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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1951
Page
5
The ceremony featured Gilbert Bell and a debutante in pink taffeta, with guests including schoolmates from Blanca High School. The couple, tied to Alpine teams, planned a center-stage reception as guests described the event with local news tone.
The Mupne Study Club met March 21 at the First Christian Church with Flora Daugherty presiding. The group discussed the April bingo party and appointed a committee for final arrangements. Reports included a box of clothing sent to Greece and attendees who will attend the Eighth District TFWC convention in Marfa. Easter lilies decor and a tea were part of the event.
Vivian McIntyre hosts Pilot Club gathering at her ranch with 21 members attending a Secret Pal event replacing the Wednesday meeting. Easter lilies decorate the setting as a buffet supper is served. members imitate their secret pals and present gifts. Russell Henderson and Barbara Finley wedding noted. Barbara Anne Finley to wed at Chapel of St. Mark Methodist in Atlanta.
On February 25 the Big Bend Daughters of the Republic of Texas met at the Regional library to receive their charter from Mrs H R Snfford of San Antonio. Mrs Clinton Ritchey of Marathon became chapter president, Miss Milton Hill was elected chaplain, and funds for Texas flags for county schools remain ample. Attending were Mrs R M Treadwell, Mrs Detmar Collins, Mrs Ferral Roark Sanderson, and other Alpine members.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Hunter announce the arrival of a daughter born March 26 weighing seven pounds five ounces. The newborn has been named Mary Sue. Local notice notes family joy and baby’s name.
Trinity University choir will sing in Fort Davis Alpine and Marfa on Sunday April 1 at 5 p m at First Christian church May 1 5 p m Alpine Presbyterian church services in three towns will have choir representatives aiding The choir directed by Dr Ralph Ewing joined Trinity University San Antonio 19 in 1046 after postings at Westminster Choir College Princeton Ithaca College and Northeastern State college The 5 p m program includes eight choruses by full choir three numbers by the Trinity trio three pieces by John Beagle well known for radio hymn services The Church In the Wildwood carried by 368 stations Everyone invited to the Marfa 5 p m feature and the 11 o clock services at area churches where they will sing The party included 15 girls and 11 boys with students named for Marfa trip and comments on orderly conduct The Sweet Shop on East Holll and Avenue reopened under Miss Tommie Lou Boyd
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