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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1947

Page

5

Mrs Howell accompanies son to Fort Worth clinic

Mrs J G Howell and Paul T Howell visited Fort Worth Monday for a medical examination by a head and nerve specialist. Mrs Howell reports his condition is serious and he will stay in hospital for some time. He served in the air forces during the war. Three London scientists F C Hyman G A Campbell and H F West developed a soap with DDT shown to kill vermin and prevent reinfection in dogs.

J. G. Howell Paul T. Howell Fort Worth London F. C. Hyman G. A. Campbell H. F. West

Alpine bride weds Ross Couey in simple Harfst home ceremony

Miss Catherine Harfst daughter of Alpine and El Campo residents wed Ross H Couey son of Garden City couple in a simple Friday evening service at the Harfst home officiated by Rev Austin Dillon. Attendants included Mrs Jim Paris and Miss Dorothy Cross with Jim Paris and Dave Sunderman as ushers. The couple and families celebrated with a reception and champagne.

Catherine Harfst G. H. Harfst Alpine el Campo Ross H. Couey M. L. Couey Garden City Harist Austin Dillon Methodist Church Jim Paris Dorothy Cross Miss Cross Dave Sunderman C. E. McCool J. C. Lewis Ida Kokernot

Midland civic notices include political race and events

Hon Ken Regan of Midland seeks Congress to replace R E Thomason who becomes federal judge. Pilot Club of Marfa plans Aug 9 barbecue at Vivian McIntyre ranch with guests from Teen-age Canteen Girl Scouts and a local hospital resuscitator project. Twenty members attended a July 7 meeting at Presbyterian annex with budget approval. A Holland hotel meeting July 26 will feature Judge H O Metcalfe with Mac Ament as program chairman and a guest to be announced.

Ken Regan Midland Congress R. E. Thomason Vivian McIntyre Pilot Club of Marfa Presbyterian Annex Winifred Slight Holland Hotel Mac Ament H. O. Metcalfe

Dolores Owen Birthday Party Celebrated at Granada Theatre

Mrs Row Owen entertained 13 guests Sunday honoring her daughter Dolores June Owen on her 13th birthday. Reservations were made on Row 13 of the Granada theatre. After the show guests gathered at the home for pastel color refreshments and a pink rose centerpiece with 13 candles. Games of charades were played by Charlotte Slight Audrey Jane Young Alice Owen Marcella Shepperd Charline Williams Carol Bryan Ella Teague Charla Bryan Margo Frazer Peggy Pittman and the honoree.

Row Owen Dolores June Owen Granada Theatre Charlotte Slight Audrey Jane Young Alice Owen Marcella Shepperd Charline Williams Carol Bryan Ella Teague Charla Bryan Margo Frazer Peggy Pittman

Church of Tomorrow topic noted at WSCS meeting

Annie Lackey Circle of the Methodist WSCS met with Mrs. George Baines at 4 p m. Devotional led by Mrs. Daugherty. program on Building the Church of Tomorrow. Mrs. Parker spoke on summertime recreation for children. Rev. Dillon invited to discuss camp details. Social hour followed with ice cream and cupcakes.

Annie Lackey Methodist WSCS George Baines Parker Dillon Daugherty Whiteside Beard Sacramento Sacramento and Asked Rev. Dillon Hilton Rev. Dillon G. W. Baines A. J. Bierschwale Mildred Elliott Virginia Thomas Montgomery

Circle Meeting Invited by Mrs Metta Williams

Mrs Metta Williams invites the Circle to meet with her on August 20 at Alpine Grove, as reported.

Alpine Grove No Woodmen Circle Thelma Williams Oma Doole Cox Azile Davidson Freeda Barrow Fern Garrett Mary Wade Metta Williams Mrs. Garrett Marfa Ber Alpine Grove

Bridge Club Hosting at Mrs McIntyre Ranch Home

Mrs Vernon McIntyre entertained two Lucky Thirteen bridge club meetings at her ranch home with guests including Eva Chaffin Anja Wilson Jr Dorothy Allcott and Dorothy Allcott. Prizes awarded for high and second high scores and bingo at both sessions.

Vernon McIntyre Lucky Thirteen Club Eva Chaffin Mesdames Otis Kimball Edgar Martin H. L. Kokernot Jr John Clanton Zeb Decie David Kokernot Mesdames Anja Wilson Jr Malone V. Hill Charles Stringfellow G. C. Meri Keith Morrow McIntyre Morrow Martin Fowlkes Wednesday Bridge Club Asa Jones J. S. Hord Jones Charless. Creigh Philadelphia Clay Holland J. J. Criswell L. D. Harris George Asa Jones Mesdames J. E. Casner Gene Parr W. D. Burcham Worth Frazer Alfred Creigh C. D. Wood J. W. Shepperd Frank Newsom George Koury George Baines Frank McCollum Joe Burgess Glenn Davis Knox Reid J W. Shepperd Reid Mr. Shepperd Mr. Davis

Gratitude Note From Former Fifth Street Package Store Owner

Jno T Lewis expresses appreciation to patrons after selling the Fifth Street Package Store. He assures gratitude for their patronage and signs sincerely.

Fifth Street Jno T. Lewis

Sublett Family Reunion Honors 78th Birthday in Abilene

A Sublett couple hosted a family reunion at their home honoring Mr. Sublett on his 78th birthday. Twenty eight family members attended the gathering, part of an annual Abilene reunion that was paused during the war. A barbecue prepared by Mr Sublett was served.

J. L. Sublett Mr. Sublett Sublett Abilene

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Gard Concrete Products Alpine, Texas Milam Cash Grocery Texas Cafe Wayne Milam Prop Storey - Whiteside Kokernot Junior Cowboys Society Regan Metcalfe Dolores Owen Church OF Tomorrow Avalanche Busi Ness Ed Us Stambaugh’s Auto Service Durham Alpine Drug Store City Drug N. Sixth St Firestone and Gates Ford, Chevrolet and Chrysler Products Texaco Products The Texaco Holland & St. St H. T. Graham
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