Miss Sara Perkins A Presbyterian Missionary Remembered
The account honors Sara Perkins a Presbyterian missionary who endured 40 years in Communist China including two in solitary confinement. Her courage is celebrated as she shared how faith and memorized scripture sustained her, and how her experience warns of totalitarian oppression. Her memory leaves a lasting impression on listeners in Our Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Sara Perkins
South Carolina
China
Miss Perkins
United States
Funds Sought For Purchase Of Famed Ranger's Library
Virginia Duncan Madison and Hallie Stillwell seek funds to buy the 10 000 volume library of late Texas Ranger Capt. Roy W. Aldrich for Sul Ross State College. They report strong gifts from wealthy Texans but urge small contributors, note Sul Ross holds an option on the collection, and recall Aldrich's 32 years as a ranger and his long adventurous life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy W. Aldrich
Aldrich
Sul Ross State College
Hunter
Virginia Duncan Madison
Big Bend Country
Hallie Stillwell
Madison
Aldrich Library Fund
Sul Ross
Texas
The
Texas Rangers
Rio Grande City
Rio Grande
Brownsville
el Paso
Big Bend
Austin
San Angelo
More Than 200 Women To Attend 8th District Convention
Annual meeting of the 8th District Texas Federation of Women's Clubs will convene in Alpine from March 27 to 29 with president Mrs Russell Payne of Fort Stockton. The district includes 72 clubs from El Paso to Presidio and north to Andrews. Past district presidents since 1936 are listed, highlighting local club leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Federation of Women's Clubs
Alpine
Russell Payne
Fort Stockton
el Paso
Sanderson
Big Lake
Coahoma
Presidio
Andrews
L. C. Brite
Marfa
State Board of the Texas Clubs
Mesdames T. Y. Casey
Pecos
H. W. Morelock
J. C. Cunningham
J. Howard Hodge
Midland
R. S. McCracken
J. M. Montgomery
O. G. Rudy
Monahans
Howard Keith
Big Spring
J. S. Hendricks
Acala
el Progreso
Cross & Cross
Forchheimer’s
J. C. Penney
Valerie Shop
E. Ave. G
Sul Ross State College
Lawrence Hall
Fine Arts
Holland House
Glenn Davis
Mrs Pete Shouppe Hosts Visit at Pridge Luncheon
A San Angelo visitor Mrs Jack Wright was honored at a bridge luncheon by her niece Mrs Pete Shouppe Friday in the Holland House. High prize went to Mrs Werner Hollis second high to Mrs Edith Smith. Bingo was won by Mrs Bruce Sutton. Guests included the honoree and Mesdames Bill Sohl Edith Caldwell Tom Coats Edith Smith Werner Hollis Bruce Sutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Jack Wright
Pete Shouppe
Holland House
Iris
Werner Hollis
Edith Smith
Bruce Sutton
Irene Valadez to Wed Isidoro Salgado in Alpine Church
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Irene Valadez daughter of Robert Valadez and Isidoro Salgado both of Alpine. The ceremony is set for Our Lady of Peace Catholic church at 5 p.m. March 29 with only close friends and relatives attending. The couple are Alpine High School graduates and the groom-elect attends Sul Ross College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Valadez
Robert Valadez
Isidoro Salgado
Alpine
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
Alpine High School
Sul Ross College
Card of Thanks for Gilbreath Family Loss
The Gilbreath Family expresses gratitude for the many acts of kindness and neighborly support received during their recent loss.
Two Piano Pupils Host Musicale For Family and Guests
Elizabeth Harlow daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Harlow and Cam Corkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Thad Corkins hosted a musicale at 3 pm Saturday March 15 at the Fine Arts Studio. In addition to local Alpine friends, out of town guests included Cathy Cowell daughter of Mr and Mrs Pete Cowell of El Paso and Mrs Gene Blackburn with her sons Artie and Lynn from Eagle Pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Harlow
Herbert Harlow
Cam Corkins
Thad Corkins
Fine Arts
Cathy Cowell
Pete Cowell
el Paso
Gene Blackburn
Artie and
Lynn
Eagle Pass
Thanks for kindness after loved one's passing
The family express gratitude for acts of kindness shown during the recent death of their relative. Helen Pruett Herbert Pruett Jr. acknowledges the support from friends and neighbors in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Pruett
Herbert Pruett, Jr
Fort Davis DAR Chapter hears Fort Davis history talk
Mrs. F. G. Walker presented a colorful talk on the Fort Davis region from Spanish arrival to present day at the Big Bend Chapter DAR meeting held in Fort Davis on March 15. The session, chaired by Mrs. James Glasscock, included 13 members and three guests with a salad plate reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
F. G. Walker
Big Bend
of the Daughters of the American Revolution
R. D. McCready
Mae Ament
Stather Thomas
R. A. Bow
Graves Bogel
L. C. Brite
Maria
H. W. Morelock
James Glasscock
F. P. Gibson
Charles T. Holmes
Miltia Hill
Mildred Elliott
Worth Frazer
H. Leo Tucker
B. F. Berkeley
Mrs. R. L. Nickell Leads Bible Lesson at Church Circle
Mrs. R. L. Nickell delivered the Bible lesson on Prayer as Edna Carson and Eldia Cox circle groups of the First Baptist Church gathered March 11 at Mrs. J. L. Holder’s home. Mrs. T. M. Lankford opened with a prayer and refreshments followed for the listed attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Nickell
Edna Carson
Eldia Cox
First Baptist Church
J. L. Holder
T. M. Lankford
C. B. Johnson
B. L. Hampton
C. C. Holman
Daisy Nutt
J. D. Casparis
O. W. Bass
Lankford
Roy Spence
Frank Burlson
M. P. Slover
Hospital Auxiliary To Hold Regular Meeting
The Hospital Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday March 25 in the hospital dining room. All members are urged to attend.
Alpine High Students Rehearse One-Act Play for UIL Meet
Mrs. Freda Powell directs Alpine High School actors who practiced the Interscholastic League One-Act play entry yesterday during activity period. The Alpine cast will travel to Fabens Friday night to compete in the District 7A UIL contest against four other district high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Powell
Alpine High
Fabens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eaws
Miss Perkin
Virginia Madison
Dudley Dobie
Big Bend Museum
Charles M. Hunter
Sul Ross Stae College
Illinois
Missouri
Oklahoma
San Antonio
TFWC
Pridge
Clubs
van Horn
D. M. Bennett
Cochairman
Pete Bromley
Gilbreath
Penney’s
Loma Selection
Dallas
Ariel
Dacron
duPont
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