
City Dairy
G. B. Mosley
Mitchells
Pilsner
Pecos Beverage Coo
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