Crystal shower honors bride with Ferguson home party
Lucyie Ferguson and Mrs J W Stone hosted a crystal shower Saturday afternoon at the Ferguson home for bride Mrs Lowell Branum formerly Ruth Chambers. Guests included Anita Hudson Ruth Rogers Doris Binion Emma Sessions Lola Lee Young and many others. Prizes awarded in the contract game and crystal gifts given to the honoree. Theda McSpadden of Aransas Pass and Cecil LaBeff wed in Rockport with Rev Manley officiating. The bride attended Sul Ross College and the couple plan to live in Alpine soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel McMichael
Connie Burras
Margaret Fay Taylor
Janie Lee Rowland
Barbara Beard
Jean Engle
Aleta Bierschwale
Florence Forchheimer
Alice Blucher
Una Joy Casner
Lola Lee Young
Mesdames Ernest Thornton
Joe Billeiter
Bill Goldwire
Merritt Hopson
Wayne Walker
Marfa
Aternoon
Emma Session
Low
Ernest Thornton
Wtimge
Theda ‘McSpadden
Aransas Pass
Cecil LaBeff
Rockport
Manley
Methodist Church
Sul Ross College
Ble. Caldwell
Cecil
H. C. LaBeff
Alpine Post Office
LaBeff
El Progreso Club Meets at Mrs Newell Home
Mrs John Newell hosted the El Progreso Study club Friday with members Mesdames Cooley White Bennett Vaughn Bowie Att wood Anthony Fisher McCollum McGrew Owens Spence Vogt Webb Winter and guest Mrs Broadfoot. Vaughn spoke on the Appreciation of the Drama while Anthony discussed Whats Wrong with the Movies and Winter spoke on Opera. Bennett was elected delegate to the Eighth district convention in Marfa in April with McCollum as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Progreso
Newell
John Newell
Mesdames J. C. Cooley
Paul White
D. M. Bennett
Carroll ‘Vaughn
George Bowie
L. E. Att ‘Wood
Cedric Anthony
Harry Fisher
F. L. McCollum
Ray McGrew
A. E. Owens
Ray Spence
Paul Vogt
M. A. Webb
W. L. Winter
C Broadfoot
Vaughn
Anthony
Winter
Bennett
Marfa
McCollum
Birthday dinners honor J W Shepperd and F L McCollum
Mrs J W Shepperd hosted a birthday dinner Thursday with Dr and Mrs John Helton of Marfa and several couples present. In the contract game, honors went to Mrs McCollum and Mr Burgess. Later Mrs F L McCollum entertained guests for her husband’s birthday with prize winners Mrs Harris and Mr Bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Shepperd
J.W
B. B. Bounds
John Helton
Marfa
J. E Burgess
F. L. McCollum
Otis Kimball
McCollum
Mr. Burgess
Messrs and Mesdames
Paul Vogt
L. D. Harris
J. E. Buress
the McCollums
Alpine Girl Scouts Hear on Holidays and Nature
The Alpine Girl Scouts met at the Methodist church room on Saturday afternoon, March 15. Mrs. J C Coleman led a discussion on holidays in other countries. Scouts Dor o thy Crawford, Willeen Smith, Vinis Binion, Rose Anna Smith, Dorothy Coleman and others spoke on the program topic. A nature study hike was planned for March 22 with the troop observing plant and animal life on the Terlingua road and making maps of observations on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wierane
Enusnip
Alpine Girl Scouts
Methodist Church
J.C. Coleman
Dorothy Crawford
Willeen Smith
Vinis Binion
Rose Anna Smith
Dorothy Coleman
Dora Fay ¢ Beall
la Verne Carson
Terlingua Road
Yannis Binion
Marian Chambers
Celia Smith
Ray Williams
James Sloan
Baptist Women Meet for Royal Service at Church
The Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society met Tuesday afternoon at 3 o clock for Royal Service. The Onis Vineyard circle led the program and the Jackson circle hosted, serving refreshments to 20 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Wms
Onis Vineyard Circle
In Jackson Circle
Bridge Club and Socials Highlight Week in Town
Mrs H W Ferguson hosted her Thursday contract club with Spring blossoms at her home. Guests included Mesdames Holland, McIntyre, Martin, McMurry, Jones, McGaughy and Miss Eva Chaffin. prizes went to Mrs Holland and Miss Chaffin. John Newell’s Lucky Thirteen held a Mexican supper at Green Cafe, then met at their home for contract. Attendees included Carl Thain, Paul Vogt, L D Harris, Bernal Slight, Jack Cross, the Newells, McIntyres, McGaughys, Chaffin and Edwin Gillett. Lucky Thirteen members Bernal Slight captured all prizes, high for ladies, high for men, and traveling. Gene Parr hosted Wednesday’s bridge with guests J P Swatzell, Bernal Slight, John Gentry, Milton Smith. members present included Ellen Hudson, F E Gillett, J E Burgess, J E Casner, W D Burham, C D Wood, John Stowell, Lois McIntyre. Prizes awarded to Mrs Burcham, high for members. Mrs McIntyre, second. Mrs Slight, high for guests. A pastel salad and sweet course followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Newell
Lucky Thirteen Night Club
Green Cafe
Newell Home
Contract
Carl Thain
Paul Vogt
L. D. Harris
Bernal Slight
Jack Cross
Newells
Lois McIntyre
Felix McGaughy
Eva Chaffin
Edwin Gillett
Lucky Thirteen
Gene Parr
J. P. Swatzell
John Gentry
Milton Smith
Ellen Hudson
F. E. Gillett
J. E. Burgess
J. E. Casner
W. D. Burhham
C. D. Wood
John Stowell
Burcham
New Hospital To Open At Fort Stockton Sunday
Fort Stockton notes announce Craddock hospital opens in a new fireproof building by Dr. W D Craddock. Open hospital invites area physicians for patient care and surgery with modern equipment including operating room delivery room laboratory and X ray and a curved glass brick lighted operating area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
Craddock Hospital
West Texas
Punta
WD. Craddock
Alpine
Monahans
Parties honor visiting Miss Florence Bedell of Colorado
Miss Margaret Linn and Miss Anna D. Linn hosted a Friday evening event for Florence Bedell of Boulder Colorado with Spring blossoms and a social gathering. Guests included Florence and Grace Bedell Stather Elliott Mrs George A Brown and other Sul Ross faculty friends. League games, ice cream and cookies were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Linn
Anna D. Linn
Florence Bedell
Boulder
Colo
Flor ‘Ence Bedell
Grace Bedell
Stather Elliott
George A. Brown
H.W Morelock
O. E. Sperry
R. J. Ratliff
Edwin Gillett
Liverpool
Sul Ross
Colorado
Alice ‘Cowan
Miltia Hill
Lutie Britt
Triple Four
J. W
Georgia Winn
Iris
Frazer
Bounds
Ratliff
Scouts to Hold Camp and Local Marriages in Fort Davis
Fort Davis reports measles easing in surrounding towns with no fatalities noted as children recover. Boy Scouts of Alpine Maria Fort Davis Marathon and Shatt es plan Camp-o-Ral April 11 and 12 at the Mac Sproul ranch under Scoutmasters and adults. Billie Caudle of Lindale and Pauline Todd of Alpine wed by Justice Barry Scobee March 22 with Farnham E. Reaves and his wife in attendance. all are Sul Ross College students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
el Paso
Boy Scouts of
Alpine
Maria Fort Davis
Marathon
Mac Sproul Ranch
Billie
Caudle
Lindale
Pauline Todd
Study club hear Possible Reorganization of the Household
Club Discweeee Investainsinens Mrs. C. T. Elvey led the study group on Possible Reorganization of the Household. Hostesses were Mrs. Otis Carter Mrs. G. P. Kuiper and Mrs. F. L. Sproul at a Marfa area home with Easter decor and spring refreshment. Business time covered plans for the Eighth district convention in Marfa next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Elvey
Otis Carter
G. P. Kuiper
F. L. Sproul
Marfa
Fort Davis Club To Entertain District Clubwomen
Bas relief notes Bill Baylor student convalescing from measles. Presbyterian Missionary society held an all day meeting to sew layettes for Red Cross. A noon covered dish dinner and an afternoon book review by Mrs. A N Alkire followed. Fort Davis Study club to entertain eighth district delegates on April 6 with a McDonald Observatory trip and luncheon at Indian Lodge featuring Dr C T Elvey. Fort Davis Mite High club aiding program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Red Cross Society
A. N. Alkire
McDonald Observatory
Intian Lodge
State Park
C. T. Elvey
McDonald "Observatory
Fort Davis
Mite High Club
Patch of white covers hillside above Clay Espy’s house
A morning hail patch covered several acres on the hillside above Clay Espy’s residence after a night of rain, surprising observers near Fort Daves. Weather effects and local terrain may have contributed to the unusual fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Daves
Clay Espy
City Commission Urges Traffic Regulation Compliance
The city commission requests observance of traffic laws after reports of reckless driving. Officers will strictly enforce speeding ordinances and drivers are urged to slow down and avoid double parking unless necessary. A stray note mentions hail and uncertain weather observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpin
City Pleads Cooperation to Ease Street Congestion
Streets are none too wide and heavy pedestrian and auto traffic causes congestion. City officials urge all auto drivers to cooperate and follow regulations to alleviate the problem.
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Moe
Miss Mespadden
Girl Scout
Bridge Clubs
Arthur Schroeder
Waterloo
N.Y
W. N. Gourley
A. B. Sandifer
C. E. Patterson
Carroll Vaughn
Sandifer
Barry Scobee
L. Robert Withers
Baylor University
Waco
Robert C. Withers
San Angelo
J. H. Clark
Bill
Baylor
Gar
Texas Federation of Clubs
Atleen
Saker
Valerie Shop
Eugene
Vogue Beauty
Maudie Yaitchie
Chuck
Wasaowario Carnation Max
Kimball
Vienna
Ana Shea
Die
Shen Lt
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