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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1950

Page

5

Methodist WSCS Members Hear Assembly Plans in Asbury Room

Miss Mae Morris and Mrs. D A Hilton spoke to 31 WSCS members and guests at the Methodist church in a joint meeting. Morris reviewed the Third Assembly plan emphasizing worship and fellowship and faith in a world of revolution. Hilton opened with an alarm clock, noting Tucumcari theme Now Is the Time.

Mae Morris Third Assembly of Women's Society of Christian Service Cleveland D. A. Hilton Tucumcari Womens Society of Christian Service Wesleyan Service Guild As Ibury Methodist Church Clifton Moss WSCS Miss Morris Hilton Moss Austin Dillon Frank Matthews Beard Cartwright Alma Littrell

Bring Your Partner Dinner Meeting of Wesleyan Guild

The Wesleyan Service guild announces a Bring Your Partner dinner meeting in the basement of the First Methodist church on Monday evening May 15 at 7 o'clock. Co chairs Mrs Jack Dennis and Mrs C L Abbott invite Husbands friends and prospective members as guests. The Reverend and Mrs Austin Dillon will be honored guests. An hour of games and song follows dinner entertainment. The nursery will be open with a reliable person in charge. Parents may bring children.

Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Jack Dennis C. L. Abbott Austin Dillon

Study Club Hears Report On District Meeting

The Study club met May 4 at Mrs. Casparis home with co hosts Wright and Robinson. Flora Daugherty reported on the district convention. Plans were laid for the Spring Breakfast at the Hot Hotel ballroom. Wright elected first vice president to fill the unexpired term. three directors elected Baines Casparis Selvig. Duncan McPherson elected to membership.

J. O. Casparis J. E. Wright Seldon Robinson Flora Daugherty W. N. McAnulty G. W. Baines T. C. Selvig Duncan McPherson

Annual Rose Breakfast Honors Methodist High and College Seniors

The third annual Rose Breakfast was held at 7:45 AM Sunday at the Holland hotel to honor Methodist High School and college seniors. Attendees included Betty Dillon Benny Stevenson Evelyn Matlock Patsy Patterson Davida Sublett Donnie Newton David Key John Bradford Sandy Newson and others with Rev. Austin Dillon presiding. The program featured an invocation welcome response piano and vocal solos and a clarinet solo. Fifty attended including Wesley Foundation board members. Keep Alpine money in Alpine.

Methodist Methodist College Holland Hotel Betty Dillon Benny Stephenson Evelyn Matlock Patsy Patterson Davida Sublett Donnie Newton David Key John Bradford Sandy Newson Austin Dillon James Henry Lorraine Thompson Ross Hise Eugenia Edwards Wesley Foundation Board

Missionary Circle Meets At Etheridge Home

The Edna Carson Missionary circle held Bible study Tuesday at the home of Mrs. O F Etheridge. Mrs George Henderson led prayer and the minutes were read. The group discussed work on the Edna Carson Memorial building at Paisano next Tuesday and sandwiches were served afterward.

Elbert Vanney George Henderson J. L. Holder Earl Scarbrough R. T. Key Sr

TEL CLASS ENTERTAINED AT SPENCE HOME

The THL class of the First Baptist church was entertained in the home of Mrs. R Spence Tuesday evening. Mrs. Verna Wers led opening prayer and Mrs. John Leath presided. Zelda Robertson gave the devotional and eight members, three associates and one visitor attended with refreshments served.

First Baptist Church Spence Mmes W. R. Smith Nickel Dence Verna Wers S. John Leath Zelda Robertson Jessie Howell George Henderson

Ora Hord Circle Holds Evening Church Meeting

An inspiring Ora Hord Circle of Presbyterian women gathered at the church on Thursday night May 4. Sixteen members attended with Rev. Rogers as a special guest. Mrs. Pearl Pulliam led the devotional as a lovely supper and floral decorations completed the event.

Ora Hord Rogers Pearl Pulliam

United Council of Church Women Hold May Luncheon

The Alpine group met at the Methodist church on May 5 at noon for a May Day luncheon. About 60 church women enjoyed a chicken spaghetti meal in the basement before gathering in the sanctuary for the program led by President Mrs Wiley Holland. Mrs Duncan McPherson gave an opening.

United Council of Church Women of Alpine Methodist Church Wiley Holland Duncan McPherson

Alpine Woman Council Minutes Highlight State Conference Report

The Alpine group held a meeting with devotional leaders Mrs. D. A. Hilton and Mrs. Edwin Fowlkes. Kathleen Armstrong performed two accordion numbers. Mrs. Van Fossan reviewed the Galveston state conference of the United Council of Church Women and the theme Toward God's Design. Casner urged participation in the Ecumenical Register and noted Texas aims to aid leprosy care in Carville and migrant work. Benediction by Mrs. Asa Jones.

WSCS Second Study Session Highlights Women in Scripture

The WSCS of the Methodist Church met for the second study session titled Women of Scripture. Mrs. Beard chaired with a playlet devotional featuring Mesd. Clifton Moss Billy Ward Tom McPherson Frank Matthews and A H Dillon.

WSCS The Methodist Church Beard Mesd Clifton Moss Billy Ward Tom McPherson Frank Matthews A. H. Dillon United States Spence Alpine Tom McGuire Parker Moss Williamson Cartwright Barger Sumrall May Wilson Hilton

Bridge Club Luncheon and Prizes Report

Mrs Paul Vogt hosted the Tuesday Luncheon Bridge club at her home with Mesdames Frank McCollum J W Shepperd W I Winter Jack Perryman Knox Reid and guests Mesdames Jimmy Logan Estelle Martin G H Harfst. Prizes went to Mrs Perryman Mrs Martin and Mrs Logan. The Wednesday Bridge club meeting had hostess Mrs F L McCollum and members Darnes Burcham Burgess Bounds Casner Creigh Frazer McIntyre Morelock Newsom Parr Vogt. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Morelock high Mrs Creigh second Mrs Casner sow Mrs Bureham Bingo Mrs Burgess traveling.

Paul Vogt Frank McCollum J. W. Shepperd W. I. Winter Jack Perryman Knox Reid Jimmy Logan Estelle Martin G. H. Harfst F. L. McCollum Mesdames Darnes Burcham Burgess Bounds Casner Creigh Frazer McIntyre Morelock Newsom Parr Vogt Bureham

Hospital Notes Highlight Major Surgeries

Lee Terosky of Sul Ross undergoes major surgery. Mrs James Wadill of Valentine undergoes major surgery. Roy Clowers of Sul Ross undergoes major surgery. Mrs Aldina Naegely of Ruidosa noted with major procedure.

Lee Terosky Sul

Sul Ross Art Exhibit Draws Hundreds Over Weekend

Sul Ross art show over the weekend in the art and music studios attracted more than 500 visitors from towns including Fort Stockton Midland Marfa and Alpine. The exhibition showcased 130 works from oils watercolors temperas lithographs and drawings reflecting modern and realistic styles. Notable pieces included The Chapel by Phillip Newsom and Officer's House by Lela Clyde Kelley with other works by Patricia Williams Jo Ann Tucker and Colleen Murre among contributors.

Sul Ross Thertment Lela Clyde Kelley Rossonian Fort Stockton Iran Midland Barnhart Fort Davis Marfa Pe«cos Odessa Kermit San Angelo Sanderson Balmorhea Marathon Alpine Phillip Newsom Patricia Williams Betty Schweikert Colleen Murrie Beth Dodd Margaret Smith Jo Ann Tucker Lela Kelley Frances Autry

Mrs Cartledge Pioneer Resident of Big Bend Dies

Anna Josephine Dowling Cartledge age 64 wife of Wayne R Cartledge pioneer Big Bend resident died at Marfa Monday morning after a brief illness. Born in County Kerry Ireland March 17 1886 she came to the United States as a young girl and was raised in an Indianapolis convent. She trained as a nurse in Austin and married March 8 1908 in El Paso. The couple later moved from El Paso to Brewster County.

Anna Josephine Dowling Cartledge Wayne R. Cartledge Big Bend Marfa Cartledge Cartledges Gene Alpine Ireland County Kerry States Indianapolis Ind Austin Mr. Cartledge el Paso

Exhibition Emphasized Mood Over Literal Nature

The exhibition stood out for its sensitivity to expression, harmony of color, and mood over strict truth to nature. Critics noted the emphasis on fine expression and arrangement, reflecting a preference for atmosphere and style.

Cartledges Linked to Terlingua Ranches in Texas

In 1909 he worked with the late How ard E. Perry in the Chisos mines and other Terlingua area interests. The Cartledges own the Castelon ranch near Terlingua and other ranching ventures. Funeral services were held at the Maria Catholic church and the body burial followed in San Angelo. Survivors include husband, a son Gene of Alpine, and sister Miss Katherine Dowling of Wicklow Ireland.

Howard E. Perry Chisos Terlingua Cartledges Castelon Maria San Angelo Gene Alpine Katherine Dowling Wicklow Ireland

Turner family memory and Texas birthplace note

A personal reminiscence from R J Turner claiming birth in an old log house in Jasper Texas and referencing family names Richard James Turner and Sallie Shra Bean with notes about early life in San Angelo. It mentions estate winding and a cluttered archival note at The Avalanche.

Richard James Turner Sry Sallie Shra Bean S. J. Turner San Angelo Texas Jasper R. J. Turner

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