Bride Gail Bowden Weds William Meador In Alpine Sunrise Ceremony
Miss Gail Bowden daughter of Mr and Mrs D W Bowden of Alice became the bride of William Thomas Meador son of Mr and Mrs W M Meador of Alpine at a sunrise wedding in Alpine Baptist church with Rev R L Wittner officiating. The couple, both Sul Ross students, will reside in Town Cottage No 16 after a short trip and a reception follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bowden
W. T. Meador
Gail Bowden
D. W. Bowden
Alice
William ‘Thomas Meador
W. M. Meador
Alpine
Baptist Church of
R. L. Wittner
Otto Hilbrich
June Joyce
Joyce
Warren Mosley
Tony Anthony
W. Ni Reaves
Paula Simpson
E. C. Coleman
Sul Ross College
W .M. Meador
Commerce High School
Corpus Christi Junior College
S. W. University
Georgetown
Navy
England
Sul Ross
Indian Lodge
Town Cottage No. 16
Alpine Women Attend Texas Day Luncheon
Alpine club women were guests at Marfa History Club's Texas Day luncheon on May 1. Invitees included Mesdames R. M. Hawkins G. W. Baines H. W. Morelock G. P. Smith O. E. Sperry Graves Boge and Virginia Link. Mrs. Link was principal speaker on American Youth Today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Club
Marfa
History Club
R. M. Hawkins
G. W. Baines
H. W. Morelock
G. P. Smith
O. E. Sperry
Graves Boge
Virginia Link
Presbyterian Women's Council Met at Mrs Forchheimer's Home
The Presbyterian Women's Council met Tuesday with Mrs Louis Forchheimer as hostess. Mrs J S Hord presided. Rev Fred Rogers discussed supper plans for veterans and their wives to be held Thursday. Mrs D R Elliott led devotional on Mid Toil and Tribulation. Mrs C D Wood led a quiz on the church framework and responsibilities. Attendees included Mesdames Hord Enzle Henderson Gard Garnett Bott LaBeff Wood and Forchheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Women's Council
Louis Forchheimer
J. S. Hord
Fred Rogers
D. R. Elliott
C. D. Wood
Presbyterian Church
Mesdames Hord
Enzle
Henderson
Gard
Garnett
Bott
LaBeff
Wood
Forchheimer
Couple club hosts Vernon McIntyre gathering at home
Mr and Mrs Vernon McIntyre entertained the Couple club and guests Friday evening with a dessert course after a bridge game. Present were J C Epperson J M Alderson J E Burgess J W Shepperd Bill Winter and Miss Aetna Smith. Bouquets of red amaryllis were prizes for high for ladies and men. The Tally Ho bridge club met Wednesday at Mrs Jimmie Logan's with two new members Mrs Sport Gunn and Mrs Johnny Braswell. high prize went to Mrs Winter low to Mrs Harfst and bingo was won by Mrs Braswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon McIntyre
Messrs
and Mesdames
J. C. Epperson
J. M. Alderson
J. E. Burgess
J. W. Shepperd
Bill Winter
Aetna Smith
Tally-Ho Bridge Club
Jimmie Logan
Mesdames Ray LaBeff
Reginald Wotan
G.H. Harfst
James Kemp
Dan Ritter
Truman Hatch
Shellie Barnes
C. M. Corkoran
Wally Davis
Sport Gunn
Johnny Braswell
Mrs. Winter
Harfst
Braswell
Theatre Party Given for Senior Class at Alpine High
Mrs Asa Jones hosted a theatre party for Alpine High School seniors in Wednesday afternoon events honoring Clara May Bogel and Ruby June Burcham. Guests included Dorothy Jean Crawford Lady Lou Terry Bobbie Watson Elaine Parker Lucille Kempen Dorothy Coleman Judy McDaniel Mary McDaniel Jerry Mills Eula Jo Henderson Morella Rogers Mae Hudson. Afterward the group visited Sports Sweet Shop for sandwiches and frosted drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Jones
Alpine High School
Clara May Bogel
Ruby June Burcham
Dorothy Jean Crawford
Lady Lou ‘Terry
Bobbie Watson
Elaine Parker
Birthday party given for Jimmie Rogers in April
Jimmie Rogers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rogers, had a birthday party on April 18. The event honored the young guest with family and friends in attendance at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Rogers
Jim Rogers
Elects officers at Christian Youth Fellowship meeting
The Christian Youth Fellowship met at the Anderson ranch south of Alpine with 20 members present. A program titled One Great Fellowship was presented by Bonnie Hess Dorothy Buhler Ina Bess Nichols Patty Chastain Eloise Pickering Betty Pickering and Fred Orvil Williams followed by Billie Rae Fulcher singing. Officers elected were Dorothy Buhler president Ina Bess Nichols vice president Patricia Chastain secretary and Betty Pickering treasurer. Bonnie Hess directs Sunday night programs at the Christian church auditorium at 7 oclock and a weiner roast closed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Youth Fellowship
Anderson Ranch
Alpine
Luther Anderson
Bonnie Hess
Dorothy Bubler
Ina Bess Nichols
Bety Pickering
Patricia Chast Eloise Pickering
Fred Orvil Williams
Billie Rae Fulcher
Dorothy Buhler
Patricia Chastain
Betty Pickering
The
Christian Church
Weiner
Luncheon Honor For Mrs Penn At Holland Hotel
Mrs Gene Parr hosted a Wednesday luncheon at the Holland hotel honoring Mrs Katherine Penn who plans to return to Houston. Guests included members of the Wednesday Bridge Club and invited friends with gifts of a bracelet and corsages. bingo and bridge prizes awarded to Mrs Frazer and Mrs Kimball among others.
New Mexico Girl Bride of Alpine Man
The marriage of Rex Allen James of Alpine to Miss Quava Castle for New Salem NM took place May 5 at her home in New Salem. They are at home in Alpine where he is proprietor of the Helpy-Selfy laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Rex Allen James
Alpine
Miss Quava Castle
New Salem, N.M
New Salem
Fort Davis Musicians Delight Audience at Lawrence Hall
Four talented musicians from Fort Davis presented an inspiring program at Lawrence Hall Sunday afternoon at 4. Mrs Tyrone Kelly opened with Debussy pieces Clair de Lune and The Dance of Puck and Watts from Nala. Mrs J K Miller sang spiritual Sweet Life Jesus Boy and other songs. Rev M C Brittain entertained on flute with Bach Badinage Andante from Strauss Violin Concerto and Nightingale. The fourhand Rossini William Tell overture concluded the recital. Alpine Music Club sponsored National Music Week with about 75 guests, tea served, peonies from Mrs Edwin McCollum’s garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davie
Lawrence Hall
Pecos
Tyrone Kelly
Puck
Watts
Strauss
Brittain
Donjon
Rossin
Wiliam Tell
Kelley
Alpine Music Club
Fort Davis
The
Edwin McCollum
DMF Board Members Meet Here to Plan June 1 Meeting
Davis Mountain Federation board members gathered last Saturday with president Mrs Bernal Slight to map the first federation meeting set for June 1 at the Methodist church in Marfa at 9 am Those present included Mesdames R S McCracken Marfa 8th Dist Mrs O M Bunton Marfa Mrs G W Baines and Mrs D M Bennett Alpine secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DMF
Davis Mountain Federation
Bernal Slight
Methodist Church
Marfa
Mesdames R. S. McCracken
Dist
O. M. Bunton
G. W. Baines
D. M. Bennett
Alpine
Barbecue Honors Retiring Pilot Club President
Last Saturday Mrs Mac Ament hosted a Pilot Club barbecue in honor of retiring president Kathryn K Penn and to introduce Winifred Slight the incoming president Mrs Bernal Slight. The event took place at Mrs Ament home.
Recent Bride Honored at Methodist Tea
More than 80 friends attended a tea at the home of Mrs Virgil Miller in honor of Mrs Charles L Thomas on May 1. Mrs Thomas, formerly Mary Stather Elliott, was greeted by hostesses and received with Mrs Miller. Guests included Miss Alice Cowlan, Miss Virginia Thomas sister of the groom, and several others. Music by Mary Bogel Jamie Lee Rowland and others accompanied readings by Annie Kate Ferguson featuring Kahlil Gibran on Love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Services
The
Methodist Church
Charles L. Thomas
Virgil Miller
Thomas
Mary Stather Elliott
Miller
Alice Cowlan
Virginia Thomas
C. O. Thomas
R. C. Elliott
RM. Hawkins
T. A. Beard
Vernon McIntyre
E. E. Townsend
Perry Cartwright
J. C. Coleman
Guy Crawford
Roy Whiteside
Carl Shults
Mildred Elliott
Mary Bogel
Janie Lee Rowland
W. E. Lockart
Paul
Degrees Awarded at Sul Ross Exercises May 27
Twenty three students are scheduled to receive degrees at Sul Ross State Teachers College Monday morning May 27. Master of Arts and Bachelor degrees listed include several named candidates and awardees. The Alpine Pilot club honors Mrs Penn with a sunburst pin during a civic event featuring a barbecued feast and camp coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Sul Ross State Teachers College
T. H. Etheridge
Hilda Kolodzie Smith
William Rogers Smith
Catherine M. Smith
Winton , Williams
Elmer J. Edwards
Juliana Bierschwab
Reba Modell Burleson
Ament
Alpine
Girl Scout Meetings Report May And April Activities
The Girl Scouts met April 30 at the Little House for a short business session where Eli nor Sublett received her Girl Scout pin. Games followed and the group held a Circle before adjournment. On May 7 at the leader’s home Charlotte Slight performed two numbers as the Scouts sang and played games before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor Sublett
Charlotte Slight
Notable B S Degree and Certificates for School Graduates
The list includes Shirley Jean Daughterty Thad A Callaway Billie Rae Binion and Francis Earl Riggs with special permanent certificates in commercial subjects and physical education respectively. Eugene Bailey Ellis pursues a B S degree and a four year high school certificate. Mary Duncan Hickman will earn a B S degree and a six year elementary certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Jean Daughetter
Thad A. Callaway
Billie Rae Binion
Francis Earl Riggs
Eugene Bailey Ellis
Mary Duncan Hickman
Alpine Chapter of NAA Nized and Officers Selected Here Tuesday
The Alpine chapter of the National Aeronautics Association met Tuesday night to elect officers and adopt by laws. Officers are: Bill Allen president, Ray LaBett vice president, J. W. Shepperd treasurer, J. R Waiteside secretary. Board members are Earl Tankford L. B. Starns J. O. Catharis Ralph Peters and Otis Mile. The chapter will meet on the first and third Tuesdays to promote city airport improvement and interest in aviation. Membership open to all business men and prospective aviators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
The
Nagional Aeronautics Assn
NAA
Stolen Ford Mercury Recovered by El Paso Police
A Ford Mercury owned by Manny Fowlkes stolen last Thursday from a downtown street was recovered in El Paso last Sunday. Four Black suspects were arrested riding in the car. a fifth passenger escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manny Fowlkes
el Paso
Alpine Cadet Tommy Knight Earns Top Honors at Peacock
Tommy Knight of Peacock Military Academy in San Antonio, son of Mr and Mrs T R Knight, was named most athletic cadet for the 1945-48 year. The sergeant in the cadet corps won first place in pole vault at both the school and county meets, highlighting his track prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Knight
T. R. Knight
Juniolass
Peacock Military Academy
San Antonio
Tommy
Knights
New Residence Under Way for J N Casparis on North Fifth
A seven room residence for J N Casparis has started on North Fifth Street near the Fort Davis highway. The stuccoed dwelling will feature four bedrooms and be completed in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Casparis
North Fifth Street
Fort Davis
Council delegate from Texas attends Presbyterian event
Mrs. Fred S. Rogers traveled to Grand Rapids, Michigan, as one of four Texas delegates to the national Council of Presbyterian Church Women. The council convenes every four years, with attendees and delegates from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Rogers
Grand Rapids
Mich
National Council of
Texas
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Ts. C.D. Wood
Eastor
Charles Chambers
Jimmie
James West
Jerry Riggs
Richard Saxer
Brenda Gayle Waggner
Tommy Lane
Richard Hale
Kittie Faye Hand
Jackie Duncan
Sharon Weyerts
Julie Saxer
Sandy Sandlin
Anita Daye Queen
Randy Lusk
Agnes Walker
Mary Griffin
Mesdames al Hand
Alvin Waggner
Bill Lane
Cecil Hale
Duncan
Bob Sandlin
George W. Baines
C. L. Thomas
Gene Parr
Holland Hotel
Kathrine Penn
Houston
Girl Scout News
Elvis
Serafini
Pseu
Actus Ces
Fuller Bldg
Alpine, Tex
HH. Weycerts
MR. and
Mrs. Howard Cox
Kickernick
Gossard
Vanity Fair
Yolande
Linn
North Sixth St
Cross & Cross
East Holland Avenue
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