Holland Home Contract Night Brings Local Ladies Together
Miss Virginia Holland hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering at her Holland home with five tables of players. Prizes went to Ruth Chambers high score, Ruth Rogers second, and Nancy Salisbury high cut. An ice course, punch, and cookies followed as 32 young folks enjoyed music and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Holland
Mary Virginia McKabernot
Mary Bess Hamilton
Patsy Roberts
Jean Engle
Lola Lee Young
Katherine Arnold
Marathon
Karleen Fallis
Alice Lundquist
Phoenix
Ariz
Rose Winnette Coleman
Barbara Beard
Nancy Salisbury
Cotter White
Jane Anderson
New Rochelle
Epworth League Members Entertained at Legion Hut
Young Epworth League members were entertained Tuesday evening at 8 o clock in the American Legion Hut. The event was sponsored by Mr and Mrs James Sloan and Miss Sammie Culbert with Miss Mary Bess providing the evening’s entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hut
Methodist Epworth League
James Sloan
Sammie Culbert
Mary Bess
Bargain Apartment Listings Offer Quick Sale Prices
A page of for sale notices lists multi unit flats and houses on College Hill and near the business district with prices from 1600 to 4000 dollars. Terms include down payments 10 percent or none with low interest, plus several 8 and 6 room stucco homes and a 20 acre suburban property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Hill
Why Not Build a Home? Choice Lots for Your Needs
If current options don t meet your requirements this listing notes we have choice lots available for custom homes. The offer emphasizes variety and tailored solutions for prospective buyers seeking specific lot features.
Former Alpine Girl to Be Married
Engagement of Miss Millie Knox of Pecos to Joe Stanley of Pecos announced by her parents Mr and Mrs W H Knox. The home wedding is set for 8 30 a m Sunday July 28 in Pecos. Knox has lived in Alpine Pecos and El Paso and attended Austin High El Paso Pecos High School 1936. She graduated from John Tarleton College after a year at Texas Christian University. Stanley son of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Stanley of Brownwood works for the State Highway Department. He graduated from Texas Tech Lubbock last year with an engineering degree and was active in senior chief and Centaurs at Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Texas
Millie Knox
Joe Stanley
W. H. Knox
Knox
Alpine
el Paso
Austin High School
Pecos High School
Texas Christian University
John Tarleton College
Stanley
Joseph A. Stanley
Brownwood
State Highway Department
Texas Tech Lubbock
Tech
Centaurs
O. M. Roberts
W. R. Green
Billy
Vada
San Antonio
D. W. Collins
Warren Henderson
Gage Estates
Guy Combs
Guy
J. L. Worthington
Jim Dick
Austin
J. A. McGonagills
G. W. Worthingtons
Philip Worthington
East Texas
Worthingtons
J. H. Elliott
L. C. Ritchey
Clinton Ritchey
Karl Ball
Texas A. & M
Martha
Clint
Hearne
Brewster County
Marathon
G. P. Smith
Sul Ross College
Arp
Jack Jolly
Toyah
W. E. Young
Katherine
Galveston
Louie Granger
Leonard Hess
Robert Malitz, III
Houston
Woodmen Circle Meet at Oddfellow Hall
The Alpine Grove of the Woodmen Circle held a regular business meeting at Oddfellow Hall on Wednesday with five members present. The group urges all members to attend the fourth Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. Visiting members are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen Circle
Alpine Grove
Oddfellow Hall
Baptist WMS Discusses Bonds of Friendship Across Americas
The Baptist Woman's Missionary Society monthly program focused on cementing bonds of friendship with neighbors Cuba Mexico and South America. Ann Hasseltine Judson circle led the study with Mrs Ray Spence guiding the Bible session and Gene Stevens of Howard Payne College presenting with Mrs Fulmer assisting on map visuals. Refreshments followed served by the Onis Vineyard circle for numerous members and a visiting Miss Berry of Presidio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist W.M.S
Cuba
Mexico
South America
Baptist
W.M.S
Ann Hasseltine Judson
Ray Spence
Gene Stevens
Howard Payne College
Fulmer
Onis Vineyard
Mesdames Fain
Kidd
Bowie
Reeder
Perdue
Spence
Harvey
Thornton
Slover
Nutt
Southall
E. E. Johnson
Webb
Davis
Casparis
Chambers
Binion
Miss Jeter
Mr. Stevens
Miss Berry
Presidio
Mrs. Lois McIntyre Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club
Mrs. Lois McIntyre hosted the Wednesday Bridge club with guests at her home. While she was away, her daughter Miss Virginia McIntyre greeted attendees, including Mesdames Terry Holland Hatcher Decie Martin Gillett and others. Prizes went to Mrs. Martin for guests and Mrs. Hord for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre
Lois McIntyre
Virginia McIntyre
Mesdames
W. H. Terry
Clay Holland
Crystal Hatcher
Zeb Decie
Edgar Martin
Thalia Gillett
F. E. Gillett
Vernon McIntyre
W. D. Burcham
John
Miss Melen Morris Entertained at Morning Coke Party
Miss Virginia on was honored with a morning coke party for Miss Melen Morris. Guests included local figures and noted social circles welcoming Morris to upcoming duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melen Morris
Virginia
Political candidate announcements list and fees
Notice to candidates states advance payment required for announcements with precinct county and district fees. It lists names and positions for Democratic Primary July 37 1940 including representatives district 87 district attorney and county offices with several re election entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin C. Huffman
Maverick County
Bill, Boggess
Val Verde
T. B. Davis
Brewster County
Fowler Roberts
Big Lake
Alan R. Fraser
Alpine
R. B. Slight
Benjamin F. Berkeley
C. E. Patterson
Fee Justice
Herbert B. Pruett
Wednesday Honors Miss Helen Morris as Guest of Miss Janette McIntyre
A Palestine event honored Miss Helen Morris as house guest of Miss Janette McIntyre. Attendees included Rose Coleman, Melba McMurry, Lucyle Ferguson, Crystal Hatcher, Margaret Adams, Jean Mollison, Mary Ann Kokernot, Mary Frances Smith, Mary Jane Walker, Florence Forchheimer, Sylvia Goldenturner, Elinor Ray, Dorris Binion, Lola Lee Young, Julia Vaughn, Ruth Chambers, Marjorie Lewis, Cecilia Thompson, Nancy Salisbury, Aleta Bierschwale. Prizes awarded to Helen Morris, Julia Vaughn for high score, Silvia Goldenturner for high cut, and Jean Mollison for traveling prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Morris
Palestine
Janette McIntyre
Rose Winnette Coleman
Melba McMurry
Lucyle Ferguson
Crystal Holland Hatcher
Margaret Adams
Jean Mollison
Mary Ann Kokernot
Mary Frances Smith
San Antonio
Mary Jane Walker
Abilene
Florence Forchheimer
Sylvia Goldenturner
Tyler
Elinor Ray
Dorris Binion
Lola Lee Young
Julia Vaughn
Ruth Chambers
Marjorie Lewis
Cecilia Thompson
Nancy Salisbury
Aleta Bierschwale
Silvia Golden
Local Virginia Party At Locust Pool Honors Guests
Janette McIntyre hosts a swimming party at Locust pool with guest Helen Morris from Palestine Virginia Holland. After swimming they dine al fresco in the garden with a sunset steak supper. Attending were Jean Mollison Cotter White Frances Morelock Mary Virginia McIntyre Mary Ann Kokernot and Mary Frances Smith of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janette McIntyre
Helen Morris
Palestine
Virginia Holland
Locust Pool
Holland
Jean Mollison
Cotter White
Frances Morelock
Mary Virginia McIntyre
Mary Ann Kokernot
Mary Frances Smith
San Antonio
Birthday Party for Mary Jo Davenport In Monroe
Mrs C A Brown hosted a lawn party Monday in her suburban home to celebrate Mary Jo Davenport of Monroe Louisiana on her first birthday. Guests included Mary Jo Davenport Elizabeth Vogt Dru Ann Gale Myra Nelle Hord Jerry Anthony Norman Lease David Johnson Stanley Wallace Elaine Wallace. Absentees were Georgia Lee Morgan Janith West Bobby Clanton Madelin Ann Clanton Turney Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Davenport
Mary Jo Davenport
Elizabeth Vogt
Dru Ann Gale
Myra Nelle Hord
Jerry Anthony
Norman Lease
David Johnson
Stanley Wallace
Elaine Wallace
Georgia Lee Morgan
Janith West
Bobby
Madelin Ann Clanton
Turney Moore
Tea party for bride to be Leona Starr before wedding
A tea in the Langley garden featured Leona Starr soon to marry Ted B ning. Mrs A P Langley Miss Fay Bowman hosted from 6 30 to 7 30 with 25 guests including Mrs Mae Starr and Miss Eddie Jo Hancock. Guests signed a wish book while Miss Ritchey and Miss Albertine Starr aided seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Starr
Ted Baning
A. P .Langley
Fay Bowman
Alpine
Langley
Eddie Jo Hancock
Jean Ritchey
Albertine Starr
Miss Leitha Chaffin Hosts Bridge Party at Holland Hotel
Miss Leitha Chaffin entertained a circle of friends at a contract bridge party Thursday afternoon in the Holland hotel game room. The room was decorated with bouquets of roses and sweet peas. Guests included Eva Chaffin Doris Chaffin and Mes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Chaffin
Leitha Chaffin
Contract
Holland Hotel
Eva Chaffin
Doris Chaffin
Mes
Rotary Club Notes and War Discussion at Alpine Meeting
The Alpine Rotary Club gathering featured Cliff addressing Europe’s wars and the need for mechanized defense weapons while questioning America’s entry into conflict. President Bankhead announced Jim Casner’s resignation. Roy Gough spoke about Marfa and Alpine Rotary duties, and a August 9 celebration in Alpine was planned with Nig Bennett Dom Adams and Louie Starns named to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff
Europe
America
England
Dick Bankhead
Jim Casner
Rotary Club
Roy Gough
Marfa
Frank McCollum
Alpine
Pres. Dick
Nig Bennett
Dom Adams
Louie Starns
Alpine and area residents make weekend visits and trips
A collection of short notes details visits and travel by Alpine residents and friends. Families from Alpine, San Antonio, El Paso and Houston enjoyed trips, reunions, and gatherings, with arrivals in Marathon and Hearne and a hospital visit in Alpine. Birthdays and local greetings mark the week.
Local Contest Awards Prizes to Clanton and Diggs
James A T Moore of Bishop Walter Diggs Marathon F L McCollum Henry Lease Paul Vogt Cedric Anthony Da vid Kokernot John Clanton Sam Nelson Prizes were won by Mrs Clanton for high score and Mrs Diggs second high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. T. Moore
Bishop
Calif
Walter Diggs
Marathon
F. L. McCollum
Henry Lease
Paul Vogt
Cedric Anthony
David Kokernot
John Clanton
Sam Nelson
Clanton
Mrs. Diggs
Presbyterian Woman's Council Discusses World Christian Community
The last meeting before September was held Tuesday at the church with Mesdames Rogers Peters La Beff Stovell Garnett Miles Boudreaux Wood present. Mrs Stovell led the session on The World Christian Community and Mrs Rogers spoke on New Opposing Christianity Religions in the United States. A lively round table discussion followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Council
Presbyterian Woman's Council
Mesdames Rogers
Peters
la Beff
Stovell
Garnett
Miles
Boudreaux
Wood
UT Engineering Honor Roll Adds 221 Students for Spring 1940
John Cox Wright, son of Dr. Joel Wright and Mrs. Dessa C Wright of Alpine, is listed among 221 UT engineering students on the spring semester honor roll. The announcement comes this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cox Wright
Joel Wright
Dessa C. Wright
Alpine
University of Texas Engineering
Precinct East Voters to Cast Ballots at Masonic Building
Voters in Precinct East in Alpine will vote in the Primary election on July 27 at the Masonic building front entrance. County Democratic Executive Committee 7-19-2c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Masonic Building
County
Exec. Com
Vote for L A Woods for Re election in Texas Education
L A Woods led a dramatic turnaround in Texas schools since January 1988. The state deficit dropped from 12 million to finance restored, per capita funding rose from 16 to 22.80 dollars, and the equalisation fund grew from 2.5 million to nearly 7 million. Programs for crippled children census accuracy and vocational divisions expanded, boosting Texas ranks from 37th to 18th nationwide. Administrative costs dropped from about 2 percent to 1 percent. LET THE RECORD SPEAK FOR ITSELF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Weeds
Texas
Woods
State Department of Education
Trade and Industrial Division
Vocational Agriculture Division
Union
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Epworth League
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Earleen Fallis
Fallis
Tucson
Arizona
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Miss Fallis
Doris Binion
M. L. Hopson
Chas. G. Burnam
Ft. Davis
J. A. McGonagill
Mr. Me
Camp Santiago
Emma Burnham
Jess
Oppie Wood
Alpine Hospital
R. M. Wadsworth
Geo. Harris
Frank Wedin
John Martin
Annette Winkler
Double Mills
Guy Lee
Lee Simpson
Avalanche
Whittle
L.A. Woods
Walton Hinds
Galena Park
R. L. Proffer
Denton
San Benito
J. B. Speer
Canyon
Guy H. Hayns
Cameron
E. B. Morrison
Carthage
Chas. F. Mathews
Santa Anns
E. F. Cambron
Kingsville
R. L. Speight
Longview
I. W. Popham
L. A. Woods
Dempster
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Walter Graef
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