Alpine couples plan sunrise wedding at Baptist church
Frances Louise Cotter and Olan Blackie Tipps announce their marriage set for March 29 at sunrise in Alpine at the Baptist church. Both are Sul Ross graduates and teachers in Seegraves School. Also noted is the engagement of Lillian Hamilton to Walter T. Lee of Louisville and a highway fatality linked to Mr. Lee’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Cotter
Olan Tipps
William Cotter
Hlpine
Frances Louise
Olan
Blackie) Tipps
Baptist Church
Alpine
Miss Cotter
Mr. Tipps
Sul Ross College
Seegraves School
Harlingen
Lee
Sear-Roebuck & Co
Bridge Club Tea At Holland Hotel A Classic Affair
Mrs Lee Kokernot hosted a bridge tea at the Holland hotel Saturday afternoon with a bluebonnet and yellow jonquil color motif. Guests included Eva Chatfin Doris Chattin Mrs Zeb Decie Edgar Martin Gay Meriwether David Kokernot Clay Holland and the hostess. high prizes went to Mrs David Kokernot and Mrs Bolland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Kokertan
Holland Hotel
Eva Chatfin
Doris Chattin
Mesdames Zeb Decie
Edgar Martin
Gay Meriwether
David Kokernot
Clay Holland
Bolland
Social club notes feature hostess and two contract groups
Mrs Wallace hosts Sam Nelson and guests from the Lucky Thirteen club for a buffet supper and contract games with high prize a flower painting won by Mrs Mein yee. The next day Mrs Harris entertains a luncheon for many friends. in contract, high score goes to Mrs Swatzell, second to Mrs Bounds, and low to Mrs Moe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Nelson
Wallace
Anthony
Nelson
L. D. Harris
Lucky Thirteen
Messrs
Jear Martin
John Newell
Jack
Cross
Carl Thain
Zeb Decie
Ber‘nal Slight
Felix
Taughy
Lois McIntyre
Mein
H. G. Thompson
0. G. Hudson
Pat Lester
Bill Winter
Dr. Sims
James H. Logan
Graves Bosel
Edgar Martin
J. W. Shepperd
Mrs. Swatzell
Mrs. Bounds
Mrs. Moe
Mrs Sperry speaks at El Progreso meet
Mrs O E Sperry was guest speaker as El Progreso club met at Mrs John Newell’s home. Her address covered the History of Organizations Furthering Consumer Education with remarks by attendees and a decor featuring pear blossoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sperry
EL Progreso
O. E. Sperry
el Progreso Club
John Newell
Mission circles of Baptist W M S meet for study
The Baptist Woman's Missionary Society held Tuesday sessions in three circles. Ann Judson circle discussed Highways and Hedges with several members present. Onis Vineyard circle studied Commission and shared a devotional. Tea and a surprise shower followed for a member with additional attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niee
Baptist
Ww. M. S
Onis Vineyard
J.C. Weston
Commission
Ben Williams
Kidd
Mmds
Lem Taylor
R. M. Harvey
Eugene Cowell
van Binjon
Williams
J. C. Weston
Mmds. Moorman
G. W. Baines Sr
T. F. Cook
F. Weston
Casparis
Alpine Chapter Honors Past Matrons and Patrons
At the regular meeting on Tuesday Alpine chapter honored its past matrons and patrons. Mr. D. N. Scott presided, Milton Merrell gave the welcome, and Mrs. Avora Owens deputy grand matron gave the response. Mrs Bartha Long welcomed Mrs Owens and the junior past matron. Members sang, with the event described as very appropriate.
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Alpine Chapter
D. N. Scott
Milton Merrell
Avora Owens
Bartha Long
Owens
Mar
V. Roall
Pee
Fort Davis Folks See Hedda Gabler in Town
Fort Davis residents attended a theater night in Alpine to watch Cer Smith Fura Cott Thompson lead Hedda Gabler. Cecilia, a former Fort Davis schoolgirl, drew strong audience interest as the star. The production, directed by Annie Ferguson, featured Linora Hudson Billie Em Samson Walter Armstrong Jr Crystal Sasse Ira Redkey and Enrique Espinoza with praise for coaching and stage craft.
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Fort Davis
Cer Smith Fura
Cott Tlia Thompson
Toeen
Hedda Gabler
Cecilia
Annie Kate Ferguson
Lenora Hudson
Billie Em Samson
Walter Armstrong Jr
Crystal Sasse
Ira Redkey
Enrique Espinoza
Miss Ferguson
Miss Hudson
Sasses
Walter Armstrong
Miss Thompson
Smith Fura Co. Unfinished Furniture Ad
An advertisement for Smith Fura Co promoting unfinished living room furniture pieces. The copy emphasizes ready to finish items and directs readers to view the selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SRD
Smith Fura, Co
Alpine area rental adverts and school election notice
Classified notices list furnished apartments and rooms in Alpine with amenities and contact names, plus an election order for Alpine Independent School District setting an April 6 1940 vote to elect two trustees. Also mentions vaccination certificates for theatre admission and county clerk procedures.
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Board of Trustees
Alpine Independent School District
Brewster County Court House
Alpine
Linnie L. York
A. Beard
Alpine Independent School Dist
Aftet
Dom Adams
Drapery Shop Ad and Lenten Services Notes
An Alpine Texas ad announces drapery upholstery and refinishing services with new metal slat Venetian blinds by R. C. Hay. The piece also reports on Hedda Gabler study, a Palm Sunday service at the Presbyterian church led by Reverend Richard G. Irving with a Faure The Palms solo, and an Easter sunrise service planned jointly by area churches with invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Hay
Alpine
Tex
Presbyterian Church
Richard G. Irving
Irving
Faure
Martha Holt Irving
Young People's Society
Baptist Church
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs M D Worsham in San Angelo
Mrs M D Worsham who wed March 2 in San Angelo was honored at a surprise bridal shower Friday evening. Friends gathered at Mrs J L Henderson home for games gifts and piano selections while pink and white Easter decor graced the room.
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M.D. Worsham
M. D. Worsham
San Angelo
J. L. Henderson
Janie Micou
Naomi Osborne
Worsham
Kitty Carr
Lucy Smart
R. Wagner
Clark seeks reelection as Marathon County Commissioner
Earl Clark of Marathon announces candidacy for reelection to Precinct 3 county commissioner. He cites experience and familiarity with duties and pledges continued careful attention to all details and taxpayers’ interests. Clark thanks voters for past support and asks for continued confidence in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Clark
Marathon
Clark
Easter Sermon and Community Events in Fort Davis
The Rev. Edward Townsend, newly appointed pastor at First Baptist Fort Davis, delivers Easter service at 11 o clock Sunday with an 8 o clock return. Town gatherings include Fort Davis Study Club's Indian Lodge party Friday night and a benefit dance for the Boy Scouts at the school gym. The boys raise funds from a spring sampling trip adding to their treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Townsend
First Baptist Church
Fort Davis
Townsend
Fort Worth
Indian Lodge
State Park
County advocates vaccination and charity in public health drive
The county urges cooperation among officials and residents to end smallpox with vaccination. It notes 1800 vaccinations, stresses fair treatment for indigents, and asks donations to the Red Cross for clothing for affected families. Health nurse Miss McQuire will assist hesitant individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McQuire
fragmentary OCR notice
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Ries
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J. E. Burgess
Shellie Barnes
B. B. Bounds
F. L. McCollum
Moe
L. D
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P. J. Wallace
Eva
Doris Chaffin
John Clanton
Henry Lease
Cedric Anthony
EL Paso Matl. Gas CO
AAUW
Dole Reed
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Lawrence Hall
Reed
California
Mab McCool
Alice Cowan
Faye Vice
Miltia Hill—Re ' Porter
Barry Scobee
Correependen
Mesdames Dorcas Miller
Helen Carroll
Ernestine Ezell
Anna Lanne
Furn
Apt
Elec
Billeiter
A. Vick Winter
Ralph Wise
Esra Cook
Carroll Vaughn
Georgetown
W. ¥. Henson
J. S. Billeiter
Commissioners’ Court
Brewster County
Vera Copeland
Bill Lane
Miller Oliver
Sam Osborne
John Lamb
Clarence Hord, Jr
James Sloan
C. W. Copeland
Isabel Yates
Lucy Miller
Frances Johnson
Kittie Carr
Lucy ‘Smart
Pete Miller
J. A. Kidd
M. L. Hopson
Jean Pugh
Commissioners Court
Red Cross
Nere
Eryone
Arthur Allen
Prop
Molland Hotel
Nita Sonnier
Claudia Sprouse
Vera Kim
Rarin
Gor
Vernon Elwell
New Bridge
Hiway
Alpine Wool & Mohair
Merica
United Brewers Industrial Foundation
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