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Society note from Mrs C D Wood editor discussing social events and notices, with column byeline and contact phone 221.
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1950
Page
5
Society note from Mrs C D Wood editor discussing social events and notices, with column byeline and contact phone 221.
The Christian Women's Fellowship held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday in the church educational unit. Mrs. Aines and Mrs.
Whiteside spoke for a united study of all local church women’s groups with a common reading list for churches in the United Council of Church women beginning late September. The Christian Church Women endorsed the plan. Mrs E A Chaffin led the session introducing missions in Japan. Mrs H M Van Fossan spoke on Japan’s progress in embracing Christianity and Miss Billingsley gave a history of modern Japan and its industrial, social and spiritual growth. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Van Fossan and Mrs Chastain.
The Pilot club held a regular session Saturday at the Holland hotel led by Margaret A Linn. Twenty two members attended with one guest Mrs J C McDonald of Oklahoma City. Lois Barwood and Bonnie Newell were welcomed as new members and the annual budget presented by Avora Owens was approved. Linn elected as delegate to the International Pilot convention in Washington DC in July.
A group of Alpine women traveled to Marfa on Thursday June 8 to participate in the El Paso district meeting of the New Mexico Conference of the Women’s Society of Christian Service held at the First Methodist church. Attendees included Mesdames Perry G. B. Crawford T. Beard Grace Carter Reid Vick Winter D. W. May D. A. Hilton Davidson J. Roy Spence A. R. Stambaugh G. W. Baines Clifton Moss R. A. Whiteside Gertrude McDaniel Carl Shults and Misses Mae Morris and Mildred Elliott.
Judge and Mrs. Alan Fraser hosted an informal picnic supper on a rainy Alpine evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Gilmore of Jackson and Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Selvig among others at the Fraser home.
Audrey Pope Farley of Alpine and Alton Harlos wed on June 1 with Justice R C Garnett officiating. Mrs Farley works at the Alpine cafe and Harlos is connected with Krenek's Barber Shop. They plan a home in Alpine.
Mrs Keith Morrow entertained at bridge at her home Tuesday afternoon with six tables of guests present. Prizes went to Mrs Bill Sohl for high score, Mrs Zeb Decie for second, Mrs Worth Frazer for low score, and Mrs Dave Sublett for cut prize.
About 300 girls are expected to attend a Paisano Baptist encampment west of Alpine from June 19 to 23. Sponsored by the Women's Missionary Union, room and board cost 5 50 for the week, with girls supplying their own linen. Ages 12 to 16 are eligible. boys camp follows on June 26.
Alpine and El Progreso study clubs meet at the Country club on June 14 to honor Mrs. Henry Bailey and Mrs. John Newell. Hosts serve refreshments to about 60. Bailey reports on the Federated Women’s clubs convention in Boston and New York and a Better Community contest award. Newell praises the library effort and notes prize money to aid regional betterment. Frances Williamson reports on a Texas delegation tea at Gleasendale. Progreso thanks supporting organizations and individuals.
Mr and Mrs Ray LaBeff announce daughter Emily Elizabeth born June 10 weight 6 lbs 4 oz Mr and Mrs Arthur Cavness report daughter Jonas Lynn born June 12 weight 9 lbs Mr and Mrs B C Bab report son Emeral Lewis born June 9 weight 10 lbs 10 oz
The Alpine High School Home Economics department invites girls for credit summer study and adults for expanded homemaking education. Students may earn a half credit this summer toward three high school credits in two years while moving toward a new cottage facility 90 percent complete on campus.
Judge Felix McGaughy and his son Phil depart for a short visit to Houston today for a few days away from home.
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