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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1947

Page

5

Study club meeting at Presbyterian Hospital in World War I era notes

The Society club session presided by Mrs G W Baines reviewed club finances with full dues paid and a healthy balance. Dr C B Casey spoke on International Relations tracing wartime to present trends, including Moscow conferences. New members R A Bow and E G Nance joined. gift of 10 to seniors. 143 set for youth recreation redirected to City Park Development via Lions Club. Youth Recreation Center details to be shared with member clubs.

Presbyterian Hospitality Room G. W. Baines T. H. Etheridge Flora Daugherty M.A. Webb C. B. Casey Moscow Paul Propst Fred Williams Laventure of Marfa R. A. Bow E.G. Nance Lions Club City Park

Rock of Ages Memorials Advertises Quality and Craftsmanship

An El Paso Texas ad from an exclusive dealer proclaims Rock of Ages as the mark of supreme quality for memorials. It emphasizes material finish and lettering, pledging absolute assurance of top materials and craftsmanship, with contact details for Alpine Connery Assn and Mrs. Gergia Dallman.

Inial Arts M. S. Asbell Montana St el Paso Terxas Alpine Connery Assn Gergia Dallman

Marfa Woman Speaker At El Progreso Meet

The El Progreso Study club met in the Presbyterian Church Hospitality room for its regular Friday afternoon session. Hostesses were Mrs. G C McDaniel and Mrs. John Simpson. Mrs. O M Bunton of Marfa gave an inspiring report on The Allied Youth Planning Conference in Dallas February. About 21 members attended and strawberry short cake with coffee was served. no visitors.

el Progreso Study Club Presbyterian Church G.C. McDaniel John Simpson O. M. Bunton Marfa Allied Youth Planning Conference Dallas Mes Bill Sobl

Mary Martha Circle Covered Dish Luncheon at Methodist Church

The Mary Martha Circle of the WSCS met in the Methodist Church dining room for a covered fish luncheon and program on March 25. Hosts were Mesdames Anna Hayslip and W. A. Wilson Jr. Speaker topics included Children and their Church and reports on the New Mexico Conference WSCS annual meeting. Eleven members and three visitors attended, with Mrs. Clifton Moss serving as secretary.

Mary Martha Circle WSCS Methodist Church Anna Hayslip W. A. Wilson Jr

Beliefs of the Church Topic at Council Meeting

The Presbyterian Women’s Council met Tuesday in the Hospitality room with 21 members present. Three new members Mrs. 3. H. Eliott Mrs. Glenn Davis and Mrs. Jarvis Robinson joined. Rev. Fred S. Rogers led the program on The Beliefs of the Church discussing the movement from the state church, sovereignty of God, confession of faith, catechism and membership requirements. Annual business meeting followed with reports by secretary Mrs. H.R. Gard and treasurer Mrs F. L. McCollum. Plans were made for the spring meeting of Presbytery to be held in Fort Davis April 8. Mrs. H.W. Morelock hosted with coffee and cookies.

Presbyterian Womans Council Rall 3. H. Eliott Glenn Davis Jarvis Robinson Fred S. Rogers Rogers Italy Peter Waldo Sovereignty of God Presbyterian Church J. S. Hord H.R. Gard

Children and Their Church devotional and reports at Methodist meeting

Mrs Casey led three parables with a silent prayer each, focusing on Children and Their Church. She, as secretary of Children’s Work in the Missionary society, gave a full report on local Sunday school work and urged more workers and teachers. Mrs Smith and Mrs Whiteside reported on the El Paso conference meeting, with refreshments served. attendees included numerous local members and Rev. Dillon.

Casey Childrens Work Missionary Society W. J. Smith Roy Whiteside el Paso Slight Beard Mesdames May Smith Whiteside Hamilton R. C. Elliott Winter Parker Hilton McCollum Williamson Baines Dillon Fowlkes Daugherty Foster Spence Breshears Mildred Elliott

Baptist W M U Program on Russia Highlights Royal Service

The Baptist church group met at Mrs. Bill Wright’s home for a Royal Service program with the Young Women's circle led by Mrs. Ralph Peters. Devotional by Mrs. Loyd Henderson drew from Psalms. Members gave talks on Russia past, present, and future, followed by refreshments for a long list of attendees.

Wo Baptist Church Bill Wright Russia Ralph Peters Loyd Henderson

Pilot Club Alpines First Birthday Celebration

The Pilot Club of Alpine marked its first birthday with a social at the Holland hotel. President Winfred Slight announced her term, new Secret Pal gifts were exchanged, and Miss Charlotte Slight performed piano numbers. Guests included Mrs. George Brown and others as plans for the coming year were announced.

Holland Hotel Pilot Club of Alpine Winfred Slight Katherine Penn Howton Ana Parr Nowell Charlotte Slight Chopin Troutrevel Schumann McDowell Charlotte Sted Mesdames George Brown G. H. Haris J. C .Joe Toombs al Creih

Initiation and meeting of Beta Iota Delta Kappa Gamma chapter

The Maron Beta Iota meeting featured decorated tables in chapter colors and a spring atmosphere. Four new members were initiated at Sul Ross college, Beulah Bryant Neva Molt Margaret Key and Fannie Mae We sner. Dr A N Foster head of Sul Ross education spoke on Schools of Tomorrow urging forward looking educational planning and broader agency responsibility for youths to age 19. Thirty-two members attended with hosts and guests noted.

Maron Beta Iota Delta Kappa Gamma Society Sul Ross College Beulah Cagle Bryant Neva Molt Marfa Margaret Key Fannie Mae Wsner Alpine George Kelver A. N. Foster Sul Ross Foster Beta Jota Alma Littrell Milda Hill Mesdames V. J. Smith R. M. Hawkins M.A. Webb

Recalls Indian Fight In Alpine Speech

He spoke of the late Judge W W Bogle of Marfa, father-in-law of Mrs. Graves Bogle, now living in Alpine, whom he knew when...

W W. Bogle Marfa Graves Bogle Alpine

Rotary screening of Mainline US A color film shown

Rotarians watched Mainline US.A a color sound film detailing railroads transport role and economic impact, with Ray Kirkland of Southern Pacific explaining the railroad gains in materials and supply flows. D V Thomas spoke on staying in Alpine to educate his children. Nominating committee announced officers for next year and three new members were proposed. Visiting Rotarians included Ray Norman and Houston Smith. guests Jim Pringle Louie Starns W C Clark Frank McCol.

Us.a Ray Kirkland Southern Pacific Houston D. D. Thomas Alpine Childre Rotary Milton Smith Jack Cross Fred Williams Aubrey Webb H. E. Gates Bill Winter Chalmers Broadfoot Ray Norman Houston Smith Marfa Jim Pringle l Louie Starns W. C. Clark Frank McCol

Local Visitors and Notable Travels Reported

A bulletin from the area notes M. L. Bird of Abilene and Dr H. G. Towie of Snyder visiting on Friday and Saturday on business. Fragments mention flight to the river for fishing by William B. Dorris Jr Burr Thornton and Johnny Casparis and a Lions club meeting in Big Spring on Sunday.

Dryden M. L. Bird Abilene H. G. Towie Snyder William B. Dorris Jr Burr Thornton Johnny Casparis A. N. Foster Joe Tombs Lions Club Pat Lester Brady J. O. Casparis Henry Moore Balmorhea

Air travelers and canyon trips over St Helena region

Around the airport on Wednesday Chas Stringvenson and Zeb Decie flew over the St Helena canyon and their ranches. Barry Thornton and William B Dorris Jr visited friends in Presidio on Thursday. John C Jones of La Feria landed Friday en route to El Paso. Henry Du Pont and son Henry Jr flew in from Wilmington Del Friday meeting Mr Dobie and party from San Marcos then drove to Bis Bend park to plan a trip through Mariscal canyon and down the river bend.

Chas Stringvenson Zeb Decie St. Helena Barry Thornton Wiliam B. Dorris Jr Presidio John C. Jones la Feria el Paso Henry du Pont Henry Jr Wilmington Del Mr. Dobie San Marcos Bis Bend Park Mariscal Canyon River

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