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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1942

Page

5

Alpine High seniors honor class with Navy themed events

A series of Senior activities in Alpine highlight the class of 1942. Betty Jane and M. J Keefer host a barbecue, followed by dances at Kokernot Lodge. Seniors attend banquets at Kokernot Lodge and a May 8 college cafeteria dine, all with Navy motifs and community involvement.

Alpine High Lois Burleson Hal Smith RM. Bankhead Navy Relief Kekernot Lodge Navy Mac MacMullan Anchors Aweigh Fannie King M. P. Slover Alpine High School Kokernot Lodge Ft. Davis Marfa Marathon Fort Stockton MacMullan United States Juliana Bierschwale Intion Vie Winter Bob Crawford

Dorcas Circle Meeting Discusses War and World Peace

The Dorcas circle of the Christan church met May 12 with Miss Electa Wade leading a devotional. Mrs. John Moore led the program on winning the war from The World Call, with Mrs. Chaffin on church responsibility and Mrs. Van Fossan on a just durable peace. Mrs. Jackson asked questions from Hidden Answers. Refreshments served to Mesdames Jackson, Chaffin, Casner, Van Fossan, Moore, Nichols, Miss Wade and Rev. Isaacks.

Dorcas Chr Lian Electa Wade Wade John Moore Moore E. A. Chaffin van Foasan J. D. Jackson Mesdames Jackson Chaffin Casner van Fossan Moore, Nichols Miss Wade Rev Isaacks

Notable attendees at regional gathering include prominent names

Present were Mesdames J. G. Fain F. P. Reeder W. E. Williams Howard Johnson R. L. Wittner Bill Wright Lloyd Henderson E. R. Cox T. M. Lankford J. A. Kidd and Mother Baines.

Mesdames J. G. Fain F. P. Reeder W. E. Williams Howard Johnson R. L. Wittner Bill Wright Lloyd Henderson E. R. Cox T. M. Lankford J. A. Kidd Baines

Alpin Grove Woodmen Circle Meeting Notices

Wednesday May 28 gathering planned at the home of Mrs. Jane Burling for an estate and standing meeting. Members scheduled to attend include Wooten Circle officers Osten Reporer and other listed members.

New Alpin Grove No Cirle Wil Tome Jane Burling

New Arrivals Mothers welcome a son Tatuma family

Mr and Mrs Raymond Tatuma of 1215 Brady St Brownwood announce the birth of a son on May 7 Mrs Tatuma is formerly Miss Margaret Ross daughter of F F Ross of the city The event took place during a luncheon with a social gathering and a brief business session to plan the coming month with attendees including Mrs Quiseda and others at the venue.

Raymond Tatuma Brady St Brownwood Tatuma Margaret Ross F. F. Ross Quiesada Mesdam Es Brown Burling Nelson

Triple Four Club Hosts Evening Dinner and Games

The Triple Four Club met at a Holland hotel for a no host supper followed by an evening with Dr. and Mrs. Carroll Vaughn as guests. Attendees included Mrs. John Newell Dr. Georgia Winnests and many others. Prizes went to Mrs. Vogt for high among the ladies and Mr. Burgess for high among the men.

G. W. Baines Billy Hancock F. E. Gillett Gillett Holland Carroll Vaughn John Newell Georgia Winn Frank McCollum Paul Vogt Joe Burgess J. W. Shepperd C. E. Patterson Billy West Bill Winter 2. C. Coleman

Lackey Circle Holds Two Interesting Methodist Meetings

The Annie Lackey Circle of the Methodist Women held two recent gatherings. A social at Mrs. T. A. Beard’s home, co-hosted by Mrs. Guy Crawford, featured a strong conference report read by Mrs. Ray McGrew. The church parlor program led by Mrs. C. B. Casey centered on “The Children of the Church” with Miss Alice Parkhurst singing, aided by her mother, and readings by Jo Neil Pope. McGrew spoke on hospital and community center work. The group also discussed six hospital garments allotted to Red Cross and noted Tuesday as the Methodist women’s Red Cross day.

Lackey Annie Lackey T. A. Beard Guy Crawford Ray McGrew Jane Cartwright C. B. Casey Alice Parkhurst A. J. Parkhurst Jo Neil Pope Casey Carl Shults T. F. Skevington McGrew Children’s Hospital Red Cross

Rainbow Girls Host Benefit Bridge to Support Grand Assembly

Pleasant and profitable benefit bridge Tuesday night attracted eleven tables to raise funds for Miss Jean Engle, a grand officer, to attend the Grand Assembly in Dallas June 22 23 24.

Rainbow Girls Grand Assembly Dallas Jean Engle

Centennial School Presents Operetta Little Gypsy Gay

The Centennial music class will stage the operetta Little Gypsy Gay at the high school auditorium this evening at 8:30. Adults pay 25c war stamps, children 10c war stamps, stamps converted to a war bond kept by the school. Directed by Miss Lucy Miller and Miss Melba Ruth Thurston. Public is invited.

Centennial School Lucy Miller Melba Ruth Thurston

Mrs Campbell Hosts Catholic Club Mexican Lunch

Mrs Santiago Campbell entertained the Catholic Study Club with a Mexican luncheon at her home on May 12. Mrs George A Brown, the retiring president, presided over the gathering and introduced the new officers.

Catholic Study Club Santiago Campbell George A. Brown Presi

Home Laundry Opens at South Alpine

Mrs. P. T. Ross announces a new home laundry in South Alpine serving former patrons and new customers with the same prices as the downtown location. Work is called for and delivered and contact is by phone 304.

South Alpine P. T. Ross

Beaver Size Notes From Aquatic Rodents Record

The beaver, the largest aquatic rodent, grows up to 30 inches long excluding the tail and can weigh as much as 60 pounds.

Church Services and Schedule Announced

The Presbyterian Church opens Sunday school in all departments at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11. No evening services until the First Sunday in June. Pastor Fred S. Rogers. Episcopal Church on May 17, 1942 holds Morning Prayer and Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Public invited. Rev. G. W. F. McKinney presides.

Presbyterian Church Fred S. Rogers Episcopal Church G. W. F. McKinney

First Christian Church Invites to Services

The Friendly Church invites attendance at 9 45 am Sunday school and 11 00 am morning worship with Pastor E Buford Isaacks delivering the sermon. Evening services are at 7 pm as the seven o clock hour grows in popularity.

First Christian Church Friendly Church John Weyerts E. Buford Isaacks

Nazarene Sunday Bible School and Evangelistic Service

Fragmentary church notice lists Nazarene activities with times 10 48 am Bible study 10 48 am evangelistic service and a call to Friendship with the church. Mentions Pastor Winifred Kelton and urging spiritual nourishment through church attendance.

Nazarene Sunday

Sunday Baptist Church Service Schedule

The schedule lists Sunday school at 9:45 with the service led by the Brotherhood at 11:50, Training Union at 1:30, and an 8:30 Young People service. Wednesday 7:30 features weekly teachers and officers meeting for Sunday school, and a midweek service at 8:00. Pastor RL Wittner presides.

Baptist Church Brotherhood Training Union Rl, Wittner

Minister Jas A Fry Classes Meet Sunday Morning

Minister Jas A Fry announces Sunday services with classes at 10 o clock and preaching at 10 50 followed by communion. Evening service at 1 0 and mid week gathering Wednesday at 8 30. Women’s Bible class Wednesday at 4 20 p m. Welcoming message from Jas A Fry.

Jach Chris Jas A. Fry

Lesson Sermon Cites Bible Passages and Christian Science Text

The fragment notes a Lesson-Sermon including a Bible citation from I Corinthians 3 9 10 about labourers with God and a passage from Mary Baker Eddy on gravitating Godward and turning away sin and mortality from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures page 265.

Mary Baker Eddy

Future Farmers of America pest-killing week results

Reporter Ralph Berkeley notes the annual Future Farmers of America pest-killing week ending May 6. Points were awarded for each pest killed, with Billy Weston winning first place at 445 points, followed by Joe Lane, Frank Daugherty, and Les Nixon. The tally lists many pests killed since July by FFA members.

Ralph Berkeley FFA Bilie Weston Joe Lane Frank Daugherty Les Nixon Future Farmers For America

Kyser Comedy Playmates Sets New High in Laughs

Kyser’s latest film Playmates aims for new heights in humor with breezy lines and catchy tunes. Jobe Barrymore leads a notable cast alongside Fiery Lupe Velez May Robson Patsy Kelly and Peter Lind Hayes as two press agents navigating a wild plot that fuses swing and Shakespeare with side splitting results. Ginny Simms and Kyser’s nationally famous orchestra appear prominently in the arrangement.

Kyser Jobe Barrymore Lupe Velez May Robe Patsy Kelly Peter Lind Hayes Lives Wire Contane Cage Ginny Simms

McClure Files Bid For Brewster Precinct 2 Commissioner

M T McClure announced this week as a candidate for commissioner of Precinct 2 Brewster County. He says he has been a resident of Alpine for 19 years and asks voters for support in the Democratic primary. He emphasizes independence of opinion and appreciation for any vote.

M. T. McClure Brewster County Alepine

Maner Enlists In Army From Local Employment Office

Hal Maner a former head of the state employment office volunteered for military service and is stationed at Fort Bliss It is believed he will join the medical corps Maner a World War I veteran previously commanded the local office

Hal Maner Army Fort Bliss Medical Maner

Also Mentioned on This Page

D. Wood Bator Jimmie Keefer Betty Jane M. J H. S Keefer Home Economics Department Knox Reid Mesdames P. V. Cartwright W. E. Williams W. M. Meador G. A Kunze C.D. Wood T. C. Selvig Gene Parr G. P. Smith Holland Hotel Baptist W. M. A WMU Baptist ‘Church Mother Baines Triple Four Club EL Progreso Dan Ritter Frisday Father Francis Juaniz Mesdames Melton Winter Wes Mitchell Bennett West Newell Organ Burgess Stigh White Vaughn McCollum Cooley Corkran Mrs. Ritter Mrs. Campbell Winifred Kelton Jas. A. Fry Christ Scientist Zoe Clit CPL Coolite McClure Maner Enlists Sagar’s
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