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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1956

Page

12

Dance Night at Country Club Showcased Ted Weems Orchestra

Wednesday night at the Country Club featured Ted Weems and his orchestra delighting a dancing crowd. A standout was a 9 year old girl singer rising to screen tests, while many couples from Harriet Carpenter to Mary J V. and Teeby Forchheimer drew attention in formal attire. The report notes guests including Mrs Prosper Campbell and Mr Mrs W H Terry Sr along with social chatter about Isabels recovery and various couples enjoying the music and evening.

Ted Weems Edwin Gillett Dallas Hollywood Harriet Carpenter Mickie Logan Janice Parker Tommy Rhodes Prosper Campbell King Terry Jr Becky May Bonita Mary Jean al Milch Betty Gage Holland Wally Davis Isabel San Angelo Jimmy Logan Pete Shouppes Mark Herrings Edith Smith Tom Jane Coats Jane Katie D. Thomas Pete Kennedys Charles Stringfellows Mary J. V Paul

Bohannan Accepts Nazarene Pastorship For Another Year

Mrs J F Bohannan will continue as pastor of Ccept Church for another year. She joined Mrs Myrtle White Mrs T M Hill and Miss Jane Bohannan at a district assembly in Roswell New Mexico on May 23 24. The district covers New Mexico and the western edge of Texas.

J. F. Bohannan Church of the Nazarene Myrtle White T. M. Hill Jane Bohannan Roswell N. M New Mexico Texas

Four Graduates Honored At Supper Party Saturday

Four Alpine High School graduates were honored by their parents with an informal barbecue party Saturday. Names and details appear in the readable lines, noting congratulations to the four seniors and mentions of local attendees and hosts.

Gladys Cowell Crete Bare Pal

Miss Susie Wagnon Feted At Alpine Breakfast

Miss Susie Wagnon Alpine High School graduate was feted at a morning breakfast hosted by her aunt Mrs Cecil Hale. Guests included Gladys Cowell Meriell McCollum Kay Young Sara Rogers Judy Crider Jan McEntire Martha Hill Clynice Teed and Pat Pollock.

Susie Wagnon Alpine High School Cecil Hale Susie Gladys Cowell Meriiell McCollum Kay Young Sara Rogers Judy Crider Jan McEntire Martha Hill Clynice Teed Pat Pollock

Edgar Glasscocks Hosts To Bridge Club

The Saturday Nugnt bridge club met at the Glasscock home for dessert bridge. Host and hostess won high score, second went to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Thomas. Bingo went to Mrs. Grady Neton. Members present included Bryan Kelley Ne on J. M. Alderson Thomas and guests Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Votaw.

Edgar Glasscock Glasscock Sam Thomas Bingo Grady Neton Messrs

Mrs Hugh White Hosts Club Members and Guests

Mrs Hugh White hosted an orange club gathering at her home last week with Mrs Vernon McIntyre leading members and Mrs Gerald Ogle leading guests. Mrs J C Epperson won an orange. A dessert course was served to members Mesdames McIntyre Worth Frazer Carl Shults Marvin Pierce W D Burcham Epperson Asa Jones and guests Mesdames Ogle A B Sandifer O C Mudd Robert Swisher Le Roy Larsh.

Orngo Hugh White Vernon McIntyre Gerald Ogle J.C. Epperson Mesdames McIntyre Worth Frazer Carl Shults Marvin Pierce W. D. Burcham Epperson Asa Jones Mesdames Ogle A. B. Sandifer 0. C. Mudd Robert Swisher le Roy Lars

Double Wedding Blesses Miss Hill and Charles King

Miss Marjorie Hill and Charles King wed in a double ceremony at First Baptist under Rev. Ralph Wootton and Dr. George Thomason. Attendants wore pastel gowns, and the couple planned to live in Alpine after a Texas wedding tour.

Marjorie Hill Charles King Arthur Hill Lewis Edward King Mansfield First Baptist Church Ralph Wootton George Thomason

Brown-Kelley Rites Solemnized In St. Austin's Catholic Church

Announcement of the May 19 wedding at St. Austin's Church in Austin between John Andrew Brown and Miss Mary Frances Kelley. The couple, both students at the University of Texas, plan to attend Sul Ross College this summer. Attending relatives include Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Kelley, Elizabeth, and William Kelley, with William to graduate in agricultural engineering in June.

Baptist Students Center Richardson Bill Ballard Truitt Read New Mexico Alpine High School TSCW Denton Sul Ross College Baylor University Texas Tech Sul Ross Alpine Brown-Kelley St. Austin’s Catholic Church John Andrew Brown George A. Brown Mary Frances Kelley W. E. Kelley Pecos Austin Kelley Elizabeth William Mr. Brown Sul Rass College

Pilot Club of Alpine Met at Holland Hotel

The Pilot Club of Alpine held a regular lunch meeting at the Holland Hotel on Wednesday May 23 led by President Frances Kelly. Dr. Virginia Link presented the treasurer's report and budget while Matilda Forchheimer joined as a new member and Marie Gard’s resignation was accepted.

Pilot Club of Alpine Holland Hotel Frances Kelly Virginia Link Link Matilda Forchheimer Marie Gard Jo Ella Livingston Margaret Linn Mae Ament Sis Benson Annie Mae East Sunshine Epperson Hallie Stillwell Frances Kelly Avora Owens Dorothy McBr Wilmoth Matthews Vivian McIntyre Annie D. Linn Lillie Edwards Jean Glasscock Margie Graham Electa Wade Monica Heiman

School Program Set in Alpine Area This Summer

Alpine senior officials announced a summer academic enrichment program with three age level tracks. The itinerary features arts and crafts, number sense, and slide rule activities, planned for Alpine cities during official meetings this week.

Alpine

Miss Janith Vest Installed Worthy Advisor

Miss Janith Vest daughter of Mr and Mrs Billy Vest was installed worthy advisor of Alpine Assembly No 88 Order of the Rainbow for Girls in Kokernot Lodge. Installing officers included Janice Parker Kay Young and Gladys Cowell with a program featuring Betty Vogt Joy ang Rev Lawson and a flower gift to Vest’s parents.

Janith Vest Billy Vest Alpine Assembly No. 88 Order of the Rainbow Kokernot Lodge Janith Om Proceustys Vim Seine Janice Parker Kay Young Gladys Cowell Betsy Young Judy Crider Lora Lee Lockhart Worthy Sue Boundsy Gwen Walker Hope Willa Dale Hilbrich Susan Wagnon Mary Anita Kay Carlene Heglund Marilyn Morgan Harriet Carpenter Linday Miller Gulavee Morrow Sandra Thomas Linda Kay Betsy Wright Confidential Earlene Anderav Outer Observer Marian Cowell Clan Mary Leila Miller Betty Vogt Lawson Miss Vest Miss Parker Miss West Assembly

Engagement announced for Miss Jeanette Kay Childers

Miss Jeanette Kay Childers of Alpine announces engagement to Jimmy Lane Hutto of Del Rio son of Mr and Mrs Carl Hutto of Carta Valley Texas The couple plans a July wedding Miss Childers is employed at Del Rio National Bank and Hutto is a civilian employee at Laughlin Air Force Base

Wir Sam Cnyders Alpine Jeanette Kay Jimmy Lane Hutto del Rio Carl Hutto Carta Valley Texas Miss Childers del Rio National Bank Laughlin Air Force Base

Miss Marjorie Hill Feted At Pre Bridal Parties

Miss Marjorie Hill and fiancé Charles King celebrated with multiple pre-wedding events in Lubbock Texas May 20 to 24. Hosts Mrs Arthur Blucher Dr Wally Johnson and Mrs Jim Skinner led a spring flower adorned breakfast at the Texas Café gifting a Presto cooker. A May 23 supper at Mrs John R Simpson’s home honored the couple with gifts for all, including maid of honor Miss Martha Hill and best man Milton Massey.

Glenn Davis Wootton Ruth Ellen ‘Thomason Johnny Mack Simpson Milton Massey Carol Waters Martha’ Hall Tesss Tech Danny Powell Texas Tech Lubbock Mere Bilton Massey Terey Beckett Marjorie Hill Charles King Texas Cafe Arthur Blucher Wally Johnson Jim Skinner Miss Hill John R. Simpson Ben Hill Mr. King Martha Hill J. J. Kerby Lovington N. M Roy Richardson Artesia Ralph Wootton Ralph Jr George Thomason Carol Waters Sul Ross Terry Beckett Arthur Hill

Mrs. Ralph Peters Hosts Bridge Luncheon and Club

Mrs. Ralph Peters entertained the Tuesday Bridge Club at her home with luncheon and bridge games. High for members went to Mrs. Bill Winter, high for guests to Mrs. Hugh White, Bingo to Mrs. G. C. Meriwether. Attendees included Mesdames White, McCollum, Ogle, Wildenthal, Vogt, Broadfoot, Winter, McAllister, Meriwether, Gillett, Thomas, and Treadwell Jr. Treasure Hunters Day invites Alpine rockhounds to meet Fridays at 7 p.m. at Charles Azbell’s, 1201 W Ave D. Azbell noted the annual Treasure Hunters Day observed today. Mrs. Lassiter to Austin with son Carroll for UT term. Mr. Lassiter to complete Master of Education.

Mason Peters Bill Winter Hugh White G. C. Meriwether Mesdames White Frank McCollum Gerald Ogle Bryan Wildenthal Paul Vogt Chalmers Broadfoot Winter Ken McAllister Meriwether John Gillett D. D.thomas Charles Treadwell, Jr Alpine Charles C. Azbell W. Ave. D Azbell Berta Clark Lassiter Carroll Lassiter Austin University of Texas Lassiter

Alathean Class Holds Monthly Meeting May 25

The Alathean Sunday School class of the First Baptist Church met May 25 at the home of Mrs I E Sanders with Mrs Earl Read as co host for a monthly business meeting and social. Refreshments were served to 15 members and 3 visitors.

First Baptist Church I.E. Sanders Earl Readres

Bruce Suttons Name Son Robert Stephen

County Attorney and Mrs. Bruce Sutton are the parents of a son born Wednesday May 23 in a local hospital. The baby weighs 7 lbs 10 oz and is named Rob Stephen. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J W Goodbar of Mineral Wells and Judge and Mrs C R Sutton of Uvalde. The Suttons have two older sons Bruce Jr and Bill Andy who have been with the Goodbars.

Bruce Sutton Tocal Rob Stephen J. W. Goodbar Mineral Wells C. R. Sutton Uvalde Suttons Bruce Jr Bill Andy Goodbar

Card of Thanks for Charles L. Thomas

The Thomas family expresses deep gratitude for the many expressions of friendship and kindness shown during the illness and death of Charles L. Thomas our beloved husband and brother Airs Stather E. Thomas and the Thomas Family.

Charles L. Thomas

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Edgar Glasscocks Hong Kong Burlington Mills Namsutta Wamsutta the Fabric Shop Hill Mre University of Texas Associates Brown Charles Francis DeBarbrie Jr Alpine School of Fine Arts Ruel T. Warnock Billy Mills Marfa Donna Massey Barbara Wilson Sue Martin Beverly Atkinson Sara Vandervort Anita Phillips Betty Hulsey Mrs. Ralph Peters Alathean Bruce Suttons Robert Stephen Stather E. Thomas Thomas Family Ua N Cross & Cross
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