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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1947
Page
5
Mrs C D Wood hosts a refined Junior Senior Banquet at the Holland hotel banquet room with a Chinese theme. About 100 guests, including seniors, juniors, teachers, and spouses, enjoyed a shrimp cocktail menu, a dance to John Carrico's orchestra, and an oriental decor with cherry blossoms and incense.
Mr and Mrs JH Van Fossan and guests introduced as senior and junior councilors and officers. Rose Mary Crawford presented as Sweetheart escorted to throne by Billy Mills with pin. Sue Wedd named Sister escorted by Tony Willeke with Sister pin. Tommy Woodward sings You Belong to My Heart. Chapter Mother Mrs Van Fossan and Chapter Dad Mr Livingstone receive pins later. Sweetheart’s Delight cake and punch serve De Molays, dates, sponsors. Reed roses awarded to helpers.
Miss Miltia Hill state president and Miss Anna D Linn local Beta Theta chapter president attended the state Delta Kappa Gamma meeting in Amarillo last week Mrs Arthur G Blucher also attended as a participant.
Big Bend chapter of the Order of De Molay launched its gayer side of life with an April 23 Sweetheart and Sister Dance at the Masonic Temple. The ballroom wore red and gold streamers, with Rose Anna Smith presiding over the guest book as the event opened amid intermission chatter.
The Methodist WSCS met Tuesday at the church to finish the Portrait of Pilgrim study led by Mrs. Vick Winter. Mrs. Hawkins presided and read a Coordinating Council letter about a recreation center building, with reports on the Alpine Latin American Methodist church and tolerance discussions.
Garden club members led by Mrs. Roy Whiteside visited a sequence of gardens last Friday afternoon. Homes toured included Whiteside, Speck, Parker, Hilton, Propst, Burcham, Barker, Holland, W. Smith, and Townsend. Highlights were iris beds, new plantings, stately lawns, native shrubs, and a flagstone terrace with outdoor fireplace. Additional notes praise Townsends for native flora and urge future labor for the dahlia project at highway headquarters.
A barbecue supper Sunday evening at the Meriwether ranch hosted by Mrs. Verner Parker Mrs. Gay Meriwether Miss Nellie Litchfield and Mrs. Shellie Barnes for the Westminster Fellowship group of the Presbyterian church Guests included Rev Fred S Rogers Mr and Mrs J L Kerby and their two children Mr and Mrs Billy Meriwether Betty Pickering Bill Kean Chuck Broughton Anne Gibson Elaine Parker Billy Caldwell Gerry Mills Clara May Borgel Le Kempen Alf Donabauer Vernon Washbinder Francis Wall Mary Ellen Gard Sara Joyce Dolphin Parker and others The grill area featured colorful rock work shrubbery and flowers Mr Kerby gave the main talk with Al Donaban ex aiding in burger preparation A regular Alpine Music Club meeting at the Carietian church last Tuesday night featured a student recital by Mary P Bogel Mrs Austin H Dillon and Mrs Nance in attendance an instrumental ensemble performed including Jan Key Dolphin Marilyn Parker Sara Beth Hawkins Audrey Jane Young Bob Duncan Buzzie Lassiter Charlotte Slight Leitha Alice Owens and La- as participants.
Marylis Olives Darlene Jones and John Newell headlined the debut by the newly organized gnsemple group. Selections included March of the Crusaders All Through the Night Sonatine Blue Danube and Skaters Waltz with Mrs Bogel as accompanist-director and solo artists Donald Kidwell LaMarqus Oliver Boyd Etheridge Willie Rae Dumas Charles Wright Ticky Shepperd Bobby Dillon Lelette Barrow Betty Dillon all piano pupils of Mrs Bogel or Mrs Ditton in a creditable start.
Dr and Mrs Joel Wright hosted a barbecue on their lawn Tuesday honoring Mr and Mrs Joel Wright Jr of Austin and their two children who have stayed with the Wrights for three weeks Joel grew up in Alpine and is finishing law studies at the University of Texas after serving five years in the Air Force The Wrights and children left for Austin Wednesday morning.
Local women attend Marfa History Club Spring lunch marking the 50th anniversary of federated clubs. Guests include G W Baines president Study Club and Mrs D M Ben net president El Progreso Club. Mrs J C Cunningham, Fort Stockton, and Mrs R S McCrackin presented federation pins amid an evening of reminiscence.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shepperd hosted their Couple club Friday at home with guests including Mrs Shellie Barnes and Mr and Mrs James Logan. Prizes went to Mrs Davis and Mr Burtess for high ladies and men respectively as bingo prizes were claimed by Mr and Mrs Logan. Mrs Shepperd served dessert.
The exhibit at the Sui Ross museum Friday through Sunday drew strong attendance from high school and college students. Sunday’s Silver Tea hosted about 100 club women and spouses from Marfa Fort Davis Marathon Alpine, organized by the Study Hub with Fine Arts committee led by Mrs. H W Morelock Mrs. Herbert Kokernot Mrs. Wesson McIntyre and Mrs. E E Townsend.
The Faculty Men's Club gathered Tuesday night at Dr H W Morelock's residence with Dr Morelock and Mr Glenn Davis as hosts. Four tables played 42 and Mr Bierschw won the traveling prize. After the game coffee and cake were served.
Former Brewster County Deputy Sheriff T. L. Morgan 79 died last Saturday in Quemada Eagle Pass. He served 21 years as a peace officer and was a Texas Ranger during the Hobby era. Interment was in San Angelo Monday afternoon. survivors include his widow son Otis of Quemada and daughter Mrs Joe W. Cox of Panhandle.
Forrest Hope and Woody Bozeman from Pecos visited as Rotarians heard Robinson sing Road to Mandalay and Wagon Wheels. Milton Smith and Glenn Burgess reported on the Albuquerque district conference attended with Jack Cross. Alpine club asked to enter a float in next week's rodeo parade. Lions challenge Rotary to a golf match, noted as a tough contest.
Local boosters urge residents to make plans now to attend the Sul Bows Booster club event. Organizers emphasize community support, fund-raising aims, and a lively program featuring speakers, activities, and social time for members and guests.
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