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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1942

Page

5

McGaughy’s Fourth Birthday Party Attracts Friends

Four year old Phil McGaughy celebrated on July 6 with a lawn party and treasure hunt. Miss Nellie Litchfield decorated a two tiered red white and blue cake for the child whose father recently entered military service. Attendees included Myra Nelle Hord Jerre Gale Williams Mary Ella Vanney Frank Duane Youn Billy Gilbreth Jimmy Hill Vicky Durham Betty Vogt Joan Wilson Diane Rogers Georgia Lee Morgan Charles Brown Janeth West Martha Ann Carter John Robert Carter Johnny Weyerts Gene Weyerts Mike Waco Carol Teplecek Jerry Charles Starnes and three Lub bock cousins Barbara Rita and Dot Yates.

Unil McGaughy Phil M Iss Nellie Litchfield Myra Nelle Hord Jerre Gale Williams Mary Ella Vanney Frank Duane Youn Billy Gilbreth Jimmy Hill Vicky Durham Betty Vogt Joan Wilson Diane Rogers Georgia Lee Morgan Charles Brown Janeth West Martha Ann Carter John Robert Carter Johnny Fritz Weyerts Gene Weyerts Mike Waco Carol Teplecek Jerry Charles Starnes Lubbock Barbara Rita Dot Yates

Weyerts and Brown Hostesses to Forty-two Club

Mrs. F E Weyerts and Mrs C A Brown were hostesses Friday at Weyerts home for the Forty two club. After spirited games a refreshment course was served to Mesdames A B Saniter, Jimmie Keefer, J C Coleman, R J Ratliff, Guy Crawford, G W Martin, T F Skevington, T A Beard, Buford Isaacks, C Gulley, John Stovell, Jim Casner, L D Harris, M H Moor man.

T. F. Skevington T. A. Beard Buford Isaacks C. €. Gulley John Stovell Jim Casner L. D. Harris M. H. Moorman

Mrs Vaughn Hosts Triple Four Club Tea

Mrs Carroll Vaughn entertained the Triple Four contract club at her mother Mrs John Gentrys home on Thursday afternoon with guests including Mrs Alan Fraser and her mother Mrs George Robertson. High score prizes went to Mrs Brown and Mrs Shepperd. A separate Legion Hall dancing party on Tuesday honored Lady Lou Terry Laurie Newell and John Dow Harris with about 50 younger high school guests.

Vaughn Carroll Vaughn Ostess John Gentry Mesdames F. L. McCollum E.C. Coleman J. W. Shepperd J. W. Frazer J. E. Burgess Billy West Bill Winter Neil Brown Alan Fraser George Robertson Brown Shepperd King Terry John Newell L. D. Harris Legion Hall Lou Terry Laurie Newell John Dow Harris

Woman's Council Meeting Inspiring Program at Presby Church

A small Woman's Council gathering at the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon featured six attendees Mesdames Garnett Elliott Selvig LaBett Wood and Miss Litchfield who led a program titled Finding God Through the Beautiful and Poetry. Readings from Psalms on Nature and ancient hymns were shared as quotations from poets offered uplift and inspiration.

Woman's Council Presbyterian Church Mesdames Garnett Elliott Selvig LaBett Wood Miss Litchfield God

Royal Ambassadors Meet At Pine Chapter In Baptist Church

The Al pine chapter of Royal Ambassadors held a regular meeting Monday afternoon in the Baptist church meeting room. Seven members attended with three sponsors and one visitor. Reports were read and adopted. A social is planned soon. A fin program was enjoyed by sponsors Doyle Perdue M C Hollinshead and R L Witmer, and by Billy Gene Perdue Edward Lee Witmer Shaips Crow John Barksdale Dale Davis Gene Copeland Earl Hemphill, who was a visitor.

Rae Royal Ambassadors Baptist Church

Alpine Grove Woodmen Circle meets with Mrs Wade

The Alpine Grove No. 671 of the Woodmen Circle met on Wednesday with Mrs. Frieda Wade. Mrs Metta Williams invited the group to reconvene in August. Guests enjoyed refreshments provided by Mesdames Jane Burling Annal Lange Oma Doole Metta Williams Thelma Williams Porter.

Alpine Grove Woodmen Circle Frieda Wade Metta Williams Grove Syggirenosse Jane Burling Annal Lange Oma Doole Metta Will Iam Thelma Williams

Church Services Listings Include Presbyterian and Baptist

The Presbyterian church opens Sunday school in all departments at 10 a.m. with morning worship at 11 and twilight vesper at 8 led by Pastor Fred S. Rogers. The Baptist church reports a 10 50 morning service 7 30 Training Union and 30 evening service under Pastor R L Wittner with welcome to Sul Ross students and new attendees.

Presbyterian Church Fred S. Rogers Baptist Church The Training Union Sul Ross

Christian Church The Friendly Church Services Next Sunday

The Friendly Church invites attendance at Sunday school at 9 45 am led by Joan Weyerts followed by morning worship and communion at 10 50 am. An evening service at 7 pm will feature the pastor E Buford Isaacks preaching at both morning and evening hours.

Joan Weyerts E. Buford Isaacks

Church Services At Jas City Minster

Sunday morning services at 10 o'clock with preaching at 10 50. Evening services start at 6 00. Mid week Wednesday 8 30 pm. Women's Bible class 3 30 pm Wednesday. Notes from Jas A Fry and Winifred Kelton Pastor. Sunday mentions include preaching at 10 45 am and evangelistic service at 11 50 am.

Jas, Meeer, Minster Winifred Kelton

New Arrivals Reported for Stewart and Hitter Families

Mr and Mrs Dan Hitter are parents of a son born yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Chas I Stewart are parents of a daughter born July 9 named Jean Frances. Mrs Stewart is the former Miss Dean McCall of Alpine.

Dan Hitter Chas Stewarts Jean Frances Stewart Dean McCall al* Pine

George Raft tackles acting theory in Broadway run

George Raft discusses his acting approach as Broadway nears release in Granada theatre with Pat OBrien co starring. He notes he values a strong backbone in roles and reflects on romance in New York during the roaring twenties in Universal Pictures Broadway adaptation with Janet Blair among the cast.

George Raft Broadway Granada Theatre Raft Pat ‘O’brien Thad New York Universal Janet Blair Obrien

Methodist Church Notices and Schedule of Services

The Methodist Church announces church school at 845 led by J G Barow acting general superintendent Morning worship at 10 Sermon on Christian fundamentals Evening service at 830 The choir will provide a program Saturday at 4 on Alpine Street The chimes and church bells ring in the evening to signal prayer time President’s sponsor Ray B McGrew pastor

Methodist Church Church School J. G Bar‘ow Twowermedite Alpine Snstiar Weil Sis Geode Ray B. McGrew

SafeWay Store In Clovis Manager Arrives Here

New Safeway manager M. and Mrs. Stockton arrived last weekend from Clovis New Mexico. Mr Stockton assumes control of the local Safeway after Forrest Stout was transferred to El Paso.

Swaps Pigskin for Films Jarrin John Kimbrough retires

Ex All American star John Kimbrough announces retirement from football after playing for the New York Americans. He shifts to cinema with a Sundown Inn western at Granada Theatre Friday and Saturday, bringing bride Barbara Golding to Hollywood under long term contract. Producer Sol Ware signs him. his debut films hint at a movie career built on frontier action and fists and guns.

Jarrin John Kimbrough New York Tom Mix Wiliam Hart Kimbrough Johnny Texas A. & Mr. James Virginia J Gilmore Arleen Whelan Joseph Sawyer Paul Hurst

Northwestern University builds new testing machine in tech institute

The county mining board relocated from the courthouse to the Wilson Building on Fifth Street, a space recently vacated by Ranchogas Co. A new two and a half story testing machine at the Technological Institute demonstrates power by crushing thick concrete and gentle egg shells.

The County Mining Board Wilsonuilding Fifth Street Ranchogas Co Technological Institute of Northwestern University

Alpine FFA Chapter History 1941-19e2 by Carl Shults Jr

Carl Shults Jr reports on Alpine FFA progress from 1941 to 19e2 under adviser R C Mitchell, noting officer elections, monthly meeting trials, and land/shelter donations by Rotary for projects. The chapter organized a livestock show, sent animals to El Paso, excelled in judging, and earned state recognition as a top or second-best chapter, with national participation planned in Kansas City.

Gene Bishop Jimmy York Alfred Anderson Walter Wooley Johnny Casparis Otis Coggins Carl Shults, Jr R. T. Key, Jr FPA Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce Earnest Gibbons Jr R U. Key Jr el 1 Paso Carl Shuts Billy Burling High Texas Area I Future Farmer Future Farmers Texas

Beef market edges lower as price ceilings loom

July 13 reports from packers indicate new government beef price ceilings may depress certain beef grades though retail ceilings hold. Packers note lower wholesale sales with fed steers easing 25 to 50 cents, range about 12.25 to 13.25 dollars, fat lambs 13 to 14, grass cattle and cows also adjust, with vealers up to 14.80 and bulls near 10.75.

Editor Walter Buckler Visits Marathon Beasley Family Area

Editor Walter Buckler of the San Marcos Record spent the weekend visiting in the Marathon area. He traveled with Mrs. Buckler and their two children Louise and Walter Jr. They extended their stay with Mrs. Buckler’s brothers Pat Fred and Jake Beasley.

Walter Buckler San Marcos

Big Swede's trout tale ends with rabbit proof

In Cadillac Michigan Big Swede hooks a rabbit while fishing on opening day of trout season. A fierce cast wraps the line around the animal, producing a fast catch and a curious twist as the trunk reveals a mother rabbit with six kits. The tale, told to Legion boys, becomes a surprising proof.

Cadillac Mich Legion Headquarters

Fire destroys multiple shops after chief's departure

Fire Chief Walter Kuehel had just left town for his daughter's college graduation when a blaze broke out. Within minutes the fire consumed a tailor shop a cafe and a baby shop and caused extensive damage to the storefronts.

Sandpoint Idano Walter Kuehel

Way through today’s babel leads by faith to the Way

Reverend Karl D Bayer argues in a minute sermon that faith is required to navigate today’s clamor. He cites Jesus as the Way and urges following a trusted voice, then uses a teaching moment of a child learning to walk to illustrate guided independence. The piece ends with a geographic aside about the Connecticut River.

Karl D. Bayer Babel of God Christ Papa Mama Babykins Baby Ares Jesus Incle Sion

Boy Girl Search After Wandering From Bus Depot

Seven year old Jo Ann Ellis wandered from the Fort Stockton area Tuesday morning triggering an intensive search by officers and townspeople. She returned to downtown later and was cared for at Hotel Springhurst bus depot before continuing toward Merte zon, having left Las Cruces, New Mexico to visit a grandmother. She walked barefoot, carrying her shoes, after boarding the wrong line while awaiting a transfer.

Ft. Stockton Jo Ann Ellis Jo Ann

Heflin Faces Horseback Hurdles In Film Shoot

Van Heflin reports learning to ride for Kid Glove Killer at Gra nad a after a Victorville vacation. He admits riding a horse proved tougher than sailing a ship as director Jed Zimmermann notes the scene work.

Hollywood van Heflin Victorville Heflin Dude Ranch Jed Zimmermann

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society C. D. Wood Pins Phil McGaughy R. L. Wittner Christian Church the Friendly Church Jas. A. Fry Nazarene Marshall Field & Co Defense Chicago Christian Science Mary Baker Lins FFA Our Department R. C. Mitchell Crosbyton Edward Lee Bailey Pinods Jks Union Leadin Connecticut River New England Vermont Canada Storey-Whiteside Lumber CO Swan Gas Company W.N Bill) Wright
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