Spring Social Buzz From Town Scenes and Church Opens
Local notes describe spring sensory displays and daily life. Residents like Mrs Mary Rob Anson and Mrs John Gentry enjoy lunch at Texas Cite The Jow Lanes with family. church service at St James Episcopal marks first Sunday. March Legion convention plans unfold as communities look forward to warmer weather and gatherings.
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Jack Mord
Mary Rob. Anson
John Gentry
Nother
Texas
Anna Hay Alip
Ee Chitwood
George Asa Jones
Temprano
St. James Episcopal Church
Charles Thomas
Hoss
Bernal
Cap” Anglin
Clifton Roark
Legion Home
Temple Stumberge
M. L. Hopson
American Legion and Auxiliary
McAllen
Jim
St James Canterbury Club Plans Silver Tea at Fowlkes Home
The Canterbury Club of St James Episcopal church sponsors a Silver Tea from 4 to 6 pm Sunday in Mrs Bawin Fowlkes home to raise funds for a new church missal. Club identity details list Nora Van Dinter as the member from Ross College.
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St. James Canterbury Club
Canterbury Club
St. James Episcopal Church
Bawin Fowlkes
Ross College
Nora + Van Dinter
Garden Club to Meet at Mrs Williams Home
The Alpine Garden Cup meets at 3 30 pm today in the home of Mrs W E Williams with Mrs D A Hilton as a hostess. Mrs Jack Cross is in charge of the program Window Planting Both Inside and Out.
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W. E. Williams
D. A. Hilton
Jack Cross
Carol Anne Thomson Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party
Carol Anne Thomson celebrated her fourth birthday on Saturday March 3 at her parents home Dr and Mrs William Thomson. Gaily colored balloons and a pink Easter egg decorated cake plus punch were served to the young guests. After games the children enjoyed themselves with party fun.
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Carol Anne Thomson
William Thomson
Thesehildren
Cam Cortains
Jan Morrow
Jan Kay
Sally Glasscock
Eileen
Dianne Belljemah
Roseanne
Kay Olson
Jackie
Scott Williams
Deblorah Newbith
James Briggs
Mary Fster
Caroline Matthews
Bruce
Bill Andy Sutton
Mark
Pate
Cary Hedrick
Mik Jimmy
Mary Lou
Bonnie
Marie Pattillo
Carroll Lat Festa
Thomson
John Pattilio
Jack Williams
Miss Sites and Bow Honored At Brown Home Party
Miss Mary Evelyn Sites and Jack Bow were honored at an intimate party in Mrs. George A. Brown’s town house. Hosts included George Brown and Catharine Emilie Urides, with vows set for 6 30 p m at First Baptist Church in Alpine.
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Mr. Bow
Brown Home
Attranst
Mary Evelyn Sites
Jack Bow
George A. Brown
Bunkie Rutledge
Dan St. Clair
Joe Tane
Keetey Kimball
Ralph Meriwether
Billy Caldwell
Levin Davis
Clay Cade
Jim Spann
Sherman Phillips
John Nelson
John Devenport
Guss Lines
Darlane Stacy
Gertrude Newton
Sammie Saure
Sandra Rogers
Ana Devenport
Eddie Burling
Bobby Spiers
Jim Bell
Jim Devenport
Mickie Smith
Vernon Nichols and Ruth Cannon to wed and settle on Bronco Ranch
Vernon Wesley Buz Nichols son of Alpine residents and Ruth Cannon of Lubbock will marry on February 28. Nichols, foreman at the OY Ranch at Bronco, will reside there with his bride who teaches and coaches basketball at Plains High School. They recently visited Alpine.
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Vernon
Buz) Nichols
Bride
Bronco Ranch
Vernon Wesley Buz
American Legion Auxiliary Plans 16th District Convention Luncheon
The 16th District American Legion Auxiliary convention opens with a March 24 luncheon at 1 p.m. in the Holland Hotel Ballroom honoring unit presidents. Rossonfan Choristers will perform under Glen Davis from Sul Rose College, followed by unit reports and awards. Notables from across Texas attend, with local reservations due by March 15 to Mrs. Henry Bailey.
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American Levon Auxiliary
16Th District
Holland Hotel
Rosson
A. J. Breaux
Beaumont
National Americanism
American Legion Auxiliary
Rotary District Pride Highlighted at 170 Conference
Alpine Rotary Club Sul Ross Rotary District members and Rotary Anns earned high praise from the Committee on Resolutions after the District 170 Conference held in Marfa and Alpine. Excerpts from the report to District Gov. Warren note the commendation and notable cooperation among clubs and Sul Ross State College.
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Alpine Rotary Club
Rotary Anns
Sul
Garden Club Hosts Rock Centerpieces at Alpine Meeting
Alpine Garden Club members and guests gathered February 24 with special guest Mrs. Joe T. Rounsaville of Pecos, District 9 governor of Texas Garden Clubs. Hostesses were Mrs. Ray Spence, Mrs. Fred Jack, and Mrs. Forrest Weston. The program led by Mrs. W. D. Burcham featured arrangements titled Arrangements with Native Rocks.
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Alpine Garden Club
Joe T. Rounsaville
Pecos
District 9
Texas Garden Clubs
Ray Spence
Fred Jack
Forrest Weston
Spence
W. D. Burcham
Frank Woodward
Charlie Fiscel
Lester Farmers Honored At Farewell Mexican Supper
A farewell Mexican supper at the Green Cafe honored Mr. and Mrs. Lester Farmer as he leaves Morrison's local store to manage the Del Rio outlet. A large cake inscribed Good Luck Lester and Mary Ellen marked the center of the table, with friends and colleagues attending.
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Lester Farmer
Green Cafe
Morrison's
Ernedina Martinez
Irene Olazales
Elma Hernandez
Juan M. Agatha Lanier
Clay ‘Wiles
Frank McCollums Hosts To Dinner Bridge Club
The Friday Night Couples Club was entertained by Mr and Mrs Frank McCollum at their home with a dinner bridge last Friday. High score for women went to Mrs J W Shepperd. Knox Reid led men. Bingo for ladies won by Mrs Bill Winter. Dan Ritter won for men. Attendees included Glenn Davis Delbert Dyke Reid Shepperd Ritter Winter Dr and Mrs John W Pate and Paul Vogt.
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Frank ‘McCollum
J. W. Shepperd
Knox Reid
Bill Winter
Dan Ritter
Messrs
Mrs. Asa Jones Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club
The Wednesday Bridge Club met at Mrs. Asa Jones's home for games of bridge. High score went to Mrs. Worth Frazer, with Mrs. Vernon McIntyre second. Bingo was won by Mrs. Frank McCollum and Cut by Mrs. John C. Epperson. Members present included Frazer, McIntyre, McCollum, Epperson, W. D. Burcham, Joel Burgess, Carl Shuts, George Bevier, H. W. Morelock, Marvin Pierce, Hugh White, Bryan Wildenthal, and the hostess. Vernon McIntyre and family planned a trip to Temple, San Antonio, and Cameron for a visit.
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Asa Jones
Worth Frazer
Vernon McIntyre
Frank McCollum
John C. Epperson
Mesdames Frazer
McIntyre
McCollum
Epperson
W. D. Burcham
Joel Burgess
Carl Shuts
George Bevier
H. W. Morelock
Marvin Pierce
Hugh White
Bryan Wildenthal
Vernon Mcintyres Hosts At Dinner Bridge Party
Vernon Mcintyre and wife hosted a dinner at their ranch home followed by bridge. Ladies high, Mrs J W Shepperd. men high, King Terry. Second-high ladies, Mrs Bill Winter. second-high men, Otis Kimball. Couples high, Mrs McIntyre and Bo McElroy. Low for men, Miles Pierce. low for ladies, Mrs Keith Morrow. Bingo won by Mrs Pierce. Bouquets decorated the game rooms with guests including Terry, Dyke, Pierce, Winter, McCollum, Reid, Shepperd, Kimball, Morrow, Logan, Mrs McElroy, and Dr and Mrs John W Pate.
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Bill Winter
Otis Kimball
McIntyre
Birs
Bo McElroy
Miles Pierce
Keith Morrow
Mrs. Pierce
Messers
Mesdames Terry
Delbert Dyke
Pierce
Frank McCollum
Knox Reid
Shepperd
Baptist Women Close Week of Prayer at First Baptist
Members of the Woman's Missionary Society wrapped up a week of prayer at the First Baptist Church with a prayer season and a home mission offering. Mrs. Ralph Wootton led daily morning programs as prayer chairman. The theme was Lord, Teach Us to Pray with each day highlighting a mission work facet. About 21 ladies took part during the week.
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Woman's Misssionary Society
First Baptist Church
Ralph Wootton
WMS
Nelons Win High at Saturday Night Couples Club
The Saturday Night Couples Club event featured Mr. and Mrs. Grady Nelon taking high score with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ord as runners up. Bingo went to Bryan Kelley. Attendees included Messrs and Mesdames Kelley Nelon Hord J M Alderson Sam Thomas and the hosts.
Talk on Texas history at El Progreso Club
Dr. Clif ford Casey head of Sul Ross College history department gave a history of Texas talk at the El Progreso Club hosted by Mrs. John W. Pate and Mrs. D. M. Bennett in the Pate home on Friday March 2, Independence Day in Texas. New members Mrs. W. H. Crider and Mrs. C. C. Mudd were introduced. Guest list included Mesdames Baines Dobie Forchheimer Meador Secrest. A report by Mrs. Bennett on the El Paso district convention will be shared at the March 16 meeting.
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Texas
Clifford Casey
Sul Ross College
John W. Pate
D. M. Bennett
el Progreso Club
Pate
Casey
Independence
Bennet
T Vend
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