Davis Mountain Federation hears reports and elects officers
The 38th meeting of the Davis Mountain Federation of Women’s clubs met at the Fort Davis Presbyterian church with 50 attendees. Officers were elected: Rudolph Mellard president, John G. Prude vice president, Andrew Prude secretary treasurer, Alfred E. Creigh Jr historian, Conway Pickard parliamentarian, Lynn Forbes press and publicity. A $100 gift was approved for a Girl Scout summer camp site in the Permian Basin area council. The day included reports from district and state conventions, a luncheon at Limpia hotel, and talks on Fort Davis history and youth interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DMF
D. M. Bennett
Secy
Davis Mountain Federation of Women’s Clubs
Presbyterian Church
Fort Davis
Bernal Slight
Alpine
S. M. Mims
J. K. Miller
Alfred E. Creigh Jr
Conway Pickard
Sanderson
Lynn Forbes
Marfa
Davis Mountains
Girl Scouts of the Permian Basin Area Council
Seldon Robinson
Indian Lodge
8Th District
R. S. McCracken
L. C. Brite
Flora Daugherty
Houston
Limpia Hotel
M. C. Brittain
Dorothy Hinds
McDonald Observatory
D. A. Simmons
Old Frontier Post
Austin H. Dillon
Methodist Church
Dillon
Stu Club
el Progreso
Oren Bunton
Many Courtesy Dinners for 8th Grade Graduates Delayed
This year’s 8th grade enjoyed several parties and picnics hosted by teachers, parents, and friends. The first event was a barbecue at the Tommy Woodward ranch on April 25, featuring attendees from the class and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Woodward
Silver Tea Planned by Garden Club
Mrs J O Casparis hosted a garden club meeting with Floral Preservation talk by Mrs W M Meador. The dahlia plot at Alpine State Highway HQ was discussed with plans for more culture and storey Whiteside donated stakes. A display of table arrangements is set for June 20 at the Holland hotel with a silver tea to fund City Playground. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Casparis
Garden Club
W. M. Meador
State Highway Department
Storey-Whiteside
L. C. Pope
Holland Hotel
Lions Club
City Playground
Miss Mozelle Mills Weds Gene Wallace in Early Morning Presbyterian Ceremony
Miss Mozelle Ruth Mills daughter of Mrs Herbert M Mills married Eugene Tivaine Wallace at the Presbyterian church in an morning service. Rev Fred S Rogers performed the double ring rite as the church altar glowed with white gladioli and asparagus fern. Wallace a Sul Ross student for two years and past year owner operator of the Big Bend Feed Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Gibson
Pat Turner
Geraldine Mills
Shelly Lowe
Eva Jean Ferguson
Lois Burleson
George Mills
Geo. D. Wallace
Geo. Mills
R. W. Wallace
Joyce Mills
Elva Mills
Joe Clark
New Mexico
Colorado
Presbyterian Church
Mozelle Ruth Mills
Herbert M. Mills
Eugene Tivaine Wallace
Sul Ross
Big Bend Feed Co
Fred S. Rogers
Marriage of Charlotte Jean Miller and Jack Mayberry
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Speck announce the marriage of their daughter Charlotte Jean Miller to Mr. Jack Mayberry. The ceremony occurs Friday June 20 at 8 PM in the First Methodist church of Alpine. Attending guests include numerous relatives and friends from Dallas El Paso and Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Wallace Mills
Shelly Lowe
Monahans
R. W. Wallace
George D. Wallace
Sonora
Libb Wallace
Wallace
Bill Gibbs
Dallas
Joyce Mills
Herbert Mills
Ben Cooley
el Paso
Charles E. Speck
Charlotte Jean Miller
Jack Mayberry
First Methodist
Eastern Star Installation Brings Leaders to Alpine Chapter
A public ceremony at the Masonic hall on Saturday May 31 installed Elta Sublett as Worthy Matron and Don C. Littleton as Worthy Patron for the Alpine Chapter Eastern Star. Deputy Grand Matron Betty Granger of Fort Davis officiated with several officers named including Alma Stambaugh as Associate Matron and Josie Weyerts as secretary. A candlelight service honored the officers, with Rainbow girls assisting, flowers, music by Anne Moss and refreshments served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Betty Granger
Fort Davis
Seved
Avora Berry
Elta Sublett
Don C. Littleton
Alma Stamsbaugh
J. C. Coleman
Josie Weyerts
Norilla Littleton
Marie Steepperd
Mary Frances Woodward
Phoebe Jo Pope
Lucille Henderson
Loma Skevington
Anne Moss
Adah
Lou Brady
Ruth
Jolla Livingston
Esther
Maryola Kay
Martha
Denida Hilbrich
Electa
Francis Wyatt
Walter Henderson
Austin Dillon
Devida Mee Sublett
Jo Nell Pope
W. S. Winter
Nellie Mae McElroy
Elinor Sublett
Marcella Shepperd
Marsha Broadfoot
West Texas youth conference to be held in Fort Stockton
Teenage boys and girls from West Texas Christian churches will gather in Fort Stockton Sunday afternoon June 15 for the second annual Comanche conference. The event ends Saturday morning with Wade Hampton of Pecos directing Ches ter Gregory of McCamey as business manager and Miss Glenda Sawyer serving as missionary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Regional Education Delegations Gather Across West Texas
Teachers including Le Roy Castle Midland John Pikering Monahans and E G Aubrey Fort Stockton join colleagues from across the region. Delegations are expected from Midland Odessa Monahans Pecos Marfa Alpine McCamey and Fort Stockton to discuss district matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
LeRoy Castle
Midland
John Pickering
Monahans
E. G. Aubrey
Fort Stockton
J. N. Dulaney
el Paso
Chester Gregory
McCamey
Odessa
Pecos
Marfa
Alpine
Missionary group elects officers at church meeting
The Missionary society of the Christian church elected officers for the year during a meeting at Mrs. B F Berkeley's home with Mrs Jno Pickering as co host. President Mrs F E Weyerts, vice president Mrs Geo Seybert, secretary Mrs H Lacey, treasurer Mrs Paul Propst, literary chairman Mrs Bob Wyatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
B. F. Berkeley
Jno. Pickering
F. E. Weyerts
Geo. Seybert
Secy
H. Lacey
Treas
Paul Propst
Bob Wyatt
Melvin Edwards
India
Will Evans
Mesdames Hiebert
Wells
Wyatt
Edwards
Chastain
Evans
Heimen
Seybert
Shaw
Weyerts
Lacy
Sue Williams
Charlotte Jean Miller Set to Wed Jack Mayberry June 20
Mrs. Charles FE Speck honored her daughter Miss Charlotte Jean Miller at home Monday afternoon with a tea announcing Charlotte's engagement to Mr. Jack Mayberry of Gatesville. The event featured aqua frocks, pink carnations, pastel floral decor, a piano program, and tea service by local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozelle Mills
Ellen Lewis
G. P. Smith
Miss Mozelle Mills
Sue Wright
J. W. Gilmer
Bill Williams
Clara May Bogel
Elaine Parker
Dorothy Jean Crawford
Mesdames J. C. Lewis
Bill Weston
Charles Kappelman
Billy Bishop
Katherine Harfst
Lucille Kempen
Ruby June Burcham
May Hudson
Pegty Featherstone
Charles FE. Speck
Charlotte Jean Miller
Jack Mayberry
Gatesville
Speck
Charlotte
Alpine
Paul Vogt
Bill Sloan
P. V. Cartwright
Dan Ritter
Jo Nell Pope
Wedding Bells Carry Names Charlotte and Jack Across Pages
Readers see wedding notices bearing the names Charlotte and Jack with continuing text indicated as continued on the last page suggesting details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Guardian of home life in women’s enduring care
A reflection on women's role as keepers of home and family, noting their tolerance of imperfect domestic traces such as ash on rugs and beer rings, and the quiet strength in sustaining daily life.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Society
C. D. Wood
Sth
Ray Garnett
Margaret Key
Garnett
Lovell
Charlotte Cox
Legion Hall
Jack Cooley
Charles Corkran
Cooley
Wanda Bradshaw
Helen Acton
Bradshaw
F. E. Griffin
Griffin
Charlotte Slight
Alice Owens
Gene Wallace
Alpine LuMber Co
Alpine Lumber Company
Lorch
Cross & Cross
East Holland Ave
Eugene Wallace
Stanley Turner
F. B. Griffin
Eastern Star
Carpenter & Tungate
Alpine, Texas
Marfa Highway
N. Side
City
College
Nere
Smn
Big Bend Abstract Co. Bldg
Alpine, Tex
Nellie Litchfield
Mesdames Edgar Martin
Carl Shults
A. R Stambaugh
H. C. LaBeff
Leon Hinckley
James Logan
Eugene Gilmore
Demopolis
Ala
Betty Selvig
Betty Jane Maxwell
City Drug Store
Marsh
Ee Marah
United States Brewers Foundation
Alpine Wool & Mohair CO
Bewley's
Dai
Vigaro
Dad
Sox
Rayon
Lisle
N. 6Th St
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