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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1958
Page
4
The Big Bend Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution heard a program titled Women in Modern American History. Members discussed outstanding women and their contributions as part of the seasonal meeting.
Eighteen overseas Presbyterian women chosen to attend the National Meeting of Presbyterian Women at Purdue University. Mrs Akhtar Azedegan of Tehran, Iran, will visit Texas communities in June including Ft. Davis and Alpine. She speaks English, has a 3 year old daughter, and serves on church committees. Local groups plan receptions and guest talks in Marfa, Alpine, and Monahans as part of her visit.
Seaus reports the 6th Annual Rockhound Round-Up at Woodward Ranch May 29 31 with 230 registered guests from Maine Illinois California Oklahoma Nebraska Colorado District of Columbia New Mexico New York Florida and Texas. Visitors include Mrs Don Christie Alpine’s goodwill ambassador and Mr Mrs George L Winslow from Pittsburgh who toured Antelope Lodge Motel and Big Bend National Park. 25 doctors and wives attended a dinner hosted by Dr Malone V Hill where Dr Gerald Jordan spoke on Surgical Procedures. Kokernot Field’s new lights drew a large night crowd and promise of more tourism souls seeking warm welcomes.
The Edna Carson Circle met at Mrs. Frank Burleson’s home as Mrs. R L Nichols taught Mission Study from Royal Service. A skit No Excuse by Mrs. R L Wylie was performed by Mrs. T M Lankford and Mrs. Colwell. Refreshments were served to members and two visitors.
Brownie Troop No. 1 wrapped years of work with a cook-out and investure ceremony at a roadside park west of town. Members earning Tenderfoot rank and awards included Karen Brown Jo Avalon Faris Julie Forchheimer Ginger King Jeannie McEntire Verna Jean Roark Omie da Uzzell Esther Wright Sherry Welch Denise DePrang Linda Ceraldi Berry Ponton and Rochelle Sohl. Mrs. E C Shortt and children planned an extended visit with relatives in Virginia.
Mr and Mrs Carroll Neely announce the birth of a son named Clay Julien born Thursday morning May 29 at a Fort Stockton hospital The baby weighs 7 pounds 6 ounces Paternal grandfather is Mr Johnnie Neely and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred J Ellyson of Fort Stockton Sul Ross College student Mr Neely is the father
Miss Carolyn June Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Reuben D Smith of Odessa and former Alpine resident has been named a member of Alpha Chi national scholarship society at North Texas State College Denton She is a 1954 Alpine High School graduate who transferred to North Texas from Wayland midterm 1957 She has held a half tutorship and has taught 11 piano pupils each term She will graduate in August with a BA and plans to pursue graduate work.
Mrs Faye Shumate and W M Meacor were married Thursday May 29 in Lovington New Mexico. After a brief wedding trip they returned to make their home in Alpine.
Mrs Croft of Odessa founder of the State Mental Hospital Development Association of Texas will address the public at 8 p m Monday June 9 in the Sul Ross College Auditorium. Sponsored by the Alpine Pilot Club she will discuss what is lacking in Texas mental hospitals and the association work to influence legislation and provide patient aid.
Miss Carlene Hegelund, piano student of Mrs. Ruel T. Warnock, is to perform a recital at 8 p.m. Thursday June 5 in the School of Fine Arts. The public is invited. Also noted are students Frank Duane Young Terry Beckett Lyons Lockhart and Kay Young home for summer from Texas Tech in Lubbock.
The El Progreso Club gatherEd for its last club year meeting in the Presbyterian Hospitality Room with outgoing officers as hostesses. W. J. Newell spoke on civil defense urging readiness with staple foods a first aid kit and water on hand. New officers for 1958 59 were installed led by President F L McCollum and Vice President Charles Hunter.
Mr. and Mrs. Lalo Reyes announce the birth of a son on May 30 in Huntsville Alabama. Mrs. Reyes is the former Nora Hernandez daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ismael Hernandez of Alpine.
The Pilot Club of Alpine met May 28 at Holland House with Mrs. Dorothy McBride presiding. Committees reported plans for the coming year and Sun shine Epperson, former Women’s Hospital Auxiliary president, was named to the State Hospital Auxiliary Board. Attendees included Lurline Pulliam Monica Heiman Dorothy McBride Virginia Link Katharine Boyd Sun shine Epperson Margaret A Linn Arora Owens Olive Blucher Mae Ament Olga McCord George Dallman Hallie Stillwell Sis Benson Lillie Edwards Anna Mae East Bleake Jack Mathilda Forchheimer Frances Kelley and Marjorie Graham.
Two valves for oxygen drums costing seventy dollars were donated to Welch to Bluebonnet State in Austin. A committee report and a thanked letter from Mrs. Jim Francois regarding the auxiliary’s monetary contribution to Brewster County blood typing were read. Gratitude was extended to auxiliary juniors who aided Legion members in Memorial Day graves decorations and poppy wreaths for the Fort Worth department convention hall. A nominating committee for next year’s officers including Mrs. M. L. Hopson Grady Nelon and Mrs. Harold Rahn was elected.
Small clip size 25c and large 30c attractively displayed at The Avalanche. Clips grip tightly and open easily, advertised for everyday use.
Memorial Day observances by the American Legion Auxiliary Big Bend Post No. 79 included a coffee gathering at the Legion Home to honor Gold Star mothers. Hostesses Mesdames Kokernot Ferguson Sublett and Wade welcomed guests, with a piano and violin trio including Mrs. Warnock Bogel and Mrs. Lockhart. A poppy wreath was placed at the Veterans Memorial Monument, and refreshments were served before a gratitude speech by the Gold Star honorees through Mrs. Isabel Winter.
Mr and Mrs Byron Courtney announce the marriage of their daughter Sandra to Bradley William Pogue. The ceremony was at Memorial Baptist Church in Waco at 8 p m on Thursday June 5 with a reception following. Mr Pogue is the grandson of Mr and Mrs William Shaw of Alpine.
Our sincere thanks for the many ways friends of Alpine supported us during our recent loss. The kindness and neighborliness meant so much. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Howard.
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