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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1939

Page

5

Helen Japson Queen Weds Ralph Wise in May Ceremony

Miss Helen Japson Queen became the bride of Mr. Ralph Wise on Saturday evening May 27 at the Fulmer home with Rev. M M Fulmer officiating. Attending were the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs Queen of Big Lake and her grandmother Mrs Japson. The wedding party included Mrs W E Vanney sister of the groom and Jerry Riordan Frank Matthews Roy Deaton Helen Rogers. The couple planned a wedding trip to Carlsbed and other points in New Mexico.

Swents New Residence Hall Iris Bounds Sul Ross Coly J. W Cou Board of Regents Texas State Teachers Colleges American Association For the Advancement of Science Sul Reas Wigh School Davis Mt. Federation Laula Daniel Jean Ritchey Pauline Austin Sul Ross Helen Japson Ralph Wise M. M. Fulmer Fulmer Queen Big Lake Japson W. E. Vanney Jerry Riordan Frank Matthews Roy Deaton Helen Rogers Carlsbed New Mexic

Missionary to Speak at Alpine Church Sunday Morning

The Baptist church invites the Alpine community to hear Mrs. Donath, a strong missionary speaker who has addressed large Texas congregations. Her topic covers life, home life, religion and customs of African peoples, highlighting their culture and beliefs.

Donath Texas The Baptist Church Alpine

Return of Mr Wise and family to Alpine home

On their return the Wise family will be at home in Alpine where Mr Wise is employed with Alpine Motor Co.

Seniors Entertained at Indian Lodge for Genevieve Eppenaver

Mr and Mrs A R Eppenaver hosted a Fort Davis area ranch home party near McDonald to honor Genevieve Eppenaver a senior at Alpine High School. About 150 guests attended with red and white balloons and Ray McNeil's orchestra providing music.

A. R. Eppenaver Fort Davis McDonald Genevieve Alpine High School Sean Sul Ross College Ray McNeil

Marriage of Lois Neville and J Charles Kelly

Lois Neville and J Charles Kelly of Alpine were married May 26. They soon left for Presidio where Kelly heads an archaeological expedition. The bride is from a Brewster County pioneer family and educated in Alpine and Sul Ross. Kelly is a Sul Ross faculty member and noted archaeologist. They plan to reside in Presidio for now.

Lois Neville J. Charles Kelly Alpine Presidio Kelly Ed W. Neville Brewster County Sul Ross Southwest

Nine o’ Club Hosts Bridge Night at Shepperd Home

Mr and Mrs Milton Smith and Mr and Mrs J W Shepperd hosted Nine o Club on May 4. The group enjoyed a humorous contract bridge session with unusual rules. Prizes went to Mrs Voat and Mr Harwell for high, and Mrs McCollum and Mr Shepperd for low. An ice course was served.

Nine O’ Club Shepperd Milton Smith J. W. Shepperd Frank McCollum J. W. Frazer J. E. Burgess Paul Vogt L. D.harris Lois McIntyre Dorothy Scannell G. G. Harwell Voat Mr. Harwell McCollum Shepperd Low

Dinner guests with Mr and Mrs Knox Reid

A Tuesday evening gathering included Avis Petsick Claire McGuire Velma Owens Sue Evans Lulu White Dorothy Scannell Rev J T Morrow Harvey Cooper from McDonald Observatory Wade Reid and Roy Reid.

Knox Reid Avis Petsick Claire McGuire Velma Owens Sue Evans Lulu White Dorothy Scannell J. T. Morrow Harvey Cooper McDonald Observatory Wade Reid Roy Reid

Storks Follow Ancestral Route Across Continents

The passage notes how eggs from Prussia hatched in England, with storks using the same airline route as their forebears. They reject English foster parents and continue along a historic migration path, underscoring inherited patterns in animal behavior.

Prussia England Storks

Reverend Joiner Family Vacation Near Two Weeks

The Rev and Mrs Joiner and their four children left a few days ago for a visit with Mrs Joiners people pected to be gone about two weeks it was reported.

Bargain offers and varied classifieds in El Paso

DWELLING with 5 rooms and bath plus outhouses and underground disposal plant to be moved for 650 dollars. Also offers on gliders, outdoor furniture, air compressor and motor in good condition. Room for a lady and son, and furniture and hotel scrip discounts. Two motorists with same name pay 25 dollar fines in Salt Lake City. Derby man arrested for eviction over tenant vote.

O. Turner N. 6Th S&j Salt Lake City

Dr C E Eaton Heads to Brownwood on Business Trip

Dr C E Eaton departed on a business trip to Brownwood on Monday and announced plans to return by Wednesday. His itinerary indicates a brief absence with a midweek return anticipated.

C. E. Eaton Brownwood

Holt Family Ends Texas Visit After Two Week Stay

The Rev and Mrs Judd Holt of Cotulla returned home Tuesday after a two week visit with relatives. Their daughter Virginia stayed on with her sister Mrs Richard G Irving and with grandmother Mrs J A Holt and aunt Miss Callie Holt for a longer visit.

Judd Holt Cotulla Virginia Richard G. Irving J. A. Holt Callie Holt

Mrs Ellen Yarbro visiting Clyde sister in Texas

Mrs. Ellen Yarbro, formerly Miss Ellen Yarbro, is visiting her sister Mrs. J K Miller in Clyde Texas. Mr and Mrs C E Jones plan to move to Roswell New Mexico this week and have leased their home to Mr and Mrs Bob Turner.

John Bailey Clyde, Texas Ellen Yarbro J. K. Miller C. E. Jones Roswell N. M Bob Turner

Withers Family Plans Baylor Visit and World’s Fair Trip

Mr and Mrs Robert C Withers depart for Waco to visit their son L Robert at Baylor University where he finishes his sophomore year. He will work again this summer at the San Marcos boys camp and plans to attend the New York world’s fair with the group.

Robert C. Withers Waco L. Robert Baylor University San Marcos

Elveys Leave Mc Donald Observatory for Phoenix

Dr and Mrs C T Elvey of Mc Donald observatory departed Wednesday for Phoenix where Elvey was summoned by his father’s illness. They had just come back from a vacation in the Chisos mountains.

C. T. Elvey McDonald Observatory Phoenix Dr. Elvey Elveys Chisos Mountains

Justice precinct 2 to continue beer sales in Fort Davis

In Fort Davis precinct No 2 the vote to continue legalized beer sales passed 48 to 25. The election followed a petition by qualified voters, mainly Mexican women, to make the precinct dry.

Justice Fort Davis Commissioners Court

Locust Pool Open For Business

Locust Pool in Alpine renews season amid cold blustery weather and icy water. Cas Edwards invites locals and tourists to swim, enjoy diving boards, life guards, fur lined bathing suits, and ice cream as the city claims the coldest summer climate in Texas.

Texas Pecos Alpine Cas Edwards

Friesen Duo Offers Limited Voice Lessons This Summer

During the summer starting June 1 W C Friesen and Merle Bennett Friesen seniors at Westminster Choir College Princeton New Jersey will take a limited number of voice pupils Reasonable rates Interested parties may call 255 or write P O Box 750 Alpine

W. C. Friesen Merle Bennett Friesen Westminster Choir College Princeton N. J Alpine

OES Installation Tonight For Alpine Chapter Officers

A public installation of officers of Alpine chapter Order Eastern Star will be held in the lodge room this evening. Mrs Martha V Ezell will be installed as worthy matron and M F Merrell as worthy patron. Mrs Avora Owens will be installing officer assisted by Mrs Vernie Lee Newman secretary Mrs Bula Brown marshal and Mrs Rhoda Kelly.

Alpine Chapter Order Eastern Star Martha V. Ezell M. F. Merrell Avora Owens Vernie Lee Newman Bula Brown Rhoda Kelly

Fort Stockton Chaplain and Skevington Invite Public

In Fort Stockton, the chaplain and Mrs. Loma Skevington, an organist, invite members of the public to attend.

Fort Stockton Loma Skevington

Fort Davis Sees Best Rain of Year Sunday Night Splash

Fort Davis residents hailed Monday night around 9 o clock as the best rain of the year. The gauge at Mrs E H Carlton recorded just over an inch with hail reported in up town areas. The shower extended to Marfa with streaky precipitation and dusty roads noted northward on Tuesday.

Fort Davis E. H. Carlton Marfa

Value of Animal Life Address at Fort Davis Club

Dr. Lee W. Fisher, head of wildlife for the state game department covering 24 West Texas counties, spoke at a Fort Davis Men's Community Club supper on his region duties. He noted public education on the economic value of wild game and cited the skunk as valuable fur. He estimated about ten thousand antelope in his district.

Lee W. Fisher State Game Department West Texas Fort Davis

State and Federal Men To Lecture In Course at College

Twenty eight lecturers including 18 federal and state specialists are set for a conservation course at Sul Ross college from June 7 to July 15. Notable names include Dr J W E H Beck and W R Bodine, plus figures from the State Health Dept the U S Geological Survey and the National Park Service. Public invited, lectures run daily at 11 am with three college credits for enrollees.

Sul Ross College J. W. E. H. Beck W. R. Bodine State Health Dept J. D. Prewitt A. & M. Extension Service Wm. J. Tucker State Game, Fish and Oyster Commission Sms. F. Turner U. S. Geological Survey Thompson Clifford W. Seibel Bureau of Mines H. N. Wheeler U. S. Forest Service Hillary A. Tolson National Park Service George W. Cox

Home merchants help build your town and should receive your

Local business supporters play a key role in town growth and deserve recognition for efforts that sustain commerce and service. Community leaders urge continued patronage to strengthen local shops and maintain neighborhood vitality.

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