Delta Kappa Gamma Society Dinner Honors Founders in Alpine
The Delta Kappa Gamma annual dinner at the Holland hotel Alpine May 6 celebrated the Founders of Delta Kappa Gamma and Beta Iota chapters fifteenth birthday. Decorations highlighted the society colors as members honored founders and past leaders with a multi part program featuring historical dialogue songs and initiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
Holland Hotel
Alpine
Delta Kappa Gamma
Beta Lota
Rubye Durst
Ruth Livingston
A. A. Bryant
Marfa Sand
C. W. Key
Hallie Bryan Perry
Alpine Women Attend Garden Club Meet
Mrs Ray Spence and Mrs W M Meador left Tuesday for Tyler for the state convention of Garden clubs. They were joined in Pecos by Mrs Ben Scott of New Mexico a former Alpine resident who also attended the convention. Mrs Spence will visit a sister in Dallas before returning home.
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Ray Spence
W.M. Meador
Tyler
Pecos
Ben Scott
New Mexico
Spence
Dallas
Future Teachers of America hold joint banquet
On May 3 the Future Teachers of America from Sul Ross college and Alpine High school held a joint banquet with dinner speeches and officer installations. New Sul Ross Rossonian chapter officers were named and Alpine High School officers were announced with election details and retiring officers listed.
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Teachers of America
Sul Ross College
Alpine High School
Mary Chunn
Dorothy Alam
Sul Ross
Catharine Hill
Charlotte Slight
D. J. McConal
Lorraine Thompson
Louise Bardwell
Jo Nell Pope
Josephine Allen
Una Mae Wedin
Frank Driskell
Jimmy Wilson
College
Ruby Hill
Charlene Huffman
Edward Huffman
Mark Hopkins Club
Bonnie Russell
Donna Neely
Alice Owens
Joe Dudley Barker
Billy Ramos
1956 AHS Banquet and Prom Held in Central Facilities
The 1956 annual Junior Senior banquet and prom moved to all school facilities with 105 guests at an I shaped table. Miss Slight presided as toast master and Alice Owens gave the invocation. Speakers included Carroll Simpson Donnie Newton Paddy Joe Simpson and Jack Couley. The event ran 7 to 8 40 pm banquet music 9 pm to 1 am prom by the Suc Ress Modernaires drew about 125 couples. Miss Sylvia Smith and Mr Sandy Newsom were named King and Queen. The night featured bridge tables balloons streamers confetti and a final rendition of Home Sweet Home.
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Anual
AHS
Cafetera
Charlotte Slight
Alice Owens
Carroll Simpson
Donnie Newton
Paddy Joe Simpson
Miss Slight
Jack Cooley
Suc Ress Modernaires
John Carrico
Sylvia Smith
Sandy Newsom
Geen
Modernaires
Pilot Club Alpine approves community baseball benefit
The Pilot club of Alpine held a 1 p.m. meeting at the Holland hotel Rose room with 22 members present. Lillie Edwards announced a charity baseball game between the Alpine Internationals and the Junior Cowboys at Kokernot field on May 21 at 3 p.m. Augusta Linn Brown resigned. a commerce center resolution praised the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Club of Alpine
Holland Hotel
Margaret Linn Press
Lillie Edwards
Ways and Means Committee
Pilot Club
Augusta Linn Brown
Ce’ *R of Commerce
Wilmoth Mathews
Anne Whittaker
Dr. C Van Briesbroeck speaks to AAUW on Congo observatory studies
Dr. C Van Briesbroeck of the McDonald Observatory addressed AAUW members on May 11 detailing his recent Congo research and Belgian government observatory prospects. Guests included Miss Stanforth Hill Sewell Wells. outgoing president Miss Whittaker thanked. Meeting will again be held at Presbyterian Hospitality rooms after punch served by Mrs. Palmer Hill Rees Cowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. van Briesbroeck
McDonald Observatory
American Association of University Women
van Biesbroeck
University of Chicago
Belgian Congo
Margaret Stanforth
Flora Hill
Sewell
Wells
Eldia Cox Circle Bible Study Meeting Report
The Eldia Cox circle of the First Baptist church met May 16 at Mrs. G B Mosley home. Prayer opened the meeting. minutes were read and approved. Mrs Barwood led Bible study. Mrs Slover gave the closing prayer. Next Tuesday at 8 pm all circles meet at the church for Royal Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldia Cox
First Baptist Church
G. B. Mosley
Williams
Barwood
Slover
Chicles
Mesdames Chambers
Nutt
Thornton
Earwood
Nickell
Dumas
Brooks
Mosley
Barbecue Honors Joyful Junior Choir Attendees at Methodist Event
The First Methodist Church Men’s Bible class hosted a May 11 barbecue for the Joyful Junior club choir. Eighth graders honored included Mary J. Bowden Jeanette Childers Marianne Kay Mandie Lou Cox Bob Dillon Don Greenway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Mary J. Bowden
Jeanette Childers
Marianne Kay
Mandie Lou Cox
Bob Dillon
Don Greenway
Shirley Jordan
Dorothy Jean Turner
Nace Clifford
Richard Montgomery
Jimmy Matlock
Elizabeth Vogt
Totsy Richardson
Ann Clanton
Anne Devenport
Jimmy Owens
Marcia Broadfoot
Marcella Shepperd
John Hayslip
Topper Thomas
David Thomas
Jerry Forbes
Tommy McPherson
Dexter Thomas
Mildred Armstrong
Sondra Breshears
Markellen Herring
Ann Wilson
Joan Wilson
D. D. Thomas
C. B. Casey
W. A. Wilson
Austin Dillon
Carl Shults
Edna Carson Circle Women Visit Paisano Mission
The Edna Carson Missionary Circle spent a day at Paisano cleaning and varnishing the Carson Memorial building room. At lunch they traveled to the Holder home for a fried chicken meal prepared by Mrs. Holder and Zeldie Robertson. Ten ladies participated in the activity and reported a happy time.
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Edna Carson
Garden Club Holds Annual Luncheon at First Christian Church
Mrs A V Gunn hosted the garden club luncheon last Friday at the First Christian church. Tables featured red and white nosegay arrangements. Music was provided by Mrs Bogel with schoolboy and girl singers. Invocation was given by Mrs J C Coleman.
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A. V Gunn
First Christian Church
Boge
J. C. Coleman
Two Girls Celebrate Birthdays With Corsages And Gifts
Ann Wilson and Cressa Weyerts hosted a birthday gathering with corsages from Mrs Henry Weyerts. Guests enjoyed cake punch and ice cream while gifts included a wedding ring a thimble a bachelor button a dime and a wishbone.
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Henry Weyerts
Ann
Cressa
Ann Wilson
Ann Clanton
Doris Ross
Jacobe Roberts
Doris Heathcock
Kathleen Fowlkes
Jackie Roberts
Veda Russell
Vera Cavender
Lilly Phelps
Sue Taylor
Gene Cowell
Bridge Brunch and Dinner Bridge Hosts Highlight Kokernot Event
Mrs W H Perryman and Mrs A N Foster hosted two bridge groups at Kokernot lodge with eight tables for a Tuesday brunch and evening dinner bridge. Morning party prize winners were Mrs A V Gunn first, Mrs Earl Anderau second, and Mrs Otis Kimball bingo. Evening couple club saw Mr and Mrs Knox Reid high, Mr and Mrs Glenn Davis second, and Mrs Selden Robinson bingo. Mrs H W Morelock led Wednesday Bridge at home with a list of attendees and prize results for members.
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W. H. Perryman
A. N. Foster
Bridge
Kokernot Lodge
Dinner Bridge
A. V. Gunn
Earl Anderau
Otis Kimball
Knox Reid
Glenn Davis
Selden Robinson
Rockhounding Mecca: Woodward Ranch Promoted by Texas Official
Texas Parade outdoors editor Frank Cheavens touts Woodward Ranch as a national rockhounding mecca near Alpine. He highlights Frank Woodward Jr as an expert collector, cites dramatic agates, opal, amethyst specimens, and a 25 cent per pound fee for gathered stones.
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Woodward Ranch
Mr. Cheavens
Texas
Frank Cheavens
Texas Parade
Texas Highway Department
U. S
Frank Woodward Jr
Sul Ross State College
Panther and
Bear
West
Frank Woodward
Alpine
Spring Social at Morelock Home Highlights Guests and Prizes
To Mrs. Burcham hosted a social for guests with Mrs. Holland receiving high honors and Mrs. Harris winning the bingo prize. The Morelock living room was decorated with a variety of spring flowers.
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Mrs. Burcham
Mrs. Holland
Nursery School at Sul Ross to Operate in Summer
Sul Ross college through the home economics department will run a six week nursery program from June 8 to July 13. Miss Marian Keller from the University of Texas staff will teach. Enrollment is first come first served for 16 children ages three and four, with equal gender hopes. Registration open to Alpine residents. fee is 25 dollars covering lunches and meals. Classes 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
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Sul Ross College
Marian Keller
University of Texas Nursery School
Alpine
Helen Barron
Home Economics
New Watchmaker Arrives in Dublin at Kandy Kitchen
Mr. Homer England of Dublin Texas arrived Monday to join Scales Bros at the Kandy Kitchen as watchmaker. The bench was vacant since the death of Mr. Van Auken. England will serve customers in watch and clock repairs and engraving.
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Homer England
Dublin
Texas
Scales Bros
Kandy
van Auken
England
Sportsmen's Organization Formed At Wednesday Meet
A sportsmen's group formed at the courthouse meeting Wednesday night with about 40 members. Temporary officers named for 60 days include Alonzo Hord president Dr R Elliott secretary Ne vill Haynes Joe Lane and Gene Heughten directors. A further meeting May 31 at the Legion hall will perfect and name the group. The aim is to improve hunting and fishing conditions in the area per Mr Hord.
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Alonzo Hord
Dr. R. Elliott
Nevill Haynes
Joe Lane
Gene Heughten
the Legion Hall
Hord
Beto Villa Orchestra to Play Here June
Beto Villa and his orchestra from Falfurrias will perform at a dance in Peyton Cain gymnasium on June 9. The event, sponsored by the LAYC for its scholarship fund aiding Latin American descent students to Sul Ross College. Tickets go on sale after Saturday. Read the classified ads.
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Beto Villa
Falfurrias
Peyton Cain Gymnasium
LAYC
Sul Ross College
Texas
Mexico
Alpine
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C. D. Wood
C. G. Matthews
Marfa
A. G Blucher
B. H. Warnock
Annie Webb Blanton
J. B. Bolin
Ruby Terrell Lomax
Katherine Stephens
Rockies
Carolina Moon
Virginia Lee Link
Mary P. Bogel
Beta Iota
Myrtle Whiteside
Link
Whiteside
C. L. Thomas
San Antonio
Sarah Miltin Hill
Thomas
Beta Tota
Brewster County
Chas. Bowman
Maria
J. T. Johnson
Reuben Smith
W. H. Savage
Sanderson
Central Gym
AAUW
Oc. van Biesbroeck
Eldia Cox Circle
Army Reserve Officers Training Corps
Army Reserve
Edna Carson Circle
Paisano
Garden Club
Mrs. Forchheimer
Woman's Council
Texas Cafe
Cressa Cowell
H. W. Morelock
W. D. Burcham
J. E. Burgess
al Creigh
J. W. Frazer
Frank McCollum
Vernon McIntyre
Frank Newsom
Schilling
Breakfast of Champions Wheaties
Ry Lal
Angelus
Hershey's
Mary Lee Taylor
Gebrardt’s
Gerhardt
Viennas
Mes Chessher
Zlge
Kimbell
Blackberries
Loganberries
Empson
Goice
Peyton
Swift
Brookfield
ADAMS
M-System
Sportsmen's Organization
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