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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1929
Page
5
A vintage ad touts the right of repair work and careful cleaning and pressing to extend apparel life and improve appearance. Dapper Dan promises thorough service and to prove it.
Society notes report the wedding of Miss Charlotte Lavonne Pitch of San Antonio to Mr. Donald J. Byers of El Carte Iowa at the Hancock home of Miss Georgia Lee Smithers. The ceremony featured fern decorations and an Episcopal rite with several attendants. The bride’s background and groom’s Iowa State and Agriculture ties are noted. The couple will reside in Alpine.
The report notes outstanding social events over recent weeks including two Easter color themed bridge parties hosted by Mrs Henry Pletcher at her Semeon College home with flowers, prizes, and tea. The Modern Hedonites hosted a gingham party by Dolores Taylor featuring dress code, games, and raffles. A bride party at the Gillett home in Corona, New Mexico hosted by Mrs Lee Hancock ended with flower holders awarded for high and low scores and a list of attendees.
Mrs Gene Benson entertained at her home on Thursday afternoon with seasonal flowers and hot chocolate served with Baked Alaskan. Attendees included Miss Edith Engl for her thirteenth birthday party dinner and a group of young guests plus stesdames and other named figures in attendance.
At 9:45 a.m the Baptist Church will host Prof J H Head superintendent. 11 a.m. the pastor delivers an Easter message with special morning music. The B Y P U meets at 7 p.m under Helen Brell. Alpine Commandery No 90 Knights Templar attend at 7 p.m for their past service with a special sermon for the Knights. Public invited. Buren Sparks, Pastor.
The Christian Church invites worshipers to celebrate Easter with in church songs and music. It is described as a decision day for those who wish to begin a new life, with hopes that many will join in the renewal. Special music and notices follow.
The Presbyterian Church lists Morning Bible class at 9:45 at Mojave Theatre and public worship at 11 with Mrs Frank Young and Mrs Shields singing. Evening service at 7:20. Congregation joins with other churches for Easter service. David J. Murray is minister. Harold Sims is superintendent.
The Men’s Bible class meets every Sunday at ten o’clock in the Mojave theatre. Non sectarian. Mr W Morelock is the teacher and HT Fletcher is the president. An invitation is extended to the men of Alpine to join the meeting.
Summer season services begin on Sundays at Omen Nee Parish. The schedule calls for regular Masses and devotional readings as the church resumes public worship activities after the season.
Sunday meetings at 11 on over post office. A cordial invitation for all to work up with us.
The Church of Christ at 2nd St and College Ave invites all to attend Sunday service at 10 a.m. Bible study Wednesday at 7 20 p.m. and communion. A hearty welcome awaits you.
The public is invited to Sunday evening services at 75 and 11 am Mass with sermon at St James Episcopal day school and Lent mite boxes to be brought for offering. March 7 service noted. Thorold-El signs as contact.
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