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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1961
Page
4
Two friends sent a box of old eye frames to New Eyes For The Needy Incorporated. The charity thanks donors and notes it has given glasses and artificial eyes to nearly a quarter million people. It asks for discarded eyewear and jewelry, not money.
Mrs. Cathrine J. Null announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Jacqueline Sue to Garry Henderson of Alpine. A late summer wedding is planned. Miss Null is a stewardess with American Airlines in Dallas. Mr. Henderson is a graduate of Alpine High School and Sul Ross State College. He is pursuing graduate work in oceanography and geophysics at Texas A&M. Twelve Fort Worth born siblings gathered for a tenth birthday party at Western Hills Hotel hosted by their parents.
Mrs. Wildenthal entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club on Sul Ross campus with flowers from the garden decorating her home. High scores went to Mrs. Vernon McIntyre for the club and Mrs. Joe Page for guests. Bingo was won by Mrs. John C. Epperson. Dessert followed for the group and guests listed include Mies McIntyre and others.
Mrs Paul E Karvonen presented slides and comments on Africa at the Pilot Club of Alpine meeting held in Mrs Mae Ament’s home. Avora Owens chaired the educational committee. The Karvonens taught in Tanganyika 1952 to 1957 under Lutheran sponsorship.
Dr. Allen D. Donnelly and Mrs. Louise Blanton announce the engagement of their daughter Sara to Dudley R. Dobie Jr son of Mr and Mrs Dudley R Dobie of Alpine Both are University of Texas graduates The wedding is set for August 12 at the First Baptist Church in Grand Prairie
Camille Connor and Erleane Anderau received Grand Cross of Color vows at the Grand Assembly of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls in Dallas. Five Alpine girls including Ann Hegelund Patricia Ward Carole Holland and Camille Connor and Erleane Anderau earned a B certificate. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Billy Ward.
Mrs Abrams mother of Mrs Morgan Chaney of Marathon died Tuesday in New London Connecticut. Mr and Mrs Chaney were with her at the time. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. EST today in New London.
Alice Lopez was celebrated on her seventeenth birthday with a party hosted by her aunt Mrs. Jacob Medina at the Community Center at 7 30 p m on July 10. Attendees included Victoria Gallego Estela Garcia Hope Gonzales Vilma Lopez Jovita Olazaba Sofia Ortiz Julie Ramos Yolanda Tucker Carole Tucker Luty Quintana Armando Bustamante Fidél Cane Oscar Cardenas Luis Carrillo Sabas Carrillo Joe Freddy Granado Frank Leyva Joe Linian Arnoldo Menchaca Joe Molinar Bobby Salgado and Robert Sosa.
Harold Brodrick of Big Bend National Park will speak to the Alpine Garden Club at 3 30 p m Friday July 14 in the home of Mrs Leroy Stone. All members urged to attend.
Fifty two girls attended a Candy Stripers meeting at Brewster County Memorial Hospital to learn duties of teen age volunteers. Birthday celebrations included Treva Smith and Linda Power. Local residents and visitors were noted in Seen Around, with hobbies and trips mentioned.
The text promotes establishing a family doctor relationship with a chosen physician. It notes ready prescription services with pickup and delivery at no extra cost, urging readers to contact a physician to serve the entire family when needed.
Mrs. King Terry hosts visitors including Buddy Hawkins and family from Odessa and J G Watson from Panhandle Texas. Mrs Hawkins is the former Lady Lou Terry and Mrs Watson is a niece and Bunton granddaughter. A M Yeattes of Ontario California visited in the home of their son W B Ward and daughter in law.
Short messages express appreciation for gym painting at the high school and wish Sammy Thomas a speedy recovery after tonsil removal. The tone is informal and grateful, highlighting school community care.
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