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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1946
Page
5
A fragmented OCR piece recalls the pace of US patent grants around 40,000 yearly and mentions a hostile fleet that forced its way through docks in 1807, locating in a city tied to non British or Dar canal references.
The marriage of Miss Ofartha Aileen Crawford daughter of Mr and Mrs John G Crawford of Monahans to Manning Mason Pattillo Jr son of the Reverend and Mrs M M Pattillo of Los Gatos Cal was solemnized at St James Episcopal church at noon Saturday The bride wore her mother’s wedding dress of fine lace and satin with a finger tip veil and a pearl crescent gift from the groom’s grandmother The couple and guests celebrated with a reception at the Crawford home after the ceremony Numerous relatives and friends attended from Monahans Alpine Miami Norman Okla Rock Hill S C and San Angelo The groom attended Sewanee and Berkeley and the bride attended Sul Ross College and served in the WAC before teaching in San Francisco.
WSCS of the Methodist church gathered with co hostesses Mrs Barrow and Mrs Walter Foster. Roy Whiteside was study reader. Topic Children of the World sparked a round table on Alpine needs. Mildred Elliott read scripture Peace Cross. Meeting included reports and a spiritual devotional led by Mrs J P Parker. Hawkins presided in Beard's absence. Winter gave a ten minute talk on The Crusades.
Walter W. Wooley, once an Alpine resident, will be ordained as a minister in a service at the Baptist Church of Nat Texas on Tuesday night June 18. He was licensed September 5, 1945 by Natalia First Baptist, has preached missionary evangelistic work in Winter Garden, led Old Sock Baptist church at Somerset since April, and also preaches at a Mission church in Big Foot. Wooley, educated in Alpine public schools, has long been a member of Alpine Baptist Church.
Final tally of the Easter Seal Sale shows a total of $293. The report notes proceeds from sales of school packets and related items. The piece mentions Miss Aileen Craw Ross and friends from college days gathering with family to share memories and foster new friendships.
Advice on protecting personal security regarding U S Savings Bonds. Emphasizes safeguarding bonds and personal information, steps to prevent loss or theft, and recommended practices for handling and storage.
A nostalgic column recalls postwar aims of community problem solving via local boards and the USO. It hints at renewed retail shopping, Tivoli progress, Alpine theatres reopening, and familiar locals returning to Sully, with warm reflections on the prewar era and small town togetherness.
A reader laments being duped by smooth talkers amid dating woes and farm clock mishaps. He rants on suspense, Lil Abner, and Lil about Congress, blaming both “the people” and lawmakers for cynicism. He notes bread shortages and odd meals like beans with graham crackers.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jimmy Fiensey on June 7 in Alpine. Mrs Fiensey is the former Patsy Bucy.
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