Exceptional Children Discussed At Alpine PTA Meeting
Mrs. Ruth Duncan of Alpine's School for Exceptional Children spoke on The Exceptional Child Education For What at the Central PTA meeting. Delegates elected for district convention March 25 26 and life memberships awarded to Mrs. Charles Stringfellow and Mrs. John Bumgardner. May 17 installs officers led by President Mrs. Joel Wright and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Duncan
Alpine
Central Pta
PTA Assn
Joel Wright
James Logan
Stringfellow
Sammy Saure
Dan Pollock
Annual State Conference of DAR Held in Austin
Mrs. John C. Epperson announced an invitation for Big Bend DAR to attend the 55th annual state conference held in Austin from March 15 to 18. Hostesses were division 2 chapters in 10 cities plus the three Austin chapters. R. D. McCready of Fort Davis served as local delegate and reported after the regents procession. The theme was Our Heritage with events and the president general Miss Gertrude S. Carraway addressing the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Epperson
Big Bend
Daughters of the American Revolution
The
State Society
Austin
R. D. McCready
Fort Davis
Epperson
Gertrude S. Carraway
Friendly Bridge Club Entertained By Mrs Grey
Mrs Eddie Grey hosted the Friendly Bridge club at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Three tables played with members Edith Smith Clifton Moss Frank Matthews Fritz Bill Weyerts Tom Coats Charles Treadwell Jr John Richard Whiteside and guests Jack Williams Mark Herring Robert Rerger W E Thompson Bruce Sutton. Prizes went to Mrs Matthews for high score among members and to Mrs Thompson for high score among guests. Mrs Sutton won bingo. Refreshments included a salad plate and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Grey
Friendly Bridge Club
Edith Smith
Clifton Moss
Frank Matthews
Fritz Bill Weyerts
Tom Coats
Charles Treadwell Jr
John Richard Whiteside
Jack Williams
Mark Herring
Robert Rerger
W. E. Thompson
Bruce Sutton
Matthews
Thompson
Sutton
Grey
Artists Selected For Tri County Concert Series
The Tri County Community Concert Association in Marfa chose artists for the 1954 55 season. Pianist Richard Gregor will perform at the First Christian church in October. The Angelaires harpists appear at Sul Ross college auditorium in January with Ruthanna Boris and Frank Hobi dance team in February at Sul Ross and Ethel Barrymore Colt at the First Christian church in April. The association thanks old and new members and all workers for the successful drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
Marfa
Richard Gregor
First Christian Church
Angelaires
Sul Ross
College Auditorium
Ruthanna Boris
Frank Hobi
Ethel Barrymore Colt
Card of Thanks for Walter Graef Family
The family of Walter Graef expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for thoughtfulness visits flowers and kindness during their recent bereavement. The Graef Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Graef
Graef
Marfa Couple Host 42 Club Saturday Evening
Mr and Mrs J B Roberts of Marfa hosted the 42 club last Saturday at their home. Guests included Wayde Berry of Rankin. Women’s high score went to Mrs Dorris and men’s high to Mr Colwell with Mrs McMillan taking consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Roberts
Marfa
Messrs
Doug Dorris
Joe McLean
Bob Pope
Elmer McMillan
J. R. Boyd
John Colwell
Wayde Berry
Rankin
Book Review By Mrs Frank McCollum For Presbyterian Women
The Women's Association of the Presbyterian church met in the Hospitality room Tuesday afternoon with 15 members and one guest present. Mrs. Frank McCollum reviewed The Family A Christian's Covenant after quoting Matthew 5 14 16. Mrs J Eaton attended as guest while Mrs Earl Anderau led prayers and the Mizpah benediction closed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church
V. Parker
Earl Anderau
Frank McCollum
J. Eaton
Dave Elliott
Mrs Breshears Hosts Neighborhood Bridge Club
Mrs F S Breshears was hostess in her home to Neighborhood Bridge club members last week. Guests were served dessert plates and coffee. attending were Charles Treadwell Jr Robert Rerger Fred Graper Onah Brown Beverly King Bruce Sutton Tom Coats and Mark Herring. Mrs Brown was high score winner, Mrs Berger was second high, Mrs Treadwell won bingo prize and Deuces prize went to Mrs Graper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Breshears
Bridge Club
Charles Treadwell Jr
Robert Rerger
Fred Graper
Onah Brown
Beverly King
Bruce Sutton
Tom Coats
Mark Herring
Brown
Berger
Treadwell
Mrs. Graper
TEL Class Entertained By Mesdames Turner Holman
The T E L class of the First Baptist church was entertained at Mrs J M Turner home with Mrs C C Hollman as co hostess. Mrs Turner presided over the business meeting before the program and social hour. Mrs G W Bales gave the devotional and Mrs Pearl Thornton led the prayer. Refreshments were served to seven members and three associate members. Closing prayer was by Mrs Y T Beckett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
J. M. Turner
C. C. Hollman
Turner
G. W. Bales
Pearl Thornton
YT. W. Beckett
Alpine Club Women Attend Meeting In Fort Stockton
The district eight convention of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs met in Fort Stockton for a three day gathering. Mrs J S Hendricks district president led the general sessions while speakers music and a style show highlighted programs for delegates from 72 clubs. Alpine attendees included F L Breshears president Bruce Sutton Mark Herring F L McCollum D M Bennett all of El Progreso Mesdames Noble Armstrong president H W Morelock and H L Kobernot Jr study club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Federation of Women's Clubs
Fort Stockton
J. S. Hendricks
Acala
Alpine
Mesdames
D. M. Bennett
el Progreso
Mesdames Noble Armstrong
H. W. Morelock
H. L. Kobernot Jr
Study Club
Registered Rambouillet judging contest held for college students
Officials and judges from Sul Ross and the Rambouillet association oversaw a college student judging contest. W E Williams and L E Gardner tabulated results while Jack Taylor and Elmer Kelton attended as guests. Pierce hosted a barbecue for about 125 attendees including students families and instructors. A J Bierschwabe noted it is the nation’s only registered Rambouillet judging contest for college students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sor
RAH
W. E. Williams
L. E. Gardner
Sul Ross
Jack Taylor
American Rambouillet Sheep Breeders Assn
Elmer Kelton
San Angelo Standard-Times
Pierce
Need For Blood Donors Is Cited
A woman in Alpine underwent a hazardous operation and doctors asked the American Legion Auxiliary Walking Blood Bank to locate donors. Only four locals were suitable, but a drive found two men of the rare blood type one donated and one stood by. The operation succeeded and safety was assured. Community effort and enrollment in the Blood Bank are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
American Legion Auxiliary Walking Blood Bank
Blood Bank
February enrollment at Alpine Community Center departments
February figures show kindergarten 41 enrollments with 700 total attendance, Brownies 18 and 56, Girl Scouts 31 and 112, Cub Scouts 26 and 72, Boy Scouts 29 and 92, sewing 47 and 156, play groups 41 and 164, totals 192 and 169 with 1352 attendance. Scouts share projects, investure services, chili supper raised 111, and sewing classes show strong interest. thanks note to Sul Ross college, Alpine Chamber, Alpine High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Community Center
Valenten Reyes
Roscoe Morgan
Alpine elected president at Forum general assembly
At the second Forum general assembly Alpine was elected president of the Forum, Eldorado chosen vice president, Big Spring Senior High secretary, and Big Spring Jr High region parliamentarian. The assembly votes on the council as a whole, not individuals. Jimmy Matlock delivered the campaign speech for Alpine. Next year’s meeting will be at Newman High in Sweetwater. Delegates adjourned the business meeting but reconvened in the SUB end for a semi formal dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Forum
Eldorado
Big Spring Senior High
Big Spring Jr. High
Jimmy Matlock
Newman High
Sweetwater
Big Bend Collector's Club Holds Alpine Meeting
The Big Bend Collector's Club met Sunday afternoon March 7 at the Alpine regional library. Arthur Minish of Big Bend National Park presided. R E Tevis of Marfa was elected executive vice president, replacing Orvil Logan who resigned. Eric Williams of Alpine spoke on stamp collecting and care, with a display of Farley issue stamps. Charles F E Wade of Alpine discussed stamps as teaching aids amid varied collections from Minish McCready Williams Wade and Dr and Mrs Noble Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Farley
Charles FE. Wade
Alpine
Minish
R. D. McCready
Fort Davis
Stamp club plans commemorative issue for Big Bend park
Junior members Charles Patterson Gene Turner and Boyd Armstrong showed stamps under Mrs Armstrong guidance. The club secretary was told to write to the congressman urging a commemorative stamp for the Big Bend National Park dedication next October. Mrs Armstrong and Mrs Wade provided refreshments for five new members and two guests. Fort Davis members will host the next meeting in Fort Davis on April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Patterson
Gene Turner
Boyd Armstrong
Marfa Service Stations Form Texas Association
Marfa service stations join the Texas Service Stations Associated after Alpine unit operators urged joining. Frank Votan Billy Ward Joe Brady J D Gilbreath and Jack Bell Alpine operators met Marfa operators late last month. The group was organized at a meeting last Thursday with R N Stephenson Joe Brady of Alpine and Victor Fayant El Paso district manager present. Seven Marfa operators joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Service Stations
Alpine Unit
Frank Votan
Billy Ward
Joe Brady
J. D. Gilbreath
Jack Bell
Alpine
R. N. Stephenson
Victor Fayant
el Paso
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MRSON
Porbes
PTA
RED Cross
KMAPP
Robert Boyd
4Th
Texas
TEL
Mesdames Turner, Holman
Alpine Club
Alpine Council
Sul Ross College
Chamber of Commerce
Alpine High School
Custom Assay Office
Shippers Representatives
O. Box
Clifton L. Moss
P. O. Box
Alpine, Texas
Great Southerner Insurance Company
WOME
Houston, Texas
Collector's Club
Marfa Group
Kimbbell
Monarch
Heart’s Delig
Bartlett Pears
Idaho
Russell
U. S
Iceberg
Golden Firm
Vienna
Swift
Jeu
Ry Oecerntte Mitt
Pillsbury’s
Sia
ADAMS
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