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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
4
Several residents travel for visits and studies with appearances in Corpus Christi San Antonio Houston and Los Angeles. Attendees include Melba Stephenson Sammie Dorris Hannah Weinkauf Muriel Lindstrum and Jannette McIntyre among others visiting relatives teachers and students.
The church reports a fine gospel meeting with a large attendance and many additions. Services included Bible classes at 10 a.m and sermons at 11 a.m and 8 p.m with a communion at 11:50 a.m. A sermon at Marfa is scheduled for 2 p.m. Frank Trayler serves as minister.
The Friendly Church hosts a Fathers Day service with Sunday school at 9 45 run by Fred Williams Superintendent The morning sermon covers Four s for Dad The evening service features youth led music and a sermon titled The Heart of Youth by Pastor E Buford Isaacks
Sunday school opens in all departments at 9:45 a.m. with Mrs. J. L. Smith as Supt. Morning worship at 11 includes devotion, music, and a sermon. Evening worship at 8 features two months of special services on Finding God in the Beautiful. Dr. E. C. Coleman will speak Finding God in Literature in honor of Sul Ross summer school students. a 7 p.m. reception will follow.
The laymen will lead Sunday morning services with Dr. C. B. Casey in charge and the subject Christian Stewardship. Special music will feature the program. Evening services will be conducted by Dr. Brown the district Superintendent. The youth heading to Sacramento depart Monday morning and return Saturday evening. A Friday lawn reception for visiting people is planned. Ray B. McGrew, Pastor.
The program lists a 9:30 Sunday school, 10:50 Morning worship with the sermon What Think Ye of Christ, 7:15 The Training Union, and 8:15 Evening service with Pay Day. Services conclude the schedule.
A few days in town before heading to New York to visit relatives of Mrs Kokernot. Mrs Maurine McDonald of Bester New London is pursuing an M A at Sul Ross during summer session. Mrs Lester, a Sul Ross alumna, is cousin to Mrs Gene Benson. Miss Bessie Chyle Leath arrived to spend the summer. she teaches in Odessa and attended a Denton wedding недавно.
Miss Electa Wade was hosted in Del Rio last weekend by Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Middlebrook and joined by Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Oliver on their return to Edinburg. Mrs. M. H. Moorman came back Sunday from a visit with a brother in Miami and with her.
Notice to candidates sets in advance fees for announcements and lists named individuals running for local offices in Val Verde County. It includes District Attorney, Sheriff, Assessor, Clerk, Treasurer, Surveyor, County Attorney, and Commissioners with re election notes where applicable.
Rotary program led by Omer Sperry featured plant specimens from the Chisos mountains and nearby areas. Sperry described over 800 known plants, with photos capturing colors and features. Attendees included 40 members and guests from Alpine and Sul Ross connections.
Fort Davis reports the Bloys Camp Meeting association holds its annual gathering Sunday the 16th at Skillman Grove led by Rev. Richard G. Irving. Sunday school starts 10 15 with preaching at 11 followed by a basket dinner and a business session. public invited.
C. E. Patterson announces his candidacy for Breuster County attorney. He says his training and experience qualify him and that he will meet voters personally before the July primary, seeking their support.
Turney announces for another term citing the county needs and his past service. He pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability in compliance with laws and to retain Brewster county residents confidence.
A group of Rainbow Girls accompanied by Mrs. H. W. Ferguson the mother advisor and Mrs. T. A. Beard left Monday for the state convention in Galveston. The party includes Doris Binion who holds the office of Love in the state organization and others Barbara Beard Mary Bess Hamilton Flora Ruth Matthews Sarah Culbert Jackie Louise Cross Eva Jean Ferguson Charlotte Jean Miller and Nancy Salisbury.
Mr and Mrs W C Friesen graduates of Westminster Choir College and former Westminster Choir members will offer limited summer voice lessons. For rates and appointments call 255 tf.
Fort Davis acquires a modern Ford V-8 fire engine with ladders hose and siren purchased from Marfa. The Mile High Club organized a finance committee led by L. E. Wood Richard K. Merrill Keesey Miller and George Williams to raise funds. Townspeople welcome the new equipment as a boost to insurance savings and collective fire protection.
The son killed in a Marathon truck accident also preached sermons at the Sanderson Church of Christ. Two people responded to his preaching, one seeking baptism, and a baptismal service was held Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Frank Trayler with Alpine neighbors returned Sunday from a two day visit to Sanderson. Minister Trayler conducted funeral services for Gordon Wilburn.
W D Jackson who ran a car storage station near Kiolland hotel has leased the filling station on West Holland avenue from A F Robinson. He took charge a few days ago and will continue his cactus business at the new location selling wholesale and retail.
The Ferguson platform advocates a third term for President Roosevelt and calls for a gross receipts tax of one half from…
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