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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1959
Page
4
The column describes summer break expectations for families, noting earlier bedtimes and flexible schedules. It mentions children’s activities, parents managing routines, and social events, with references to bridge club gatherings and local community members attending functions. It also notes summer academic options at Alpine High and nearby institutions.
Alpine AAUW wrapped up its year with a final meeting on Thursday May 12 in the Hospitality Room of the Pres. West Texas Sul Ross students delivered a colloquium session for members.
The local Cancer Society met at First Christian Church to sew for cancer patients. Mrs. Nichols reported 34 dozen pads and bandages sent to the state society in Austin this week. More fabric items are needed. grateful for Texas-Arizona Motor Freight delivering the packages. Several women sewed on Tuesday and others contributed at home during the month.
Miss Beth Landers bride-elect was feted at a Saturday miscellaneous shower May 14 in the Baptist Student Center. Hostesses were Misses Willa Dale Hilbrich and Zona Gail Thompson. Tea was served from a white cutwork cloth table with pink carnations and rosebud cakes. House party members included Misses Elaine Cupyningham Annetta Lee Margaret McKinney and Shirley Harris.
Alpine residents note the marriage of Miss Don True Akers of San Antonio to Dr Loyd Lee Harris in a First Baptist Church ceremony in San Antonio. The gown was peau de soie with Alencon lace and seed pearls. The couple will move to London after a three year South Ruislip Hospital tour.
Spring musicals continued with piano and organ students at Alpine School of Fine Arts. Elizabeth Harlow, Marsha Mills and Homer Mills performed. Pam Wilson, Ann Estelle McBride, Tyra Decker and Mike Roark added recitals at studios and homes across the week.
Mrs Ralph Peters Circle of First Baptist Church met at her home for a mission study Tuesday morning. Lois Deligyre presented two chapters from The Practice of Pray and special music by visiting Don Hume from La Mesa California. Coffee, cake, and sandwiches were served to members and two guests.
El Progreso members elected and installed new officers for the coming year during a Friday ceremony led by Mrs. W. Lockhart. Officers include Mrs. Le Roy Larsh as president and Mrs. Mayton Shields as vice president, with Mjosness treasurer and other posts filled. A portion of April’s Home Pilgrimage funds will support Alpine Public Library and a memory record collection for Mrs. Marie Gard.
A Brewster County Hospital admission list includes Irma Kelly and J Murrah from Alpine along with Alberto Rojo Bobi alasscock Ansel Arispe El Paso Conception from Mexico Juan Navaret Fort Davis Dale Norgrass Luly sock Tom Osmun Sul Ross Manuela Navarette Ken Harold Warren Presidio Py ito Gonzatez Mexico Michael Bul Ester Blanc George Crerar Freda Thormal len Faye Meador Francisca Mijarez Ross Skelton from Pine Luis Wyett Presidio Elena Fierro Redford Pat Yanez Paso Mary Low Elkins Poo Sul Ross student among others.
Mr and Mrs Marion Sullivan of Granite City announce the engagement of their daughter June Frances Sullivan to Pfc Noah W Gilbreath son of Mrs D Gilbreath and the late Mr Gilbreath of Alpine. Gilbreath is with the sixth Engineer Company at Granite City.
The Pilot Club of Alpine will hold a three day rummage sale today through Saturday in the Berkeley Building on East Holland. Community members are asked to donate rummage items or white elephants by contacting a club member or bringing items to the Berkeley building.
Mike Roark entertained close friends with a piano recital at his home Sunday afternoon. Attending were Mrs Dethhene Young Mr and Mrs Hat Mr and Mrs Millers R S Carnes and Guy and Teddy Woodruff. After the recital Mike assisted by Teddy Woodruff and Rick Roark served refreshments to the guests.
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