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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1954
Page
5
About 60 Alpine AAUW members and guests heard a vocal recital by Mrs. J. H. Marshall of Marfa with piano and organ by Mrs. Laura Storey of Alpine. The event followed a Methodist church luncheon. greetings were given by Mrs. Bennie Helen Simpson.
El Progreso club members hosted a supper party last Friday with about 75 attendees including husbands and guests. The menu featured fried chicken salads vegetables cake and coffee. After eating bingo offered prizes including white elephants with the grand prize a lazy susan won by Mrs. W. E. Lockhart. Hosts were Mesdames John Whiteside Fred Graper Bruce Sutton Jack Williams and Chick Ives.
Alpine Assembly No 88 Rainbow for Girls held a formal initiation in the Masonic hall led by Worthy Advisor Mary Alice McGill. The Assembly honored Mrs Mae Dell Shaeffer Grand Visitor of Iraan. Refreshments followed. Jolla Livingston led Janith West Kay Young Georgia Lee Morgan and Ann Clanton to Midland for Rainbow school of instruction where they filled several offices.
Mrs Hal Burnett and Mrs C E Treadwell Sr hosted the Annie Lackey circle of the WSCS for a March meeting at the Burnett home. The program directed by Mrs Clifton Moss and Mrs C E Davidson discussed The Methodist Church Helping Rural Negroes. The April 13 morning Day of Heart Service was set during the business session. Members listed include Mesdames Virgil Miller C F Barger Arthur Gard T A Beard A J Bierschwale James Parker A R Stambaugh J D Dillion Clifford Casey Roy Whiteside. Easter table decor and a salad plate with coffee were served.
Mrs Stather Elliott Thomas and Mrs Dessie Burnham will present the program titled In formation Please to Beta Iota chapter March 27 at Sanderson. Hostesses are Sanderson members with a 2 30 p m business meeting. Election of officers is on the agenda. The event honors Delta Kappa Gamma founders and shares organization facts. The state convention in Austin April 23 24 marks the 25th anniversary.
The Balmorhea Baptist church W M A met at Mrs. Wm Cotter's home in Toynvale on March 16 for a business session and program led by Mrs. Lois McIntyre of Alpine. The study titled In Evangeline's Country connected to last week's Annie Weeks of Prayer for home missions. Salad plates and coffee were served to 14 members and five guests including Mrs. McIntyre, Mrs. Slov er, Mrs. Nutt, Rev. Agee, and Mrs. Odell.
Mesdames Bevier and Hargus hosted the WSCS circle of the Methodist church at Mrs. George Bevier home with co host Mrs Etta Hargus. Roy Spence led the program Latin Americans Along The Mexico Border with help from W M Meador George Baines Cora Duncan and Howard Hamilton. Baines Meador and Duncan presented a skit Sowing Seeds Of Love in Spanish attire for better Anglo Latin understanding. Dessert coffee were served to 16 members.
Mrs Shellie Barnes entertained the Goon Gals with a Tuesday luncheon and bridge. Guests included Mesdames Lillian Fain Dick Rogers Edwin Fowlkes and Vernon McIntyre with club members Mesdames Frank McCollum Ralph Peters W I Winter and Bryan Wildenthal. Mrs McIntyre won guest prize while Mrs McCollum was high scorer and Mrs Fain won bingo.
Mrs Zeb Decie hosted the Sewing Sisters last Monday afternoon with guests Mesdames Carl Heiman Jimmy Pate Dick Rogers King Terry and Bryan Wildenthal. Refreshments included a salad plate and coffee.
Mrs. Creigh welcomed the Wednesday Bridge group at her home with a St Patrick theme. Centerpiece featured white carnations and Bells of Ireland. High score went to Mrs. Bevier, second to Mrs Casner, and Mrs White took the consolation prize.
Mr and Mrs Frank McCollum entertained the Supper club last Friday with buffet service. A bouquet of spring flowers graced the table and the gathering included Paul Vogt Delbert Dyke W I Winter J W Shepperd Knox Reid James Kemp. Mrs Winter won high for ladies while Mr Kemp led men with bingo winners Mrs Kemp and Mrs Shepperd.
Mrs Nick Thee hosted the Catholic Women's Study Group for its regular semi monthly meeting at her home. The Rev Van der Haar led the opening prayer and directed the Bible study following. The gathering concluded with a prayer by the program leader.
Lucky 13 Bridge Club members and guests hosted by Mrs. Lois McIntyre at a breakfast bridge at the Holland hotel. Members listed include Vernon McIntyre Edward Martin David Kokernot Lillian Fain W I Winter L D Harris and Shellie Barnes. Mrs. Martin won high score among members and Mrs. Winter was guest winner with Mrs. Barnes taking bingo prize.
Alpine Garden club meets Friday March 26 at 3 30 pm in Sul Ross college home economics. Hostesses are Mrs Gene Hendryx Mrs Bruce Sutton and Mrs J O Casparis. Program by Mrs R N McCallum on Planting For Permanence. James Childress 17 was shot in the hand when a .22 rifle discharged. a bone is broken but he recovers. King Terry Jr and family in El Paso for medical care. Play details and admission prices noted.
The Alpha Zeta chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, national English fraternity, was installed March 3 at Sul Ross State College. It is the fourteenth Texas chapter and the only national chapter formed in 1954, marking the fraternitys thirtieth anniversary. English majors Sue Britt Shirley er Frances weg Alice Owens Lynette Sullivan Vianna Wade Cordell Green and Andy Kurie are pictured with sponsors Dr. Elton R. Miles and Dr. Allen Briggs along with faculty members.
A district attorney candidate vows to serve the office as a public, impersonal entity, to prioritize duty over promises, to seek citizen cooperation, and to prosecute violations without fear or favor, while avoiding personal or political influences. The piece notes Israel food shortages and the rising cost of CARE food packages.
Mrs. Inga Mowatt 90, grandmother of Fred Olson, fell at her grandson’s home Monday morning and broke her hip. She was reported yesterday to be improving slightly.
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