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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1948
Page
5
In observance of National Music Week the Alpine Music club presented Sul Ross faculty in recital at the Baptist church. Glenn F. Davis played organ, George Kelver piano, Stedman viola, and Carrico clarinet, performing Bach to a Norwegian love song to an appreciative audience.
Miss Jean Darwin of Farmersville married Loren Whittle Jr. of San Angelo in Farmersville First Methodist Church with Rev. Elmer A. LRoy officiating. They plan a Alpine honeymoon and will reside in San Angelo as Mr. Whittle attends San Angelo Business College. Out of town guests included L D Whittle of San Antonio and Mrs Aus tin Whittle of San Antonio as well as Roy G Jones and Mary Lou of Austin.
Dr and Mrs L A LaVenture of Marfa and El Paso announce the engagement of their daughter Willetta Rose McKenzie to James William Cotter son of Mr and Mrs William Cotter of Alpine. The wedding is set for June 4. The bride elect is the granddaughter of Mrs Nat Parks of San Antonio and the late Mr Parks. She is a Radford School for Girls graduate and an art major at Texas School of Mines El Paso where her sorority involvement is noted.
Members of the Presbyterian Chapel choir skipped regular rehearsal on Wednesday evening May 5 and gathered at C Wally Davis home for a barbecue. Davis had steaks ready when the group arrived. Attendees enjoyed cold drinks chips pickles deviled eggs cake and ice cream then played baseball in the yard. Choir director W C Friesen and sponsors Mrs Joe Hord Mrs Verner Parker and Mrs C W Davis organized the event.
The Progreso club met Friday with hostesses Mrs. John R. White side and Mrs. Harry Montgomery. Mrs. E. H. Pullen joined as a new member. A picnic at Victor Pierce ranch was planned for the season end. May 22 in attendance were twenty two members.
A surprise bridal shower was hosted for Miss Dorothy Cross by the Hi-Lo Bridge club on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Dorothy Foley hosted at her College Hill home with members Kathryn Harfst Couey Wilmoth Matthews Frarfeys Newsom Fanny Weston Leora Hopson Lola B Crow and Dorothy Foley in attendance. High for bridge went to Mrs. Fanny Weston second high to Mrs. Couey, traveling prize to Miss Cross. Strawberries with whipped cream and iced tea were served.
The Alpine Youth Interfaith Fellowship will hold its May monthly meeting with the Episcopal church hosting. Local youths from multiple faith backgrounds are expected to attend to discuss community service plans and upcoming interfaith events.
The Pal Church invites all high school and college young people to attend a Sunday gathering at 6 p.m. Sponsor Fred S. Rogers announces the event and encouragement for youth participation.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Davidson hosted a luncheon Wednesday at their ranch to honor Mrs. Everett Anglin and Miss M. F. Payne on their birthdays. Other guests included Cap. Anglin and Mrs. Lewis Lewenthal.
The Pilot club of the Jaycees rodeo project lists the new committees including Education By Laws Extension Civic and Public Relations Legislation Attendance International Relations and more. Delegates to the national convention were elected and a $100 gift was given to Virginia Godfrey, a 10 year old patient.
Troop 5 of the Girl Scouts led by Mrs. Elmer Devenport and Mrs. John Criswell held a barbecue supper at the city park last Saturday. The outdoor meal was enjoyed by all and the girls anticipate another such event soon.
The Alpine Study club met May 6 in the Presbyterian church hospitality room. Mrs. Roy Whiteside thanked the Fine Arts exhibit committee for help with last month’s Sul Ross museum display. Mrs. G. P. Smith reported a successful state convention in Austin. Guest speaker Mrs. H. W. Morelock spoke on interior decoration. district convention report was read by Mrs. Breshears. Hostesses listed by President Mrs. Seldon Robinson.
The notes list attendees including ter, Herbert Pruett, Harris Smith and Everett Anglin. The exact luncheon date and time will be announced later. Hostess Mrs. Ella R. McBride assisted by Mrs. H. J. McBride and Mrs. Breshears served refreshments to members before the meeting.
The Alpine Junior Music clubs invite the public to a series of programs in the Hospitality room of the Presbyterian church. Group 1 meets Saturday 10 30 to 11 30, Group 2 Monday 7 to 8, Group 3 Tuesday 7 to 8, with a varied program Thursday at 7 by members from all three groups.
The Catholic church hosts a Fellowship Day luncheon with flowers and prayers. Miss Morriss blessed, Mrs. Rogers outlined the history, and Supt. Cain spoke on The Child. The Altopine delegate, Mrs. Casner, reported on the state meeting and aid for lepers. Amounts and dates noted for future district events.
Mr and Mrs Rowland E Ponce of Lubbock announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Elizabeth Lucille to Graham Dowdell Boy The wedding will take place in Lubbock on June 6 at St Pauls Episcopal Church
The Alathean Sunday School class of the Baptist church held a social last Friday at Mrs. S F Burleson home with Mrs. T M Beckett as co host. Beckett presided over the business session and refreshments were served to a group of ladies including H L Bayley R H Brooks W E Vanney N O Miller Fred Dumas M O Pittman A M Queen Swindle C T Webb H G Allman R T Key O F Etheridge W E Williams Lankford R L Nickel Earl Reaves S F Burleson T M Beckett and M F Payne.
The Missionary society of the Christian church met Monday in the education building ladies room with Mrs. John E. Pickering as hostess. The gathering occurred on election day and proceeded with its customary program and discussions.
The Granada theatre introduces a new audience participation quiz game with six questions read by an emcee. Patrons punch their answer cards from five choices while guessing or using horse sense. Prize starts at $50 and rolls over if not won with $25 added each week until someone wins.
Officers elected include Mrs F E Weyerts president and Mrs George Seybert vice president. Other posts listed include Mrs Paul Propst treasurer and Mrs Henry Lacy secretary. Lesson lead by Mrs Connor with assistance from Mesdames Casner Weyerts Parker and Miss Sue Williams. Refreshments served to a long list of ladies.
St James Episcopal Guild met at Mrs W M Cloptons home with Mrs Ann Whittaker presiding in Mrs Fowlkes absence Devotions led by Mrs John Gillett New constitution and by laws adopted and officers elected to take office in June led by Mrs John Gillett president Mrs C P Rogers vice president Mrs John Cline secretary and Miss Ann Whittaker treasurer Plans for the annual barbecue to be held on Episcopal church grounds during rodeo week were discussed Hosting Rev and Mrs Fred S Rogers hosted a lawn supper with visitors from Fort Davis Marfa and San Antonio and two newly installed pastors of local Presbyterian churches
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