Weather and social notes from Alpine area
A lighthearted column recaps a brief sandstorm, local memories of past storms, Rotary events in Alamogordo and Cloudcroft, and social notices. It mentions Mrs. Ritchey of Marathon recalling long-ago storms, a snow scene in Cloudcroft, and a Rotary convention in Alamogordo. The piece also greets births, club leadership elections in Fort Worth, and various local social happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Ritchey
Marathon
J. H. Elliott
Babe
Reg) Votaw
Alamogordo
N. M
Votaws
Teeby
Paul Forchheimer
Cloudcroft
Rotary Anns
Cloudcroft Lodge
Big D
Cora Lee Thomas
James Henry Thomas
Cora Lee
Charlene
John
Young
Jean
Joe) Hord
Fort Worth
Elton Miles On Texas Poets At DAR Program Meeting
Dr. Elton R. Miles of Sul Ross State College spoke Saturday afternoon at the Big Bend Chapter DAR meeting on Texas poets and poetry. He divided poets by themes including Texas as part of the old South and the Southwest and described works by Judd Mortimer Lewis Nancy Ritchey Ransome Lexie Dean Robertson Carlos Ashley and Dr. A. M. Sampley. The program was hosted at the home of Mrs. Charles L. Thomas and Miss Mildred Elliott with co hosts Mrs. Mac Ament and Miss Sarah Miltin Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton R. Miles
Sul Ross State College
Big Bend
Daughters of the American Revolution
H. W. Morelock
Miles
Texas
Charles L. Thomas
Mildred Elliott
Mac Ament
Sarah Miltin Hill
Southwest
Judd Mortimer Lewis
San Jacinto Battlefield
Nancy Ritchey Ransome
Dr. Miles
Lexie Dean Robertson
Carlos Ashley
Sampley
Alpine
Sul Ross College
A. M. Sampley
North Texas State Teachers’ College
South Rim
Big Bend National Park
Pierre Bernard Hill
R. D. McCready
George W. Baines
Ament
Baines
Graves Bogel
Chalmers Broadfoot
Miss Elliott
James W. Glasscock
Miss Hill
McCready
W. T. Millington
Morelock
Frank O. Ray
Joe Smith
Thomas
Mesdames C. B. Casey
Hallie Stillwell
Henry Bailey
E- C. Shearer
Jean Moore
Mrs. Wally Davis Hosts Tally-Ho Bridge Party at Alpine CC
Mrs Wally Davis hosted a dessert bridge party at Alpine Country Club with a Spring motif in purple iris and pastel geraniums. Prizes awarded included high prize to Mrs M W Hedrick and high score to Mrs Lee Smith. second high went to Mrs Frank McCollum and bingo to Mrs Marvin Kay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wally Davis
Tally-Ho
Alpine Country Club
M. W. Hedrick
Lee Smith
Frank McCollum
Marvin Kay
Mesdames
Earl Anderau
Hedrick, Kay
John R. Whiteside
John W. Pate
Reg Wotan
Darwin R. Stringer
Mark Herring
Sam Thomas
Grady Nelon
McCollum
Mitt Glasscock
Clifton Moss
Ralph Peters
David Kokernot
Miss Jean Rogers Feted at Bridal Shower
A shower honored Miss Jean Rogers a Sul Ross State College student from Denver City Texas who will wed Harold Wilder a Sul Ross student from Lovington New Mexico in a Denver City ceremony Friday. The prenuptial party at Mrs John N Blackmans home was hosted by Misses Marcella Shepperd Myra Hord and Monette Schneers with twenty guests served cake coffee and nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Rogers
Sul Ross State College
Denver City
Tex
Harold Wilder
Lovington
N. M
Sul Ross
John N. Blackman
Marcella Shepperd
Myra Hord
Monette Schneers
Jean & Wooz
Carole Causey Feted on 3rd Birthday
Mrs. Robert Causey entertained her daughter Carole at a party on her third birthday Saturday at the Causey home. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments including birthday cake ice cream punch and candy. Present were Tommy Burling Mike Massey Debbie Massey Frances Earlene Sally Helen Bell Jimbo Burling Digger Smith Treva Smith Sonya Causey Ginger Burling and the children's mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Causey
Carole
Causey
Tommy Burling
Mike
Debbie Massey
Frances
Earlene
Sally
Kid Helen Bell
Jimbo Burling
Digger
Treva Smith
Sonya Causey
Ginger Burling
Carlton Colwell Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party
Carlton Colwell son of Mr and Mrs John P Colwell celebrated his 4th birthday on Tuesday March 5 with a party at home. Guests included Bobby Wilson Roxy Boyd Mary Ester Matthews Bill Andy Sutton Angel Boyd and others. The celebration featured chocolate cake with a tepee and Indians plus 4 red candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Colwell
John P. Colwell
Bobby Wilson
Roxy Boyd
Mary Ester Matthews
Bill Andy Sutton
Angel Boyd
David
Billy Jack Dorris
Jimmy
Jay Byler
Teresa
Roxann Wilson
Perry Colwell
Carlton
Planting Roses and Sweetpeas in Her Backyard
A note describes extensive home planting of roses and sweetpeas in a backyard garden, with a farewell line “Bye for now.”
Mrs Patterson Hosts Lucky 13 At Bridge Luncheon
Mrs C E Patterson entertained Lucky 13 members and guests Wednesday at a Green Cafe luncheon and later a bridge session at her home. Spring flowers lined the tables and rooms as prizes went to Zeb Decie high, W W McCutcheon second, and King Terry low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Patterson
Patterson
Zeb Decie
W. W. McCutcheon
King Terry
Mesdames Decie
McCutcheon
David Kokernot
Estelle Martin
Otis Kimball
Lillian Fain
Nell Ferguson
Dick Rogers
Cora Lee's Beauty Shop Adds Operator from Seattle
A newcomer to Alpine Mary Ann Kareen arrives to work with her aunt Cora Lee Thomas at Cora Lee's Beauty Shop. She specializes in individualized hair dying and brings seven years in beauty work plus licenses in Washington New Mexico and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Kareen
Seattle
Wash
Cora Lee Thomas
Cora Lee
Mary Ann
Roy Gracie
Washington
New Mexico
Texas
Auxiliary Program Saturday Notes Legion Anniversary
The American Legion Auxiliary Big Bend Unit 79 hosts a joint post and unit observance marking the 38th founding anniversary of the American Legion. Members gather at 8 p.m. at the Legion Home for a brief history program and cake, with dancing at 9 p.m. A light buffet is served. attendance limited to members and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Big Bend
American Legion
Paris
Legion
William Sohl
Joe Clark
Q. W. Abington
Roy Stillwell
Pete Shouppe
UT AID AVAILABLE FOR ALPINE HIGH STUDENTS
Four scholarships are offered to Alpine High students by the University of Texas. The Wilbur Davidson, George W Brackenridge, General Motors and Students' Memorial scholarships are available. Interested parents should contact Mrs. June Dyke in the High School Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine High
University of Texas
Wilbur Davidson
George W. Brackenridge
General Motors
June Dyke
Bradford Pete Rite Solemnized in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs John C Bradford of Alpine announce their daughter Miss Mary Garrell Pote married Feb 22 at Trinity Baptist Church San Antonio with Dr W S McBirnie officiating The couple reside at 304 N 10th St Alpine The bride wore pale blue brocaded cotton and carried a white orchid The reception was at the bride’s parents home with Mrs Ernest Du Bose and Mrs Thomas Beach assisting Miss Sue Bradford in charge of the guests book
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Garrell Pote
Jimmy Pote
Trinity Baptist Church
San Antonio
W. S. McBirnie
L. C. Bradford
Alpine
Thomas Beach
Ray Bradford
Ernest du Bose
Sue Bradford
Pilots Welcome Four New Members At Club Luncheon
Four new Pilot Club members were welcomed at a Holland Hotel luncheon led by president Mrs. Bryan Kelley. Olga McCord joined from Marfa with ties to Southwestern Bell, while Mrs. George S. Dallman ranches, Hallie Veale teaches music, and Dr. Katherine Boyd of Sul Ross State College joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Club
Holland Hotel
Bryan Kelley
Olga McCord
Pilot Club of
Marfa
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
George S. Dallman
Hallie Veale
Katherine Boyd
Sul Ross State College
Avora Owens
Arthur Blucher
Hugh White
Margaret Linn
Miss Linn
Lions Club
James W. Glasscock
Anna D
McCord
Boyd
Virginia Link
Mesdames Cas Edwards
Jeff Graham
H. J. McBride
Owens
White
Glasscock
Epperson
Bilucher
Kelley
Veale
Dallman
Fred Jack
Harlie Stillwell
Vernon McIntyre
Louis Forchheimer
Glen Harris
Charles Livingston
Alpine Study Club honors Dr Miles poetry reading
Alpine Study Club heard Dr El ton R Miles read poems from Poets Laureates of Texas by Margaret Royalty Edwards at a March 7 meeting at Mrs Virgil Millers home. He discussed how Texas shifted from the South to the Southwest desert and noted poetry's fashioning of despair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Study Club
Elton R. Miles
Poets Laureates of
Texas
Margaret Royalty Edwards
Virgil Miller
Miles
South
Southwest
H. W. Morelock
Federated Clubs
Midland
Louis Forchheimer
A. Vick Winter
J. O. Casparis
George Baines
Peyton Cain
Perry Cartwright
Forchheimer
Fred Jack
Morelock
Gerald Ogle
Flora Daugherty
Girl Scout Troop 19 Hosts Saturday Story Hour
Girl Scout Troop No 19 begins a weekly story hour at Alpine Public Library starting March 16 from 3 30 to 4 40 p m Mrs Oliver Theophilus leads the troop and invites children of all ages to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Public Library
Oliver Theophilus
Local society notes from towns including Woodman Circle attendees
Mrs. Marvin Pierce and Mrs Ray Williams will attend the Woodman Circle state convention in Galveston March 17 20. Various locals visit relatives in Ozona Godley Sterling City Alpine Presidio and El Paso with noted roles and occupations. A trivia line notes Mogmanay Night and a Bible fact about the word girl in KJV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Pierce
Ray Williams
Woodman Circle
Galveston
Easy Method For Separating Bacon Slices
Simple technique uses a rubber spatula under the right end of each slice to lift and separate the top slice while baking. The guide advises buying by brand, cooking the whole package in advance, draining on paper, wrapping, and refrigerating for quick reheating.
Legion News Notes and Red Cross Drive Appeal
AL SAYS reports a meeting discussion with Commander Stillwell urging greater Legion attendance and notes Elvie Williams named Boys State chairman. Big Bend Post 79 donates to the Red Cross and invites all Legionnaires and Auxiliary members to the Alpine Red Cross Drive and a birthday party at Legion Hall on Saturday March 16 to mark 38 years of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwell
Elvie Williams
Boys State
Big Bend
Red Cross
American Legion
Legion Hall
Legion
Beauceant Leaders Visit Alpine Assembly Dinner Held
Supreme Worthy Head Mrs. Fred T. Gregory of Albuquerque paid an official visit to Alpine Assembly Wednesday evening. A dinner in her honor was held at the Texas Cafe with Supreme officers Mrs. Ben Kelly of Roswell and Mrs. Charles Livingston of Alpine present as part of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berta Lassiter
el Paso Times
Berta
el Paso Herald-Post
Texas State Teachers Meeting
el Paso
San Angelo
Annabelle
L. D.) Harris
H. W. Morelock
A. J. Bierschwale
George Baines
William M. Baines
San Antonio
Grace
Billy) Ward
Social Order of Beauceant
Fred T. Gregory
Albuquerque
N. M
Alpine Assembly
Texas Cafe
Supreme
Ben Kelly
Roswell
Charles Livingston
Alpine
Appeals and Grievances Committee
Nun Saves Yonkers Student After Hand Slashes
A Yonkers schoolboy survived a severe wrist injury after a 21 year old nun and teacher applied Red Cross first aid. She controlled life threatening bleeding before medical help arrived. The report highlights the importance of Red Cross trained responders on duty when emergencies occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers
N. Y
Red Cross
Dress Up Your Wrist With New Watch Bands
A narration on wristwatches notes most wearers use wrist bands and introduces a large selection of ladies and men bands. It highlights expansion, telescope, cord, link styles, pockets for initials, gold filled options, and prices from 1.00 to 14.95. It invites readers to visit and buy as gifts.
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Sikwotiss
Elton Miles
DAR
Carole Causey
Sammie Snare
Zola Dorris
Wanda Kelley
Lucky 13
Cora Lee’s Beauty Shop
U. T
John C. Bradford
N. 10Th St
Mrs
John Bradford
J. C. Epperson
M. P. Slover
Ozona
Billy Ray Colwell
Colwell
Tina Ray
Mr. Colwell
Bill
W. F.) Colwell
Alaska
J. W. Patton
Billy
Nicky
Godley, Texas
Rufus Lacy
Pittsburgh
The
University of Pittsburgh
Reg Votaw
Mrs. Votaw
Sterling City
Frank Newsom
Mercedes
Rio Grande Valley
Mr. Newsom
Presidio
Charles
Hugh Butterworth
Scotland
Marie Gifford
By Pete Bishop
Pete Bishop
Cander Jewelers
Sonny South Paring
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