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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1946

Page

5

Miss Fay Bowman Weds Chief Petty Officer Yarbro

Miss Fay Bowman daughter of Mrs James Edward Bowman of San Antonio wed Chief Petty Officer Robert Lee Yarbro USN yesterday at the Naval Air Station Protestant chapel. Chaplain Campbell presided. Attendants included Mrs Roy Akers, best man John E Yarbro Cuero. A reception followed at the Robert Crist Hotel Terrace Annex with a multi tier cake and spring flowers. The couple plan extended welding trips, reside at the Naval Air Station.

Fay Bowman Jack Yarbro Corpus Christi James Edward Bowman San Antonio Robert Lee Yarbro USN Naval Air Station E. P. Langley Three Rivers Beverly Bordman Roy Akers San Antoni Bease Charles T. Campbe Bowman Don True Akers John E. Yarbro Cuero Akers Langley Edgar Langley Reba Cummins Euna Gardner Don Barton Navy South Pacific Houston Naval¢ Air Station Long Bass Miss Bowman Chief Yarbro Morocco Bass

Knee Climber Yet Samm Ala At Tetan Scotish Rite Hospital

A fragmentary 1920s style notice mentions a knee-climber and a child under care at the Tetan Scottish Rite Hospital or Crippled Children in BesGes, with reference to Dad and a club foot correction. The readable text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or places.

A. Criawell Dad BesGes

Alpine Garden Club Luncheon Features Spring Decor and Awards

The Alpine Garden club held its Spring luncheon at the Texas cafe banquet room with 60 members and guests attending. Floral tables used straw hats as containers and featured Scotch Broom Queen Anne's Lace larkspur and snapdragon with ferns and wildflower favors. Mrs. W. M. Meagor presided as officers were seated, while Mrs. June Weyerts sang two numbers accompanied by Miss Betty Murphy. A luncheon followed with grapefruit cocktail pear salad fried spring chicken and pumpkin pie. Mrs. Meador invited the group to return next year.

Garden Club The Alpine Garden Club Texas Cafe W. M. Meagor June Weyerts Betty Murphy J.c.coleman R. M. Hawkins J. M. Alderson J. C and Hoyle Cooley G. H. Harfst CG. Morrison Jerry Starnt Mesdames Harry Fisher John Blevine 0. H. Theophilus D. M. Bennett Edgar Martin M. C. Kay P. V. Cartwright Alan Fraser Jam S Kemp Nichols Bill Winter Katherine Penn G. J

Mrs Johnny Braswell Hosts Bridge Club At Home

Mrs Johnny Braswell entertained the Two o’clock Bridge club and guests in her home last Thursday. Members present were Mes-

Johnny Braswell Two O'Clock Bridge Club

LA AT BIKINI HELICOPTERS TO FLY FROM SHA

Local social notes record guests and club activities at the Holland hotel. Prizes were won by Mrs. Worgan Peters LaBeff Kidwell and by Mrs. Cooley for bingo. A Contract club session hosted by Miss Eva Chattin drew Mrs. Clanton Mrs. Martin and several guests. The Grove is invited to meet with Mrs. Thelma Williams on June 1 at 3 o clock.

Bikini Sha I. c. Cooley Bill Alien Jt Lester Earl Anderau A. V. Gunn Roscoe Morgan Ralph Peters Dan Ritter Truman Hatch Ray LaBeff Laurence Bidwell James Kemp Shelly Barnes Wally Davis G. H. Harfst Donahue Worgan Peters LaBeff Mrs. Kidwell Mrs. Cooley Eva Chattin Holland Hotel Mesdames Zeb Decie John Clanton Edgar Martin le D. Harris Otis Kimball Mes James G. Marist G. C. Meriwether Malone Hil King Terry C. E.’ McCoo Mrs. Clanton Mrs. Martin Mrs Thelma_wllliams Thelma Williams

Candidate For Governor Is A Visitor In Alpine

Grover Sellers, Texas attorney general and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, visits Brewster county voters on his first statewide campaign trip. He recalls 18 years raising registered Jersey cattle in Hopkins county and notes his former roles as teacher, district judge, and civil appeals judge. An earlier position was first assistant attorney general. Tests show electrical equipment saving 248 hours of work in eight months.

Grover Sellers Texas Brewster County Sellers Alpine Jersey Hopkins County Court of Civil Appeals

GML scout NEWS May 14 Meeting And Tests Report

The May 14 meeting was called to order by Mrs Fraser with scouts completing tests. Sara Beth Hawking discussed Gilbert and Sullivan's operas and performed music from H.M.S. Pinafore. Margaret Ogle earned a tenserfoot title as the iris enjoyed the Virginia Reel and dancing.

GML Scout News Bn Order Fraser Sara Beth ‘Hawking Margaret Ogle Iris Virginia Reel

Celia Ann Smith Weds Walter N Sims in Lubbock

On Saturday night May 11 Celia Ann Smith daughter of Harris Smith became the bride of Walter Neil Sims of Lubbock. The ceremony was at First Methodist Church. Both are Texas Tech students majoring in animal husbandry. Celia Ann is a Alpine High School graduate and Mr Sims is a veteran recently back from overseas duty. They will continue their studies.

Celia Ann Smith Walter N. Sims Harris Smith Walter Neil Sims Lubbock Fir Methodist Texas Tech Celia Ann Alpine High School Mr Sims

Parker couple welcome son in Presidio

Jr and Mrs James Parker of Presidio are the parents of a son born last Thursday.

James Parker Presidio

AAUW Discusses Socialized Medicine at Alpine Meeting

Alpine AAUW branch held its final 1945-46 session in the Presbyterian church Hospitality room with Dr. W E Lockhart leading a discussion on socialized medicine. Refreshments followed for a long list of members and guests including Miss Alice Cowan Mrs G Walker and Dr Lockhart. The chapter also announced 1946-47 AAUW fellowships totaling 82500 with two Texas scholars Miss Dorothy M Forbis and Miss June Hyer among recipients.

AAUW Am « Fon. of Presbyterian Church Alice Cowan G. Walker Spes W. E. Lockhart Mesdames A. M. Queen K. A. Senloemer Vick Winter C. B McCool Knox Reid E.G. Walker J.T. Carey G. W Baines John R. Simpson Faye Vice J. Casner C. le Thomas E. C. Coleman C. E. Sperry J. L. Kerby RM. Hawkins Misses Myrtle Whiteside Mildred Elliott Lutie Britt Marie Bennett Anne Whittiker Miltin Hill Washington, D. C Texas Dorothy M. Forbis Wellington June Hyer Coleman U.S

Mrs Thomas 15 Honor Suest At Breakfast

Mrs Thomas honored by Miss Mila Mill Fayami Jon and Byrd Bacon with a breakfast in the college cafeteria private dining room. Decor featured greenery, white ribbons, pastel bouquets. center miniature bride. Handled by Miss Obbye Owens. Sixty guests incl faculty women and relatives. menu included grape juice, eggs a la Goldenrod, Canadian bacon, hot biscuits, jam, coffee. Singers Betty Joe Murphy and Weegerts performed with accompaniment.

Thomas Suest Mila Mill Fayami- Jon Byrd Bacon Sree Obbye Owens Mere. Robertson Weegerts Betty Joe Murphy E Aly C. O. Tho RG. Elliot Virginia Thomas and Mildred Elliott Bertha Compton Alabama Dire Anne Whittaker

SeJH Play a Big Hit With Ever Since Eve

The high school play last Monday night was a huge success. Credit goes to Mr. Leonard Ford for his efforts and flowers to the cast. Receipts totaled about 93 dollars, funds seniors will use to cover expenses for their Carlsbad Caverns trip next week.

Leonard Ford Carlsbad Caverns

Rotary News visit and guest list at meeting

Visiting Rotarian Everett E. Rhodes of Carrizo Springs attended yesterday's Rotary meeting. Revived Nogers, W. G. Field, Cpl. Graham Bogel of Alpine and Fort Bliss, with Dennis Brown, were among the attendees. The article notes that the United States produces about 40 percent of the world's minerals.

Everett E. Rhodes Carrizo Springs Nogers W. G. Field Cpl Graham Bogel Alpine Fort Bliss Dennis Brown United States

Vitamin D Boost From Glass Substitutes in Hatchlings

A laboratory note shows Laby chicks raised with glass substitutes in their nests experienced heavier window glass at one month old. Ordinary glass blocks ultraviolet rays from sunlight, which drive vitamin D production in the leks body, potentially affecting growth and health.

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