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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
5
Alpine readers note a flurry of visits and travel from Marfa and Fort Stockton to Alpine. Several residents, including Miss Nina Delle Caldwell and Mrs. J. D. Casner, are hosting guests, while others plan trips to Austin, Dallas, or Canadian. A heavy rain touched the area, and Tanlac claims surface with local testimonials amid community events and upcoming local elections.
Miss Hockensmith will demonstrate Velvetina Beauty Treatments and offer massages at the Holland Hotel room 20 on Saturday afternoon at 2 p m.
On June 2 1922 at 8 30 a wedding united Jessie Dorris George of Sweet Water and Thomas Sidney Richardson of Valentine at the Turney home with Rev H M Bandy officiating They wore formal attire and the couple left for Valentine to begin married life Also a slumber party hosted for friends and Normal faculty attended by several young women with a post event lunch.
The Study Club met June 1 at Mrs. J. R. Middlebrook’s home with Mrs. G. W. Martin presiding. Reports on a mosquito control campaign noted progress, urged trash disposal at the city dump, and called for reporting illicit dumping. Papers covered sanitation in public buildings and malaria and tuberculosis, followed by a piano solo and refreshments.
Miss Ethel Clifford hosted a Saturday night gathering at her parents home on June 3. After attending a show, the guests enjoyed merriment and a late hour. A refreshing lunch was served at midnight. Attendees included Lucile Adams, Georgia Benson, Dorothy Cotter, Beth Cotter, Lorena Garnett, Merrill Pouncey, Jessie Pilgreen, Ruth Smith, Altha Yates, and Ethel Clifford.
Miss Marguerite Koehl hosts a lively college gathering Monday evening with flowers and pink white decor. Guests played progressive hearts with high score won by Miss Louisa Montgomery and consolation to Miss Lara Mae Carmack. Refreshments of brick cream and angel cake complemented the color scheme as hostesses assisted by Mrs. J. Beard and Miss Maude Koehl.
The Sul Ross State Normal College emphasizes its Western Texas location, new equipment, strong library and labs, and a four year curriculum offering normal and collegiate tracks with certificates and diplomas. Tuition is charged but new books are free for labs, and a $15 entrance fee applies. Local hospitality is noted with Alpine residents welcoming students.
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