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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1942

Page

5

Alpine AAUW Meeting Hosts Mexican Consul Wife Speaker

Pow tam Mrs. Casey hosted an Alpine AAUW gathering on April 30 at Mrs. C. B. Casey’s home with Senator Berkeley delivering a USC message. Mrs. Santiago Campbell spoke on early Mexican life and customs, followed by a social hour with refreshments. Alpine attendees included Dr. B. F. Berkeley and Mrs. G. W. Baines, as plans were set to launch USC district work. Tenana reception at Ft Davis honored Mrs. Richard Irving with Alpine women among attendees.

Casey Aauw Alpine Clifford B. Casey 8. F. Berkeley USC Santiago Camp’ Bell Alpine Mexico Hosesses C. B. Casey B.C. Coleman Mesdames Schloemer Selvig Vice Sperry E. C. Coleman McGrew Mitchell B. F. Berkeley Brewster County G. W. Baines Lois McIntyre H. W. Morelock D. M Bennett FT. Davis The Presbyterian Church J. Davis Richard Irving Worth Evans Fred 8. Rogers Mab McCool C. D. Wood Graves Bogel William Sloan W. E. Lockhart Ima Lee Batey

New Arrivals Rise in Local Births This Month

Mr and Mrs Carroll Stevens of Houston announce the birth of a daughter Margaret born in Houston last Friday. Mrs Stevens is formerly Nancy Watson daughter of H G Watson of Alpine. Mr Stevens was a Sul Ross College faculty member. Mr and Mrs A J Gard of Terlingua welcome a son born at the local hospital Monday weighing lbs 13 ozs named Robert. Mr Gard is son of H R Gard of Alpine. Mr and Mrs J C Walker report a daughter born April 28.

Carroll Stevens Houston Margaret Stevens Nancy Watson H. G.watson Alpine Sul Ross College A. J. Gard Terlingua Robert Mr. Gard H.R. Gard J. C. Walker

Grand Saline teacher Clemma Billingsley feted in Alpine visits

Grand Saline’s respected former Alpine teacher Clemma Billingsley made her annual Alpine visit. She was guest of honor at an informal supper hosted by Mrs. Robert Elliott Miss Stather Elliott and Miss Margaret Elliott. Numerous friends attended including Irma Lee Batey Lu tie Britt Alice Cowan Milti Hill Fannie King Margaret Linn Anna D. Linn Edna Earl McGregor Velma Owens Myrtle Whiteside Fay Hamilton and others. A small dinner followed on Tuesday with Miss Billingsley as honoree.

Clemma Billingsley Irma Lee Batey Miss Billingsley Alice Cowan Robert Elliott Margaret Elliott Stather Blott

Local Women Attend Marfa USO Meet

A meeting of USO chairmen from six counties in the district was held Tuesday evening at the Paisano hotel in Marfa. Mr. Charles Bassett of El Paso, who is chairman, attended the gathering.

MARFA USO Paisano Hotel Charles Bassett el Paso

Bridge Club Hosts and Prizes Shared

Mrs. F L Mecotum entertained her Triple Four contract club Thursday with guests and a high score by Winter among members and Harfst among guests who received defense stamps. The hostess provided sandwiches and a drink. Wednesday’s Bridge club, hosted by Mrs H G Thompson, included J E Burgess J E Casner F E Gillett Lois McIntyre Gene Parr C D Wood plus guests Mrs J W Fraser and Mrs L D Harris. Prizes went to Mrs Morris and Mrs Fraser with an ice course afterward.

F. L. Mecotum Triple Four Mesdames Carroll Vaughn J. E. Burgess J. W. Shepperd Bill Winter C. E. Patterson Billy West John Newell Mesdames A. B. Sandifer Gene Parr J. E. Casner W. D. Burcham L. D. Harris Winter

Baptist Women Meet for Mission Study at Church

The group gathered Tuesday at the Baptist church for a Mission study. Mrs. T.M. Lankford delivered the lesson from "Missions in the Bible." Others present included Mesdames Wittner, Reeder, and Fain.

Rae Settee Baptist Church Walu T.M. Lankford Mesdames Wittner Reeder Fain

Alpine Boy in Navy Sees Plenty Action During Leave

Irby Harmon, on two weeks leave from the Navy, visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Harmon and other relatives. He declined to detail recent activities but said he had seen plenty of action aboard a U S cruiser. A 1939 statistic notes the average German worker put in 56 hours weekly and earned eight dollars.

Irby Harmon Navy John Harmon Irby U.S

Alpine FFA selects 18 calves for spring 1943 shows

The Alpine FFA chapter with R C Mitchell selects 18 calves this month to feed for 11 to 12 months and enter in spring livestock shows in 1943. Names include Kimball Nevill Kokernot Gibbens and Weyerts among donors and feeders who donated calves to the chapter.

Alpine Ffa R. C. Mitchell Keesey Kimball Kimball Terry Jiggs Davis Nevill Charles Davis Hughes Hill Ernest Gibbens Jr Baylor Merrill Kokernot Gibbens Don Oliver

Scout Troop 41 Repaints Scout Room After Meeting

Scouts from Troop 41 gathered at the Methodist church Monday at 6 for a hot dog supper before starting work on repainting the scout room at the church.

Boy Scouts

Cinco de Mayo Observance Held By Alpine Mexican Colony

The Alpine Mexican colony marked Cinco de Mayo with a patriotic program at the Union club room celebrating the 80th Puebla battle anniversary. Vice Consul A Campbell introduced speakers. performances included songs by Esperanza Juarez and Jimmy Fierro, dances by several performers, and participation of local officials such as Mayor Louie Star Dis?rect Attorney Alan Fraser and Sheriff Charence Hor. The Star Spangled Banner and the Mexican hymn closed the event.

Alpine Cinco de Mayo Union Club Puebla Mexico Dofenso Latarese Cremonia Santa Esperanza Juarez Jimmy Fierro Mary Linn Brown Lucille Irene Campbell Josefina Ramos Zmeteria Urquide Adolfo Martinez Lorenzo Gallego Jesusita Aranda Genoveva Aranda Roberto Valenzuels Hipolita Valenzuela Alfonso Gonzales

Dirt hauling and moving services offered by Alpine Disposal

If you want dirt hauled for your garden or lawn see J. J. Walker of Alpine Disposal Service. Phone 255. We also do moving. Reasonable prices.

J. J. Walker Alpine Disposal

Walter Pidgeon three film careers through the years

Walter Pidgeon, famed Hollywood star, has had three distinct film careers spanning silent musicals, stage work, and dramatic roles on the West Coast. He stars as Mr Gruffydd in How Green Was My Valley, a role critics applaud as the pinnacle of his career.

Walter Pidgeon Hollywood Gradana Theatre Green Was Capt. Thornayke Geoffrey Household Mr. Gruffydd My Valley

Speed trap sign sparks mock salute from patrolmen

In Kansas, two patrolmen, Art Bennett and Joe Carboneau, watched as a sign reading Speed Trap Ahead appeared. The officers, exempt from court today, noted the sign and thanked the youths who placed it, a wry moment captured in a street-side exchange.

Kansas Cir Art Bennett Joe Carboneau

Nancy Hanks Lincoln Born In 1784 In Virginia

A condensed biographical sketch recounts Nancy Hanks Lincoln’s early life in Virginia, her education and marriage to Thomas Lincoln, and the birth of Abraham Lincoln. It notes her influence on him, her death from milk sickness at age thirty four, and the lasting impact of her memory on the future president.

Virginia Patterson's Creek Nancy Hanks Thomas and Elizabeth Sparrow Mercer County Virgnia Indianapolis News Thomas Lincoln Joseph Hanks Nancy Thomas

Sunday services and programs at churches prompt

At The Churches presbyterian Sunday school opens in all departments at 10 am, morning worship at 11, twilight vespers at 8 pm. A cordial welcome to all. Frederick S Rogers, Pastor. May 10, 194 Evening Prayer at 5, public invited. The Rev G W F McKinney, Vicar.

Presbyter Ch Fred S. Rogers G. W. F. McKinney

Hop ist Church Service and Morning Sermon Patch

Church school at 9 49 ar A J Bierschwab General Superintendent Morning worship at 10 50 sermon What of Our Future Motherhood There will be no evening service Pastor Ray B McGrew reads from the Bible Wherefore come out from among them and be ye separate Saith the Lord Touch not the unclean thing I will receive you and be a Father unto you and ye shall be my sons and daughters says the Lord Almighty Also passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy Spiritual man is the image of God an idea which reflects divine reality

A J. Bierschwab Ray B. McGrew Corin Macy Baker

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICES PROMOTED

The Friendly Church invites visitors and urges members to attend morning worship at 10:50 with a special Mother’s Day sermon by Pastor E Buford Isaacks. Evening services at 7:30 with Training Union at 7:30 and choir rehearsal. WMS meets Tuesday at 3 p.m. and weekly teachers and officers meeting Wednesday at 7:30. RL Wittneat, Pastor.

First Christian Church the Friendly Church Join Neverts E. Buford Isaacks Training Union WMS Torour Wittnea

Nazarene Church Services at Legion Hall

Sunday schedule lists Bible school at 10 30 a m Evangelistic service at 8 30 p m The notice invites attendance and references a Bible verse Matthew 311 quoting John the Baptist The card mentions Winifred Kelton age 49 and a pastor attached to the event.

Nazarene Church Legion Hall Sunday Bible School Winifred Kelton

Christian Science Lesson Sermon May 10 Readings

The Golden Text Hosea 14 1 calls Israel to return to the Lord for fallen iniquity. The Lesson Sermon for Sunday May 10 will feature citations from Christian Science readings including the phrase Adam and Fallen Man.

Adam Churchh of Christ Scientist Israel

Sano Classes Schedule and Services

Sano, the Classes meet Sunday morning at 10 o'clock Preaching at 10 50, communist following Evening services still begin at 20 Mid week services Wednesday wening at 6 20 Women's Bible class meets at 2 20 pm, Wednesdays We are glad to have you in these JAS A FRY Minister.

Sano

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