Rain Riding Sparks Local News and Social Notes
A lively note on recent rain and its social ripple across the community. Mentions Mrs Zeb Decie’s coined term rain riding, sheep drowning on a ranch north of Sanderson, and folks stranded in town. Also reports on social appearances at Green Cafe and local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Shepperd, Felix Senevey, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peope
Zeb Decie
R. T. Key Sr
Sanderson
Pet Gallego
Green Cafe
J. Y. Walker
J. W. Shepperd
Vitor
Felix Senevey
Fort Worth
George Kempen
Gerald Og Ter
Estelle Martin
C. E. Patterson
F. Berkeley
Ralph
Dick Rogers
Anna Mae East
John Gillett
Sixteenth Legion Auxiliary Meets In McCamey Texas
The 16th Legion Auxiliary met in McCamey Texas on April 24. A three year nursing scholarship of 600 dollars for 1955 56 district project was adopted. Rules for applications and awarding were referred to a committee including Mrs Janell Brown Mrs Johnny Hesser Mrs Ben Gay and Mrs Henry Bailey. Outstanding district accomplishments were announced led by the district membership record. An awards tea a dance and a barbecue were on the agenda with about 100 women attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
McCamey
Texas
Janell Brown
Kermit
Johnny Hesser
Odessa
Ben Gay
Midland
Henry Bailey
Alpine
Bailey
Department of Texas
Sammie Dorris Snure
Alipine
Kermit Odessa
Walter Sidney Skinner
McCamey Legion’ Club
Baptist W. M. S. Hears Program On City Streets
The Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met at the church Monday evening for a monthly program led by Mrs. Loyd Henderson. Assistants included Mesdames Douglas Dean O E Hilbrich George Henderson Dickie Turner and Jack Houston. Hostesses served punch and cookies to a large group including Mrs. Verna Bowers and many others. EL Progreso Club to meet today at 3 pm at Mrs. D. M. Bennett's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Henderson
Henderson
Douglas Dean
O. E. Hilbrich
George Henderson
Dickie Turner
Jack Houston
Verna Bowers
Glenn Bales
Merle Waters
Hilb
EL Progreso Club
D. M. Bennett
Vernon McIntyre Home Scene of D. A. R. Meeting
Members of the Big Bend Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution met Thursday afternoon, April 28, in the home of Mrs. Vernon McIntyre for a chapter gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Chapter of Daughters Or the American Revolution
Graduating Seniors Feted At Breakfast in Alpine
A report from the Citizenship Committee notes a naturalization session at the Marfa courthouse on May 18 where new citizens will receive a flag and a copy of the Constitution. The Rose Breakfast for Sul Ross and Alpine High graduates at the Holland Hotel featured roses, student tributes, and musical selections. Dan Blocker of Killeen and family announce the birth of a son, David Douglas, May 4, with twins Debra and Donna, and grandparents listed in Alpine and O'Donnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCready
Jon
Citizenship Committee
Marfa
Chalmers Braadfoot
Alpine High School
Ashley S. Webster
Kate | Duncan Smith
Grant
Ala
Tamassee School
Tamassee
8. C
J. C. Epperson
McIntyre
Mesdames
George W. Baines
Graves Bogel
R.A. Bow
Epperson
Lynn Matthews
Millington, Morelock
Keith ” Morrow
Frank O. Ray
Joe Smith
Charles ‘Thomas
Webster
Miltia Hill
Mildred Eliott
Iostess
Mesdames Guy Bryan
Houston
Allen
Alpine
Dan Blockers
Dan Blocker
Killeen
Tex
David Douglas
Blockers
Debra
Donna
Verner Parker
Shack Blocker
O'Donnell
Mrs. Breshears Hosts Neighborhood Bridge Luncheon
Mrs. F S Breshears entertained the Neighborhood Bridge Club at her home Wednesday with Springflower decor and punch. High prize went to Mrs. James H Logan, second to Mrs. Grady Nelon, low to Mrs. Onah Brown, bingo to Mrs. Charles Treadwell Jr, and traveling prize to Mrs. Carl Shults. Attendees included Mesdames Chalmers Broadfoot Logan Tom Stowell Nevill Haynes W H Terry Sr Dick Rogers King Terry Wally Davis James W Glasscock C E Grey Clifton Moss and Frank Matthews Luncheon guests were Mrs W H Crider and Mrs Edith Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Breshears
Bridge Club
James H. Logan
Grady Nelon
Low
Onah Brown
Charles Treadwell
Carl Shults
Mes James Sam Thomas
Nelon
Brown
Tom Coats
Treadwell
Bruce Sutton
Mark Herring
Shults
Mesdames Chalmers Broadfoot
Logan
Tom Stowell
Nevill Haynes
W. H. Terry Sr
Dick Rogers
King Terry
Wally Davis
James W. Glasscock
C. E. Grey
Clifton Moss
Frank Matthews
W. H. Crider
Edith Smith
Mrs Wallace New Honored At Shower
A stork shower honoring Mrs Wallace was held Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs Guss Lines with Mrs Vic Heil and Mrs Lines as hostesses. A pink rosebud embossed cradle crafted by Mrs Heil served as the focal point. Favors were paper baby shoes filled with mints. attendees included Mesdames Wallace Uzzell Littleton Thee Matthews East Newton Heil and others.
Daughters of Republic of Texas Elect Officers
The Big Bend Chapter met for its quarterly session at the Linn home with Misses Margaret A Linn and Anna D Linn present. Officers chosen for the next biennium include Mrs C T Holmes Alpine as president, Miss Anna D Linn as vice president, Mrs R M Treadwell Marathon as recording and corresponding secretary, and Mrs George W Baines as treasurer registrar. Committee reports followed and a salad plate was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Big Bend
Margaret A. Linn
Anna D. Linn
C T. Holmes
Alpine
Mes
R. M. Treadwell
Marathon
George W. Baines
Council Of Church Women Hosts Alpine Luncheon Today
The United Council of Church Women observes May Fellowship Day with a covered dish luncheon at the Alpine Community Center at 12:30 p.m. Hostesses are the St. James at Church ladies. Mrs. Nevill Haynes chairs arrangements, Mrs. Miles Pierce chairs the program. Invocation by Mrs. J.M. Hill. Worship service led by Mrs. Baines, Roy White side and Clifton Moss. Vocal numbers by Mrs. Francisco Gayton and Robert Peterson. Prayer of Dedication by Mrs. Joe Withe Council. One third of the offering supports state council work for migrants, another third stays local for the Community Center. Panel on “What Makes a Responsible Christian Family” features Dr. F. Allen Briggs, Rev. Car Lawson, Mrs. Paul Hill, Mrs. Keith Morrow, and Mrs. Miles Pierce. Benediction by Rev. Francisco Gayton. Alpine women are invited. nursery provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Council of Church Women
Alpine Community Center
Ladies of St
F. Allen Briggs
Car Lawson
Paul Hill
Keith Morrow
Pierce
Francisco Gayton
Wright
Presbyterian Ladies Meet This Week
Three Presbyterian Church women circles held meetings this week. The Ora Hard Evening Circle met Monday at Nellie Litchfield’s home with Mrs. Fred Olson as program leader. The Afternoon Circle met Tuesday at Mrs. A. M. Turney’s. In the absence of the leader, Mrs. Frank McCollum gave a brief report on the Spring Presbyterial meeting in El Paso April 29-26. Morning Circle met Wednesday at Mrs. B. H. Warnock’s home with Mrs. Jack Williams as program leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Ora
Nellie Litchfield
Fred Olson
A. M. Turney
Frank McCollum
el Paso
B. H. Warnock
Jack Williams
Episcopal Ladies Hold Meeting at St James Church
Members of the Auxiliary of St James Episcopal Church met Wednesday evening in the Bogel home hosted by Mrs Graves Bogel and Mrs Frank Ray. Rev Robi Y Davis continued his History of the Church discussion. A brief business session followed led by President Mrs Nevill Haynes. Tea and cake were served to 12 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary of
St James. Episcopal Church
Graves Bogel
Frank ©. Ray
Bogel
Robi. Y. Davis
Nevill Haynes
Young Set Enjoys Bar-B-Q At Ranch
A group of Sul Ross students including young married set and bachelors traveled to the ranch Saturday evening for a barbecue hosted by Jackie Brown. Dancing to a western band filled the night, while Mr and Mrs L K Jeckel of Palacios visited Mrs Jeckel's daughter Miss Johnny McDaniel, a Sul Ross College student. Mr Jeckel previously worked at the Marfa Alpine Airbase during WWII.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Brown
Jackie Brown
L. K. Jeckel
Palacios
Cross and Cross Gift Shop Ad Inspires Mother’s Day
The store promotes gifts for all mothers with dresses from casual to after five, catalogues Catalina swimsuits, denim pants, scarves, linen handkerchiefs, costume jewelry, Nettie Rosenstein perfume, and soaps. Gift wrapping available. All staff wish mothers a happy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Rosenstein
Cross and Cross
Also Mentioned on This Page
StaNu
Vita
Winter Cleaners
16Th Legion Auxiliary
EL Progreso
Elig
Bill
Linn’s
Paso
Catholic Women
Fics
el Alpine
Ti Paso
Okla McKee
Monsionor Geary
George A. Anan
Ele Alpine
Ronald Vander Haar
Hunter
Sul Ross
First Methodist Church
Wesley Club
Holland Hotel
W. E. Duncan
Elisabeth Prude
Jimmy Matlock
Miles Pierce
Sondra Breshears
Marcella Shepperd
Jack Burgess
Dan Logan
Picardy
Carl Lawson
Chalmers Broadfoot
R. A. Whiteside
Alpine High Methodist
Jimmy Pate
College
Wesley Group
Pangburn
Airmaid
Rubenstein
Elizabeth Arden
Alpine Drug
John Young
Robert Hunter
Leesburg
Sunshine the Florist
Mrs. Wallace New
Council of Church Women
Presbyterian
Episcopal Ladies
Young Set
Cross
Pepperell
C. G. Morrison CO
Alpine, Texas
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