Moustache bets and summer travels cross paths in small-town notes
Don Geeslin and Dr. Harvey Gilliam wager a measly moustache race while Jenny Geeslin plans a summer visit entertaining nephews from Houston. Paula Oates and two friends head to Cinnamon Bay on St. John with camp gear and a stove. The Bay is a National Park area aided by Laurance Rockefeller.
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Don Geeslin
Don
Harvey Gilliam
Harvey
Geeslins
Jenny
Houston
Cinnamon Bay
St. John's Island
Virgin Islands
U. S. National Park Service
Laurance Rockefeller
Paula Oates
Washington, D. C
Paula
Tuesda
Jim
Sally
Caneer Bay Plantation
St. John's
Fort Worth Group Joins Mexican Tour Adventure
Mrs. Letha Adams and Mrs. Killion hosted a Fort Worth group that traveled from Alpine to Ojinaga and boarded the Chihuahua al Pacifico railroad on May 16. The party included Mr. and Mrs. Lamon Blane and Mr. Bill Sawatzky, with visits to Chihuahua City Los Mochis and Topolobampo, enjoying scenery tours and encounters along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Rice
Marathon
Laura
Sul Ross
Highland Restaurant
Fort Lewis
Wash
Army
Vietnam
A Trang
Alpine High School
Hawaii
Nellie Mae
Earl) McElroy
Virginia Roberts
Jim
Margaret Francois
Beth
Dom Adams
Swope
Letha Adams
Lamon Blane
Fort Worth
Alaska Killion
Chihuahua City
Los Mochis
Topolobampo
Clean Community Aims to Build Better Town for All
A clean community initiative promotes pride and safety for residents. Local leaders urge participation to improve streets, parks, and public spaces while fostering a cooperative, orderly town environment.
Spitlers Visit Galveston Family as Nurse Earns License
Local residents welcome Mr and Mrs Jim Spitler and children Brad Amy for a week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Hugh White. Betty Jo Spitler, nurse graduate of Sul Ross State University and Galveston College, receives Registered Nurse license after State Board exam. Card of Thanks from Ed Davidson family extends gratitude for support after a death.
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Jim Spitler
Galveston
Hugh White
Brad
Amy
Betty Jo
Jim) Spitler
Sul Ross State University
Galveston College School of Nursing
Mrs Jesse Jones hosts shower for Sharon Smith bride
A May 12 shower at 905 N 6th honored Miss Sharon Smith ahead of her May 23 wedding to Frank Burton at St James Episcopal Church. Guests enjoyed yellow and white decorations, corsages, cake squares, and yellow punch while gifts were arranged. Jacobina Skinner earned a BA in psychology cum laude from Trinity University May 25 in San Antonio. The Davidson family extends thanks to Brewster Memorial Hospital staff for support after their loss.
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Sharon Smith
Jesse Jones
Miss Smith
Frank Burton
St. James Episcopal Church
O. C. Smith
Bryan LaBeff
Jean Jones
Rod Davis
Janna McMillan
Sandra Smith
Jacobina Skinner
John Skinner
Trinity University
San Antonio
Trinity
Jacobina
Alpha Chi
Psi Chi
New Stuents Committee
Alpine High School
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Ed Davidson
Brewster Memorial Hospital
C. E. Davidson
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