Leftha Chaffin Graves to wed in Temple Texas
Announcement by Mr and Mrs E A Chaffin reveals the marriage of their daughter Leftha to Mr B C Graves in Temple Texas on February 28 The groom known as Coach Graves has held posts at Sul Ross College Odessa and in the Navy He will be stationed as Vocational Advisor in Temple after June 21 and the couple will vacation in California before settling in Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Chaffin
Leftha
B. C. Graves
Temple
Texas
New Member Joined Pilot Club Roster
The Pilot club met Saturday in the Rose room of the Holland hotel for a 1 o'clock lunch and regular program. Twenty members and one guest, Mrs. A J Biersch wab, attended as Margaret Adams Francois was initiated. Vivian McIntyre presided, with Margaret Linn and Eva Chaffin performing the initiation. Wilmoth Matthews reported on the Marfa district convention and Winifred Slight offered convention highlights. The club netted 101.15 from rodeo pillow sales and planned letters of thanks to Mr. Kokernot Jr. and to Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Matthews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Club
Holland Hotel
A. J. Bierschwab
Margaret Adams Francois
Margaret
Vivian McIntyre
Margaret Linn
Eva Chaffin
Wilmoth Matthews
Marfa
Winifred Slight
Herbert Kokernot Jr
Kokernot
Lynn Matthews
Club Sets Next Meeting Date at Holland Hotel
The responsible party for the pillows after each performance of the rodeo is noted. The next regular business meeting of the club will be held June 12 at the Holland hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Holland Hotel
Surprise wedding told at morning fete
Odessa May 23 report details a morning coffee at the Stoker home revealing the February 28 surprise wedding of Leitha Chaffin Graves to a former Sul Ross athletic director now with the Veterans Administration in Temple. The event honored Mrs Graves a nine year Odessa High School secretarial trainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Leitha
Stoker
Odessa High School
Sul Ross College
E. A. Chaffin
Alpine
Sul Ross
Veterans Administration
Temple
Lucille Lucas
Julius Johnson
Sterling
Crystal
Graves
Alpine Study club Spring Luncheon a flourishing affair
The Alpine Study club held its annual Spring luncheon last Friday in the Rose room at the Holland hotel. About 50 club women and guests attended as the luncheon committee led by Mrs. H. L. Kokernot Jr. transformed the ballroom with pastel spring flowers and delicate table settings.
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Alpine Study Club
Holland Hotel
H. L. Kokernot Jr
Notable Alpine Club Luncheon Features Scotch Solos and Readings
At a lavish flower bedecked luncheon long table, Mrs. Seldon Robinson chaired as club president with Mrs. H. W. Morelock, officers, and generous volunteers. Guests enjoyed cocktails while introductions preceded performances by Mrs. Alan Fraser and accompanist George Kelver. Fraser sang two Scotch solos, Kelver played Brahms pieces, and Mrs. William Powell delivered two poems. The program closed with Mrs. G. P. Smith reporting on the State Federation of Women’s Clubs in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seldon Robinson
H. W. Morelock
Morelock
Alan Fraser
William Powell
Sul Ross
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Austin
G. P. Smith
Federation of
Alpine Study Club
Emilie Brown Hosts Susan Walker Personal Shower
On May 22 Emilie Brown honored bride elect Susan Walker with a miscellaneous shower at Emilie’s mother Mrs George A Brown home. About 40 guests attended as Susan opened gifts from kitchen cutlery to linens crystals and silver with Mrs J C Walker at the punch bowl. Guests included Harriet Walker and Clydine McFarland from Maria. A pink satin heart centerpiece bore Susan and Orion Poole’s names with a miniature bride and groom, set on a large wedding ring of spring flowers and pink tulle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilie Brown
Susan Walker
Emilie
George A. Brown
Susan
J. C. Walker
Harriet Walker
Clydine McFarland
Maria
Orion
Orion Poole
El Progreso Club Closes Year With Outdoor Barbecue
The final club meeting was held at Edwin McCollum's Vic tor Pierce ranch last Friday evening with seventy five attendees including husbands and children. Coffee, frijoles, salads and cakes were served around the outdoor fireplace as members enjoyed fellowship and discussed The American Home. Several husbands applied for membership, marking a lively close to the year.
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el Progreso
Edwin McCollum
Victor Pierce Ranch
Bridal Shower for Mrs Terry Jr At Home In Denton
Mrs James Logan hosted a bridal shower Tuesday afternoon for the bride Mrs W H Terry Jr at her Denton home. About 40 guests attended including Mrs Clarence Jones Miss Farlene Fallis Marathon and Miss Lady Lou Terry from TSCW. A carrier pigeon left a note guiding the honoree to a room with gifts and a tea table featuring a lace centerpiece and a miniature wedding cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Logan
W. H. Terry Jr
Clarence Jones
Farlene Fallis
Marathon
Lady Lou Terry
TSCW
Denton
Davis Mountain Federation Meets in Alpine June Meeting
The Davis Mountain Federation will meet in Alpine next Saturday June 5 with a coffee session at the Methodist church prior to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Mountain Federation
Alpine
The
Methodist
Church meeting with luncheon and youth panel
The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the church auditorium with Mrs. Rudolph Mellard of Marfa presiding. Dr. Jose of the McDonald Observatory will speak at 11:30, followed by a panel on Facing Our Responsibility to Youth moderated by District Judge Alan R. Fraser. A luncheon at the Holland hotel at 1 p.m. is urged for all members, and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Mellard
Marfa
Holland Hotel
Jose
McDonald Observatory
Alan R. Fraser
St James Guild Meets at Mrs. Wright Home May 19
The St James Guild gathered at Mrs. Joel Wright's residence on May 19 with Mrs. Edwin Fowlkes presiding. Rev Frank Walker led devotion and Dr J R Kittenger of Marfa spoke on Stewardship in Social Relations. A formal thanks was given to all helpers and contributors after reports and a social hour with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Guild
Joel Wright
Edwin Fowlkes
Frank Walker
J. R. Kittenger
Marfa
Walker
Rev. Kittenger
John Allen
H. E. Gates
John Gillett
Asa Jones
C. P. Rogers
Mise Ann Whittaker
Aldersons Host Couple Club Bridge Evening
Mr and Mrs J M Alderson entertained their Couple club at bridge at home Saturday night. Guests included H W Morelock Alfred Creigh Vernon McIntyre Knox Reid J C Epperson and wives. Prizes went to Mrs Reid high for ladies Mr McIntyre high for men and bingo prizes to Mrs McIntyre and Mr Epperson.
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J. M. Alderson
Bridge
Messrs
Residence Sold In East Ave B Move To San Angelo
The C. A. Bryan residence on East Ave B was bought by Harry W. Carpenter who then sold it to Mr and Mrs Henry Bailey. The Bryans are relocating to San Angelo where they purchased an apartment house. Read the Classified Ads.
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C. A. Bryan
East Ave
Harry W. Carpenter
Henry Bailey
Bryans
San Angélo
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Society
C. D. Wood
Chaffin
Coach Graves
Civil Service
Lubbock
Navy
Naval Service
Veterans
City Drug
City Drugs Store
and Professional Pharmacy
Blank Sales Books
EL Progreso Club
Mrs. Wright
GUILD
Lem” Lubber
Lem Lubber
Boating Club OF America
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Hingis
Meat Department
Alpine School of Fine Arts
Janie Rowland
Ruel T. Warnoek
Midland Rodeo
Southwest
Everett Colborn
Gene Autry
World's Championship Rodeo Corporation
Midland Fair, Inc
Midland, Texas
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