Jean's Jottings Highlights Social Visit in Town
Jean's Jottings notes a visit by Mrs Emma Lanier of Lansing and Mrs William of Syracuse with family. It also mentions Charlotte finishing her Master’s, a DAR gathering with R A Bow, Mrs Graves Bogel heirlooms, and chatter about various locals at events and redecorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebe Burgess
Emma Lanier
Lansing
Mich
William
Syracuse
N.Y
Mibrock
Winifred Slight
Charlotte
R. A. Bow
Dick Cross
Louise
Sport Gunn
Paso
Evelyn
G. C. McDaniel
Asa Jones
South America
Bishop
J. M. Stoney
Joel Wright
Sammie Saure
Bate
Rotary
D. M. Bennett
George Baines
Bonnie
John Newell
Elizabeth Winter
Gene Henaryx
D. Thomas
Fred Willams
Dennis Browns
Bridge Club Mexican Luncheon Ends Season
The Green Cafe hosted the Thursday Bridge Club for a Mexican luncheon marking their last meeting until fall. Afterward, members went to Mrs Edith Smith’s home for an afternoon of bridge with Mrs Charles Treadwell Jr winning high, Mrs Billy West second, and Mrs Fritz Bill Weyerts low. Bingo was won by Mrs Jeff Graham as guests Ralph Peters J C Cooley Treadwell Graham West SF Breshears and Weyerts enjoyed pralines and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thursday Bridge Club
Edith Smith
Charles Treadwell Jr
Billy West
Fritz Bill Weyerts Low
Jeff Graham
Ralph Peters
J. C. Cooley
Treadwell, Graham, West
Breshears and
Weyerts
D A R Hears Review of Kaufman Hart Play
D A R meets at Big Bend Chapter with Graves Bogel and Mrs H W Morelock as hostesses. Regent R D McCready opened with the flag salute and a reading of Washington prayers. Chalmers Broadfoot reported on Good Citizenship. Washington monument noted. George Washington Slept Here played by Espy Miller and McCready. Tea followed with lace table and spring flowers. Attendees listed including Mrs Bogel Broadfoot McReady and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves Bogel
H. W. Morelock
Daughters of the American Revolution
Big Bend
Bogel
R. D. McCready
America
L. C. Brite
Marfa
el Paso
Morelock
George Washington
Chalmers Broadfoot Madeo
Coppini
University of Texas
Frank O. Ray
Houston
McCready
Kaufman and Hart
Espy Miller
Fort Davis
Asa Jones
Presbyterian Ladies Meet At Mrs Holland’s Home
The Women’s Afternoon Circle of the Presbyterian Church met at Mrs Wiley Holland’s home with Mrs Holland presiding. The group recited The Lord’s Prayer and heard a study from The Epistle to the Hebrews led by Mrs H W Morelock. Readings included Psalm 85 and scripture by Mrs Holland and Mrs Turney. Refreshments were served to listed members and guest Mrs Gordon Taylor. Also noted are birth of Michele Lynn Dawson Feb 15 to Mr and Mrs Tommy Dale Dawson and grandparents in Bertram and Austin, plus a business trip return of W H Crider from Kentucky and the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Wiley Holland
Holland
C-Hairman
H.W. Morelock
C. W. Newbill
A. M. Turney
A. N Engle
Louis Forchheimer
H. C. LaBeff
Morelock
Turney
Newbill
Ashley Webster
F. B. Weverts
Eric Williams
George Crerar
Gordon Taylor
Tommy Dale Dawson
Denver
Colo
Marathon
Michele Lynn
Edgar Dawson
Bertram
Vernon Bricker
Austin
Baptist W. M. S. Holds Meeting
Mrs J O Casparis hosted the Baptist W M S for a business meeting and Bible study with Mrs Lois McIntyre presiding. A tea table offered cherry pie and coffee as members gathered amid a centerpiece of purple and white stock. Attendees included Mesdames McIntyre, Thornton, Nutt, Autry, J Waller, J G Howell, Earl Reaves, J M Turner, W E Vanney, Joe Baxter y and Ray Spence. The group met in the church reach morning for Home Mission Week of Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.O. Casparis
W. M.S
Lois McIntyre
George
Martha Washington
Mescames McIntyre
Pearl Thornton
Daisy Nutt
Ollie Autry
J. G
Bishop Stoney Honored At Tea With Albuquerque Guests
Bishop and Mrs. James M. Stoney of Albuquerque were honored at a tea hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Joe Wright. The Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Texas and New Mexico bishop has been visiting the area. Thirty-five guests attended as Mrs. Gerald B. Ogle and Mrs. P. B. Uzzell served tea and coffee. salad was by Mrs. H. E. Medlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Stoney
Albuquerque
N. M
Joe Wright
Bishop Stoney
Texas
New Mexico
Gerald B. Ogle
P. B. Uzzell
H. E. Medlin
Garden Club Meets With Mrs LaBeff in Alpine
Eighteen members attended the Alpine Garden Club meeting at Mrs. Ray LaBeff home on Friday afternoon February 25. Mrs. LaBeff and Mrs. Tom Coats served coffee and cake. The group planned for District 9 Texas Garden Clubs Inc. meeting and discussed Chamber of Commerce grounds planting. Mrs Grady Nelon presented “Garden Gimmicks” using gardening magazines and personal experience to offer practical solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Garden Club
Ray LaBeff
Mrs W H Terry Sr Hosts Thursday Club Dinner Bridge
A fried chicken dinner was served to members and guests of the Thursday Club at the home of Mrs. W. H. Terry Sr. on February 24. The table centerpiece featured red, blue and white flowers and geranium decorations adorned the receiving rooms. After dinner, bridge games were played with Mrs. George Bevier winning high prize and Mrs. Frank Newsom taking second high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H Terry Sr
George Bevier
Frank Newsom
Pulliam Heads New Mining Group Against Uranium Leasing Bill
R N Pulliam, president of a newly formed mining and industrial committee, traveled to Austin to oppose Senate Bill 91. Alpine businessmen selected Glenn Burgess as secretary as the group, still unnamed, gathered Sunday. The organization opposed authors of the bill authorizing landowners to lease state oil and mineral rights and share royalties with the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Pulliam
Mining, Prospecting and Industrial Committee
Austin
Texas Senate
Glenn Burgess
Park Official Dies At 68 In Santa Fe
M. R. Tillotson regional director of the National Park Service with Santa Fe headquarters died in Santa Fe after an extended illness. He was well known in Alpine and the Big Bend area from frequent visits over the years. Burial took place at Grand Canyon. He joined the Park Service in 1922 and served many years including 12 years as pack superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Tillotson
National Park Service
Santa Fe
Mr Tillotson
Alpine
Big Bend
Grand Canyon
Park Service
Local items recap Alpine area visits and departures
Mrs. Joe Brady returns from Dallas last Friday. Nevill Haynes family visiting San Antonio. Ray Ersland of Amarillo guest of G. E. Lehman. Mrs. Henry Bailey recovering after major surgery in Houston. Etheredge of Hunt visited Alpine. biologist for State Game Dept. Mrs. Gordon Barrow hosted. Major and Mrs. Barrow and children from Los Angeles visited. F C Mellard of Marfa and Bennie Helen Simpson of Alpine with Johnny Mack called to Decatur for uncle Carl Faith’s funeral. Scales family returned from El Paso after treatment. Otis Scales drove back with them. MSgt. George W. Chapman and family visited sister J. C. Coleman. Chapman en route to Travis Air Force Base. Arnold Ragin of El Paso and W. D. Measday met Alpine residents. Ragin retired after 40 years railroad service. Measday and family plan to settle in West Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Mellard
Marfa
Bennie Helen Simpson
Johnny Mack
Alpine
Decatur
Simpson
Carl Faith
George W. Chapman
J. C. Coleman
Chapmans
States
England
Chapman
Travis Air Force Base
Calif
Arnold Ragin
el Paso
W. D. Measday
Mr. Ragin
Mrs. Measday
Arkansas
Missouri
Texas
Brewster County Teachers Meet at Marathon High School
The Brewster County Unit of the Texas State Teachers Association gathered in Marathon High School library. Vice-president Mrs Reba Smith led the business session. Calif guest Bettigene Hume sang with Merle Waters accompanying. a Waters Simpson trio performed. Mrs Berta Lassiter reviewed the Wickendon Report on the Teacher Retirement System. Forty guests attended and were served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Texas State Teachers Association
Marathon High School
Reba Smith
Bettigene Hume
la ‘Mesa
Calif
Merle Waters
Merle
Carol Waters
Donnelle ‘Simpson
Sul Ross
Berta C. Lassiter
TSTA
Wickendon
Texas
Brady to Host Band Festival With 16 Groups This Weekend
To Judge Band Meet Sul Ross Lobo Band travels to Brady for the Brady Band Festival where 16 bands will compete. The marching contest is tonight and the playing contest tomorrow with judges including Charles Vick of Tarleton College and Ralph Jones of Southwestern University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Lobo
Brady
Charles Vick
Tarlein College
Ralph Jones
Southwestern University
Newell presides over Pecos oil jobbers meeting
W. J. Newell of Alpine presided at a Pecos meeting of the regional Texas Oil Jobbers Association held Tuesday night at Foster's Cafe. About 35 oil jobbers from the area between El Paso and Big Spring attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Newell
Alpine
Texas Oil Jobbers Association
Foster's Cafe
Pecos
el Paso
Big Spring
Local Couple To Appear On San Angelo TV Show
Local couple Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woodward of Alpine will display agate and lapidary machinery on a Gem and Lapidary Show in San Angelo this weekend. The San Angelo Art Club sponsors the TV program demonstrating saving grinding and polishing agate. This is the first show of its kind in the area where agate is abundant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodward
Alpine
San Angelo
U S G S Official Moves Into Vaquero House
Robert Littleton in charge of the U S Geological Survey here flew to Boise Idaho last weekend to bring his family back to Alpine They are renting the Young Vaquero home at the corner of College Avenue and Cockrell They include Mrs Littleton and four children Bob 11 Dick 9 Pamela 5 and Catherine 18 months
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Littleton
U. S. Geological Survey
Boise
Idaho
Alpine
Mrs. Littleton
Bober
Pamela
Catherine
Baptist Church Revival Opens Sunday Night
First Baptist Church revival begins at 7 30 p m Sunday with Dallas evangelist Ross Coggins and Waco pastor Ed Smith Ginger. They join Religious Emphasis Week at Sul Ross College next week with 7 a m services. Nursery available and public invited. Mr and Mrs R W Weien visited Ray Spence home last week. Mrs Welch is Mrs Spence's sister. The Welchs are moving from Houston to Riverside Calif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Ross Coggins
Dallas
Ed Smith
Waco
Sul Ross College
R. W. Weien
Ray Spence
Welch
Mrs. Spence
Welchs
Houston
Riverside
Calif
Hat maker Frank Benson and his quality hats
Margie describes Frank M. Benson, a respected hat maker whoHand crafts each hat, runs a large factory and showroom, and visits New York market for trims. The friendly, churchgoing bachelor is affectionately called Papa by his female staff, with loyal workers and a gracious sister in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Benson
Jack
Papa
Frank Benson
Mr. Bales
Benson
New York
Christian Church to Install Pastor and Host Spring Mission
Dr. Glenn Routt, professor from Brite College of the Bible at Texas Christian University, will be the special speaker each evening during Pine Christian Church Al Pine's Spring Preaching Mission next Monday through Thursday. On Sunday he will deliver two messages including the installation of Rev. Robert E. Peterson as minister. Assisting Routt are Rev. Earl Bissex of Pecos and Rev. Robert Hooks of Fort Stockton. A reception for Peterson and family follows the Sunday evening service. All friends and church members are invited to attend any services next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Christian Church of
Alpine
Glenn Routt
Christian Doctrine
Brite College of the Bible
Texas Christian University
Routt
Robert E. Peterson
Earl Bissex
First Christian Church
Pecos
Robert Hooks
Fort Stockton
R. E. Petross
Peterson
January parking meters bring in 439 dollars
City Secretary John Stovell reported to the City Commission that January meter receipts totaled 439.25 dollars while traffic fines reached 39 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stovell
Prospector Wins Right To Enter Mineral Lands
Judge C E Patterson in 83rd District Court rules a prospector may enter land where the owner holds only surface rights while the state owns the minerals. He issues a temporary injunction against A H Zuberbueler and John D Harrison to prevent interference with locating and developing mining claims in the county. Frank O Ray of Alpine represented the plaintiff. defense counsel included Al Creigh Alpine Garland Casebier and George Wiley Fort Stockton. Mr and Mrs J L Craft were in Midland on business this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Patterson
83Rd District Court
State of Texas
Tommy
A. H. Zuberbueler
John D. Harrison
Frank O. Ray
Alpine
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Johan McIntire
Jack Carson
Charles Bickford
Stoney
Garden Club
W. H. Terry Sr
R.N. Pulliam
New Mining Association
Joe Brady
Mrs. Nevill Haynes
San Antonio
Ray Ersland
Amarillo
G. E. Lehman
Henry Bailey
Anderson Hospital
Batley
O. F. Etheredge
Hunt
Nat
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Thomas W. Barrow
Mark and
Arliss
Los Angeles
Shirley Scales
Mr. Scales
Otis Scales
Brewster County Teachers Meet
Vaquero House
Baptist Church Revival
Cross
Hasta la Vista
Margie
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E. Holland
Christian Church
J. L. Craft
Midland
Frank
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Joe Prides
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