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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1949
Page
6
Mrs M L Causey, correspondent, emphasizes that the foundation of every state is the education of its youth. The message echoes a call for improved schooling and civic responsibility among young citizens.
A large crowd attended the baccalaureate at the schoolhouse on May 22. The program included a processional titled Large by Mrs. Farley, a Floyd invocation, and the hymn Faith of Our Fathers sung by the congregation with Mr. E. Joe Lee.
Rev. Reuben Smith delivers the baccalaureate sermon at the Baptist church. A brass sextet performs a chorale followed by benediction by Bro. S. H. Crockett.
Mrs. R Cavness and Mrs Merlin Nester led Brownie Scouts Faye Adams Kathy Haynes Nell a Cavness Myrlin Coe Carol Ann Nester Mary Haley Myrlin Jenkins Elizabeth Rutledge on a museum outing to Alpine last Tuesday. Rodeo winners included Raymond Quigg Gene Newman and Richie Martin in calf roping and Buster Babb Fritz Rau R E B Stewart in goat roping. Eldorado visitors Leroy and Mrs Weimer with Charline and Jacquelin Cavness were cousins of Mrs Cavness in nine years apart.
Social notes list guests and travels from Rocksprings Sonora Dryden and Alpine. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. E Snearly of Rocksprings and Billy Taylor from Sul Ross, plus Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Chandler of Dryden, and others from Del Rio Jacksb oro and San Antonio. People vacationed at Fort Davis and the Raymond Quigg ranch as well as local roundups and church notices announce Pastor Roy Trust’s assignment and June 5 sermon.
Announcement of the marriage of Gabrille, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Robert, to Robert Kimball, son of Mr. and Mrs. B N Kimball of Marathon. The ceremony takes place Sunday June 12 at 3:30 PM at the Seventh Day Adventist church in El Cajon California.
Mrs. W Gulihur hosted Mackey Shackelford’s ninth birthday Monday May 23 at her home. Guests played games and danced as Mackey opened gifts. Cake and lemonade were served to Betty Roberts Jimmy Meeks Alta Mae McDonald Janie Shackelford Bill Shackelford Clayton McKinney Marion Ray Watley Jerry Galibur Noel Mayfield and Mackey Shackelford. Mr and Mrs Ed Babb of Sanderson visited Sunday with Mr Loser Mrs Tom Yarbro and Maryack.
Mr and Mrs John Skinner announce the birth of a daughter Mary Jacobina born May 2 at Lockhart hospital Alpine weight 7 pounds 2 ounces. Leroy and Bunkie Rutledge have entered Sul Ross college on basketball scholarship. Mrs Son Ray moving Saturday to lower Hot Springs to spend summer with husband. Mrs B N Kimball and Mrs C A Haynes leaving Saturday for McAllen for medical care. Elizabeth Rutledge and Nella June Cayness on sick list Friday. Mrs Tom Shackelford home after Presidio visit with daughter and family Arp Jolly and Butch.
A club hosted a dessert for members and guests with Mrs Friend winning high score and bingo, Mrs Dragoo second high, and Mrs Collins the traveling prize. Mr and Mrs Fritz Rau visited El Paso. Marathon School held the last assembly on May 19 with first and second graders performing. The paper notes the upcoming end of the school year.
The May 4 gathering at the club house featured Elmo Weston and L A Preston arranging a ranch themed display with miniature wagons and candles. Mrs. John Newell introduced Mr Morgan from England who spoke on comparing England and the United States, followed by ranch themed refreshments and a book donation to the library.
Mrs Roy Stillwell hosted the Enida Bridge club at her residence Friday afternoon and served refreshments after the game. The gathering highlighted social ties in the community and featured familiar local players.
The final gathering at Mrs. Margaret Brill’s home included a 1 PM luncheon for 11 members. Outgoing president Mrs. Pless Chambers thanked all and handed two handmade table mats. New officers installed by Mrs. G W Worthington: Ann Treadwell president. Frank Wedin first vice president. Edna Verne Weston second vice president. Betty Jo Hand third vice president. Marie Preston recording secretary. Elizabeth Ritchey corresponding secretary. Margaret Buttrill Dollar Squeezer. Rayanna Donnell Prosecuting Attorney. Thelma Chambers Broadcaster.
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