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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1939
Page
5
Mrs Clanton and Mrs Anthony won the event while guests included Mesdames Vernon McIntyre W Terry H G Watson J E Burgess J W Shepperd George Skevington Felix McGaughy Gene Benson and Misses Ethel Clifford Leitha Chatfin Eva Chaffin Elizabeth Baines High score prizes went to Mrs Burgess and Mrs McIntyre A salad course followed the games among this group of friends.
Fort Davis hosts a Red Cross courtesy visit by R T Bridge Am erican National Red Cross official who commends local branch noting high annual memberships and a push toward a 10 percent national quota by 1999. WPA funds approved for district schools and local officials report on community growth. hotel changes hands as Indian Lodge operators assume Limpia Hotel. Ladies Night sets stage for an observatory film event.
A bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. W. H. Terry and Mrs. Vernon McIntyre at the Terry home drew guests for a morning of contract games from ten to one with a two‑course luncheon. High prizes went to Mrs. L. G. Watson, Mrs. L. C. Ritchey, and Mrs. Dick Arnold of Marathon. Other attendees included Mesdames Ritchey, Arnold, Collins, Skevington, Watson, Bur gem, Gourley, Wood, McGrew, and enterprising neighbors from Marathon and nearby towns. Weather was cool and perfect for bridge.
In Santa Helena Canyon on June 25 30 locals warn visitors that Alpine and Marathon sources mislead travelers about road conditions to the canyon. Despite warnings a couple still visited the museum, dined with Lupe Hernandez, and planned a dinner. 40 reservations were reported for a club event. A new Standard Oil service station was opened in Alpine managed by Roy Evans.
In New York the only red-gold diamond exists and is showcased in the Belgian Pavilion at the World’s Fair. The stone, named the Golden Maharajah, weighs 0.8 carats and attracts attention among visitors and collectors.
During the summer months W C Friesen and Merle Bennett Friesen seniors at Westminster Choir College Princeton N J will take a limited number of voice pupils at reasonable rates If interested call 255 or write box 730 Alpine
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