El Progreso Club Names Officers For Coming Year
El Progreso Study club met at the Presbyterian church hospitality room with Mesdames Logan Owens hosting. Mrs Bennett reported on the Eighth district convention at Indian Lodge. New officers include Mrs Bennett president Mrs McCollum vice president Mrs Moss treas Mrs Peters historian and Mrs Stambaugh parliamentarian. Home Making selected as year’s program. LUNCHEON POSTPONED Mary Martha circle WSCS rescheduled from March 18 to March 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Progreso Club
el Progreso Study Club
Presbyterian Church
James Logan
Avora Owens
D. M. Bennett
Indian Lodge
Bernal Slight
Walter Henderton
Henderson
el Progreso
Harry Watson Jr
Clyde Garrison
Bennett
Frank McCollum
Clifton Moss
Lee
Ralph Peters
Treas
A. R. Stambaugh
W. H. ‘Perryman
Buest
Bill Sohl
Forty two Couple club holds first meeting at Lange home
The newly formed Forty two Couple club gathered Saturday at Kurt Lange residence. Guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Weyerts Fritz Weyerts Eric Williams Billy Wells H C LeBett W Shaw A J Joyce and the hosts Mr and Mrs Kurt Lange High prize for ladies went to Mrs F Weyerts and for men to Mr Joyce Second prizes were awarded to Mrs Wells and Mr Williams The hostess served cake with coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MAS
Kurt Lange
Henry Weyerts
Fritz Weyerts
Eric Williams
Billy Wells
H. C. LeBett
W. Shaw
A. J. Joyce
Stewardship Topic At Missionary Meet
The Missionary society of the Christian church met at Mrs. Lacey's home with Mrs. David Wells and Mrs. Boo Wyatt hosting. President Mrs. Weyerts chaired the business session. Mrs. Pickering spoke on stewardship and Mrs. Frank Woodward led the lesson with assistance from Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Rhodes. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Herbert, Griefy Pickering, Yockie, Edwards, Rhodes, Weyerts, Wade, Parker, Shaw, Woodward, Propst, Lacey, Wells, and Wyatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Lacey
David Wells
Boo Wyatt
Weyerts
Pickering
Frank Woodward
Edwards
Rhodes
Mesdames Herbert
Griefy Pickering
Yockie
Wade
Parker
Shaw
Woodward
Propst
Wells
Wyatt
Alathean Class Holds Monthly Business Social Meet
The Alathean class met in the basement of the Baptist church last Thursday for its regular monthly business and social session with Mrs. Ogle presiding. After a brief business period, Mrs. Marshall Queen offered a very interesting presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Ogle
Marshall Queen
Miss Speer and James Reeves to Wed
Announcement of the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Velta Speer to Mr. James Reeves of Goree. Details of a remainus tea and house party at Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Speer and related social events are listed with numerous attendees and hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Speer
Velta
James Reeves
Goree
P. V. Cartwright
Rubye Hell Coe
Dorothy Jean Crawford
Elvin Speer
Elect
Fred Williams
Wang
Miss Speer
Williams
Range Pow-Wow and Local Happenings Featured
The article notes community events and figures including G. A. Brown, W. A. Wilson Jr., and Miss Eva Chaffin. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Sheppend and Mrs. Parr amid a mix of local tales and social notes reflecting a rural period scene.
Fort Davis Music Pupils Recital and Easter Film Plans
The music pupils of Mrs Ty rone Kelly staged their third recital of the year in the Music Shak near Fort Davis High School with guest soloist Chris Kountz. Names include Van Kountz Martha Brittain Tommy Brittain Sue Bounds Jo Ann Carlton Litda Gail Roberts Patsy Espy Kay Carlton Earlene Wilson Ann Bounds Dorothy Swartz. An upcoming recital at the high school auditorium will be announced later. A Pro-Easter film series begins with The Prodigal Son at Fort Davis Methodist Church March 20. The Rev S M Mims hosts the event. Thelma Jean Holland was born February 27 in Tahlequah Okla, daughter of Mr and Mrs Keith Holland, weighing 7 pounds 8 1/4 ounces. Mrs Holland is formerly Miss. R W Leazer of Sefala Mo. Miss Callie Holt of Fort Davis is Mrs Leazer’s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrone Kelly
Chris Kountz
van Kountz
Martha Brittain
Tommy Brittain
Sue Bounds
Jo Ann Carlton
Lit da Gail Roberts
Patsy Espy
Kay Carlton
Earlene Wilson
Ann Bounds
Dorothy Swartz
5. M. Mims
Keith Holland
Thelma Jean
Tahlequah
Okla
Holland
R. W. Leazer
Sefala
Callie Holt
Fort Davis
Leazer
Clark's Recital At Mrs Clark Home Features Two Student Groups
A student recital hosted at the home of Mrs. 3 H Clark featured a junior group performing from 3 to 3 30 with Barbara Latta Mary Jane McNew Billy Grubb Billie Louise Granger Virginia Spencer and Patricia Newton on piano plus Billy Mayes on violin. The second group performed from 3 20 to 5 with Audrey Newton Bobby Ledingham violins Audine Jarrett cornet Charlene Brandon clarinet in a duet Lettie Ann Colwell Joy Gay Deakins Charlie Ann Fryar and Dorothy Grubb on piano and song Pat Talavera Charles Brandon Arlene Hocker Quetana Newton Frances Jimenez and Anne Miros on piano. The program closed with the ensemble singing Old Lamp Lighter, Mrs Clark at the piano. Absent were Ruth Elisabeth Prude Jean Espy and Jimmy Stranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3. H. Clark
Barbara Latta
Mary Jane McNew
Billy Grubb
Billie Louise Granger
Virginia’ Spencer
Patricia’ Newton
Billy Mayes
Audrey Newton
Bobby Ledingham
Violli
Audine Jarrett
Cornet
Charlene Brandon
Thankful Note From Bereaved Parents
Mr and Mrs Frank Matthews express deep gratitude for the kindness and comforting words offered after the loss of their infant son. The message reflects sincere appreciation for supportive acts during a difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Matthews
Training Courses For Girl Scout Leaders In Odessa
Registration for two Girl Scout leader training courses outdoor activities and troop camping will be held March 12 to 18 at Betor county park Odessa. Participants learn outdoor living crafts and camp activities with a 3 cent fee per course and required gear. A Mother Daughter Tea by Midland Girl Scout Council is planned 4 to 6 pm opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permian Basin Area
Midland Girl Scout Council
Rotary News highlights early Big Bend relics and tourism
Victor J. Smith spoke on the hobby of collecting relics from early settlers in the Big Bend, showing stone hunting and warfare implements. He invited members to view his museum discoveries on Sul Rose campus. John Newell urged promoting Alpine to attract tourists along a longer route, while Cliff Casey advised appealing with engaging storytelling rather than bare facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor J. Smith
Rotary
Big Bend
Ign
Sul Rose
Community Service
John Newell
Alpine
Hong
el Paso
San Antonio
Cliff Casey
Wins Scholarship At Sul Ross Skyline
Carl Shults of Alpine, a junior business major, received the first Alpha Chi scholarship from the Texas Chi Chapter. Miss Alice Cowan presented the award at the February 17 birthday meeting at Mrs. C. L. Thomas’s home. The chapter’s scholarship fund earns interest from donations and aims to offer a scholarship each long term semester and summer school to a meriting member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Carl Shults
Alpine
Texas Chi
Alice Cowan
C. L. Thomas
Cowan
Local residents listed with medical treatments and operations
Names of Sul Ross students Pablo Ochoa Elaine Clark and Horace Strickland receive treatment. Bella Madrid Candelilla Venegas Billie Weston Reese More and Mrs H T Fletcher undergo major or minor operations in Fort Davis Marfa Presidio and Sanderson areas. Also a statistic notes Americans own most radios telephones and ears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pablo Ochoa
Sul Ross
Elaine Clark
Bella Madrid
Museum Staff Earn Fellowships for Anthropology Work
Sul Ross College museum staff receive honors from the American Anthropological Association. Victor J. Smith becomes a fellow for contributions to literature in anthropology. Smith’s Texas Pottery is used as Harvard anthropology reading. C. B. Casey C. E. Sperry and Charles Kelly gain notice for work on Big Bend Texas history and science. Barry Scobee of Fort Davis, a West Texas Mivery director, credited with influential folklore buttons and related work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Sul Ross College
John Noon
American Anthropological Association
Victor J. Smith Hs
Society
Smith
Texas
Harvard
C. B. Casey
C. E. Sperry
Charles Kelly
Big Bend
Barry Scobee
Fort Davis
West Texas Mi) ‘Ery
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C. D. Wood
Mary Martha
Methodist
WSCS
Lankford
Viril Brown
Queen
Guthrie
Brooks
Miller
Vanney
Casparis
Dutton
Sprott
Allman
Key
Bertatg
Alpine Butane Co., Inc
Phillips
Butane
Necro Pet
H. W. Morelock
al- Py
Vernon McIntyre
Pester
Erretree
C. M. Corkran
St. Patrick's
Mesdames
Earl Anderau
Shellie Barnes
Johnny Braswell
Wally Davis
A V. Gunn
G. H. Marist
Truman Hatch
Ray LaBet
Jimmy Logan
Dan Ritter
Reginald Wotan
Bill Winter
Winter
Mrs. Hatch
King Tercy
Bridge
W. H. Terry
F. E. Griffin
Eagar Martin
L. D. Harris
Gene Benson
Zeb 'Decie
Jimmy Pate
Mr. Hord
Harris
Teregeese Seams Gourley
Frank Newsom
Gene Parr
J. W. Shep
Cas Edwards
Saris
Cesar
Luis Garcia
Emma Penestnes
Pepe Fay
Rene Ween
Pd Reece
Asmttacerra
Canarias Tae
See Armen Aees
Clark
Rotary News
Museum
Anthropology Associat'n
California
F.hla
W. C. Clark
BIG Bend Abstract CO
Alpine, Texas
Ane
Marfar
Nick Ran
Clyde Beatty
Harriett Beatty
Francisco
API
Ratton
Brewster
County Motors
East Holland
FORDS
Ford
J. W. Dollahite
Cam Se
Rock of Ages
Taftsmanship Memorial Arts
M.S. Asbell
Phon
Pine Cemetery
Gergia Daiman
Grandview Courts
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