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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1959
Page
2
Reservists assist Mrs. Freda Powell who directs Alpine High speech classes and coaches the cast for Home Of The Brave. Army Reserve personnel donated helmets, combat packs, canteens, and first aid kits for the forthcoming school year production.
The Study Club in Marathon hosted a program on international culture through art with Mrs. C W Edwards leading and members sharing artworks. Donations from the Commissioners Court totaling 150 to the Club House were noted, and a memorial offering to the Heart Fund for Mrs. J A McGonagill was mentioned. Members and guests, including Mrs. George Harrs, enjoyed refreshments as various local residents attended visits and trips, with several social gatherings and travel reports noted.
A vintage recipe for broiled chicken served over rice with lemon herb sauce. It uses ready to cook young chicks, margarine, white rice, water, and sliced stuffed green olives. Steps include browning, basting, simmering rice, and folding in olives before serving.
Local notes from James Chambers and Basin area residents describe birthday celebrations, parties, and weekend guests. Attendees include Lin Fitch Ginger Marathon families, Lt. Jimmie Shaw en route to San Diego Marine duty, Linda Rogers celebrating a birthday, and visits by Park Ranger Rod Broyles and families in El Paso.
Hill Religious Emphasis Week on Sul Ross Campus concluded Thursday with the final speaker and an night meal at the encampment grounds. Denominations including Baptist Catholic Church of Christ Christian Episcopal Methodist and Presbyterian participated in assemblies class discussions and outdoor activities. Newman Club held a brief meeting Tuesday night with several attendees listed. Friday the Wesley Club hosted a hamburger feast and game party with a large turn out. 1959 intramurals crowned women’s volleyball champions Jane Stephenson Bethair Joy Mildred Miller Frances Bueno Shirley Stephenson Carolyn Powell and Sandra Harris. Men’s basketball champions were Sul Ross students Leslie Johnson Max Tankersley Fred
Jody Myers, Gayland De lay, Ken Scott, Elbert Echols, Freddy Davis join Liz Fitzgerald a Sul Ross junior who has been elected 58 59 Rodeo Sweetheart. Fitzgerald stands out as prominent campus figure and rodeo participant in a local ceremony.
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