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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1965
Page
2
The American Legion Auxiliary will honor Gold Star Mothers and Sisters at a tea hosted by Mrs. W. E. Lockhart at 40 N Fourth Street. The event is on Saturday May 8 from 3:30 to 10 p.m. Past presidents will assist with arrangements and act as hostesses, with members urged to attend.
Charles Taylor 57 longtime Marfa resident died at his home after a two month illness. Born January 11, 1908 in Colorado City he graduated there then attended Texas Tech. He worked at Grant Limber Cow and later ten years with Marfa Production Credit Association. He was a St. Episcopal Church member. services held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. C W Dawson officiating. Mrs Taylor, widow and Marfa Masonic Lodge member, graveside Masonic services led by Brook D. Bentley. Burial in Marfa Cemetery. Survivors: widow Mary, two sons Charles W. Taylor of Austin and Jim Martin, mother Mrs Lou Taylor of Colorado City, and brother Louis F. Taylor of Greenville.
Harris hosted the Thursday Bridge Club on April 5 22 at Holland House Hotel Mrs Frank E GET held the high score Vivion McIntyre was second and Joan Ol Ilet won the consolation prize Present were Mesdames Dick Rogers Homer Ferguson E tele Ma McIntyre News tom bnduillett and guests Betsy MGUWA of Atse Hepliy can Beth yiliot with several members.
A historical note states that twenty five percent of the population in South America is illiterate, highlighting a significant literacy gap and potential social implications for education and development efforts in the region.
Ranch News reports a good rain Sunday night south and east of Marathon reaching Hell's Half Acre in Gage country to Sanderson. Feldton McGonagill ranch east of Marathon received 0.6 inches with deep draws. other areas saw light showers. Rex Ivey claims rain on El Otra Lado and predicts four May rains on the 10th 15th 20th and the 3rd. Local residents Edna Maxey L B Menielle and Ben English with friends visited Alpine. Tom Leary Marathon noted a sprine kle on Sunday at Burrill Ranch.
The Brewster County Unit of the American Cancer Society begins its annual fund raising during the first week of May led by crusade chairman Mrs Allan G Schonberg. Captains include Coleman C Newman Big Bend National Park Mrs Steve Stumberg Marathon Mrs Daisy Adams Terlingua and others from Alpine. Golfers to compete Sul Ross Lobos aim for Lone Star Conference title in Commerce this weekend with Arthur Davis Kermit Tim Harper Grapevine Que Mc Master Monahans and John Rodgers Monahans.
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