Topper Thomas graduates at San Angelo Central High
Topper Thomas son of D D and Katie Thomas graduates twelfth in a 450 student senior class at San Angelo Central High School after transferring from Alpine High School during the first weeks. He endured knee operations from football injuries yet placed third in district 4 AA track for the 80 dash and plans to study architecture at the University of Texas while continuing track. His mother Katie will host an 18th birthday dance for him on May 25 at the San Angelo Country Club with favors for 300 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topper Thomas
D. D
Katie Thomas
San Angelo Central High School
Topper
Alpine High School
San Angelo
Pete Thomas
Dexter
David
University of Texas
Katie Ad D
San Angelo Country Club
Katie
Big Bend
Dar
Stather Thomas
Mildred Elliott
Mae M. AM
Frances
Ray) Labeff
Jane
Tom
Coats
Hasta la Vista
Alpine student named Baylor A Cappella Choir MVP
Miss Willa Dale Hilbrich daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto E Hilbrich of Alpine and a Baylor University junior and Alpine High School graduate was named Most Valuable Member of the Baylor A Cappella Choir at the annual choir banquet held May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa Dale Hilbrich
Otto E. Hilbrich
Alpine
Baylor University
Baylor
Hilbrich
Alpine High School
Texas nurses attend Abilene supervision workshops in nursing leadership
Mrs. Samuel Little of Brewster County Memorial Hospital has returned from the third Texas League for Nursing Education and US Public Health Dept coordinated workshop in Abilene. The program aims to upgrade professional nursing. sessions run through March 1963 with 90 to 100 nurses each, including Galveston and Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Little
Brewster County Memorial Hospital
Abilene
Texas League For Nursing Education
United States Public Health Dept
Texas
Galveston
Corpus Christi
League of Nursing
Williams Hosts Social Bridge Night at Al Club
Mr and Mrs Jack Williams hosted a Friday evening bridge party at the Al Club. Prizes went to J W Shepperd and Knox Reid for high, Rust Sargents of Fort Davis for low, and W I Winters for bingo. Guests included Gomes Reid Wint Frank McCollum Parl A Ferau Shepperd Glenn Davis and others. Tye Hillger of Texas Tech visited with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Williams
al Club
Messrs
Gomes, Reid
Frank McCollum
Parl Aferau
Shepperd
Glenn Davis
Tom Coats
Zeff Garner
Guy Woodruff
Ray Seymour
Rust Largent
E. C. Shortt
Gene Hendryx
Gwen Walker Feted at Bridal Shower in Alpine
Gwen Walker bride elect was honored at a Saturday bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Dick Rogers at her home. The event featured spring decor and roses, with about 40 guests from Midland Marfa and El Paso, and listed attendees and family ties. The couple, Gwen Walker and Hugo Stehling of Odessa, plan to wed June 2 at Our Lady of Fatima Chapel in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwen Walker
Dick Rogers
Walker
Hugo Stehling
Odessa
Our Lady of Fatima Chapel
Alpine
Miss Walker
Rogers
Mmes
Duane Evans
Paul Forchheimer
Herb Harlow
W. E. Langenbahn
Midland
Jesse Geron
Marfa
Ann Hood
el Paso
Gene Cartledge
W. H. Tory Jr
W. B. Walker
J.E. Casner
Cavin Woodward
DAR Chapter Reports On National Congress In Washington
Mrs. Baines of Big Bend DAR detailed highlights from the Continental Congress held April 16 23 at Constitution Hall Washington D C She noted attendance by U S Senator Strom Thurmond U S Representative Dale Alford Fulton Lewis Jr Major Edgar C Brandy and Admiral Arleigh Burke The chapter received the Gold Ribbon for excellence and discussed DAR markers for graves in Marfa Presidio and Johnson City The meeting was hosted by Mrs Charles L Thomas and Miss Mildred Elliott with a dessert service for Alpine Valentine and other members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Baines
Big Bend
Daughters of the American Revolution
Continental Congress
the National Society
Constitution Hall
Washiton
D. C
Charles L. Thomas
Mildred Elliott
U . Sen
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
U.S
Dale
Alpine Junior Music Club Spring Recitals Highlight Students
Alpine School of Fine Arts Studio hosted a May 12 meeting where Jan Kay and Susan Kokerot were featured guests. Members showcased monthly programs throughout the year including music theory and a scale tournament. Keith Peters performed during National Music Week from 9 to 10 a.m. May 10, and Margaret Jo Rains presented a spring concert on May 10 accompanied by her brother Tommy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Kay
Susan Kokerot
Alpine
Alpine School of Fine Arts
Save
Vis. Ruel Warnock
Keith Peters
Ralph Peters
Keith
Alpine High School
Margaret Jo Rains
Bob Rains
Tommy
Cowboy
Robinson
Margaret Jo
Gold Star Mothers to Be Honored by Local Legion Auxiliary
The Alpine Community Center hosts a Gold Star Mothers event with a book review of Ship of Fools by Katherine Anne Porter and a silver tea. Mrs. Frank Gervasi reviews the book from 3 to 4 pm, tea runs 4 to 5 pm, proceeds fund the Flag in Every Classroom Project. Hostesses are past Auxiliary presidents. Mrs. John Skinner and Mrs. David Koker do not serve as co chairs. Public attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Alpine Community Center
Frank Gervasi
Katherine Anne Porter
Auxiliary
John Skinner
David Koker
Alpine seeks office girl. speed ordinance proposed
Help wanted ad notes full time office girl position in Alpine with apply by typed letter. Also public notice from the City of Alpine proposes Speed Limit Ordinance No 381 regulating speeds on U S Highway 90 and State Highways 223 and 118 with penalties up to 200 dollars. Mayor William I Winter signs. City Secretary Marjorie K Graham approves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
K. P.O
Council of
City OF
Vernon
William I. Winter
Two Initiated Into Pilot Club In Alpine May meeting
Mrs. Virginia Bailey and Mrs. Wuelle Rhodes were initiated into the Pilot Club of Alpine during a May regular program at the Holland Hotel. Miss Margaret Linn chaired the ceremonies and noted the club emphasizes friendship service and executive women. The event included ethics readings and a gift of bylaws and Pilot International constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Bailey
Wuelle Rhodes
Pilot Club of Alpine
Holland Hotel
May
Margaret Linn
Pilot Information Committee
Init
Miss Linn
Pilot Club
Jances Kelley
Pilot International
Jo Ella Livingston
Hallie Stillell
Mae Ament
Mesames
Ella Livingston
Bailey
Rhodes
Georgia Dallman
Mathilda Forchheimer
Kelley
Goldie Bristol
Stillwell
Ament
Avora Owens
Ses
Anna D. Linn
Margaret Inn
Laurene Lighthouse
Jeeta Wade
Prom Night Delights Highlight Marfa Dance Scene
Teen Talk notes Julie Ramos Dora Lujan Mary Ann Sanchez Rosie Adamson and Raymond Gallego dancing after a Saturday banquet in Marfa. Hortensia Hernander twists at the Prom while Aida Hernander and Merced Iranga appear in cute formats. Johnny Cordova visits with a El Paso girlfriend and Candy Weston models an aqua formal alongside Dee Anne Dyke in a white lace gown from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Ramos
Dora Lujan
Mary Ann Sanchez
Rosie Adamson
Raymond Gallego
Marfa
Hortensia Hernander
Aida Hernander
Merced Iranga
Johnny Cordova
el Paso
Candy Weston
Dee Anne Dyke
New York
Prom Night Keepsake of Pink Orchids and Phrases
Lucy Jo Clark holds three pink orchids at the prom while a confidential note mentions Sophia Ortiz and others with short, fragmented lines about outfits and a 50 cent item. The text preserves names Alicia Lopez Johnny Cordova Jimmy Justice and Ronny Killion in a terse, unstructured record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Jo Clark
Pink Orchids
Sophia Ortiz
Alicia Lopez
Johnny Cordova
Jimmy. Justice
Ronny Killion
Milton Massey couple welcomed daughter Sharon Marie
Mr and Mrs Milton Massey of Midland are the parents of a daughter born May 5 weighing 7 pounds 6 1/2 ounces. The child named Sharon Marie has a sister Becky who is 2 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Massey
Midland
Sharon Marie
Becky
Local merchants visit Dallas for store merchandise
Mrs Neely of Midland and Donna Neely are noted as the baby’s mother. Paternal grandparents are listed as Mr and Mrs WN Massey of Eden. F L McCollum of The Model and Paul Forchheimer of Forchheimer's Dept Store were in Dallas this week buying merchandise for their stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F._L. McCollum
The
Model
Paul Forchheimer
Forchheimer
Dallas
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Tye Hillger
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Catalina
Eve
Wble
Lake Baikal
Russia
Erasia
Marjorie K. Graham
Pilot
Les Profitt
St. Petersburg
Ila
Mayo Cleveland
Bom
Alpine Central School
Marsha Mills
George Mills
Jeannie Smith
Edith Smith
Creed Taylor
Smith
Marsha
Jeannie
Leroy Roark
Ra Hendryx
Roark
Ray
Big Bend Pharmacy
Penney
Black
China
Milton Masseys
Valerie Fashion Shop
North American Philips Company, Inc
East 42Nd Street
Hwy
Blackwell Furniture & Appliance Train
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