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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1959

Page

4

Pride Camp honors Gary Kimball and local community note

Kesey and Mary Ellen Kim ball celebrate their son Gary winning first in riflery and three other events at Pride Camp near Fort Davis while younger brothers Joe Monty and Jeff plan sessions and a large ranch family notes ongoing activities. Local residents Emmett Ray and family may visit Alpine as wedding news from Ginger Fees reaches Newman and nearby towns.

Kesey Mary Ellen Kimball Gary Fort Davis Joe Monty Kimball Jeff Keesey Emmett Ray Ray Ruel Virginia Nell Ginger Newman Mies. Ted Seown Barbara Paula Sue Berkeley Janee Smith Mission Jessica Clark Housen Respect Virginia Cours Neville Nes Eddie Po- Powski The Cowboys Fred Maguire Mickie Creigh Mary Louise Meriwether Fryan Wildenthal George Baines

Esther Clark Bride Elect Feted At Bridal Shower

Miss Esther Clark was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower Sunday at the home of Miss Ellie McKinney. Co hosts were Misses Frances Phillips and Laurene Lighthouse. Guests included Mrs. Jack Johnson Miss Jean Moore and Mrs. J Linton Clark mother of the bride elect Rankin. Miss Clark will marry John Fletcher August 16 at the First Methodist Church Rankin.

Esther Clark Ellie McKinney Frances Phillips Laurene Lighthouse Stesse Miss Clark Miss Phillips Jack Johnson Jean Moore T. L. Colwell Bryan Wildenthal J. Linton Clark Rankin John Fletcher

May Family Planning Weekend Reunion

The May family gathers for a weekend reunion at First Methodist Church then dinner with Mrs. J E Wright and Mrs May's daughter. Attendees include Rev Roy H May, Mar Joning, Mrs Hal Wagner and Hal Jr, Mrs Wagner the former Fannie May, plus Mr and Mrs Wesley May from Midland and Mr and Mrs A P Hattie Lee land Kerrville. This marks Mr May's first Pine trip since 1925. Family members will return home Sunday with Hal and Mrs Wagner's son remaining for a short visit.

J. D. May J. E. Wright May Roy H. May Mar. Joning Hal Wagner Hal Jr Denver Wagner Diss Fannie May Midland Wesley May A. P Hattie Leeland Kerrville J.D. May Dallas Pine Hal Tyek

Benny Wright Feted on 13th Birthday

Benny Wright was honored on his 13th birthday with a party hosted by his mother Mrs. J.B. Wright at St. James Episcopal Parish Mal. Guests included Benny’s friends and family such as Betsy Wright, Betsy Wright, and Barbara Jean Clark among others. Also noted is a brief mention of a walker and a Pecos visitor Hastala Shelby Burke with his mother and grandmother.

Henny Wright J.B. Wright St. James Episcopal Parish Miss Betsght Benny John An Fuanny Conder Walter Alvis Billwell Joe Burgess Bobby Jasseack Donald Robbins Ricky Sohl Oliver ‘Theophilus David Forchheimer Christopher Williams David ‘Tepileek Candy Weston Sandra Teague Diana Riggs Phylis Avant Dina Sue ‘Turner Donna Lynn Mueller Linda Powers Barbara Jean Clark Mary Leu Ceraldi Esther Betsy Wright Benny Wright Shelby Burke Pecos Alpine Gula Burke Daisy Burke Burke

Farewell Party Honors Roger Miller Family

A farewell party at Mrs Warner's home honored Mr Roger Miller Mrs Miller and family with laughter and gifts. Rev and Mrs Id children Jim and Don Bass joined 19 deca Bake Miss Bowen Mrs Pruitt and others assisted. Miller, a Sul Ross student, has completed work for his Master's and will leave this week.

Roger Miller Susan Warner Helen Pruitt Grae Jim Don Bass Miss Bowen Pruitt Miller Sul Ross

Charlotte Slight Is To Dinner

Miss Charlotte Slight was host at a dinner honoring Wayne Bresett and Everett McAulay in Alpine. Both will receive Master’s degrees at Sul Ross State College in August. The rear patio was decorated as a German beer garden with German food and drink. Mr Bresett’s Berlin Army duty and color slides were shown.

Charlotte Slight Hoss Wayne Bresett Everett McAulay Sul Ross Stiaht Germany Bresett Berlin Mr. McAulay Miss Slight Ross

Legion Plans Joint Installation for the First Time

Legion plans a joint installation event marking a historic first in the city's American Legion chapter. Leaders say the ceremony will unite posts and honor traditions while inviting veterans and the public to attend.

Garden Club Hears Mrs Copley Speak

The Garden Club met in the basement of the Methods building with Mrs Copley as guest speaker. She demonstrated two flower arrangements and explained cut flower care, as prizes were drawn for attractive designs won by Mrs CT Holmes and Mrs Gene Russell. The club will arrange flowers for the Sul Ross Auditorium during the 11th Annual Reading Conference opening August 2 and host Registration Day for the National Conservation Association at Sul Ross Science Building on August 16. Big Bend Legion Post 7 and Auxiliary officers will be installed with a buffet supper and social hour as dignitaries are invited to attend.

Jousherty Copley Flint Mart Gene Russell Hoyle Copley Marta Whiteside Williams Charf Cooley CT. Holmes Gene Russel Garden Club Sul Ross C.D. Rogers National Conservation Association Sul Ross Science Building W. E. Williams H. Leo Tucker J. C. Casparis Legion 1C Legion Home American Legion Big Bend Posto American Ls Auxiliary John Skinner George Foster Gene Bishop Scond Sherman Newsom Terry Oliver Daisy Adams FS. Randall Henry Bailey Bill Schlist Elvie Williams Anita Hollis Bud Phillips Peyton Cain Jimmy Eichholtz Fritz Bill Weyerts David Kokernot Lon Stillwell Hopson Jim Parker Auxiliary 16Th District Big Bend Post Unit 79

Miss Jane Roemer Bride Elect Honored At Tea Shower

Miss Elizabeth Jane Roemer bride elect of Melvin B. Middleton Jr was feted with a tea miscellaneous shower Saturday afternoon in the home of Mrs J W Shepperd Calling hours were 4 to 6.

C.H. Roemer Floresville M. B. Middleton Dallas Alpine Roemer Mid Jane Roemer Elizabeth Jane Roemer Melvin B. Middleton Jr J. W. Shepperd

Mrs C E Patterson Hosts Lucky 13 Bridge Club

Mrs C E Patterson hosted the Lucky 13 Bridge Club at her home last Wednesday serving home made peach ice cream. Members included Mrs Kokernot Earl McElroy Gay Meriwether Lois McIntyre and Otis Kimball Mines. Mrs Kokernot won high among members and Mrs Shultz high among guests with Mrs Frazer low. The dining room centerpiece featured an ice tree with gold sprayed leaves starched net and white roses. rice favors tied with wedding bells adorned the tree. The base held a miniature bride and groom. Centerpieces included pink asters greenery and pink tapers. living room bouquets combined white and red roses and pink asters. The honoree Miss Roemer and hostesses Mrs Shepperd and Mrs H Roemer of Floresville wore corsages. house party members included Gerald Ogle C D McAllister John W O'Donnell Phil Ebensberger Jerry Durgan Donald Bass and Kenneth Brock. Guests signed the bride's book, an unusual musical book.

C. E. Patterson Lucky 13

Emmet Ray to Perform Two Monday Organ Concerts

Noted organist Emmet Ray, on the staff of the Conservatory of Music in Birmingham, Alabama, will give two concerts Monday at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Barton H. Warnock. He will be accompanied by his wife, also an organist, and will perform pieces from classical to contemporary hits. The Rays arrive on Alpine Sunday.

Barton H. Warnock Ray The Conservary of Music Birmingham Ala

Bow couple hosts J after grandparents visit

J visits Mr and Mrs RA Bow then returns to their inn after spending time with his grandparents, with no further details provided.

Mrs RA. Bow

Pilot Club of Alpine Lunch Program Highlights Lions Camp Film

The Pilot Club of Alpine met for a Wednesday program with Lurlene Pulliam presiding in the president’s absence at the International Convention in Chicago. Frank Woodward Jr presented Lions Club films about the Crippled Children's Camp near Kerrville, sponsored statewide by Lions Clubs. Members included Marjorie Graham, Glenn Harris, Jolla Livingston, Dorothy McBride, Olga McCord, Lurlene Lighthouse, Ellie McKinney, Aurora Owens, Lurlene Pulliam, Lanell Skinner, and Lela Mae Tucker.

Pilot Club of Alpine Lurlene Pullam Chicago Frank Woodward Jr Lions Club Kerrville Lions Clubs State of Texas Marjorie Graham Glenn Harris Jolla Livingston Dorothy McBride Olga McCord Lurlene Lighthouse Ellie Mckinney Arora

In Memoriam of Rove Peacock

Three years have almost passed away and we still remember August 1 1956 when our dear mom was called to another life above. From her loving husband Cyril and family Jack Lou Ro Calvin Jamie Cyril Sandra

Rove Peacock Cyril Jack Lou Ro Calvin Jamie Sandra

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