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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1947

Page

5

Mrs Dorothy Buhler Weds James Crawford in Mason Church

Society notes report Mrs Dorothy Frances Buhler daughter of Rev and Mrs M A Buhler of Mason married James L Crawford son of Mr and Mrs Guy Crawford of Alpine in a double ring ceremony Sunday March 2 at 4 30 pm at the First Christian Church of Marta The wedding took place with Rev Bubler and Rev J B Holmes officiating The church was simple with calla lilies stock ferns and white ribbons The program included organ music by Glenn Davis and songs by Frances Mitchell Marshall The bride wore white duchess satin with a finger tip veil and carried a pink orchid bouquet A reception followed in the church parlors with family and friends in attendance.

Dorothy Frances Buhler M. A. Buhler Mason James L. Crawford Guy Crawford Alpine Marta Bubler J. B. Holmes Fort Worth Hirass Glenn Davis Sul Ross Frances Mitchell Marshall Buh- Ter Jake Aston Billy Fielder Raymond Reaves Billy Harrington Ruth Ward Garland Buhler James Crawford

Elaborate wedding honors Ruth Ward and Guy Crawford

A large reception celebrated the marriage of Ruth Ward and Guy Crawford at Alpine with about 200 guests. The bride and groom, Sul Ross College seniors, planned by Mrs. L. C. Brite of Marfa, left for a Carlsbad and Fort Worth trip before settling in a cottage on East Avenue E. Rehearsal supper hosted by Perry Cartwright featured cocktails and a two course dinner with pansy centerpieces.

Ruth Ward Guy Crawford Betty Jean van Fossan Freddie Beth Reeder Mary [Bristol Betty Perry Cartwright Crawford- Buhler James Crawford Dorothy Buhler Betty Crawford Dorothy Crawford Billy Fielder Billy Harrington M. A. Buhler R. L Myers T. J. Cartwright P. V. Cartwright Jim Reeves Velta Speer

Legion Auxiliary Quiz Night At Legion Club

The American Legion Auxiliary entertained members and guests with a quiz program on Americanism Friday night at the Legion club. Quiz master Sport Gunn led the event while Mary Joney played songs to be identified. Teams consisted of Auxiliary members including Edith Hopson Mary Jo Sohl Frances Newsom Carolyn Nelon and others.

Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Legion Legion Club Sport Gunn Mary Joney Mesdames Edith Hopson Mary Jo Sohl Frances Newsom Carolyn Nelon Cor

Legion Auxiliary Quiz Winners Toasted at Meeting

tt, Skinner and Legion member Philip Newsom led the ladies to a 47 to 32 win over the men. A cattle-brand rug was awarded to winners who gave it to the new committee room. Herbert L. Kokernot Jr. received a gold membership pin for Legion work. About 60 members and vests enjoyed san dwiches and drinks. Birthday party and supper for the Legion is set for March 22 at 7:30. all Legion and Auxiliary members are invited.

Skinner and Legion Philip Newsom Stanley Fulcher Gene Farley Sherman Newsom Grady Nelon Herbert L. Kokernot Jr Legion M. L. Hopson The Leion Auxiliary

Fellowship dinner gathering of Alpine Mi Alliance members

Members of the Alpine Mi Alliance and their families enjoyed a Fellowship dinner Monday evening at the home of the Rev and Mrs Austin Dillon. Each of the nine attendees brought part of the evening's refreshments. Present were Rev and Mrs Austin Dillon Betty and Bob Dillon Rev and Mrs Frank Dutton Rev and Mrs John Pickering Betty and Eloise Pickering and Rev Fred B Rogers.

Alpine Mi Alliance Austin Dillon Betty Bob Dillon Frank Dutton John Pickering Eloise Pickering Fred

Sierschwale Lewis Rites Read At Wink

Miss Jean Lewis and Mr. Oliver Bierschwab wed Friday Feb 28 at Wink in Church of Christ parsonage ceremony with close friend pastor officiating. Bride Unedatgh Lewis to Sul Ross College. groom son of A J Bierschwab, Sul Ross graduate teaching at Central Ward School and junior coach. Reception followed with wedding cake and punch. Alpine guests included J C Lewis and families.

Alpine Jean Lewis Oliver Bierfachwale Wink Church of Christ Unedatgh J.C. Lewis Sul Ross College A. J. Bierschwab Sul Ross Central Ward School Loyal Tegel Wayne May

Bride Elect Dorothy Buhler Honored With Shower Tea

Dorothy Frances Buhler, bride elect, was honored at a Thursday afternoon shower and tea from 4 to 6 in the Hospitality room of the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Jim Nichols and daughter Ina Bess Nichols hosted with a musical program by Mrs. R. Warnock, Mrs. Fred Williams, and Ina Bess Nichols, plus a humorous reading by Mrs. Fred Rogers.

Dorothy Frances Buhler The Presbyterian Church Jim Nichols Ina Bess Nichols R. Warnock Fred Williams Fred Rogers

Garden Club Notes and Alpine Exes Meeting Report

Garden club notes describe a tea centerpiece with Hladoli and pink flowers, with guests and members listed, high score for a bridge game, and a plant clinic with a city clean-up plan. Alpine Texas Exes hold annual meeting at Sul Ross campus with Dr Warnock’s report and a Girl Scout Troop No 1 hike and pottery lecture for campus scouts.

Alpine Texas Exes University of Texas Alpine R. Hawkins Sul Ross College P. Smith Warnock University C. B. Gar

University club elects officers at annual reception

Officers elected for the ensuing year were President Miss Anne Whittaker Secretary Treasurer Miss Anna D Linn reporter Victor J Smith vice president Mrs Geo W Baines. Tea coffee cake and sweetmeats were served. Assisting Mrs Hawkins at tea were Mrs G P Smith and Mrs G W Baines. Flowers in university orange and white decorated rooms. Meeting closed with The Eyes of Texas directed by Mr Edwin Gillette.

Warnock Anne Whittaker Secy.Treas Anna D. Linn Victor J.smith Geo. W. Baines Hawkins G. P. Smith G. W. Baines University Texas Edwin Gillette

Miss Morton Honored At Prenuptial Show Event

Miss Josephine Morton, whose engagement and approaching marriage have been announced, was guest of honor at a prenuptial shower given Thursday evening by Mrs. Rex Ivy and Mrs. Jack Stowell at the Ivy home. Blue bonnets and daffodils decorated the home. White and green were the chosen colors. Refreshments featured fruit punch, decorated sandwiches, and white miniature cakes embossed with Jo. Numerous gifts of china and crystal were presented to the honoree.

Josephine Morton Rex Ivy Jack Stowell Ivy

Alpine Club Women at the District Meet

Alpine club women attended the 8th District Federation meeting held Tuesday and Wednesday at Indian Lodge. Dames George Baines Seldon RobIngON H W Morelock G P Smith Herbert Kokernot J C Epperson P V Cartwright T H Etheridge Glenn Davis G W Gilmer and Flora Daugherty represented Alpine Study club. Progreso Study club members included D M Bennett Frank McCollum Walter Henderson Bill Winter Bernal Slight.

Alpine Club Frank McCollum Walter Henderson Bill Winter Bernal Slight

Girl Scouts Mark Sixth Anniversary With Public Meeting

Girl Scout leaders held a gathering at Mrs CE Garris home as they plan a public anniversary event on March 12 on the courthouse lawn. The meeting urges participation and support for the youth organization.

CE. Garris Gist Scouting

Local Girls Earn Outdoor Badge at Kokernot Springs

Willie Rae Glover Elinor Subleti Barbara Bishop Elaine Morrison and others led a group to Kokernot Springs last Saturday where the outdoor badge was earned. Present were Peggy Pittman Shirley Parker LaMarylis Oliver and Gleynda.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society C.D. Wood Orothy Buhler Yours Truly J. H. Wilbourn Burke Std St Ave. E Wes Baby Lutie Britt North Alpine H.W. Morelock Alice Cowan George Kelver C. D. Wood Clarence Hord Nichols Crawford Fred Reeder Hi. Etheridge A. V. Gunn C. E. Patterson Charles Stringfellow Ralph Peters Earl Anderau Roscoe Morgan Pat Lester Bill Allen Johnny Braswell Peters Garden Club Dan Ritter Hoyle Cooley Uae Goodyear Brewster County Motors Holland Avenue Alpine Butane Co., Inc City Drug Store AMG Cross & Cross
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