Verne Allen Recuperating as Friends Gather at Local House
Vernie Allen recovers from recent surgery while Nettie Blevins and Susan Kokernot visit. Loyd Hendersons held a family reunion near Commerce at Lake Eans. Garry Henderson travels from College Station, pursuing a PhD in geophysical oceanography. Tom and Jane Coats showcase antique pewter mugs collected by Jane’s Massachusetts relatives. Raymond Seymours hosted a garden supper at the old Cross home, with Jerry Seymour and a blonde houseguest noted. Mrs Lucille Clanton and daughter Ann Sawyer dine at the Casa Blanca. Hasta la vistas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Allen
Nettie Blevins
Young
Susan Kokernot
Vernie
Loyd Hendersons
Lake Eans
Com
Garry
Bride
College Station
Tom
Jane Coats
Janes
Massachusetts
Raymond Seymours
Seymours
E. 5. Cross
Jack
Dick Cross
Seymour
Jerry
Los Angeles Examiner
Lucille Clanton
Ann
Arnold) Sawyer
Casa Blanca
Hasta la Vistas
Rainbow Girls Honored at 3rd Grand Assembly in Austin
Alpine Rainbow Girls received grand honors at the Grand Assembly in Austin. Paula Oates and Anne Hegerlund were grand guards, Betsey Wright earned grand representative from Texas to Maryland, Hal Burnett was worthy grand patron, Cynthia Owens of Fabens was elected grand worthy advisor, and they were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Billy Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Paula Oates
Anne Hegerlund
Betsey Wright
Joel E. Wright
Texas
Maryland
Hal Burnett
Order of Eastern Star
Cynthia Owens
Fabens
Order of Rainbow
Billy Ward
Teen talk and visits across West Texas towns
Barbara Davis and Barbara Clark report on reunions visits and greetings from Uvalde Van Horn Midland Alpine Chrystal City Arlington and San Angelo. Local social notes include family gatherings homecomings twirlers and trip plans with names of residents and relatives.
Order of Eastern Star Opens Installation in Alpine Chapter
Alpine Chapter 132 Order of the Eastern Star held an open installation at the Masonic Hall with Morella Moore and Tom Conner installed as Worthy Patron. Hal Burnett presided as installing officer with assistants Nellie Mae McElroy Frances Wyatt JoElla Livingston and Mabel Beard. Additional members Beatrice Beckett Phyllis Conner Lillian Moore Julia Herring Loma Skevington Estelle Boyd Louise Cowell Claudia Cox Dorothy McMillan James Boyd and Grant Woodward were installed. Pam Wilson performed piano selections and an informal reception followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morella Moore
Tom Conner
Alpine
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Hal Burnett
Grand Chapter of
Texas
Nellie Mae McElroy
Frances Wyatt
JoElla
Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers At Monday Meeting
Mrs Charles Livingston was elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary replacing Mrs Allan Schonberg who becomes first vice president. New officers include Mrs Jack Frost as second vice president and Mrs Virgil Williams as secretary treasurer. Nine delegates and several alternates were chosen for the department meeting in July. A booth was approved for the July 4th celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Livingston
American Legion Auxiliary
Allan Schonberg
Jack Frost
Virgil Williams
Bud Phillips
W. E. Lockhart
Mae Ament
John Skinner
Lockhart
Theophilus Karvonen Nuptials Set For June 23
Miss Peggy Ann Theophilus and Thomas Karl Karvonen will be married at 4 p.m. Saturday June 23 at the First Presbyterian Church. Guests are invited to the ceremony and reception in the Hospitality Room. No in town or Marathon invitations are being mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Ann Theophilus
Thomas Karl Karvonen
Tery
Peggy Theophilus Feted at Wedding Shower
A personal shower and supper honored Peggy Theophilus bride elect at the home of Miss Earlene Anderau. Guests included family and friends. Theophilus and fiancé Tom Karvonen plan to wed June 23 at the Presbyterian Church.
Miss Theophilus Honored At Coffee Shower
Seven hostesses entertained Miss Peggy Theophilus bride elect of Tom Karvonen with a shower coffee Tuesday morning June 12 in the Hospitality Room of the Presbyterian Church. Honoring her were Mrs Oliver Theophilus and others. the receiving line included the bride elect her mother and grandmothers. Blue daisies and carnations decorated the serving table. House party members included Carol Vogt Earle ne Anderau Marylyn Briggs Dee Ann Dyke Carole Holland Barbara Labett Lee Shortt Kathy Karvonen and Ann Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Anderau
A. M. Turney
Allen Briggs
Theophilus
Tom Karvonen
Mr. Karvonen
Presbyterian Church
Dee Ann Dyke
Carole Holland
Faith Smith
Shirley Williams
Sanderson
Carol Vogt
Betsey Wright
Kathy Karvonen
Ann Cleveland
Oliver Theophilus
George Crerar
Paul Karvonen
Clanton W. Newbill
Peggy Theophilus
Bricf E
The
Mines
W. E. Lockhart
E. C. Shearer
Dave Elliott
T. C. Selvig
W. Newbill
Nellis Litchfield
Big Bend Park News Highlights Visitors and Local Events
Seymour Beach visitors include Mr and Mrs Bill Woods and son Danny from Odessa. Hal Edwards home hosts Ka Edwards studying at Montana State and friend Ray Jacobs from Missoula. Harold Edwards Jr and son Scott visited then left for Minneapolis. The report lists local staff, scouts, and seasonal workers across Big Bend with social events, travels, and community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maribel Miller
Bill Woods
Danny
Odessa
Seymour Beach
Hal Edwards
Montana State University
Missoula
Ray Jacobs
Harold Edwards Jr
Scott
Minneapolis
Minn
Girl Kimberly Lynne Born to Dennie Thomas in Brewster
A girl weighing 6 pounds 8.5 ounces was born at 4 50 AM on June 6 at Brewster County Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Dennie Thomas. She is named Kimberly Lynne. The parents also have a son, Dennie Jr, aged 2 years 7 months, with grandparents Mrs Jim Thomas of Alpine and Mr and Mrs R G Crawford of Springerville Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County Memorial Hospital
Dennie Thomas
Kimberly Lynne
Thomas
Dennie Jr
Jim Thomas
Alpine
R. G. Crawford
Springerville, Ariz
Mrs Spruill and baby visit Alpine from El Paso
Mrs. Arthur Spruill and her infant son Blake from El Paso are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Bernal Slight this week. Mr Spruill accompanied them to Alpine and stayed over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Spruill
Blake
el Paso
Bernal Slight
Mr. Spruill
Alpine
Post Office Moves to New Administration Building
Postal workers moved into the new Administration building last Friday signaling a relocation to the updated facility. The move occurred as part of ongoing upgrades to campus services and operations.
Homer Jeffersons Welcome Daughter Elinor Rita
Mr and Mrs Homer G Jefferson celebrate the birth of their daughter Elinor Rita born June 12 at Brewster County Memorial Hospital weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces. Grandparents are Mrs Dave Sublet and Mr and Mrs H V Jefferson of Weatherford with a brother David age 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer G. Jefferson
Brewster County Memorial Hospital
Elinor Rita
Dave Sublet
H. V. Jefferson
Weatherford
Jeffersons
David
Joe Louis Rodriguez to visit Brownsville for three weeks
Joe Louis Rodriguez and his family plan a three week visit to Brownsville staying with relatives. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Louis Rodriguez Sr and travels with Mrs Vic Villarreal and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Louis Rodriguez
Louis Rodriguez Sr
Vic Villarreal
Brownsville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rainbow Girls
Alpine Cemetery
Associa
H. F. Dallman
Teen Talk
Barbara Davis
Barbara Clark
Gwen
Chester Howard
Uvalde
Dianne Ritter
Chester
Ross Shelton
Anna Anderson
van Horn
Midland
Topper Thomas
San Angelo
Central Gh
Topper
University of Texas
Dexter
Arty
Roberta King
Sul Ross
Roberta
Jan English
Chrystal City High
Carol Buffington
Jan
CCH
Alice
Martha Townson
Arlington
Benges
Sally Wright
Sally
Lee High School
Julie Forchheimer
Esther Wright
Mexico
Julie
Moore
Tempest
W. Holland
Casner Motor CO. OF
INC
Legion Auxiliary
Earlene Anderau
Misses Anderau
Jan Briggs
Marylyn Briggs
Big Bend Park News
Ross Skelton
Elisa Espinosa
Marfa
Carol Holland
Twin Peaks
Linda Reed
Rochelle Sohl
Forchheimer's
Anita Losoya
Mary Ann Leyva
Lupe Mancinez
Lucy Clark
Patricia Ward
Lynne Benge
Sharon Snead
Nancy Benge
Martha
Alice Townson
Toynville Buffalo Scout Camp
George Cooley
Robert Graham
Tommy Weston
Bill Boreing
Johnny Carpenter
Sammy Cunningham
Ronnie Minica
Ronnie Mini
Nan Stovell
Mr. Edwards
Kansas City
Long - Bell
International Paper Co
Theo Lou Klaiss
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
National Council of Churches
Big Bend
Klaiss
Park
Louis Gregor
Chere Smith
Tarlbad, N. M
National Park
Pat Tapp
Bill Strickland
Horse Cave
Bill Bourbon
Abilene
Tex
Bill Schlinker
Munfordville
E. T. Loysdon
Cave City
Harry Waters
Texarkana
Bill Brink
Dallas
James Earl Sanders
Jerry Bush
Park City
Jack Dott
Phil Ryan
Salt Lake City
Utah
R. F. Dott
Park Service
Coleman Newman
Mrs. Newman
Mrs. Tidwell
E. Holland
Alpine Lumber Co
Curly Davis
Girl
Home Furniture Coq
Frank Young
Homer Jeffersons
Mrs. T. B. Davis
L. P. Cherry
Aust
Canada
Parkview
Unite
Dorothy Gray
City Drug Store
Safeway
Julie Miller
Co Coote
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