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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1926
Page
4
Local correspondent Katherine Duckworth invites readers to share items of news and to contact the Avala press representative for personals and subscription notices in the community.
March social events center on Miss Penelope Snyder engagement to Cary Brown Hute with Lt Hutchinson. Invitations by Mr and Mrs Metcalfe for a pink themed tea at Camp Marfa and planned honors through March 25 including dinners, bridge luncheons, and showers hosted by Mrs Hudson, Mrs Pool, and Mrs Pletcher for the bride and her guest.
Friday afternoon a bridge party honored Miss Katy Ray Holmes of Abilene and Mrs Karl Meklroy at Mrs Joe Burgess home. Mrs Mary Haynes had high score. salad, cakes and coffee served. Guests included Holmes, Mrs Kegan of Abilene, and many local ladies and friends.
John Blevins and Anja are named in a brief local notice alongside Merriwether Burke and Clay Holland with unclear context. The fragment suggests a community or legal notice involving these individuals.
The Alpine Study Club held its March meeting at Mrs Anja’s home. Mrs Morelock was elected delegate to the District Convention at Cisco in April with Mrs Wilson as alternate. A light repast followed the session with notes on James Branch Cabell and Willa Cather.
A note from 8 M. Giran expresses gratitude to Alpine residents across Catholic and Protestant communities for the kindnesses shown during their stay. The message highlights appreciation for the friendships formed and notes the value of advertising in The Avalanche backed by its circulation.
A surprise birthday party honoring Mrs. James Darling on her eighty first birthday was hosted Wednesday by her daughter Mrs. Ella Chastain and Mrs. B A Waldron. About two dozen guests attended, offering remembrances and well wishes as Mrs. Darling appeared delighted and surrounded by friends. Guests included Mrs Wil Cotter, Mrs F M Waldron, Mrs George Bennon, Mrs FL Clark, Mrs J Evans, Mrs Runyan, Mrs James, Mrs WF White, Mrs Himon, Mrs W H Lease, Mother Allen, Mrs T Moody, Mrs Ore Keer, Mrs J R Morton, and others contributing to the celebration.
The T E L class of the Baptist Jay school met Friday afternoon at the home of teacher Mrs M H Moor with Mrs Moorman and Mrs Ro Moody as hostesses. A piano solo by Miss Rewle Lee Moorman and readings by Elizabeth Spence and Merle Bennett opened the program, followed by a time to get acquainted and refreshments.
The pretty five room stucco home of Mrs. Berta Ferris is completed and ready for occupancy. She has planted flowers and set out many trees and shrubs around the yard.
For sale with contact Mrs Win Daugherty to order baby chicks and hatching eggs from M Johnson Tancred 300 egg strain White Leghorns. Chicks 15.00 per 100 eggs, Biggs 1.00 per setting. Phone 248. References to tire territory experience and rubber company likely stray text. focus on sale items and contact details.
A Kentucky clergyman filed for divorce as his wife countered with misconduct claims. The congregation passed a resolution mocking his use of scripture, declaring that if he must hold a lamb, he should grab a ram.
An appreciative audience at Sul Ross College High School auditorium enjoyed a Saturday night program by the music department. Performers included contralto Aisi Batey, violist Miss Boardman, Frances Gillett, Mary N. Haynes as accompanist, plus an illustrated lecture by H W Morelock on Robert Burns and representative poems. The Rotary quartet performed as well and funds supported Sul Ross and high school athletics.
Mrs John Ferguson hosted the Christian Missionary Society at Chelation Church Tuesday with Easter prayer week planned. Meetings set for Monday Wednesday and Friday. leaders included Raster and Mesdames John Ferguson Abbott and McGaughey. Attendees listed: Abbott Edwards Hl Ferguson A.M. Pulcher Willams, Smith, McClure, and others.
Workers Council of the church held a monthly luncheon in the basement Monday at 6:30 pm with about 18 attendees. Several Sunday School tasks were discussed and a plan to purchase a plane for the Primary department was set. Members encouraged to attend the next meeting on the first Tuesday in April.
A list of candidates for county offices and precinct commissioners. County Clerk Mamie Leas. Precinct 1 candidates A F Robinson Joe Harmon Andes. Re‑election Beverly Greenwood Clark Dave Pearce. Precinct 3 candidates D Bourland Wm Guninan B H Moorafied L F Buttrill. Precinct 4 W D Burcham Sam R Nail.
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