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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1944

Page

5

Study Club Sponsors Loan Art Exhibit in Alpine

The Study Club hosted a Texas art loan exhibit featuring works by Julian Onderdonk Xavier Gonzales and others. Nearly 100 Alpine residents and El Progreso club members attended with schoolchildren invited Friday and air base personnel Sunday.

Study Club Texas L Forchheimer G. W. Baines Witte Museum San Antonio Julian Onderdonk Betty Keefor Boatright Xavier Gonzales Harry Anthony DeYoung Julius Wolz Lewis Teel William Leader Janet Downey Gideon Harrelle Trentham Miss Cummings Alpine

Otis Kimball Guests At Party On Birthday

Otis Kimball hosted a birthday bridge party at his ranch home with guests including Mr and Mrs King Terry Mr and Mrs Zeb Decie Mr and Mrs Li D Harris and the hosts. Prizes awarded to Jug Harris high for men Mrs Terry high for women and Zeb Decie low score. Further club gatherings featured at Mrs George Koury home with mixed results and prize winners Mrs McCollum Knox Reid. A spaghetti luncheon followed a Bridge session and Mrs L D Harris hosted the Lucky Thirteen group with prizes to Mrs Hope and Mr Meriwether. A Presbyterian church hospitality room served afterward and a recital was announced for Lawrence Hall with community club notes on wartime activities.

Otis Kimball King Terry Zeb Decie Li D. Harris Kimball Jug Harris Mrs. Terry Mme George Koury

Recital Planned by Mrs Bogel for Friday Evening

Mrs Mary P Bogel announces a recital of her primary pupils Friday evening at 8 o'clock in the local venue. The program features young students performing selections across piano voice and instrumental pieces, showcasing early training and talent in the community recital.

Mary P. Bogel

Baptist Church Schedule Highlights Morning Worship and Choir

At The Churches BAPTIST Sunday school 9 55 a m Don Littleton Supt Morning worship 11 00 a m Mid week service Wednesday p m Training Union Sunday 7 p m Choir rehearsal Friday 8 00 p m Evening preaching service Sunday 8 00 p m R L Wittner Pastor

Baptist Sunday School Don Littleton

Faith and Worship Services Include Christian Foundations

A compact church row announces upcoming sermons and class schedules for Bible study and worship. Included are Bible passages from Romans and Jeremiah, a Christian Science lesson, and schedules for Church of Christ and Episcopal services led by M A Buhler Jas A Fry and Ven W H Martin.

Episcopal St. James Episcopal Warch W. H. Martin the Big Bend

Bridge Luncheon Honoring Hickerson Guests at Harris Home

Mrs L D Harris hosted a bridge luncheon Friday with honor guests Mrs R J Hickerson and her daughter Miss Mary Hickerson of New Jersey visiting Lieut and Mrs Robert Hickerson. The luncheon featured two courses on small tables, each with a bouquet of spring blossoms, and prizes went to Mrs Harfst for high score and Mrs Burgess for second.

L. D. Harris R. J. Hickerson Mary Hickerson New Jersey Robert Hick Nancy Hickerson Robi. Hickerson M. Fred Griffin J. E. Burgess G. H. Harfst King Terry C. D. Wood Otis Kimball H. W. Morelock C. W. Davis

OPA Begins National Check to Endorse Gasoline Coupons

OPA investigators start a nation wide spot check of gasoline ration coupons at service stations. J Doyle Settle says agents will request to see all coupons held by buyers and endorse unendorsed coupons. Notices will be sent to ration holders and boards if endorsements are lacking, with hearings possible to revoke ration. The aim is to reach near 100 percent endorsement through cooperation.

OPA J. Doyle Settle Settle

Methodist Church Notices and Services Schedule

Church school minutes listed with superintendent Mrs. Edgar Martin and assistant Mr. Barrow. Morning worship at 11 with sermon The Preeminence. Evening worship at 8 with sermon The Excellent Way. Musical program led by Mrs. Winter and Miss Wahlers. Senior young people at 7 pm. Juniors meet with Mrs Barrow. Pastor Marvin Williams.

Church School Edgar Martin Barrow Winter Miss Wahlers

Nazarene Legion Sunday Services Listed

Sunday Bible school at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m framework includes Divine Healing Evening service at 8 p m The theme centers on spiritual healing and faith healing in a Nazarene church setting with Legion chapter affiliation as noted in the fragmentary notice

USO Club News Details Alpine Activities and Hostesses

A USO luncheon discussed service members issues and a busy week of events is planned. The schedule includes regular bridge night Thursday, Dr G I and Quizz Dolls Friday, a formal dance with orchestra Saturday, and church and service club collaborations Sunday through Wednesday with dances at the Air Base and Arts and Crafts night. Hostesses from Alpine named and rooms for rent offered to assist service members.

Dr. G. 1 Church of Christ Miss Batey Miltin Hill Sul Ross College Alpine Service Men Mesdames RS Carnes Fred Rogers Edgar Martin Sloan Matthews B. F. Berkeley Hattie Lamb Martha E. Austin Virgil Miller Faye Vice H.R. Gard J. D. Holman R. H. Oliver Eric Williams Horock M. Melton Ray Spence Helen F. Carroll Pittman R. B. Slight K. Starnes Bill Cotter Misses Marie Bennett Miltia Hill

Prayer meeting invitation from Winifred Kelton

Wednesday at 8 p.m. a prayer meeting invitation is extended by Winifred Kelton, pastor.

Winifred Kelton Pas

Morning Worship at 11 Led by Pastor Fred S Rogers

Presby Sunday services announced with morning worship at 10 Follows by 11 oclock service led by Pastor Fred S Rogers in the church plan calendar.

Fred S. Rogers

Fruit Escape Damage By Freeze This Week

Temperatures of 30 or below caused damage to many fruit trees in bloom last Tuesday morning. Ice up to a quarter inch thick was reported. A cold wind blew Wednesday, no ice noted afterward. Conditions moderated yesterday with clouds and potential moisture. Ranges show a little green from the rain last week.

Eatarth

Good Interest Is Shown In Poultry Short Course

Alpine Vocational Agricultural department runs an adult poultry short course with 18 enrolled for night sessions. R C Mitchell reports strong attendance and high interest in backyard flocks for meat and egg production. The course meets Mondays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the V A building. adults interested in poultry problems are invited to attend.

Alpine Vocational Agricultural Department R. C. Mitchell Back Yard Alpine V. A

Attention ladies do you want your husband and dreams

Classified ad promotes beauty products at Sadget Beauty Shop with skin and hair prescriptions, cold wave permanent waves, and personalized analysis by Mrs Dorris. Contains misspellings and dated phrasing.

New Arrival William Arthur Anderau Born in San Diego

Mr and Mrs Earl Anderau of San Diego California announce the birth of their son William Arthur last Thursday. He weighs seven pounds seven ounces. Mrs Anderau Miss Katherine Turney is the former name of the mother, daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Turney of Alpine.

Mnsic Earl Anderau San Diego Cal William Arthur Anderau Katherine Turney A. M. Turney Alpine

Honey Heist and War Talk In Ellsworth Church

In Ellsworth Illinois church painters found three tubs of wild honey hidden between wall studs. Congregation members seized the jars and used the sale money to fund paint. A University of Texas speech by Dr Krisnalal Shridharani highlighted India as a major sugar and steel power within the empire.

Old Town Ellsworth, IL Krisnalal Shridharani India University of Texas British Empire

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Society C.D. Wood Fall The Presbyterian Church Garden Club Funay W. D. Burcham EL Progreso Progreso J. W. Shepperd C. V. Bell Frank McCollum Amelia Dorothy Thompson U. S Pier Christian Rom M. A. Buhler Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Jas. A. Fry Methodist Elmo Company Dept Davenport, Lowe USO Club News Mone Just Goodrich Starnes’ Texaco Station Texaco Vagiedi DR. Pepper Bottling CO Alpine, Texas Shirre Y N.Y First National Bank OF Alpine Federal Deposit Insts
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