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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1932

Page

5

Study Club Hosts April 28 Party For Mr J C Coleman

A well attended April 28 party for Mr J C Coleman and Mrs J McIntyre was held at Mea Coleman home. Husbands of study club members served as hosts in a setting with roses in living, dining and sun rooms and spring blooms in tiny pots. A cake prize went to the guest who cut the highest at the table. Attendees included Mesers and Mesdames George Baines Beard Bowes Caldwell Carey Coleman Dillett Hudian Wells McIntyre Moorman Perkins Ratt Wood Brown Morelock Wright.

Stu Clus Huesmes Study Club J.C. Coleman J. ‘Ets McIntyre Mea Coleman George Baines TA. Beard Graves Bowes W. E. Caldwell B. Carey Coleman P. E. Dillett W. B W. P. Hudian Wells McIntyre M. H. Moorman John Perkins R. J. Ratt C.D. Wood Mesdames G. A. Brown J. W. Morelock J. Wright

Mrs Whittle Honors Husband Birthday at 42 Club

Mrs L D Whittle entertained on his birthday with guests including Miss Clemma Bill and several couples. A refreshment course was served and the gathering featured conversation and cordial hospitality.

Eastern Star event features benef it bridge and 42 prizes

The Eastern Star finance committee hosted a benefit bridge and 42 evening with 19 tables at their hall. Prizes included jellies for ladies Mrs Seales Mrs Wilson and Dorothy Ligon, with high and low score rewards for bridge and 42 games. A Sunny Glen picnic honored Central Ward school teachers with hostesses and guests.

Marie Pouncey Gar Martin Lawrence Hord Shirley Seales Anja Wilson Mrs. Wilson Dorothy Ligon The Eastern Star Benefit Bridge Eastern Star Hall Callison Bridge Clifford Sunny Glen A. P. Robinson Pred Walker Guy Crawford Central Ward School

King's Daughters Host Free Benefit Parties at Local Homes

The King's Daughters of the M. f Bunday school organized a series of free benefit gatherings on Tuesday afternoon. Hosts included MP J.B. Burgess and Mrs W. Modan, Mrs 3. W. Gilmer and Mrs FF.ehevingtn, Mr. Newman and Mrs Howard Ham, and others. Attendees listed across several homes, with refreshments of sandwiches, cookies, fruit, and candy, and decorations of roses.

Kive M. F Bunday J.B. Burgess W.¥. Modan Burgeo W. Gilmeer Ff.ehevingtn Mix Olimers J ©. Newman Howard Ham Mr. Newman Mesdames Holland Young, Patterson Sean‘ Pel Deals Wade Daverty Sen Diop Conan Seeek Snase Elgg Paral Mises Merle Sith Caselaine Neson Ta Nelson

Pioneer tribute to Aunt Lou Rivers remembered in Alpine

The Alpine community honors Lavinia Wilson Rivers known as Aunt Lou, a pioneer who arrived in 1901 and helped found a church for colored residents. Born July 20, 1869 in Guadalupe county Texas, she moved to San Antonio briefly before returning to Alpine. She was faithful, served families in need, with two sisters among survivors.

Lou” Riv Lavinia Wilson Rivers Guadalupe County Texas San Antonio St. Paul ‘M. E South Alpine Lou

Sandifer Declares Candidacy for County Treasurer

J Sandifer announced his candidacy for county treasurer after being appointed to fill the late M T Chastain’s vacancy. He qualified for the office, bond approved by the county commissioners, and he urged voters to consider him in the July primary.

B. Sandifer M.T. Chastain Ince Chastain

Santa Fe Changes Presidio Schedule

The Santa Fe announces a May 1 change in the Alpine to Presidio train timetable. The north motor train arrives here daily at 4:45 p.m. and connects with the Presidio trains, which depart Presidio for Alpine on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 p.m., arriving here at 10:30 p.m.

Alpine Presdio The Santa Fe Presidio

Presbyterian church announces Sunday schedule and Mother's Day observance

The Presbyterian Church offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. public worship at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Mother's Day will be observed at the 11 o'clock service with Pastor David J. Murray leading.

Presbyterian Church David J. Murray

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Kindness

We express deep appreciation to those who were kind during our recent bereavement. The flowers were beautiful and we are thankful for the words of sympathy which helped ease our burden. Mrs. W. T. Meriwether, Mr. and Mrs. Gay Meriwether, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hudson.

Wideness of God’s mercy quoted in family memorial

In memoriam the editor extends sympathy to Edna Myers and family, noting three sons a daughter and two grandsons, and sharing a poem about God’s mercy and justice to offer courage and consolation.

Edna Myers

Local visitors and hometown ties noted in Hot Springs

Eldorado resident J. W. Pruitt traveled to Hot Springs to visit his son Arthur who recently completed schooling at San Vicente. Several other visitors including Wisenon and C. F. Kimball were seen in Hot Springs as communities exchange updates on family and local happenings.

J. W. Pruitt Eldorado Arthur San Vicente Pi Pine Ong Reeder Pat Wisenon Sim Witson C.F. Kimball

Magnolia Station Changes Management Last Week

Magnolia Petroleum station at College avenue and Fifth street changed hands last week with R. D. Votaw taking over the business from Tom Skevington. L. T. Votaw and Paul Chaffin assumed control of the Holland avenue station previously run by R. D. Votaw.

Magnolia Petroleum Company College Avenue Fifth Street R. D. Votaw Tom Skevington L. T. Votaw Paul Chaffin Holland Avenue

Illustrated Lecture at Junior High on Indians of the Big Bend

W. J. Smith of Sul Ross college spoke at Junior High School 3 on Wednesday morning. The illustrated talk titled Indians of the Big Bend highlighted regional history. Smith chairs the archaeological committee of the West Texas Historical and Scientific Society and has contributed to its museum.

W. J. Smith Sul Ross College Big Bend

City Tax Deadlines For 1932 Property Rendering In Alpine

May 12 is final day to render property to Alpine for 1932 taxes. A 25 percent penalty may be added for failure to render. M. H. MoorMan, City Tax Assessor.

Alpine M. H. Moorman

Hints for Homemakers and Local Budget Hearing Notice

Hints for Homemakers offers kitchen tips about tart shells and crusts plus a note on brushing with agar solution for shine. Alpine residents are informed that the mayor has filed the annual budget for 1992 93 and a public hearing is scheduled May 23 at 8 30 pm in city offices. Jefferson letters from Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Gibson loaned to the Virginia Historical Society are being copied and retained. the letters are owned by Mrs. Paul W Howle and Mrs. R Powell Dunn in Richmond.

Alpine M. H. Moorman Jefferson Richmond Thomas Jefferson Patrick Gibson Virginia Historical Society

Hints for Homemakers From Jane Rogers

A homemaking column offers tips for after school snacks using sugar for energy and thrift. It discusses reheating vegetables, a soap suds clean for hot suds, seasoning tricks to restore flavor, and a method to prevent windows from sticking by applying soap to cords and moving them.

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C.D. Wood, Ee Wilson Mesdames Mab McCool Shirley Scales W. H. Terry, Jr. Wells McIntyre Edgar Martin Goodyear Pathfinder Lear Goodyear Bias Magnolia Aunt Lou Rivers Sandifer W. T. Meriwether Gay Meriwether A. 8. Hudson W. A. Daugherty Jamp Grandview College Jim Nichols Rankin South Wena Avalanche M. L. Hopson Wed Texas Mattrees Co Camp Alpine HOT Springs U. Unsurung Avers Jane Rogers T. A. Beard Alpine Steam Ace Miles’ Nervine Storey-Whiteside Belding Misectal and Foal State National Bank Alpine, Texas General Banking First National Bank First Investment CO H. L. Kokernot Baines, JR
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