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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1945
Page
5
Henry Walt reports a few light rains at Agua Frio ranch but drought remains severe. He notes the dryest and hottest period since 1994 and describes a cotton test showing rapid drying in hot sun. A reproduction of the Honorable Discharge Button is shown for veterans.
Ration notices list sugar stamps 36 and 38 validity through August and June, meat and fats book stamps and processed foods blue stamps with varied expiry dates. A narrative follows about evaporation experiments and a local garden tale of Mrs Bruce Duncan and her pistol-armed garden defense amid snakes and rabbits, plus gasoline coupons, tire inspections, and a meeting with prize awards for Kimball and Mrs White.
Mrs. Rutn Isramum entertained at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chambers honoring Miss Mary Epper son bride elect. Roses and Shasta daisies decorated. Guests included Mary Epper son Ruth Slight Florence Foreheimer Emmy Lou Harris Eva l Jean Ferguson and others. Prizes awarded for high and low scores and traveling prize to Mrs Robinson.
WSCS reports delayed Tuesday meeting at the church for the third study of The Word of Grace led by Mrs J P Parker with 10 members present. In business, members planned inviting new townspeople and forming a young women circle with Mrs Beard as sponsor. Next study set for July 3 at the church. Reporter.
Alpine Grove No 671 of the Woodmen Circle met June 20 at Mrs Metta Williams home. Flowers were sent to two ill members Mrs Matt Smith and Mrs Marie Burling Smith. Next meeting place not decided. During the social hour refreshments were served to Mesdames Ora Clifford Anna Lange Frieda Wade Metta Williams and Thelma Williams.
Mrs Sue Robinson entertained Wednesday afternoon in her home with a baby shower honoring Mrs Robin Schult. Games were played and prizes won by Mrs Gordon Barrow. The honoree opened her gifts and refreshments were served to Wanda Carlisle Mrs J D Killion Mrs F Eehols Mrs Gordon Barrow Mrs Garland Sprott Mrs Milt Talling and the honoree Mrs Rubin Schult.
Dr and Mrs E C Coleman hosted a Friday Night supper club with a fried chicken supper. Attendees included F L McCollum J W Shepperd the Colemans Mrs George Koury Mrs Elizabeth Winter Knox Reid and invited guests J M Alderson Frank Newsom. Prizes went to Mrs Newsom high for ladies Mr Reid high for men and Mr Shepperd bingo winner. Mrs Bill Winter hosted a Tally ho bridge with guests Mrs B F Harrell Mrs E E Daman and Mrs Ray La Bett. High prizes went to Mrs Votaw and Mrs La Bett. H L Kokernot Jr hosted the Lucky Thirteen Bridge club at the Whwand hotel with invited guests.
An unclear ad touts an electrically operated Exergele for easy health improvement at 900 Bix Ave E, Mrs Ralph Gray venue. The piece shifts to community life remarks and a stray narrative about a man leaving home with a girl friend, ending with reflections on life in the Trans Pecos.
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