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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1949

Page

5

Presbyterian Women Hold Joint Meeting at Holland Home

The Womens council and Ora Hord circle met Tuesday evening at the Wiley Holland home west of Alpine. Floral decorations and a velvety lawn framed the gathering with home made ice cream and cake served on arrival. Mrs. Rogers led a devotional on the Four Gospels focusing on Luke, then Mrs. Morelock vividly presented Esther. Next, a brief business meeting announced September meetings after omitting August and reminded of December bazaar. Corona New Mexico hosted a lawn supper Sunday with honor guests including Mr. and Mrs. Hancock and the Gilletts among others.

Women's Council Ora Hord Wiley Holland Alpine Mesdames Lockhart Morelock Kunze Rogers Holland Garnett Blucher Hinckley Turney Webster McCollum Phillips Selvig Olson Forchheimer LaBeff Wood Matthews French Pulliam Nellie Litchfield Katharine Simpson

UN Peace Theme Discussed by WSCS Circle

Annie Lackey circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. John Lane's home. Mrs. Frances Williamson led the session on The United Nations for Peace and World Progress with guests from Hereford and Mineral Wells.

Annie Lackey Woman's Society of Christian Service John Lane C. C. Childress Walter Foster Frances Williamson Vick Winter R. M. Hawkins United Nations _ for Peace World Progress Mesdames R. C. Elliot J. D May T. A. Beard E. S. Cross R H Harrah Jas Parker Roy Whiteside Perry Cartwright Williams Bob Slight Mildred Elliott Cora Duncan Wallace Duncan

Mrs Hancock Hosts Lawn Party Honoring Out-of-Town Guests

Mrs. W. B. Hancock entertained with a lawn party in their honor for guests Mrs. P. L. Abernethy of Atlanta and Mrs. Sam Hay of Houston. Ice watermelon was served as attendees included Mr and Mrs George Baines, Charles Thomas, Ralph Hickman, Mrs Margaret Elliott Durham, Nancy Watson Stevens Lulu White George Brown and others.

P. L. Abernethy Atlanta Sam Hay Houston W. B. Hancock Messrs George Baines Charles Thomas Ralph Hickman Margaret Elliott Durham Nancy Watson Stevens Lulu White George Brown Alice Cowan Anna D. Linn Margaret Linn Clemma Billingsley

Lee Cocks Honored at Lawn Supper by George Brown

Mr George Brown honors long time friends Mr and Mrs Lee Hancock of the community at a lawn supper gathering. The event salutes ongoing friendship and local ties amid a quiet social scene.

Lee Cocks George Brown Lee Hancock

Girls Attend Camp Mystic Kerrville Trip

Brownie Queen Marsha Broadfoot and Sandra Breshears left last weekend for the second term of Camp Mystic at Kerrville. The girls were accompanied by their parents and Mr Breshears from Houston, who met Mrs Breshears in Kerrville and then returned to Alpine for a short visit.

Brownie Queen Marsha Broadfoot Sandra Breshears Mystic Kerrville Mr. Breshears Houston Mrs. Breashears Alpine

Woodmen Circle Meeting At Mrs Taylor Home

Alpine Grove No 671 of the Woodmen Circle met July 20 at the home of Mrs Blanche Taylor for business and social hour. Irene Treadwell invited the Grove to meet August 17 at 3 PM. A salad plate was served to those present. Reporter.

Alpine Grove No Woodmen Circle Blanche Taylor Irene Treadwell Grove

Gillets Host Mexican Supper for Hancock at Green Cafe

Mr and Mrs John Gillett hosted a Mexican supper at the Green cafe honoring Mr and Mrs Lee Hancock. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Baines Mr and Mrs Asa Jones Margaret Linn Anna D Linn Edwin Gillett and the hosts. Afterward the group moved to the Gillett home for a visiting party.

John Gillett Green Cafe Lee Hancock George Baines Asa Jones Margaret Linn Anna D. Linn Edwin Gillett Gillett Home

Baines Family Dinner Hosts Local Guests Monday

Mr and Mrs George Baines entertained a family dinner at their spacious home on Monday evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs Lee Hancock of Corona New Mexico Mrs W B Hancock Billy Hancock of Houma Louisiana Mrs P L Abernethy and Mrs Sam Hay.

Legion Auxiliary Opens Drive for New Members

Legion Auxiliary launches a membership drive with early bird and new member incentives. Dues should be mailed to Doris Fulcher or Mary Ellen Foster or left at the Legion hall by August 3.

Legion Auxiliary Doris Fulcher Mary Ellen Foster Legion Hall

Bridge Club Teas and Friendly Games at Local Homes

Mrs Ralph Peters hosted her bridge group with guests Thursday afternoon, dahlias brightening the rooms and a salad plate served after the game. Prizes went to Mrs Anderau Mrs Shults and Mrs Dunn. Mrs Mark Herring hosted a Friendly Bridge group last Wednesday with several members present and prizes awarded for high and travel.

Ralph Peters Dahlias Mesdames Roscoe Morgan Carlos Dunn Earl Anderau J. C. Cooley Fritz Bill Weyerts Irby Standlea Charles Treadwell James Kemp Clifton Moss Mack Robson Wally Davis Dan Ritter W. N. Kidwell C. M. Corkran Paul Vogt Carl Shults Mark Herring Bridge Club Mesdames Jack Perryman Sam Smith Ray Berry L. Kidwell W. M. Kidwell Frank Matthews Anna Hayslip

Mohair Fund Drive Nears Deadline Says TSGA President

The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association urges Mohair producers to contribute to the $30 000 Mohair Market Research Fund project. Sayers Farmer says the group must deposit $10 000 with the government by July 29 and mail the check by July 27. Ernest Williams reports progress after a visit to warehousemen and committeemen.

Mohair TSGA Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association U. S. San Angelo D. A Toing Sayers Farmer Ernest Williams Farmer

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