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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1949

Page

5

Miss Woodruff to Wed J T Turner in Alpine June Second

Engagement notice for Wilma Woodruff daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Woodruff to J T Turner son of Mr Audie Turner of Brady Texas announces upcoming wedding June 2 at First Baptist church Alpine. Wilma Woodruff a San derson High School graduate and Sul Ross College BBA holder works as secretary for the Department of Public Service Sul Ross. The couple will reside in Alpine after the wedding.

Miss Woodruff J. T. Turner Jack Woodruff Wilma Audie Turner Brady Texas First Baptist Church Alpine Sanderson High School Sul Ross College Department of Public Service Sul Ross

Miss Clemma Billingsley Hosts 42 Party at First Christian Church

Twenty four friends gathered in the First Christian church parlors for a 42 party hosted by Miss Clemma Billingsley aided by Miss Flora Daugherty. Guests received mood cards, played a hand swap gift game, and heard an original tale about a white elephant.

Clemma Billingsley First Christian Church Miss Billingsley Flora Daugherty India

W S C S Met For May Meeting At Methodist Church

The Mary Martha circle hosted a WSCS meeting and covered dish lunch in the church hospitality room on May 17. Mrs. Clifton Moss and Mrs. A R Stambaugh acted as hosts with Annie Lackey. Mrs. J P Parker and Mrs. R B Slight assisted. Mrs. Frank Matthews led the worship titled Gods Light and WSCS president Mrs. D A Hilton directed the program with officers Mesdames J W Gilbreath A J Gard Clifton Moss and F R Williamson taking part. Mrs Moss presented Matthews a baby life membership for her daughter Theodora Alice.

Methodist Church Clifton Moss A R. Stambaugh Mary Martha Circle J. P. Parker R. B. Slight Annie Lackey Frank Matthews God D. A. Hilton WSCS J. W. Gilbreath A. J. Gard F. R. Williamson Jerry Starnes Moss Matthews

Mothers Honored at Missionary Tea Event

The Woman's Council of the Christian church held a May Missionary program in the Educational building. Led by Mrs. Eliza Wade, the session featured a devotional on Fishers of Men, a dialogue on Things Christians Do Together, and a China talk Because of 1927. Mothers with longest service presided at the tea table. About 18 members attended.

Woman's Council of the Christian Church F. E. Weyerts Eliza Wade J. E. Pickering J. E. Casner Paul Propst E. A. Chaffin China H. M. van Fossan Flora Daugherty

American Legion and Auxiliary Plan Barbecue Honor Mrs Duey

Big Bend Post No 79 invites all members to a barbecue at the Legion hall on Wednesday May 25 starting promptly at 7 p.m. The event honors Mrs O E Duey department president of the Auxiliary for her service.

American Legion and Auxiliary Big Bend Post No. 79 O.E. Duey Auxiliary Legion Hall

Eighth Grade Mexican Supper At Central School

The Central School eighth grade hosted a Mexican supper at Little Mexico on Friday May 13 for 30 students and four guest teachers. A program followed with participants John O Donnell Shirley Parker Dick Hawkins and George Davis. Announcer Boyd Etheredge. The room featured red white and green decor and a central Spanish señor and señorita.

Central School Little Mexico Cafe John O'Donnell Shirley Parker Dick Hawkins George Davis Boyd Etheredge Barbara Bishop Jim Cade Billy Cowell Clara June Davis Jim Devenport Willie Rae Dumas Glynda Glover Marjorie Ann Hill George Hunt Bobby Katz Dan Kent Dolores Markham Mary Alice McGill Billy Joe Munselle Donna Neely Peggy Pittman Jack Richardson Virgil Pulliam Joyce Ridgeway J. W. Shepperd Sammy Slover Elinor Sublett Joe Thee Tommy van Auken Dan Berry Tom Kent Joe Smith Arthur Blucher

Primary BTU Social at Mrs. Dumas Home

The Primary BTU of the Bap shared a cheerful gathering at the home of Mrs. Earl Dumas. Friends and members enjoyed fellowship and light refreshments in a warm, welcoming setting.

Earl Dumas B.T.U

Community Social At Local Church May Day

A church monthly social on May 1 featured roasted weiners cookies and punch. Adults assisting included Mrs. Dumas and Mrs. Brooks while children such as William Evan Moore and Nina Lee McBride enjoyed the gathering. Other Union boosters visiting included Mrs. Joe Moore and Mrs. F C Dutton.

R. H. Brooks Ward R. T. Key Sr Dumas William Evan Moore Willa Dale Hilbrich Sue Ann Treadwell Shirley Jackson Cressa Cowell Dorothy Killion Katherine Hoffman Harold Cowell Ann Estelle McBride Nina Lee McBride Virginia Godfrey Margaret Dumas Brenda

Local girl joins Beta Gamma Sigma at Texas University

Miss Clara Mae Bogel graduates with a Bachelor of Business Administration and high honors at Texas University and is initiated into Beta Gamma Sigma. She helped the swimming team win races and was named the most useful member. She is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Pancoast Bogel of Alpine.

Texas University Clara Mae Bogel Beta Gamma Sigma Governor's Mansion Texas Federated Women's Clubs Miss Bogel Texas U Mary Pancoast Bogel Alpine

Mrs McCollum Sings In Sul Ross College Recital

The Sul Ross college music department under Glenn Davis presents soprano Mrs McCollum in a Sunday 5 pm recital at the college auditorium. Accompanists June Joyce and Fred Ellyson perform selections including Handel Israel in Egypt arias Verdi Don Carlos Brahms Intermezzo Gershwin Prelude Prokofiev and works by Cox Acqua and Spress.

Sul Ross College Glenn Davis Mildred McCollum June Joyce Fred Ellyson Israel Egypt Handel Verdi Brahms Miss Joyce Gershwin Prokoffieff Mr. Ellyson Spress Cox

Friendly Bridge Clubs Meet With Hostesses and Winners

The Friendly Bridge club met with Mrs. Carlswell Hollinshead last Wednesday with all members present. Anna Hayslip won high while Clifton Mosslow and Mark Herring took bingo. Hostess served strawberry short cake and ice tea to dames F. Matthews, Bill Foley, L. Kidwell, W. M. Kidwell, F. B. Ky ae and others. J. C. Epperson hosted a bridge at her home Friday with 10 tables and flowers from the garden. Four tea guests joined: Mrs. Frank Ray, Mrs. Mac Ament, Mrs. Frank Warnock and Mrs. Louise Mosely. High prize went to Gay Meariwether, second to W. S. Winter, consolation to Mc Rolinson. The Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Gene Parr’s town home drew members J. F. Casner, Frank McCollum, J. E. Burgess, Vernon McIntyre, W. D. Burcham, Frank Newsom, Shellie Barnes, B. B. Bounds, J. W. Fraz er, the hostess, and Miss Aetna Smith as guest.

Friendly Bridge Club Carlswell Hollinshead Anna Hayslip Clifton Mosslow Mark Herring F. Matthews Bill Foley L. Kidwell W. M. Kidwell F. B. Ky Ae J. C. Epperson Frank Ray Mac Ament Frank Warnock Louise Mosely Gay Meariwether W. S. Winter Mc Rolinson Gene Parr Town Mesdames J. F. Casner Frank McCollum J. E. Burgess Vernon McIntyre W. D. Burcham Frank Newsom Shellie Barnes B. B. Bounds J. W. Frazer Aetna Smith

Public Notice from Dr W E Lockhart Alleged Water Use Statement

Dr W E Lockhart certifies that all lawn water at Lockheart Clinic is waste water from air conditioners redesigned to use minimal water. He praises city officials for their regard to hospital patient comfort and aligns with Alpine water policy, denying rumors.

Lockheart Clinic Alpine

Social bridge party honors Mrs Foley before move to New Mexico

Mrs Otis Kimball and Mrs Charles Stringfellow led prize tallies at a dessert bridge hosted by Mrs Samuel W Smith in honor of Mrs Bill Foley who will move to a ranch near Carlsbad New Mexico. Guests included Mesdames Urchie Stanley A V Gunn Charlie Treadwell and many more. Mona Freeman stars in Streets of Laredo at Granada Theatre with William Holden Macdonald Carey and William Bendix in Technicolor Western debut.

Mona _ Freeman Paramount

Fire Destroys Garrett Home in Alpine

Fire swept the northwest Alpine residence of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Garrett and family last Sunday morning after an oil stove exploded. The house owned by Mrs. S. P. Ford of Phoenix, grandmother of Mrs. H. J. McBride, was largely destroyed with only a few items saved. Garrett, a painter, was employed by Ray Spence of Alpine.

Pat Garrett Northwest Alpine S. P. Ford Phoenix, Ariz H. J. McBride Garrett Ray Spence

Methodists Raise Money for New Auditorium

Rev. Austin H. Dillon reports a recent campaign by the Methodist church to fund an auditorium renovation. Members received dollar bills to invest for the building fund and aim to finish debt free, with many contributing through the drive.

Methodists Methodist Church Austin H. Dillon

Methodist Delegates Attend El Paso Conference

Rev and Mrs Austin H Dillon Mrs P V Cartwright Mr and Mrs R A Whiteside and Mr and Mrs G B Crawford are in El Paso this week for the annual Methodist conference. Dillon said that the assignment of pastors for the district would be announced Sunday afternoon.

EL Paso Austin H. Dillon P. V. Cartwright R. A. Whiteside G. B. Crawford The Methodist Church Dillon

Fosdick Urges Flexible, Vital View of Church

The 13 second sermon recalls Fosdick urging believers not to let church become stiff and formal. He calls for a plastic and vital understanding of religious life and community.

Fosdick

Local Health District Reports Multiple Surgeries in Fort Stockton

M C Melans at Big Bend park receives treatment. Mrs Carl Smith of Fort Stockton undergoes surgery. Mrs P M Rodriguez and Maria undergo procedures. Mrs Della Hernandez undergoes major surgery. Mrs G M Gonzales of Fort Stockton faces a major operation.

M. C. Melans Big Bend Park Carl Smith Fort Stockton P. M. Rodriguez Maria Della Hernandez G. M. Gonzales

Spontaneity Foremost in Church Activities Cited

A fragment quotes G Davis Dean urging that every member be a part and spontaneity should lead church activities in a community setting.

G. Dvis Dean

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C. D. Wood Methodist Wscs Weiner Presbyterian Church SR Music Department Mrs. McCollum Alka Seltzer Gillett W. E. Lockhart M. D Otis Kimball Charles Stringfellow McIntyre Mrs. Stringfellow Newsome Samuel W. Smith Bridge Creed Taylor Carlsbad N. M Mesdames Urchie Stanley A. V. Gunn Charlie Treadwell Ralph Peters Earl Anderau Carlos Dunn Hospital Notes Sghaw-Walker Shaw-Walker Iseraper Meat Department Wilson Granny's Monarch Kimball's McCormick's Hunt's Shortie Batiste Linn
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