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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1944

Page

5

Hawaiian themed Junior Senior banquet delights Alpine High

The Alpine High School Junior and senior classes hosted a Hawaiian themed banquet in the college cafeteria last Friday. Emmett Dabney of Old Waverly helped create an elaborate tropical setting with Spanish moss, palmetto fronds, hibiscus, and palm trees. The event, with food by Mrs. Robertson and a program featuring Invocation, class songs, and Hawaiian dances, accommodated 100 attendees including faculty. Leis were given to departing seniors as a parting gesture.

Alpine Emmett Dabney Old Waverly L. D. Harris West Texas Robertson Billy Jean Perdue Keesey Kimball Charley Davis Patricia Wilson Carolyn Cooley Post Orchestra Adt Ques Helene Francis Aloha Otis Kimball George A. Brown Forrest Weston Curly Davis Sponer R. C. Mitchell

Delta Kappa Gamma Has Birthday Party

The Delta Kappa Gamma chapter hosted a birthday party at a Christan church hall with Miss Dorothy Ligon as chair, honoring members and guests. A pipe organ program, cake cutting, and amaryllis centerpieces framed a reception with remarks on garden pest spraying and a Chihuahua City trip.

Delta Kappa Gamma Everday Stumens Way Delta Kippa Gamat Spacey Beta Mesdamerck Linn Ted Pete Cearnes Rvaenrs Emery Mis Lin Mie Semel Peat Cheghr Sad Dela Keppe Gomer Mie Lin Oes Lien Walters Ellen Hudson Bill Winter Bill Hoyle Cooley Frank McCollum G. H. Harfst

Young Guests at Harris Smiths Farm Event

A large group of Alpine youths and chaperones visited Mr and Mrs Harris Smith over the weekend. They toured the Fresno mines, swam at the Smith ranch, and enjoyed a lunch of goat barbecues, frijoles, salads, pies, cakes, and iced tea. Attendees included families from Alpine Pecos Ft Davis and local miners families.

Harris Smith Willow Celia Ann Alpine Fresno Harris Smith Ranch Jack Joyce Joe Brady W. G. Teske Maxine Acton Marian Chambers Mary Ellen Gard Wallace Duncan John Dow Harris Charles Fisk Milton Gilmer Dorothy Cotton Ft. Davis Brooks ‘Acton J. W. Evans Barbara McDougle Pecos Fair Bruce Illen Cpl Walter Brand Ben Amot Bill Johnson E.G. Bledsoe Gwanson John Joyce Bob Joyce Bob Yates George Thompson Mr. Smith

Garden Club Annual Spring Luncheon Held May 10

The Garden Club held its annual spring luncheon on May 10 at the college cafeteria. About 40 members and guests attended a delightful event with red and white color themed table decorations. The large table seated officers and guests who attended the gathering.

Allegation of American Women meet for May session

The Association of University Women met May 11 at 430 at the home of Mr J F Camer. Mr KA Schloemer was enlisting hostess. After a pledge, salad sandwiches and tea were served. Mime Stather Eliott presented the program for the afternoon, a fine digest on Tate Quintani’s recent book A Latin American I Speak. Members present included Mrs Calderon Carney Casner Coleman Mitchell Knox Reid Kloe ner Sperry Fay Vice Winter Winter Bennett Cowan, Stather, and Myrtle Whiteside. Miss Fernandes was a guest of her daughter Mrs Calderon.

American ‘Association of University J. F. Camer KA Schloemer Stather Eliott Tate Quintani Mesdam Pablo Calderon T. Carney E. Casner F.C. Coleman Mitchell Knox Reid KA. Kloener O. E. Sperry Fay Vice Vick Winter W. J. Winter Misa Mite Bennett Alice Cowan Stather Slot Myrtle Whiteside Mia Fernandes Mrs. Calderon

Marfa Girl Weds Lt Col McFarland in El Paso

Lila I Howard of Marfa became the bride of Lt Col McFarland at Trinity Methodist Church in El Paso on May 4. Attendants included Mr and Mrs J B Sauer of El Paso. McFarland, a Topeka native, served over 28 years and came to the area from Victorville in September 1942. The couple departed for Chihuahua after the ceremony.

Ageut Raut Sternrand Aii Eld Lila I. Howard Creed Faylor Marfa Paso J.B. Sauer el Paso McFarland Topeka Kansas Victorville Calif Chihuahua Mexico

Bridge party hosted by Mrs King Terry and Mrs Otis Kimball

Mrs King Terry and Mrs Otis Kimball entertained a contract bridge party on Tuesday afternoon at the home of a local hostess. The event featured friendly games and social gathering among attendees.

Chats and luncheon hosts mark social week in Valentine

Social events centered on Mrs Terry guest of honor, including a garden party with Canterbur y bells and roses. Guests listed with prizes awarded for high and low scores. handmade linen lunch cloths gifted by Major S. E. Bunton. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vogt hosted dinner and bridge with prizes. Tally-ho club met midweek with a long list of attendees and a luncheon course afterward.

C. D. Wood Edgar Martin Anja Wilson Anja Wilson Jr George Brown Reuben Allen Bill Stoan R.A. Hickerton Calvin Woodward W. H. Terry Wood Gourley S. E. Bunton England Terry Mexico City Paul Vogt Messrs Mesdames W. Sheppent J. E. Burgess Jimmie Logan C. E. Patterson Ohn Clanton James Kemp

Mrs Cox Honored Guest at Seated Tea

Mrs Faye Vico and Mrs Graves Bogel hosted a seated tea Sunday at four at Mrs Bogel's home honoring Mrs C F Cox. Present were Mrs Cox and numerous others as Miss Wahlers played piano numbers. Ice cream cake and coffee were served.

Faye Vico Graves Bogel Bogel C. F. Cox Senare Mrs. Cox C. M. Corkean Arthur Blucher Myrtle Whiteside HE. Gates W. J. Winkler L. C. Bradford M.A. Webb John

Scrapbook Contest Noted by Alpine Boy Scouts

Alpine Boy Scouts troop 1 announces a scrapbook contest ending in two months with two classes for small and large scrapbooks. Prizes include a Grand Champion ribbon and $1, plus ribbons and cash prizes for top five in each class. Judges are Set. Duwn and Brother Williams.

Alpine Boys Scouts of troop +1 Set. Duwn Air Field Iaser Brother Williams Alpine Boy Scouts G. H. Martst

Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Sympathy

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to friends for their sympathy and the beautiful flowers sent during our time of loss. Your kindness brought comfort and support to our family.

Bereavement Note Thanks Nurses and Neighbors

A brief thanks to nurses and kind neighbors follows a recent bereavement with gratitude from the Fulcher family. The message, signed by F. P. Fulcher and family, expresses appreciation for support during the loss.

F. P. Fulcher Pare

Expressing thanks for support after bereavement

Mrs John Miles thanks all for kindness after a bereavement. She especially notes appreciation for the many beautiful flowers and messages received from Rowers and friends.

Sincerely, Mrs John Miles

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Society Harris Smiths Garden Club ALW Alpine Lumber CO Tally-ho Mark Carruthers GH. Harfi Dan Ritter Truman Hated Jimmy Logan Reginald Votan L. D. Stockton 2. W. Davis Sheltie Barnes Helen Faulk Vogt BOY Scout Opposit Sul Ross College Dramatics Club Bataan Sul Ross Myril McBride Doris Dodsons Cross & Cross West Main
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