Alpine notes and visits fill a rainy Midland weekend
In a long Alpine update, locals recount a rainy weekend trip to Midland, a birthday visit with sister Mary Epperson Carter and husband Martin, meeting new and old friends like Helen Glasscock Greenlee and Dr Ralph Greenlee, and a lively barbecue despite sandstorm and rain. The column lists visitors, local names, recipes, and small-town chatter, including Judge Wilmer Hunt and Eugenia, and notes from Austin lawyer Philip Overton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Midland
Mary Epperson Carter
Martin
David
Jim
Helen Glasscock Greenlee
Ralph
Temple
Greenies
Helen
Mitre Peak
Noril
Don Littleton
Margie Cross
Loop
Norilla
Littletons
Wade Reid
Fort Davis
Lulu White
Mary Robinson
Roy Spence
M. F. Payne
Ark
W. E. Williams
Wis
Dick Rogers
Arlene McCollum
R. L. Westbrook
Pine Bluff
Wilmer Hunt
Eugenia
Sperry
Houston
Otradia
Asa Jones
George Baines
Philip Overton
Austin
Marathon
Phil Overton
Parkland Hospital
Dalis
Hasta la Vista
Presbyterian Ladies Meet In Church Hospitality Room
Mrs. Earl McElroy presided over the Presbyterian Women’s Association gathering in the church hospitality room. The group prayed for divine guidance for President Eisenhower at the Geneva Conference. Mrs. Lynn Matthews led a program on the Education and Medical work of National Missions. A social hour followed with a gift presented to Mrs. Ashley Webster as the Websters prepare to move to Roswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl McElroy
Presbyterian Women’s Association
Eisenhower
Geneva
Lynn Matthews
Med
Ashley Webster
Websters
Roswell
Mesdames McElroy
A. M. Turney
Earl Anderau
Allen Briggs
Charles Holmes
J. T. Jack
Wiley Holland
H.C. Lockhart
L. Forchheimer
C. W. Newbill
T. C. Selvig
Eric Williams
George Crerar
Nellie Litchfield
Mrs. McIntyre Delivers Faith Devotion at Baptist W M S
The Baptist W M S met Tuesday with Mrs Lois Mereco giving a devotion on faith citing Elijah’s prayer for rain. Prayers of thanks for recent rains were offered. Committee reports were presented and members urged to attend Paisano Encampment. Refreshments served to a list of ladies and gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
W.m.s
Tues
Lois Mere
Elijah
Pearl Thornton
Joe Baxter
Earl Reaves
J. D. Casparis
Ray Spence
Alpine Bride Weds Lt Gerard Zimmerman in Kermit
Miss Jan Wight, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. B A Wight of Kermit, wed Lt. Gerard Zimmerman of Wausau Wisconsin stationed at Coco Solo Canal Zone. The ceremony was at 4 p m Sunday in Kermit Community Church with Alpine relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Jan Wight
B. A. Wight
Kermit
Gerard Zimmerman
Wausau
Wis
Coco Solo
Canal Zone
Kermit Community
J. W. Rixon
H. L. Kokernot Jr
Lawrence Lacy
Waco
Kobernot
Elizabeth
Chris
JD. M. Bennett
Walter Friesen
Elizabeth Lacy
Chris Lacy
Business Woman Finds Time For Gardening
Alpine's busy Edith Hopson co-owns Trans Pecos Abstract Co with her husband and serves as court reporter for the 83d Judicial District. Born in Montana, she moved to Alpine in 1914, built a diverse life with three grandchildren, two sons in military service, painting, sewing, and gardening including rare orchids. She credits time management and a strong system for success and stays active in community groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Pente
M. L. Hopton
Trans-ePcos
Hopson
Montana
Rrexar
Abilene
Hardin-Simmons College
Oklahoma
Texas
Texas. Mrs. Hopson
Faith
Hopsons
Trans: Pecos Abstract Co
Hopeca
Prema
Edith
Port Davis
Marfa
Renkin
Mrs. Hopson
Merritt
Marion
Air Force
Hickam Field
Hawaii
Mr. Hopson
Garden Club
Honolulu
United States
Priscilla Akina
American Legion
Hawaiian Islands
J E.G
Hetired Railroad Men Observe Anniversaries
R W Felts and W Shaw retired railroad employees gathered at the Felts home northeast of Marfa for a birthday anniversary celebration. Felts, 69, and Shaw, 66, have marked the occasion together for years with a barbecue, card games, and a buffet supper. Guests included multiple couples and local residents. Visitors in the Glasscock home nearby included Mrs Seth Glasscock and relatives from Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Felts
W. Shaw
Felts
Marfa
Soth
Shaw
Alpine
Ryan
Tom Wisen
W. B. Walker
A. L. Maples
Jackie Lipe
W. E. Vance
George Knight
Thelma Morrow
Ed McAllister
Terry Beckett
Steve Matlock
Bob Nickel
Air
Edgar Glasscock
Hils
Seth Glasscock
Arthur Glasscock
Grover Pariamn
Larry Bryan
RL. Richards
Austin
Miss Sproul Weds Major Davisson in New Mexico Ceremony
Miss Alice Irene Sproul daughter of Mrs. Mac H. Sproul of Fort Davis marries Major Richard L. Davisson son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Davisson of Grafton West Virginia. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev James G Bra pastor of the First Methodist Church in Albuquerque New Mexico. The couple will reside in Roswell after a brief wedding trip to Las Vegas Nevada and the Grand Canyon Gravvt Canyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Irene Sproul
Mac H. Sproul
Fort Davis
Richard L. Davisson
B. F. Davisson
Grafton
West Virginia
James G. Bra
First Methodist Church
Albuquerque
N. M
Roswell
Major Davisson
Walker Air Force Base
Las Vegas
Nev
Mrs Burcham Hosts Club Meeting
A fragmentary notice describes Mrs. W. D. Burcham hosting a club gathering with cake and tea. Names and details are partially unreadable, but the event centers on a social hostess and club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Burcham
Shreveport Guests Honored at Indian Lodge Supper
Mrs Lois McIntyre and Mrs Ed gar Martin hosted a supper at Indian Lodge in the Davis Mountains honoring Mr and Mrs Andrew Querbes III of Shreveport Louisiana and their daughters Johnette and Ana. Guests included the Stringfellows and other local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois McIntyre
Edgar Martin
Indian Lodge
Davis Mountains
Andrew Querbes III
Shreveport
Charles Stringfellow
Querbes
Johnette
Ana
Alpine
Nonores
Stringfellow
Chuck and
Mack
Willis McCutcheon
Toyahvale
David Kokernot
Lillian Fain
Mrs Nelle Ferguson Hosts Sewing Sisters Group
Mrs Nelle Ferguson hosted the Sewing Sisters at her home last Friday with members and one guest, served salad and sandwich plates. Guests included Mesdames Gene Cartledge L. D. Harris Carl Heiman Otis Kimball King Terry and Mrs King Terry Jr. An unrelated historical note mentions Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen discovering X rays in 1895.
Popular Visitors Feted At Round Of Parties
El Campo and Alpine guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Harfat and Mrs. Minnie Fisher of Temple were honored in a series of gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Don Littleton hosted a chicken barbecue with many friends in attendance. The festivities continued with coffee among close friends and a breakfast gathering on Sunday morning. Radioactive isotopes worth 30 million dollars are sold each year in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Harfat
el Campo
Alpine
Minnie Fisher
Temple
Don Littleton
Littleton
Harfst
Fisher
Perry Cartwright
J. C. Coleman
W. E Williams
C. G. Morrison
J. C. Epperson
United States
Baptist W.M.S. Meeting Highlights World Alliance
The Baptist W.M.S. met Tuesday of last week in the church with Mrs. Lois Melntyre presiding and Mrs. Lloyd Henderson as program leader assisted by Glenda Sue Bales and others. The program covered The Baptist World Alliance meeting in London July 16 22 and its 50th anniversary with members from over 80 countries. Eldia Cox circle served a salad plate to several members including McIntyre Henderson Chambers Baxter Dean and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist W.M.8
Lois Melntyre
Lloyd Henderson
Glenda Sue Bales
Charles Chambers
Melntyre
Douglas Dean
Joe Baxter
Baptist World Alliance
London
England
Eldia Cox Circle
Mesdames McIntyre
Henderson
Chambers
Baxter J Dean
Fred Dumas
J. G. Howell
J. M. Turner
G. B. Mosley
C. C Holman
Ralph Peters
Ray Spence
Two Couples Host Barbecue Supper at Rogers Home
Mr and Mrs Dick Rogers and Mr and Mrs Caven Woodward hosted a cabrito barbecue supper at the Rogers residence. About 49 people attended the delightful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Rogers
Caven Woodward
Rogers Residence
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jotis
Greater
Boston
Presbyterian
Mrs. McIntyre
Edith Hopson
Storey - Whiteside
Miss Sproul
Barca
Farr Yeton Meloy
Mart
Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen
Hartel Metister
Faraen
Blleinen
Dollahie
Enly
Powell Radio
D$ W. Holland
Price's Ice Cream
White Swan Coffee
Heinz
Alpine Cash
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