Fashion chatter and names in Alpine community notes
The piece records local opinions on fashion trends amid quirky comments from Mrs. Howard Embrick of Big Bend National Park and others. It notes Julia Fraser and Ann Walker visiting, with Janis French upset over repeated misspellings of her name in The Avalanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Embrick
Big Bend National Park
Tambein
Bonnie
W. John) Newell
Elizabeth
Bill) Winter
Markellen Herring Engaged to Wed Richard Williams Jr
Mr and Mrs Mark Herring announce the engagement of their daughter Markellen to Richard Lee Williams Jr son of Mr and Mrs Lee Williams of Fort Davis Wedding vows are set for 5 p m Saturday June 22 at the First church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markellen Herring
Richard Lee Williams Jr
Mark Herring
Markellen
Eldia Cox Circle Hears Mission Lesson
In a Tuesday morning meeting at Mrs. Sam Nutt home the Eldia Cox circle of the Baptist Church heard a missions lesson by Mrs. Ralph Peters. Nursery needs new toys and linen. scriptures read by Mrs. Streetman and Mrs. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Peters
Eldia Cox
the Baptist Church
Sam Nutt
R. E. Streetman
W. E. Williams
Mesdames Williams
Streetman
Peters
Matt Turner
Pearl Thornton
J. M. Floyd
Ora Harvey
R. L. Nickell
Nutt
Ray Spence
Jerri Bellamah Feted On 11th Birthday
Jerri Bellamah marked her 11th birthday with a party at Kokernot Lodge hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bellamah. About 40 sixth grade classmates enjoyed dancing games and refreshments served by Rita Flores and Tommy Rhodes assisted Sul Ross College students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeri Bellamah
Joe Bellamah
Kokernot Lodge
Sth
Bellamah
Sul Ross College
Rita Flores
Tommy Rhodes
Marcella Shepperd Bride Elect Feted at Kitchen Shower
Marcella Shepperd was honored at a kitchen shower with a living room gift table display. Guests included Gwen Walker Lolly Lockhart Betty Vogt Sue Bounds Mary Ella Vanney Mary Anita Kay Janith West and Mardames Bu shong Lengel Brom ley and Mrs Oscar Travland with J W Shepperd noted as mother of the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwen Walker
Lolly Lockhart
Betty Vogt
Sue Bounds
Mary Ella Vanney
Mary Anita Kay
Janith West
Mesdames Joan Bushong
Jane Lengel
Glenn Bromley
J. W
Sally Ann LaBeff to Wed Asa Farrer in June
Sally Ann LaBeff will wed Asa M. Farrer Jr. in a June ceremony at 7 30 p m. The couple's families include Mr and Mrs Ray LaBeff and Mrs Ida Farrer of Leming Texas and Asa M Farrer Sr of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Ann LaBeff
Asa Farrer
Ray LaBeff
Sally Ann
Asa M. Farrer Jr
Ida Farrer
Leming, Texas
Asa M. Farrer Sr
San Antonio
Edna Carson Circle Bible Study and Community News
The Edna Carson Circle of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. G. B. Mosley’s home for Bible Study with singing, prayer, and a recipe of coffee and cake for eight members and two visitors. June 14 at First Presbyterian Church noted. Miss LaBeff, Alpine High School graduate active in FHA FTA Student Council and class secretary, placed second in Miss Alpine contest and ranked sixth in top nine of her class. Mr. Farrer, Pleasanton High School graduate, geology BS from Sul Ross State College, works for Petty Geophysical Engineering Co. in San Antonio, and the couple plan to live in Fort Stockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Edna Carson
The
First Baptist Church
G. B. Mosley
R. L. Nickell
T. M. Lankford
la Beff
Alpine High School
FHA
FTA
LaBeff
Farrer
Pleasanton High School
Sul Ross State College
Petty Geophysical Engineering Co
San Antonio
Fort Stockton
Girls State workers thanked for May fundraiser success
Members of the Girls State fund committee of the American Legion Auxiliary express gratitude to all who assisted at the May 15 game party in the Legion Home. Special thanks are given to Holland Hotel Beauty Shop Safeway Doug Dorris Service Station Levin Davis-Dixie Station David Kokernot Henry Bailey Motors Adams M System Edwards Flower Shop Jack Hord Quality Package Store Casner Motor Co Green Cafe Gene Bishop Holland Ave Phg. Store Little Mexico Cafe Maravillas Creek Apiaries Marathon Ruth Garnett Burt Pringle Borden's Milk Co Herbert Kokernot Elliott's Supperette Pat Kinsey Soy Laid Co and Nelon Locker Plant for their contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls State Fund Committee
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Holland Hotel
Safeway
Doug Dorris
Levin Davis
Dixie Station
David Kokernot
Henry Bailey Motors
Adams’ M System
Edwards Flower Shop
Jack Hord
Casner Motor Co
Green Cafe
Gene Bishop
Holland Ave
Little Mexico Cafe
Maravillas Creek Apiaries
Marathon
Ruth Garnett
Burt Pringle
Borden’s Milk Co
Herbert Kokernot
Elliott’s Superette
Pat Kinsey
Soy-Laid Co
Nelon Locker
Bridal Shower Honors Bride Elect Mary Ella Vannoy
Mary Ella Vannoy, bride elect of Warren McCarson, was feted at a Thursday evening bridal shower hosted by Lolly Lockhart Janith West Betty Vogt and Mrs Robert Moore. Guests enjoyed pink white decor white cake squares with pink umbrellas refreshments and a Dress the Bride game won by Mary Jo Myer who presented the prize to Miss Vanney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ella Vannoy
Warren McCarson
Lolly Lockhart
Janith West
Betty Vogt
Robert Moore
Lockhart
Mary Jo Myer
Miss Vanney
Bob O'Day
Marcella Shepperd
Gwen Walker
Sue Bounds
Mary Anita Kay
K K Fowlkes
Laura Bonner
Alpine and Marfa GAs Hold Slumber Party
Girls Auxiliary members from Alpine First Baptist and Marfa Immanuel Baptist held a slumber party at the Carson Memorial WMA building in Paisano. Mrs. J. M. Floyd coordinated with Alpine leaders Mrs. H. J. McBride and Mrs. Mayo Cleveland and Marfa leaders Mrs. J. R. Landrith and Mrs. Earl Dumas. The event included a weiner roast Friday night and breakfast, with forty girls attending as part of GA Focus Week May 11 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Memorial
Paisano
Girls’ Auxiliary
First Baptist Church of
Alpine
Immanuel Baptist Church of
Marfa
J. M. Floyd
First Baptist Church
H. J. McBride
Mayo Cleveland
J. R. Landrith
Earl Dumas
Engagements Draft List Dates Across May and June
The document lists multiple engagements between couples with dates in May and June. Cressa Cowell and Bill Jennings are set for May 24, Scott and Jimmy Matlock for May 31, Mary Ella Vanney and Warren Mc Carson for June 9, Sally LaBeff and Asa M. Farrer Jr for June 14, Marcella Shepperd and Oscar N. Traviand Jr for June 20, and Markellen Herring with Richard Lee Williams Jr for June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cressa Cowell
Bill Jennings
Mare. Scott
Jimmy Matlock
Mary Ella Vanney
Warren McCarson
Sally LaBeff
Asa M. Farrer Jr
Marcella Shepperd
Oscar N. Traviand Jr
Markellen Herring
Richard Lee Williams Jr
Jennings Cowell Wedding Set for Saturday at First Baptist
Invitations are not mailed for the Jennings Cowell wedding of Manuel Gonzales and Maria Del Rosario May 24 at 8 pm in the First Baptist Church. A reception will follow in the Baptist Student Union. Also noted are local births and student milestones for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings-Cowell
Manuel Gonzales
Maria del Rosario
Cressa Cowell
Billy Joe Jennings
First Baptist Church
Baptist Student Union
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thissa
Thatta
Mairi
Alan) Fraser
Alan
Court of Civil Appeals
Ann Walker
Emmy Lou
Abe Walker
San Angelo
Annapelle
Jag Harris
Janis French
Warren French
Alpine Central
Janis Franco
Janis
Frank
Hasta la Vista
Jerri Bellamah
DR. Green Stamps
Ame
SWIFT
Premium
Armour
STAR
Pryton
Star & Swift
Armour’s Crescent
Folger's & Schillings Coffee
Nabisco
Golden Bantam
Jumlo
J.vocados
Elliott
Edna Carson Circle
First Presbyterian Church
Legion Auxiliary Express
Jimmy Waller
Mrs. Waller
J. C. Penney Co
Cleburne
Cleburne High School
Chuck Stringfellow
Phoenix
Ariz
Charles Stringfellow
Marfa, Fort Davis
Sanderson
Presidio
And
Ojinaga, Mexico
Cross & Cross
Nelon Locker Plant
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