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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1940

Page

5

Alpine Study Club Hosts March Meeting

Social event at Sul Ross auditorium brought together Alpine Study Club and El Progreso members with Garden Club guests to view a Dramatic Art program led by Miss Annie Kate Ferguson. Tea followed, featuring St Patrick’s color theme, lace tablecloths, white blossoms, green tapers, white cake squares and mint plates as Mrs. J C Cooley and Mrs. C A Brown presided.

Gim Nichols J. S. Davis el Progreso Club Garden Club Sul Ross Annie Kate Ferguson St. Patrick’s Day Alpine Study Club J. C. Cooley C. A. Brown

Study Meeting With Mrs. Chambers At Church

The Intermediate G A s met with leader Mrs. Chambers at the church Tuesday at 4 30 for an interesting study. Sandwiches and punch were served after. Present were Ennis Binion Betty Ann Fulmer Lona Lee Cook Julia Faye Perdue Freddie Beth Reeder Clara Mae Johnson Lucille Anderson and Mrs Chambers.

G. A’s Mrs. Chambers Ennis Binion Betty Ann Fulmer Lona Lee Cook Julia Faye Perdue Freddie Beth Reeder Clara Mae Johnson Lucille Anderson Charles Chambers J. A. Kidd Samuel J. G. Fain Mesdames T. F. Cook Ben Williams Howard Johnson Ora Harvey Holman Lem Taylor van Binion T. M. Lankford E. R. Cox Calloway Clinton Carroll M. M. Fulmer George Bowie Ira Hector G. W. Baines Sr Chambers Forrest Weston J. ©. Westodl

Companion class meets at Betty Lou Cook home

The Baptist church Companion class gathered Monday at four o'clock at Betty Lou Cook's home for their monthly meeting. Materials for making chair covers were distributed and will be prepared soon. Mrs. Cook provided delicious refreshments.

the Baptist Church Betty Lou Cook

Local gathering lists attendees and leader

Those present were Betty Lou Cook, Freddie Beth Reeder, La Verne Davis, Lucille Anderson, Clara Mae Johnson, Lona Lee Cook and Betty Ann Fulmer, and the leader, Mrs. Chambers-Re porter.

Betty Lou Cook Freddie Beth Reeder LaVerne Davis Lucille Anderson Clara Mae Johnson Lona Lee Cook Betty Ann Fulmer Mrs. Chambers

Circle No 1 meets at Whiteside home in Methodist church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service Circle No 1 met at Mrs. Roy Whiteside's home. Mrs. Perry Cartwright and Mrs. Barney Carson led the program and conducted a short business session. Hostesses were Mrs. Ed Davidson and Mrs. Whiteside with many members attending. charter member Mrs. W. B. Hancock welcomed back.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Circle No. 1 Methodist Church Roy Whiteside Perry Cartwright Barney Carson G. W. Barnes Cartwright Ed Davidson Whiteside Mesdames G. W. Baines Gordon Barrow James Cotter Dick Cross R. C. Elliott Ray McGrew William Meador J. P. Parker A. R. Stambaugh Ray Williams Mary Mathews W. B. Hancock Mildred Elliott Mrs. Hancock

Mrs Bird Surprised on 72nd Birthday by Alpine Eastern Star

Mrs J C Bird was surprised at her Alpine home Monday evening for her 72nd birthday by the past worthy matrons of Alpine chapter Eastern Star and friends. They brought presents and flowers and shared an enjoyable evening.

J. C. Bird Alpine Chapter Eastern Star Mrs. Bird Bird

Ace of Clubs Hostess Delights Bridge Group

Mrs Ida Kokernot hosted Ace of Clubs bridge with spring blooms. Guests included Gay Meriwether and David Kokernot among others. high scores to Gay Meriwether and David Kokernot. Also notes on W M S Bible study at Baptist church led by Mrs Charles Chambers with extensive attendance.

Ida Kokernot Mesdames Gay Meriwether W. T. Meriwether Cas Edwards David Kokernot Lee Kokernot L. D. Harris Vernon McIntyre John D. Young Meriwether Burke Clay Holland Wayne Rice Gay Meriwether

Social contract club hosts afternoon at Mrs Hord's home

Guests and members attended Thursday contract games at the home of Mrs J S Hord. A salad course followed the games. High prizes went to Mrs Burgess and Mrs Patterson with second prizes at each table to Mrs Stowell Mrs Bur cham and Mrs Wood. Peach blossoms enhanced the decor. Other attendees included Mrs Vernon McIntyre Mrs Edgar Martin and several others.

J. W. Frazer C. E. Patterson L. D. Harris O. G. Hudson John Stowell F. E. Gillett J. S. Hord J. E. Casner C. D. Wood John Newell J. E. Burgess W. D. Burcham Stowell Burcham Wood Vernon McIintyre Edgar Martin Clay Holland Lois McIntyre Nelle Ferguson Shellie Barnes Eva Craffin

Presbyterian Woman's Council Holds Meeting at LaBeff Home

The Presbyterian Woman's Council met Tuesday at Mrs. H. C. LaBeff's home. Mrs. J. J. Briley led the devotional service, and Irene Peters presented a chapter of High Lights of the New Testament. A nominating committee proposed officers for next year: President Mrs. C. D. Wood, Vice President Mrs. J. S. Hord, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. G. A. Kunge. Ten members attended.

Presbyterian Woman's Council H. C. LaBeff J. J. Briley Irene Peters C. D. Wood J. S. Hord G. A. Kunge

Sul Ross students to get diplomas at commencement

Forty two seniors are candidates for degrees and certificates on May 28. Seven seek bachelor of arts, thirty five pursue bachelor of science honors. Diplomas or certificates will be conferred at the commencement exercises upon completion of degree requirements.

Band Boosters Thank Donors For New Band Uniforms

The Band Boosters club expresses gratitude for support in raising funds to buy new uniforms. Special thanks to H L Kokernot Jr Forrest Weston and J C Weston for donating calves and to all who helped make the event a success. Appreciation also goes to the Avalanche for cooperation.

Band Boosters Club H. L. Kokernot, Jr Forrest Weston J. C. Weston Avalanche

Easter Special at Midget Beauty Shop

The Midget Beauty Shop advertises Easter specials on permanent waves with a new bonnet in mind. Offer runs on weekdays except Saturdays until the Friday before Easter. Call 10 3 8 2c.

Wildlife conservation film series opens showings

The commission screened the first of a planned movie series on conserving valuable wildlife in the state on Thursday night, encouraging public interest in conservation amid the uncertainties of life.

Commission For the Interest of Conservation

For engraved or printed visiting cards and announcements see The Avalanche

The notice notes engraving and printing of visiting cards and announcements, directing readers to The Avalanche for samples and further details.

Wild Life Film Shown At Sul Ross Auditorium

A large crowd of students town residents and ranchers attended a wild life film shown last Thursday in the Sul Ross auditorium in Alpine. The Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission produced the two hour program brought by the Alpine Rotary club featuring West Texas mountains wildlife bighorn sheep antelope erosion scene and scenes from the Davis Diablo and Guadalupe mountains with Maverick county wildlife also displayed.

Sul Ross Texas Game, Fish and Oyster Commission Alpine Alpine Rotary Club West Texas van Horn Trans-Pecos Davis, Diablo Guadalupe Mountains Maverick County Texas

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