Interfaith youth group holds meeting at St James Church
Nearly 40 college age members of the Inter Faith group gathered at St James Episco pal church with Rev Frank Walker presiding for devotion and a talk by John Clapton on understanding worship. The group adopted a new constitution and enjoyed a luncheon arranged by Mrs W D Bur cham. Kathryn Walker and Geo Kelver contributed music and the luncheon was praised as an enjoyable spring garden club event closing with a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Frank E. Walker
John Clapton
Henry Charles Casal
St. James’ Guild
Fr. Roman
Our Lady of Peace
Fred S. Rogers
Presbyterian Church
John E. Pickering
Christian Church
Mr. Rogers
W. D. Burcham
B. B. Scott
Kathryn Walker
Geo. Kelver
Sul Ross Music Department
Graves Bogel
Ruel Warnock
Kelver
Garden Club
Christian church youth supper and fellowship meeting
Members of the College and Couples classes of the Christian church enjoyed a supper and fellowship in the church education building. Lawrence Bridges led singing, Mrs. Jim Nichols gave quizzes, Fred Williams won the prize, and the Couples class received a church picture. about 30 people attended, including Rev. and Mrs. John Pickering and their children from Lamesa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Church Educational
Lawrence Bridges
Sul Ross
Christian Youth Fellowship
Jim Nichols
Fred Williams
John Pickering
Jimmy Pickering
Lamesa
Mary Martha Circle Luncheon Meeting Notes
The Mary Martha Circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service met Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Methodist church basement. Sixteen members and one visitor attended a covered dish luncheon hosted by Mrs. Harry Carpenter and Mrs. James Logan. President Mrs. Frank Matthews led the meeting. worship was by Mrs. Robert Dod. The study discussed Whose Daughters are not Afraid with talks by Mrs. E. B. Palmer and Mrs. J. W. Gilbreath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Martha
Women's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Harry Carpenter
James Logan
Frank Matthews
Robert Dod
E. B. Palmer
J. W. Gilbreath
Engagement to Orton Poole Announces Alpine Nuptials
Mrs. F G Walker announces the engagement of her daughter Susan to Orton B Poole of Baird Texas. The wedding will be in Alpine Methodist church on Friday May 28 at four o clock in the afternoon. Friends of the families are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Walker
Susan
Orton B. Poole
Baird
Texas
Methodist Church of
Alpine
Garden Club Holds Spring Luncheon at Holland Hotel
The Alpine Garden club hosted its annual spring luncheon last Friday in the Holland hotel ballroom. Members gathered for a luncheon event marking the club's spring activities and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Alpine Garden Club
Holland Hotel
Cotter McKenzie Rites Set For June Fourth
Miss Willem Rose McKenzie of Marfa will wed James William Cotter in a ceremony at the bride's home in Marfa on June 4 at 8 o'clock in the evening Rev John R Kittinger to officiate Attendants are Patricia McKenzie and Louise Shults Best man is Olan Tipps A reception will follow at 8 30 with family and a few close friends present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willem Rose McKenzie
Marfa
James William Cotter
John R. Kittinger
Patricia McKenzie
Louise Shults
el Paso
Olan Tipps
Pampa
Wilsons Host Barbecue Supper For Over Two Hundred Guests
The Wilson family hosted a barbecue in their tree shaded yard with more than 200 guests. Guests sat on benches and enjoyed barbecue beef frijoles potato salad hot stuff and peach cobbler served with paper plates and cups. The event recalled the family hospitality of Jim Wilson and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anja Wilson Jr
Jim P. Wilson
Tally-ho Bridge Club Hosts Mrs Harfst at Larkspur Home
The Tally-ho bridge club and guests hosted Mrs G H Harfst at her Larkspur home Thursday afternoon. Snapdragons and Queen Annes Lace formed bouquets while an angel food dessert with strawberries and whipped cream was served. A bowl of pansies centered each refreshment table. Members present included Mesdames Dan Rit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tally-ho Bridge Club
G. H. Harfst
Mesdames Dan Rit
Ed Fowlkes
Holland Hotel
Mesdames
Clay Holland
Edgar Martin
W. H. Terry
King Terry
John Gillett
Asa Jones
Zeb Decie
Anja Wilson Jr
Social club venues and bridge luncheon details
A report lists attendees for a Couple club gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Winter with guests including Knox Reid and J. W. Shepperd. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Barnes and Knox Reid. Mrs. Winter served dessert. A separate bridge luncheon at Holland Hotel featured four members and four guests with a styled table centerpiece and drink presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Winter
Knox Reid
J. W. Shepperd
Paul Vogt
Edgar Martin
Shellie Barnes
Glenn Davis
Barnes
Shepperd
Winter
Girls Scouts Plan First Permian Basin Camp at Mitre Peak
Alpine girls plan to attend the Mitre Peak camp this summer with accepted applications. Mrs. Elia McBride chairs the local camp committee. Troop 2 hosted a tea at Mrs. H. E. Breshears home honoring mothers. about 20 Scouts and 25 visitors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Mitre Peak
Permian Basin
Elia McBride
H. E. Breshears
Woodmen Circle Alpine Grove No 671 Meets for May Social
Woodmen Circle Alpine Grove No 671 met at Mrs. Metta Williams home for regular business and a social hour with a Mother’s Day theme led by Mrs. Thelma Williams. The Grove plans to meet again June 16 at 3 pm with Mrs. Thelma Williams, as attendees enjoyed strawberry shortcake and iced tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Grove
Woodmen
Metta Williams
Thelma Williams
the Grove
Oma Doole Cox
Azile Davidson
Anna Lange
Frieda Wade
Interesting Meeting of Woman's Council at Hospital Hospitality Room
The Presbyterian Woman's Council held a Tuesday afternoon gathering in the Hospitality room with hosts Mrs. G A Kunze and Mrs. W E Lockhart serving refreshment plates. Members listed include Mesdames Wiley Holland Gard Williams Garnett Anderau Selvig Anglin D R Elliott J H Elliott Rogers LaBett Hinckley Morlock McCollum and Miss Litchfield. Mrs Brennan of Fort Davis attended as a visitor and Mrs Gard read II Timothy. Treasurer Mrs McCollum reported encouraging progress at the Mexican Center while Mrs Rogers summarized the United Church Women May Day luncheon and related Catholic parish meeting. An address from Mr is noted for Thursday evening at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Council of the
Presbyterian Church
G. A. Kunze
W. E. Lockhart
Wiley Holland
Gard
Williams
Garnett
Anderau
Selvig
Anglin
D. R. Elliott
J. H. Elliott
Rogers
LaBett
Hinckley
Morelock
McCollum
Miss Litchfield
Rhode Island Home Chooses Barn Red Palette for Cove View House
Charles and Mrs Donle traveled to New Hampshire to secure soft barn red paint and a secret formula for their Providence River area home. Turquoise accents on awnings roof trim and interior walls harmonize with rose and dubonnet palettes. The house features turquoise rug and draperies in the living room and tan marbleized linoleum floors with black borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gund Phow
Rhode Island
Charles Donle
New Hampshire
Providence River
American Home Magazine
Dahlia Trail discussed at Ft. Davis Garden Club
Fort Davis Study club held its year end meeting in the Library with two Alpine visitors from the Garden club nation. Mrs. Ben Scott spoke of a planned Dahlia Trail linking Alpine Fort Davis Marfa and Marathon. Mrs. M Meador shared dahlia culture tips. new officers were installed for 1948 49. a book shower was announced for Sept 14 and 25 members attended with roses and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Society notes from Alpine event and tributes
Corben of the Board of Foreign Missions and Mrs Brennan spoke on church work. Mrs Gard subbed for Mrs Forchheimer at a funeral and joined in a drama Plant the Will with Mrs Holland and Mrs Williams. The Council planned a November bazaar. A heartfelt message of thanks from Virginia and Flora Belle Godfrey to Alpine residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corben
Board of Foreign Missions
Brennan
United Church Women
Gard
Forchheimer
Dallas
Holland
Williams
Alpine
Virginia
Flora Belle Godfrey
Farm boys quit school earlier than farm girls
U S Department of Agriculture reports farm boys leave school earlier to help with farm work, resulting in lower formal education levels for boys compared with girls in farming communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Index cards and files at The Avalanche
A concise item notes that index cards and files are stored at The Avalanche. The record preserves the mention of the location and the items involved without extra details or speculation.
Richardson Nost firm dissolved and lodge interest sold
The Association of Richardson & Nost has been dissolved. M. C. Nost’s interest in ANTELOPE LODGE has been purchased by the remaining partners and he is no longer connected with this project to Letter file folders at The Avalanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of
Richardson & Nost
M. C. Nost
Antelope Lodge
Vending Machines To Offer Quick Hot Dogs And More
A new vending machine line promises hot dogs ready in nine seconds and burgers in fifteen, with vitamin capsules. Manufacturers also plan neckties socks and underwear available in the same machines.
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Society
C. D. Wood
Mary Martha Circle
Susan Walker
Alpine, Texas
Lupe Rodriguez
College Ave
Wilsons
Ter
John Braswell
James Kemp
Truman Hatch
C. M. Corkran
Jas. Logan
Reginald Wotan
Ray LaBeff
C. W. Davis
Mesdames Shellie Barnes
Ralph Peters
Gene Benson
J. C. Epperson
Alfred Creigh
J. W. Frazer
Carl Shults
Mrs. Davis
Epperson
Low
Corkran
Benson
Girl Scout News
Woodmen Circle
Woman's Council
KAY Insurance Agency
Beau McCutcheon
Norman Dicken
J. M. Reynolds
George Merrill
J. K. Miller
Dorothy Hinds
More Society
Meat Department
Chuck Roast
Wieners
Small
Sean
Peyton
Armour's Star
Sirloin Peyton
Calif. Pascal
Monarch
Tamales
Delgado
U.S
E. Holland Ave
Lorch
Ava
Lanche
Coca-Cola
Old Fort
Davis
Davis Mountains
Hospital Canyon
Emily
OLD Fort Davis Company
Fort Davis, Texas
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