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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1940

Page

4

Alpine high class of ’40 feted at garden party

High school seniors and faculty of Alpine high gathered for a rainy garden party at Mr. and Mrs. Victor Smith home with co hostesses. The evening featured films of seniors baby garments and a rogues gallery of future faculty, plus ice cream and dancing. Earlier seniors enjoyed a Lane ranch chuck wagon supper and a mountain hike with games and a hay ride to Sunny Glen for a moonlit picnic.

Victor Smith Smith L. Forchheimer Eric Williams Floyd Kodak Alpine High Mystic Air Madame Lola Madame Lila Alpine High School John Lane Lane Ranch Mesdames W. G. Fielder Dessa Cox Wright John D. Young C. A. Young Earl Reaves Guy Crawford Earl McCall So Jones Lulu White Arthur Blucher Sunny Glen

Senior Girls Luncheon and Dance at Holland Hotel and Kokernot Lodge

Miss Mary Jo Richardson and her mother hosted a luncheon for high school senior girls at the Holland hotel with a decorated table and guests including Nancy Saliyjury Cotter White and others. Saturday night the seniors and dates were entertained with a dance at Kokernot Lodge with Victrola music and red and gold balloons. Hosts included Mesdames Ray Williams E F Salisbury Maner Duncan Southall and Dr. Wright. After graduation the seniors will attend dancing and punch at the home of Mr and Mrs W G Fielder.

Mary Jo Richardson A. H. Richardson Holland Hotel Nancy Saliyjury Cotter White Jean Mollison Jane Warden Lois Jones Katherine Williams Pauline Caldwell la Merle Floyd Genevive Thompson Kokernot Lodge Ray Williams E. F. Salisbury Maner, Duncan, Southall Dr. Wright Mrs. W. G Fielder

Miss Arliene Hunter to Wed Cummins Harris

Announcement notes the engagement of Miss Arliene Hunter of Alpine to Cummins Harris of Fort Stockton. They plan a June wedding at Alpine Christian Church with Rev. Buford officiating. Harris works for Wallace Lamber Co in Fort Stockton.

Arliene Hunter E. L. Hunter Alpine Cummins Harris Harry Harris Fort Stockton Alpine Christian Church Buford Hunter Weeted Oeee High College Harrie Wallace Lamber Co Fort

Study Club Tea Shared by El Progreso Alpine Groups

Mrs Homer and fellow members entertained at Kokernot Lodge with El Progreso and Alpine clubs last Friday. Business sessions followed by a program and tea with floral decor. Patricia Lane and Wilson handed guests program booklets. Music included Walter Armstrong songs and Liszt, a reading by Dorothy Parker, and a tap dance by Anna Frances Rice.

Homer Nothar Allen Carroll Vaughn el Progreso Kokernot Lodge C. A. Brown Alpine Club J. C. Cooley Patricia Lane Patricia Wilson Jong Pin W. E. Lockhart Walter Armstrong Liszt Mary Bess Hamilton Dorothy Parker Maude Archer Anna Frances Rice Miss Hamilton Armstrong J. T. Carney Miss Rice

Miss Dalma Lankford and Clarence Morrow Wed

Miss Dalma Lankford daughter of Mr and Mrs T M Lankford married Clarence Morrow at the Baptist church of Presidio The ceremony was read by Rav Masagee pastor with Love You Truly sung before vows The bride and groom who have Alpine ties plan a two week wedding trip to Denver and will reside in Presidio after returning

Dalma Lankford T. M. Lankford Clarence Morrow Baptist Church of Alpine High School Sul Ross College The Vana and Light Co Offeras Alpine

Bridge and card club gatherings note at local homes

Social events include a contract club breakfast at the Holland hotel with Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs. Wayne. High prizes went to Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Harris. Other gatherings feature Mrs. Harris and Mysty Thain winning top prizes at a hostess event and Mrs. J. E. Casner hosting a Wednesday Bridge club with several invited guests.

Irtyture J. P. Swatzell Harris, Tisdale Ellen C. H B. B. Bounds Caldwell Wayne Patterson Harris Holland Hotel Morris Edgar Ire Thain Clay Holland Lois McIntyre Nellie Swink Gene Benson Mysty Thain J. E. Casner Mesdames L. G. Sem

Local church groups study stewardship book and meet

Mrs. E R Cox circle leaders teach Stewardship in the Life of Women by Helen Kingsbury Wallace. Circles include Baptist WMS groups Onis Vineyard and Ann Hasseltine Judson with members listed. Next meeting Tuesday the 28th at Mrs C A Carroll home for Royal Service program. good attendance urged.

E. R. Cox Cox M. M. Fulmer Helen Kingsbury Wallace Fain Thornton Floyd Fulmer Carroll Circles of the Baptist WMS Onis Vineyard Reaves J. A. Kidd Ben Williams Jessup J. C. Weston Kidd Lem Taylor Binion Ann. Hasseltine Judson F. P. Reeder Doyle Perdue Hector Langford Nutt Chambers Reeder C. A. Carroll

Lambuth Circle Meets Tuesday Afternoon

The Lambuth circle of Alpine Methodist church held a business and devotional meeting at the church Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Gene Benson presiding and Mrs. Paul Vogt leading devotion. Members voted to present two iron stands with crystal vases and to furnish choir music. officers include Benson president Vogt sponsor Moss secretary Mar tin treasurer Sloan reporter. The next gathering will be June 4 at Mrs. Vogt’s home for yearbook program and social period.

Lambuth Alpine Methodist Church Gene Benson Paul Vogt Mesdames J. W. Shepperd Ray McGrew Carl Thain J. H. Webb Ralph Wise James Sloan Forrest Stout Paul Moss Edgar Martin

Miss Anna Lange Attends Shower at Miss Jane Boudreaux Home

Miss Anna Lange participates in a miscellaneous Thursday afternoon shower at the home of Miss Jane Boudreaux. The room features spring flowers and a dining table with a linen cloth from Mrs. Boudreaux aged over a century. Assisting in serving are Mig Mor Rost re) Everidge of Sul Ross and Mary Weed.

Anna Lange Jane Boudreaux

Mary Bogel to Present Music Pupils in Recital

Mary Pancoast Bogel presents her music pupils in recital at Sul Ross auditorium on Saturday evening May 25 at 8 oclock. The public is invited. Mrs. Bogel is assisted by a ballet of fifteen little girls from Maria, pupils of Mrs. Mead. Mary Jack Edwards, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Edwards, will be among the solo dancers.

Mary Pancoast Bogel Sul Ross Auditorium

Woodmen Circle Holds Business Meeting

The Alpine Woodmen circle met on Wednesday for a business and social gathering. One new member, Marie Burling, joined. Refreshments were served after the meeting by hostess Oma Doole to Azile Davidson, Fern, Gerrett, Lou Justice, Frieda Wade, Meta Williams, Thelma Williams, and Jane Burling.

Alpine Woodmen Marie Burling Azile Davidson Fern, Gerrett Lou Justice Frieda Wade Meta Williams Thelma Williams Jane Burling Oma Doole

20 30 Club Dance Draws Seventy Couples

About seventy couples attended the 20 30 Club dance last Saturday according to a brief community notice.

Local social notes list visiting friends and family

The column records numerous domestic visits and travels. Melba Stephenson trips to Hot Springs. Durwood Ross and children visit Mrs. Carroll in Balmorhea. Ed Bailey's son Jimmy born. Coulson visiting in Clarksdale, Arizona. Collier family relocates to Alpine. many others from San Antonio to Midland and Cameron are noted for visits, trips, and graduations including Elizabeth Ann Mathews as valedictorian.

Notices to candidates list multiple 1946 primary filings

Notice to candidates states all announcement fees must be paid in advance and lists contenders for office in the Democratic Primary on July 37 1946. It names Calvin Huffman Bill Boggess Fowler Roberts Alan R Fraser R B Slight Dr Benjamin Berkeley Clarence Hord Elmer Taylor Burwell Boudreaux A B Sandifer H R Gard John Stovell William Cotter and Chas G Burnam as or seeking various offices with re election notes where applicable.

Picasso ePrenes Oy Acton Voletéia Calvin C. Huffman Maverick County Bill Boggess Val Verde County Fowler Roberts Big Lake Alan R. Fraser Alpine R. B. Slight Benjamin F. Berkeley Clarence Hord Elmer Taylor Burwell Boudreaux A. B. Sandifer H. R. Gard John Stovell William Bil) Cotter Chas. G. Burnam

Musical program highlights and a golf club note

The text lists a baccalaureate program with works by Dett Handel and Morton Gould, featuring Sul Ross chorus and orchestra with Rev E B Isaacks and Rev Ray. It notes a ballet performance and a funeral or memorial style invocation. A Rochester man, Charles W Chase, long served as vice president of a golf club but reportedly never played.

Samuel Anna Lange W. Jack Ann Mey- Feugh Aubrey la’ Moore York Apaoppeonel Fred S. Rogers Dett Sul Ross Avon E. B. Isaacks Handel Forces Ray M. M. Fulmer Sul Ages Orchestra Hon. Hunter de D.vanne Morton Gould Charles W. Chase Rochester Mich

Home merchants help build your town and deserve patronage

Local merchants are urged to support the town by directing shoppers to their shops. Citizens are reminded that thriving businesses strengthen streets, services, and community spirit, encouraging continued investment and growth.

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Cummins Marris Edwards Mrs. Harris Anton K. Moe Presidio George Bowie Midland N. B. Larsh Gage C. W. Robinson City Drug Mr. Coulson Calvin St. Clair Plainview Lambuth Circle Woodman Circle Tyrone Power Johnny Appolo 20Th Century-Fox Granada Theatre Dorothy Lamour Tyrone Edward Arnold Mrs Zeb Decie Melba Stephenson Rio Grande Ray Deaton of Sanderson Mrs. Deaton Arthur Allen E. L. Bailey Jimmy P. D. Coulson Dave Sublett Clarksdale, Ariz Dan Collier San Angelo Collier City Drug Store F. L. McCollum Little Daughter Groesbeck Cisco Odalia Bowman San Antonio Roy Akers Mr. Akers Joe Benson Dallas Firestone Company Vernon McIntyre Cameron Morelock Mitre Peak Harry Lee McFee Witt School of Art Steve Genyese Frances Gillett F. E. Gillett H. G. Arnold Glendale Calif Ray B. McGrew Rev. McGrew W. Morelock Texas State Federation of Women John Oasale Washington W. H. Kokernot van Horn F. B. Robinson Dr. Robertson Phoenix Mississippi Mrs. Robinson Mrs. Kokernot Victor Page Shirley Pueblo, Colo Page Mary Mathews Frank Mathews Harvey T. C. Selvig Harmony Minn Harmony School Elizabeth Ann Smith Furniture Company Alpine Trading Post S. P Tfe Brewster County Skeeter Ralph Peters J. W. Rixon P. T. Ross Alpine Disposal Service Dame Towight Ren Vatinee i. Night Leto Ia Ay Law & Our ‘Negron Tna Thur Eee Aft Carroll Vaughr Clatrel Ins
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