Spring Delta Kappa Gamma society meeting noted
The Beta Iota chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma society held a spring meeting in Alpine with a Washington’s birthday luncheon. Members and guests attended a floral display, hand-cut silhouette place cards, and a menu of turkey, dressings, vegetables, and desserts. Miss Irma Lee Batey presented the Sul Ross Glee club in three numbers and Mrs. Faye Vice discussed “Appearance.” New member Mrs. W. B. Silliman was initiated after the luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Tota
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
Washington
Irma Lee Batey
Sul Ross
Glee Club
Kern
America
Faye Vice
Sul Rows
Marie Bennett
W. B. Silliman
Presidio
Batey
Silliman
Alpine
Max Greenwood
Una Lee
Margaret Lattimore
Sanderson
Laura Henderson
Mary Alice Wade
Marathon
C. G. Matthews
Fort Davis
Luke Brite
Mamie Broiles
Will Amn
Dorothy Ligon
Ruth
Tulia Winton
Marfa
Thelma Anderson MacWhorten
W. T. Millington
Detress Robertson
Hilda K. Smith
Thos. Brady
Ruth Moose
Valentine
Youth Fellowship Holds Joint Meeting Here
The Marfa Methodist Youth Fellowship joined the Alpine MYF for a Sunday evening gathering. Members from Marfa included Joan Wargler and Bobbie Knight among others, with Lonnie Weidenratt and Mary Bounds also attending. Alpine hosts led games and refreshments with sandwiches, chips, pickles, cokes, and cake, ending with a report noting a good time enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Fellowship
Marfa Methodist Youth Fellowship
Alpine Myf
Marfa
Joan Wargler
Bobbie Knight
Dorothy Waldrop
Joe Copeland
James Dos
Joan Cass
Jane Bounds
Mary Dod
Tommy Lee
Nancy Jones
Jo Ann Tyler
Mary Bishop
Mamie Broiles
Joann de Volin
Mary Bounds
Lonnie Weidenratt
Alpine Group
Mrs. Owens
Mrs. Reeder
Freddie ‘Beth Reeder
Mary Mills
Charlotte Miller
Virginia Weems
Mary David
Betty Jane Maxwell
Wallace Duncan
Irene Davis
Alpine Girl Redbud Princess at TSCW
Miss Emy Lou Marrs of Alpine, daughter of Mr and Mrs L D Harris, is among 102 Redbud Princesses at Texas State College for Women Denton. A Redbud Queen will be crowned during Charm Week and Redbud Festival on March 17. Miss Marrs is a junior business major at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emy Lou Marrs
L. D. Harris
Alpine
Texas State College For Women
Denton
Emy Lou
Call for 450000 garments aids Philippines needy
Bundles For America asks Alpine church groups to donate 450000 garments for the Philippines. Government supplies material and the Cutters Union will cut them into bundles of ten. Local churches including Christian, Methodist and Presbyterian units have already applied. Contact Bundles For America at 26 W 8th St New York or call Mr Fred S. Rogers to order bundles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Philippines
Cutters Union
United Council of Church Women of America
Fall Church
New York
N. Y
Fred S. Rogers
Williams-Jones wedding at Methodist parsonage
Owen N Williams Jr of California married Mildred Lorene Williams of Arizona in a Saturday evening ceremony at the Methodist parsonage. Rev Marvin Williams officiated using the single ring service with Kenneth W Watkins as best man and Betty Sue Bishop as maid of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen N. Williams Jr
California
Mildred Lorene Williams
Arizona
Marvin Williams
Kenneth W. Watkins
Betty Sue Bishop
Alvin F. Shaw
Gilletts Host Dinner After Alpine Wedding
Major and Mrs J W Gillett hosted a dinner at the Officers club Fort Bliss last Saturday evening following the wedding of Miss Frances Gillett to Mr C H Charles. Attendees included Mrs E Gillett Gilbert McGregor Edwin Gillett Irwin Gillett Richie Helen Safford H L Has cock daughter Mary Ellen Corona N M Anna D Linn Margaret Linn and the guests of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major
Gillett
J. W. Gillett
Officers’ Club
Fort Bliss
Frances Gillett
C. H. Charles
E. Gillett
Gilbert McGregor
Edwin Gillett
Irwin Gillett
Richie
Helen Safford
H. L. Hascock
Mary Ellen
Corona, N. M
Anna D. Linn
Margaret Linn
Recent Bride Honored At Alpine Tea
The home of the late Mrs Irene Peters hosted a tea given by Mrs Robert Mack David to honor Mrs Joe Carlton Ferguson who was recently married in Yuma Arizona. The living and dining rooms glowed with spring flowers and candles. Mrs R L Greenman and S J Chemnack served at the tea table with Mrs John Faust assisting. The bride, daughter of Mrs Crenan Hudson, is known in Alpine society and will soon join her husband in Thermal Cay where he serves in the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Peters
Robert Mack David
Joe Carlton Ferguson
Yuma
Ariz
Mesdames R. L. Greenman
S. J. Chemnack
John Faust
David
Crenan Hudson
Alpine
Thermal, Cay
Christening Service at Robinson Home
A Saturday evening christening at the Mary C. Robinson home was led by Rev. Marvin Willams of the Methodist church. Grandchildren of Mrs. Robinson, Bobby An Paris and Beth Robinson, were blessed. Lt. James Maria Paris and Lt. Forrest Robinson Jr attended though Lt. Robinson was occupied in Saipan. God parents included Mr. T A Beard, Miss Juliana Bierschwale, and Miss Katherine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Mary C. Robinson
Marvin Willams
Method Church
Bobby
James Maria Paris
Teave
Fa Beth Robinson
Forrest Robinson
Saipan
God
Paris
T. A. Beard
Juliana’ Bierschwale
Katherine
Rules For Using Withholding Tax Receipts As Returns
Austin Texas district internal revenue lecturer Frank Scofield outlines four rules for wage earners to use withholding receipts as 1944 income tax returns. Returns are due by March 18 for those earning $500 plus last year and not abroad. Rules cover filling income lines, listing exemption names, counting receipts, and signing. If combining spouses, attach receipts accordingly and mail to Scofield’s office with payments or refunds processed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Frank Scofield
Internal Revenue
P First Texas
Scofield
Rite Beth Robinson
God Eats
Mary Beth Paris
James
Dick Cross
Rita Beth
Heck
Mr. Scofield
Alpine Couple Observes 25th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. George Lines celebrated their 25th marriage anniversary with two gatherings last week. On February 22 Mrs. Lines hosted a tea for about thirty friends, featuring glassware, lace table settings, spring flowers, and a large anniversary cake with coffee or tea. The following Sunday they hosted a dinner for sixteen guests with flowers, food, and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lines
Bridge Ladies Hostess Plate With Prizes
Mrs J W Frazer hosted the Wednesday bridge club with only guest Mrs J C Eyperson present among the players. Members included Mesdames Sherman Barnes J E Camer J W Shepperd W D Burcham C D Wood Vernon McIntyre J B Hord. High prizes went to Mrs Shepperd and Mrs Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Frazer
J. C. Eyperson
Mesdames Shelle Barnes
J. E. Camer
J. W. Shepperd
W. D. Burcham
C. D. Wood
Vernon McIntyre
USO to Award Pins for Volunteer Service Hours
USO volunteers nationwide will receive specially designed pins to honor hours served from 800 to 5 000. The pins, featuring star-based hour scales, were designed by Mina V. Simon with local jeweler help and approved by USO Council chair Mrs. Vernon McIntyre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
Vernon McIntyre
USO Council
A MeIntyre
Roxana Jackson
USO Volunteer Services
Mist. Jackson
National War Fund
San Francisco
Lions Club Charter Night Planned for March 12
Meeting opened at 12 10 p m with remarks by President Kemp and a group singing. Rev from Pa Davis guest as the club plans to attend Ft Davis Lions Charter Night, aiming to strengthen fellowship and community influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion
Kemp
Low
America
Willams
Lin Duncan
Lions
Ft. Davis
Americans Portrait of a Japanese Soldier in YANK Magazine
An article in YANK portrays Japanese soldiers as strong and enduring, challenging American stereotypes. It notes patrolling endurance, literacy claims, and a perceived disdain for human life toward the divine emperor, contrasted with fighter experience and hours served by service members, while Avalanche subscriptions pause beyond the service area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yank
Escondido Amateur Discovers Third Comet Named After Him
Since April 1939 Clarence L Friend of Escondido California has found three comets, all confirmed by Harvard Observatory which announced the third. The second comet bears his name. Also ad copy urges War Bonds and Stamps purchases and mentions kidney balance health claims and CIT ROL drugstore sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence L. Friend
Escondido
Calif
Harvard Observatory
Friend
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Society
C.D. Wood
Beta Iota
WSCS
Key
Roy Whiteside
A. F. Robinson
James Cotter
May
Methodist Church
M. V. Williams
South Tentras
Pei Islands
Alpine Girl
Redbud
Princess
TSCW
Baby
Alpine Wool & Mohair Company
L. D. Stapps’ Auto Body Works
West College Ave
F. C
McIntyre Dé Aared
Avalanche
Urse
City Drug Store
Kate Greenaway
Kate
Tus
Anois Oe
Wwe
Bane
Phar
Ritchey Brothers
Texas
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