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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1939
Page
5
Woon, F Hart O90 claimed by Mrs. Gene Benson and Mrs. Benson led by Mrs. Gene Benson in a society event. The page notes a win attributed to two unnamed participants and honors by the club.
Mrs Anja Wilson welcomed a contract club at her home Thursday afternoon with yellow daffodils and forsythia in the living room. Members present included Clay Holland Vernon McIntyre Nelle Ferguson Mab McCool Lois McIntyre J S Hord Edgar Martin and C D Wood. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Holland Mrs Martin and Mrs Lois McIntyre.
Miss Elizabeth Baines was surprised at a dinner party hosted by her mother Mrs G W Baines Saturday night. Floral decorations and a six course dinner followed by a visit to the Granada theatre completed the celebration for the honoree and guests including Dr E C Coleman, Miss Annie Kate Ferguson, and Mr and Mrs P Ollitt.
The Baptist Missionary society met Tuesday at the church for a Royal Service program led by Mrs E M Thornton. The session highlighted Baptist schools in the state Southern region and abroad with talks on teaching and some Bible schools. Refreshments followed the social hour served by Mrs Weston and Mrs Kidd.
Mrs L D Harris and Mrs Lee Kokernot entertained at Forty Two Tuesday afternoon at the Harris home. A traveling prize went to Mrs John Stovell after players bid and made 8. Attendees included Mesdames James Cotter, A B Sandifer, T F Skevington, Guy Crawford, F E Weyerts, M H Moorman, Dessa Wright, W Van Sickle, D M Bennett, John Stovell, H W Morelock.
Mrs O G Hudson was hostess to the Wednesday Bridge club this week. Members present included Mesdames Vernon McIntyre Asa Jones J E Burgess John Stowell C D Jones and Mrs Wood with Miss McIntyre.
The column notes items available for sale with details on pegging and related listings. It highlights what is offered, how to contact, and price cues to attract buyers.
Mrs. J. W. Merrill Mr. and Mrs. Richard Merrill and Miss Verne Gray are expected to come from Fort Worth Thursday. Mrs. Merrill senior underwent a delicate foot operation in Fort Worth and will need to remain quiet for several weeks.
Mrs Richard G Irving spoke Tuesday afternoon to the Study Club on her personal experiences in the New England states and New York City. The gathering at Mrs W D Bloys home included Miss Nancy Clawson as co host, with spring blossoms and ice cream and cake served.
Mr and Mrs Jim Espy and their two young daughters returned to their ranch home on Wednesday Mrs Jesse Franklin of Marfa will stay with them to care for baby Lola Jean for a few weeks
Farmers woke to a damp cold and a warning breeze on the mountains as a norther hovered. They recall last year’s wiped out fruit crop and hope the wan sun signals a warm-up that could revive peach, apricot, and pear orchards this season.
The W. W. McCutcheons senior and junior bought J. C. Fisher goats from a ranch sold to A. R. Eppenauer. About 500 goats were reported. In Jeff Davis county a large artificial lake dam project is planned this summer if rainfall remains ample, with J. W. Merrill and son Richard building the dam on their ranch.
Dave and Ben Medley of this county advance a large irrigation dam project on the Merrill ranch. The structure will be 735 feet wide with a 100 foot base and 20 feet maximum water depth, featuring a five foot spillway. Construction requires moving 18 000 to 19 000 yards of earth and faces limited spillover onto Merrill land.
A sheriff and deputy discuss a Fire Chief project showing license plate colors from 1939. The piece links color choices to Fort Davis district events and lists public school entrants for the Interscholastic League meet held in Valentine on March 31.
In Fort Davis a Fort Davis fourth grade pupil Emmy Jess Swartz scored 96 of 100 on recent spelling tests, with minor errors on skimmed noose noise seat cover and shipwreck. She placed first, followed by Mary Fisher and Amy Lou Bloys.
Senior boys singles Billy Clark senior boys doubles Joe Beall and Billy Beau Duncan senior girls singles Elizabeth Fowlles senior girls doubles Irene Everett and Frances Grubb junior boys singles Sonny Stewart junior boys doubles Edgar Fisher Ho race Cook junior girls singles Bobbie Neil Turner grade school junior girls doubles Betty Miller Carrie Lou Eaton Track and field names Beall Meeks Fairchild Fairchild Patton volleyball boys ground ball choral singing note: stray text references not part of the roster.
Judge J. P. Weatherby, a respected local scholar, stirred the town by reacting to a lumber company's letter announcing an upcoming convention described as interesting from an egalitarian and professional standpoint. He questioned the claim and prompted public discussion.
Marketing copy urges spring ready hair with new skin treatments and a $7.50 permanent, down from $10, plus a $6.50 or $9.50 option. It promotes Farel Destin cosmetics and personal empowerment while listing a local salon contact.
Until Easter Mrs. Ezra Cook at The Modern Beauty Shop offers oil permanents valued at 5 to 7.50 and one steam oil treatment with steamer for 3.50. Sale runs through March 31.
The Christian church ladies schedule a bakery sale on April 6 to raise funds with goods from Williams and Vogt General Store and Safeway. Proceeds support Easter events and church activities.
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