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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1957

Page

4

Alpine Branch A A A W Holds Final Meeting Until Fall

The Alpine branch of A A A W held its final meeting of the year in the First Presbyterian Church hospitality room on May 9. Hostesses were Mrs W W Milstead Mrs Barton Warnock Mrs Allen Briggs and Dr Frances Phillips. A Mayday themed display featured a May basket centerpiece with lilies of the valley cakes and lavender organdy cloth. Mrs Delbert Dyke presided as president with new officers elected 1st vice president Mrs George Mills and treasurer Mrs F G Walker who was re-elected. The program covered a report on the state convention held in Tyler in April by delegates Mrs George Dallman Mrs Paul Hill Dr Virginia Link and Miss Jean Moore.

A.A.A.W First Presbyterian Church W. W._Milstead Barton Warnock Allen Briggs Frances Phillips

Local Community Notes Highlight Raconteurs And Ranch Life

The column chronicles pastor Ralph Wootton preparing for a doctorate and leaving his two years as pastor at the local church, updates on Hallie Stillwell at her ranch and the American Legion Auxiliary tea, and shop talk from Alpine Drug Store and Valerie Shop. It also notes the Bounds family moving, Lois’ health, Ann at TCU, dancing lessons for area kids, and cattle farmer Cap Yates selling Charollaise stock with a 130 lb bull calf.

Ralph Hallie Stillwell Hallie Nannie Crawford American Legion Auxiliary Alpine Drug Store John W. Gentry Rexall B. B. Bounds Sue E. M. Conner Lois Ann TCU Statler Hilton Dallas H. W. Morelock Frances Hill Austin Malone Hill Frances Jimmy I. G Cap) Yates Johnny Adams Marathon Yates

New Officers Of W S C S Methodist Church Installed

The W S C S of the Methodist Church held its annual installation service in the church sanctuary. Mrs Paul Hill was installed as president with Mrs J P Parker conducting. Other officers include vice president Mrs Gordon Barrow recording secretary Mrs R A Whiteside treasurer Mrs A R Stambaugh and department secretaries. A $50 World Missions life membership gift was presented and new members welcomed. 33 members attended with guests from Alpine and out of town.

W.s.cs the Methodist Church Paul Hill J. P. Parker Gordon Asia South America Norman Beard United States Stambaugh World Missions WSCS Moss Mesdames C. B. Casey A. J. Gard Irma Kelley Willie Mae Wynne T. A. Beard Earl McCall Alpine Dean Robertson Leo L. Park

Bevier Hosts Bridge Club Event With Prizes

Mrs. George Bevier hosted the Thursday Bridge Club at her home with two guests. Mrs. Hugh White won high score, Mrs. Frank Newsom was second, and Mrs. Dick Rogers took consolation. Guests and members shared a salad and dessert plate.

George Bevier Thursday Bridge Club Hugh White Frank Newsom Dick Rogers Edwin Fowlkes John W. Gillett Estelle Martin Newsom Rogers King Terry Co. D. McCollister White

Majors In Spanish Honored At Buffet

Sul Ross State College honors Spanish department majors and minors graduating this week with a buffet hosted by Mrs. Charles L. Thomas assisted by Miss Mildred Elliott. Attendees include Lutie Britt Mary Scott Elodia Martinez Asteria Arias Mary Sam Williams Magdalena Armendariz Abelina Reyes Nancy Tucker Norma Smith Alex Gonzalez Ismael Andujar M ze Slover Alex Gonzalez Aogelio Lopez Ramiro Jaime Manuel Benavides Crescencio Dominguez Alfredo Salas.

Sul Ross State College Charles L. Thomas Mildred Elliott Lutie Britt Mary Scott Elodia Martinez Asteria Arias Mary Sam Williams Magdalena Armendariz Abelina Reyes Nancy Tucker Mesdames Norma Smith Alex Gonzalez Ismael Andujar M. Ze Slover

8th Graders Honored At Private Alpine Dance

Alpine Central School eighth graders Jackie Rawls and Earlene Anderau entertained classmates at a private dance in the Alpine Country Club Friday evening with music by the Rhythm Kings. Prizes went to Carol Vogt and Ken McAllister for a balloons game as refreshments of punch and cookies were served to about 30 guests including parents.

Alpine Central School Jackie Rawls Earlene Anderau Alpine Country Club Rhythm Kings Orchestra Carol Vogt Ken McAllister Pete Kennedy Earl Anderau

Marsha Broadfoot Heard Selected for Washington Seminar

Marsha Broadfoot of Alpine and the University of Texas has been chosen to attend a government study seminar in Washington D C from June 19 to August 1. The selection involved the University of Texas Civil Service and military officials. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Chalmers Broadfoot and an Alpine High School honor graduate who attended Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans last year.

Marsha Broadfoot Washington University of Texas Washington, D. C Marsha Chalmers Broadfoot Alpine High School AHS Sophie Newcomb College New Orleans

Lindy Creigh Fetes Jane Janet Conner With Farewell Dance

Alpine Country Club hosted a farewell dance Thursday May 9 for Jane Conner and Janet Conner of Alpine Central School moving to Carlsbad New Mexico. Guests from grades six to eight attended as Lindy Creigh was assisted by Alfred E Creigh Jr and several relatives and teachers.

Lindy Creigh Jane Janet Conner Alpine Country Club Alpine Central School Carlsbad N. M Alfred E. Creigh Jr

Central PTA Plans Summer Meeting For Parents

Central PTA invites all parents to a meeting Monday evening May 20 at 7 30 p m in the High School Auditorium. Topic is What Can My Child Do This Summer and outlines classes and activities in the school summer program.

Central Pta

Miss Carol Waters Bride Elect Honored at Tea Shower

Sul Ross College student Miss Carol Waters, engaged to Clifton Ennen of Carlsbad New Mexico, was honored at a Saturday tea shower from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Baptist Student Center. Hosts were Misses Martha Hill Sara Vandervoort and Willa Dale Hilbrich. The couple plans marriage on May 20.

Carol Waters Sul Ross College Clifton Ennen Carlsbad N. M Sul Ross Martha Hill Sara Vandervoort Willa Dale Hilbrich Baptist Student Center Miss Waters Mr. Ennen

Betty Gilbreath Bride-Elect Honored at Shower

Betty Gilbreath received a bridal shower from Mrs. Rex Ivey on Saturday night as the first party in advance of her engagement to Robert Moore of Sul Ross College. The Ivey home featured pink and white daisy arrangements, a pink carna­tion corsage for the honoree, and a pink linen tablecloth with a silver centerpiece. White cake squares with pink rose buds and coffee were served to 28 guests. Assistants included Mesdames Sanford Devoll L. H. Anderson and J. E. Holsey.

Betty Gilbreath Robert Moore Sul Ross College Rex Ivey Ivey Mesdames Sanford Devoll L. H. Anderson J. E. Holsey

Golf Tournament For Women Postponed To Summer

The Women’s Golf Tournament scheduled May 17-18 has been canceled due to a busy end of school. Mrs. Charles Stringfellow, chairman, said a new date will be set later in the summer.

Charles Stringfellow

Pilot Wheel club shares Tyler convention highlights

At the Pilot luncheon in the Holland Hotel on May 8 Mrs. Arora Owens described the recent district Pilot convention in Tyler. Members saw the Achievement Award plaque the club won and the blue ribbon for attendance. Guests included former president Mrs Milton Smith and many club officers and members.

Holland Hotel Tyler Arora Owens H. J. McBride Bryan Kelley Louis Forchheimer Kathrine Boyd Virginia Link Electa Wade Olga McCord George S. Dallman Glen Harris Hallie Stillwell Owens Allen East Hallie Veale McBride Kelley Forchheimer Jeff Graham Cas Edwards Charles Livingston Mae Ament Hugh White Arthur Blucher J. C. Epperson N. Pulliam

Students present TEA to Mrs Delphene Young

Central 4th grade students hosted a tea for their teacher Mrs Delphene Young last week in a small classroom ceremony that highlighted appreciation and class spirit.

Delphene Young

May Ann Lane-Jacklane Hoffman to Repeat Wedding Vows

Mr and Mrs Buddy Lane announce the approaching marriage of their daughter May Ann Lane Jacklane Hoffman to Jacklane Hoffman son of Mr and Mrs Walter Hoffman of Smithville Texas The couple will wed May 22 at Church of Christ with family present May Ann is Alpine High School 1957 graduate and a Sul Ross State College junior The couple will honeymoon briefly and reside in Alpine with May Ann planning to enroll at Sul Ross after marriage and Jacklane continuing studies there

Mrs Buddy Lane May Ann Jacklane Hoffman Walter Hoffman Smithville Texas Church of Christ Miss Lane Alpine Alpine High School Sul Ross State College Sul Ross Hoffman

Gwen Walker Honored At Alpine High School Party

Alpine High School graduating senior Gwen Walker was feted at a Saturday morning party hosted by Mrs Des Halpern and Mrs Paul Forchheimer at the Forchheimer home. Bouquets in school colors adorned the rooms and Gwen received a gift amid guest honors including several classmates and Gwen's mother Mrs Forrest Walker.

Gwen Walker Alpine High School Des Halpern Paul Forchheimer Forchheimer Gwen Misses Sue Bounds Betty Vogt Mary Anita Kay Mary Ella Vanney Betty Gilbreath Lolly Lockhart Georgia Morgan Totsy Richardson Judy Ward

Mrs. Gerald Ogle Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs. Gerald Ogle entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club with a luncheon at the Texas Cafe private dining room followed by bridge at her home. High scores went to Mrs. Hugh White and second to Mrs. Carl Shults. bingo won by Mrs. J. E. Burgess. Members present included Mesdames White Shults Burgess Worth Frazer Bryan Wildenthal H. W. Morelock Marvin Pierce J. C. Epperson plus guests Mrs. Bill Winter Mrs. M. W. Hedrick and Mrs. Martin L Carter Jr.

Gerald Ogle Texas Cafe Ogle Hugh White Carl Shults J. E. Burgess Mesdames White Shults Burgess Worth Frazer Bryan Wildenthal H. W. Morelock Marvin Pierce J. C. Epperson Bill Winter M. W. Hedrick Martin L Carter Jr Amarillo

Mrs Joel Wright Delivers Talk To St James Auxiliary

St James Episcopal Auxiliary met in the home of Mrs Graves Bogel for a final session until fall. President Mrs Neville Haynes led business with devotions by Mrs H E Medlin. Mrs Joel Wright discussed Jesus and Our Discouragements from Our Christian Vocation. Coffee and apple pie a la mode were served to members including Mesdames Robert Y Davis T B Davis John W Gillett James W Glasscock Haynes Bill Martin H E Medlin Frank O Ray P B Uzzell William Milstead Wright.

Joel Wright St. James Auxiliary St. James Robert Y. Davis T. B. Davis John W. Gillett James W. Glasscock Haynes Bill Martin H. E. Medlin Frank O. Ray P. B. Uzzell William Milstead Wright

Beviers Return From Pittsburgh Inauguration Trip

Locals Mr and Mrs George Bevier returned Wednesday evening from a 10 day trip to Pittsburgh Pa where they attended the inauguration ceremonies for Dr Edward H Litchfield as 12th chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh County Judge Felix McGaughy who had been confined in a local hospital for several weeks after a coronary attack returned to his home Wednesday Dr Joel Wright who suffered a fall at his home several weeks ago is up and around again Jack Hord enjoyed a fishing trip to Cotulla over the weekend He said the fish weren't biting very well Mr and Mrs O E Hilbrich and daughter Willa Dale left Wednesday to attend the graduation exercises of their son Otto Jr at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth Friday Otto Jr will receive his Masters degree in Religious Education and a Bachelors degree in Sacred Music Mr and Mrs Al Milch of Big Spring were visitors in Alpine Wednesday and Thursday Mrs Milch is former football coach at Sul Ross College and is now head of the athletic department in the Big Spring schools Mrs Wayne Brown Mrs Rosalie Conrad and small son Doug all of Hobbs NM spent the weekend in Alpine for Mother's Day with Mrs Brown's grandmother Mrs Mattie McNeill.

George Bevier Pittsburgh Edward H. Litchfield The University of Pittsburgh Felix McGaughy O. E. Hilbrich Willa Dale Otto Jr Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth Otto, Jr al Milch Big Spring Alpine Wayne Brown Rosalie Conrad Doug Hobbs, N. M

Card of Thanks from Fred M. Jack

Alpine residents and friends are thanked for their kindness during my hospitalization in Fort Stockton. Sincere appreciation for the many acts of thoughtfulness and support shown to me.

Alpine Fort Stockton Fred M. Jack

Mrs. Bailey Named Delegate To National Legion Convention

Mrs Henry M Bailey long time leader in the American Legion Auxiliary was chosen as a delegate from the 5th Division 16th District to the national convention in Atlantic City. She was selected at the 5th Division convention in Sweetwater on May 11 and 12. Dr H C Cathey of Hamilton was elected 5th Division Commander and Mrs Shirley Brewster of Junction became 5th Div Auxiliary vice president replacing Mrs Bailey. The 16th District earned the community service award in legislative activities per Elvie F Williams Alpine Unit. Alpine delegates included Mrs Onah Brown Henry M Bailey and M L Hopson.

Henry M. Bailey American Legion Auxiliary Atlantic City Bailey Sweetwater H. C. Cathey Hamilton Shirley Brewster Junction 16Th Elvie F. Williams Alpine Auxiliary and Legion Onah Brown M. L. Hopson

Alpine Jr Music Club Western Program Delights Rodeo Day Crowd

Alpine junior musicians presented a Western program for Rodeo Day with Camille Conner Lindy Creigh Sheila Daugherty Julie Forchheimer Elizabeth Harlow Anne Hegelund Annis Heil Cecilia Hollis Mary Bell Lockhart Jenne McCollister Lee McCollum Dorothy Morgan Carol Ann Nelon Linda Powers Cheryl Rackley Robin Sohl Rochelle Sohl Harrell Winter Benny Wright Esther Wright performing Western flavored songs. Tony Warnock played accordion to close the program. P J Simpson 1950 AHS graduate visiting campus from the U S Navy. Mr and Mrs Tom Stovell attended a state bankers convention in Galveston last week.

Alpine Junior Music Club Camille Conner Lindy Creigh Sheila Daugherty Julie Forchheimer Elizabeth Harlow Anne Hegelund Annis Heil Cecilia Hollis Mary Bell Lockhart Jenne McCollister Lee McCollum Dorothy Morgan Carol Ann Nelon Linda Powers Cheryl Rackley Robin Sohl Rochelle Sohl Harrell Winter Benny Wright Esther Wright Tony Warnock

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Alpine Branch A.a.aw W.S.C.S., Methodist Church Buffet Bill Sheaffer Fexall Crawford Insurance Agency General Insurance James V. Burling el Paso Catholic Women Correne Segura Marfa F. C. Valensuela Secre Mary Ann Lane Mrs. Gerald Ogle Jack Hord Cotulla KVLF Norilla’s Gift Shop National Legion Convention Alpine Jr. Music Club P. J. Simpson P. J Tom Stovell State Banker’s Convention Galveston Marfa Bakery Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Webster Valerie Fashion Shop
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