Farewell to Minna Fisher with neighborhood garden notes
The note recounts Minna Fisher leaving for Albuquerque with her son Hal and his wife June helping move furniture. The piece moves through a weekend yard party at the Brown Ranch with friends from Alpine High School, describes residents tending flower beds, spraying lawns, and planting roses around Cathedral Mountain, and ends with garden updates from several neighbors including the Dallmans, Williams, Kimballs, Bounds, Pattillos, ulliam, Linn sisters, and the Morrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minna
Harry
Lil Brice
June
Mr. Cross
Albuquerque
Jack
Mary Bow
Jon
Ellen
Paul
Beverly Weyerts
Mickie Smith
Ola Sites
Robert
Reba Cross
Fort Stockton
Emily Brown Severin
John Brown
T.B. Davis
George
Hugh F
Dallman
Eric Williams
Virginia
Otis) Kimball
Kimballs
J. M. Floyd
Shine
Lois
Red
Tia Pattillo
Lurline
R. N
Ulliam
Line
Margaret A
Anna D. Linn
Augusta
Geroge A.) Brown
Brown
Charley Rogers
Keith
Janet Morrow
Hasta la Vista
Wednesday Bridge Club Hosts May Gathering at Mrs Pierce’s Home
Mrs. Marvin Pierce hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club on May 6 at her home on Marathon Road. Members and guests enjoyed dessert before games with notable scores and bingo winner. New babies and admissions noted from Marfa, Big Lake, Alpine, and Saragosa communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Kelly
Seaton
Felipe B. Torres
Marfa
Benito Saavedra
Miguel Flores
Big Lake
Reymundo Serrano
David Harwood
Big Bend Park
Joe A. Orleans
Saragosa
Efran V. Hernandez
Alpine Garden Club
Ray Spence
J. O. Casparis
M. P. Slover
A. G. Schonberg
Shower honors Miss Templeton at First Baptist Church
Miss Susan Templeton was honored at a bridal shower from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday May 9 in the hospitality room of the First Baptist Church. Hostesses were Mmes. John Newell Tice Howard Raymond Skelton George Drewry and Verdis Pack. Miss Templeton and James W. Justice plan to marry May 30 at the First Methodist Church in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Templeton
First Baptist Church
Mmes
John Newell
Tice Howard
Raymond Skelton
George Drewry
Verdis Pack
Miss Templeton
James W. Justice
First Methodist
Alpine
Reception to Honor Rev and Mrs Cowart at St James Church
The Bishop's Committee and Guild of St James Episcopal Church host a reception to introduce Rev John L Cowart and his wife to citizens of ay on Sunday May 17. Calling hours run 3 to 5 pm at Brig Gen Ret Robert M Williams home 1900 Antelope Carpenter Addition. Public invited, no formal invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop's Committee and Guild of
St. James’ Episcopal Church
John L. Cowart
Robert M. Williams
Antelope
Carpenter
Sul Ross seniors honored with tea event
The Alpine AAUW chapter hosted a tea for Sul Ross State University senior women on May 7 in Lawrence Hall. Dr Ruth Bechtel welcomed guests as members discussed post graduation eligibility for AAUW membership. A Lysistrata reading from Drama 436 showcased student performers and the event included social treats and a centerpiece of carnations irises and chrysanthemums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of University Women
Sul Ross State University
Agust
Lawrence Hall
Mines
Delbert Dyke
E. C. Shearer
Hugh Dallman
Cecelia Thompson
Ruth Bechtel
Laurene Lighthouse
Sul Ross
AAUW
Association
J. E. Casner
G. B. Crawford
Judith Dirks
Paul Hill
H. L. Kokernot
Ire
Pe Harlan
W. E. Lockhart
Ralph Peters
Shearer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Pierce
Hospital News
Manuel Lujan
Charles Davidson
Mollie Walker
Rodolfo Morales
Juan Espinosa
Vivian Whirley
Crane
Corine Sumrall
Sanderson
Elizabeth Fierro
Julia Ramirez
James Wayne
Felipe Muniz
Lynda Anderson
Roman DeLao
Connie Caporicci
Marion Adams
Maria Hernandez
Eva Gonzales
Guadalupe Hernandez
Sidio
Guadalupe Rubio
Edward White
Belen Saavedra
Margarita Serrano
Santiago Alvarado
Irma Lara
Linda Pacquette
Cinthia Pacquette
Maria
Tomasa Leyva
Geneevieve Walker
Clifford Ramon
Fort Davis
Alton Farrar
Monahans
Louise Melton
Harlingen
Connie Nelson
Odessa
John Smith
Ozona
Zenaida Flores
Ginger Harewood
Big Bend
Elva Ornelas
Dana Hope Davis
Gordon Price
Mrs. Cowart
G. H. Storey
F. G. Walker
Misses Laurene Lighthouse
Jean Moore
Ida Vernon
Thompson
Boyd, Bechtel
Cornelia Skinner
Betty Sparks
Sandra Reinhardt
Linda Mesa
Sherrie Reese
Beatrice Miles
Janna Davis
Bertha Tiffany
Mary Ann Murray
Ray Belt
Jane Shelton
Wanda Gatewood
Bette Payne
Betty Howell
Charle Stewart
Beth Gibson
Cindy Allen
Patricia Kinzie
Joyce Clendenen
Valerie Moran
Nila Laise
Rod Davis
Jesse Veltz
Michael White
Mmes. H. A. Smith
Adah Medlin
Gladys Bennett
Garden Club
Mark Herring
Len Garrett
Portland
Ore
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