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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1958
Page
4
An Episcopal rector Rev. Charles L. Conder of St James Church slept while listening to a taped version of his sermons on KVLF. The incident occurred after a two week radio run and a tape of his sermons was played while he was away.
Mr and Mrs H Leo Tucker announce the engagement of daughter Nancy to Calvin Jordan son of Mr and Mrs W M Jordan of Carlsbad New Mexico The couple revealed at a Sunday buffet in the Tucker home The wedding is planned for 7 pm August 23 at the First Methodist Church Alpine Nancy a Abilene High School graduate earned a BA from Sul Ross State College with a Spanish major She was in Alpha Chi and listed in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities Calvin Jordan a 1958 Sul Ross graduate was a four year baseball letterman
Patients admitted last week include Don Lee Johnston Sul Ross Alpine Dora Elia Martinez Eagle Pass Mrs Bill Rawls Marfa Alffre do Rodriguez Alpine Daniel Saenz Marfa George Pugh Alpine Andrew Robertson Oakland Maggie McGon agill Marathon John Hooker Santa Fe J R Holmes Alpine Beep Cain Alpine Saenz Elia Robinson Albuquerque? Noted. Discharged patients include Tala Taranga Alpine Sondra Nicks Marfa Alta Hewitt Marfa Faye Pena Redford Lara Ed dye Marathon Amador Garcia Presidio Sarah Glasscock Alpine Santiago Sanchez Mexico Robb Donald El Paso Mary E Kim ball Alpine Wanda G Kelly Alpine Joe Gardo Dryden Golden Ismael Segura Valentine Clark Ft. Davis Irene Vasquez Maria Mae Ament Alpine.
Mrs. Kenneth Stucke hosted a bridge luncheon at her home on Tuesday with cut flowers from her garden decorating the rooms. The high prize went to Mrs. Jimmy Logan with Mrs. John Richard Whiteside second high. low score to Mrs. Billie Weston. Bingo prize went to Mrs. Reg Votaw. guests included Thad Corkins Billie Weston Bob Halpern John Richard Whiteside Bob Corkins Jack Williams Reg Votaw Jimmy Logan Bill Winter Herb Harlow Neville Haynes and Delbert Dyke. Mrs Otis Coggins Sr., mother of the host, attended.
Tommy Posey sails to Quantico for six weeks Marine officer training after being Alpine High School valedictorian. Dr Katharine Boyd to depart on American Theater Tour from Texas Tech. Local visit recaps note E R Hudson West Coast trip and Canada. Families visiting include Hill and Stanforth siblings from Denver.
Mrs Frank Newsom entertained the Thursday Bridge Club at her home. High score went to Estelle Martin with L D Harris second. low score to John Gillett. Guests included Alfred E Creigh Jr Dan Ritter and Otis Kimball. members listed were Nell Ferguson John Gillett L D Harris Estelle Martin and King Terry Sr.
The Pilot Club of Alpine met at the Holland House ballroom at noon on Wednesday July 23 with Dr. Virginia Link presiding. reports were given by committee chairs and a list of attendees included Hallie Stillwell Sun shine Epperson Bleak Jack Mat hilda Forchheimer Frances Kelly Golden White Olive Blucher Sis Benson Katharine Boyd Virginia Link Monica Herman Glen Harris Lil Edwards Margaret A Linn Electa Wade Ann Mae East Anna D Linn Marjorie Graham plus guests Mrs Ruth Johnson and Miss Ruth Livingston from the Marfa Pilot Club.
Mrs John W Pate won high score as hostess Mrs David Kokernot hosted the Lucky 13 bridge club on Wednesday July 23 at her home A luncheon was served and garden flowers provided decoration Second high prize went to Mrs Ralph Peters with Mrs Bill Winter taking low prize Attending were James Estelle Martin L Harris C E Patterson and guests Mesdames King Terry Sr A R Ponton John W Pate Bill Winter and Ralph Peters
The Pilot Club of Alpine represented by Mrs. Dorothy McBride and Mrs. Vivian McIntyre attended the 37th Annual Pilot International Convention at the Sheraton Hotel Philadelphia July 16. Mrs. Mildred L. Bradshaw of Leigh Memorial Hospital Norfolk Va was installed as president of Pilot International on July 19 following a year as president elect. The immediate past president is Miss Billye N. Russell of Houston. The Alpine club aims to improve local civic social and commercial welfare through chosen service projects.
The Winsome Class of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Raymond Wylie's home for a business and program session. Mrs. Magmie Jones opened with prayer, a devotional was shared, and Mrs. Wylie read a composed class story. Refreshments followed for attendees including Mesdames W. E. Williams Mayo Mount Bernard Walker Maymie Jones Jerry Tucker Vima Rains Dorothy Decker and the hostess.
Mrs Ralph Peters entertained her Tuesday Bridge Club at her home with a luncheon and bridge. High prize went to Mrs Bill Winter while high guest prize was awarded to Mrs D D Thomas. Bingo prize was won by Mrs A R Ponton. Attending were Mesdames Winter Ogle Vogt Creigh Jr Wildenthal and guests Ponton Thomas Olson French Pate Davis and Dyke.
National Geographic notes Tuareg women enjoy equal status with men, marrying at will, speaking in council, and leading encampments. The article contrasts this with broader Arab societies and highlights Tuareg social norms. Oberlin College founded in 1833 as the first coeducational college in the United States.
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