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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1957

Page

4

Mrs. Suits Appears on Art Linkletter Show From El Paso

Mrs. C H Suits of El Paso former Alpine Flower Shop owner appeared on Art Linkletter's Houseparty in Los Angeles. She volunteers with mentally ill in El Paso hospitals and says she joined a plan to portray recently released patients to study ongoing challenges. She notes low hiring rates when employers learned of her supposed mental health history.

C. H. Suits el Paso Oklahoma West Texas el Monte Calif B. G. Parker Alpine Big Bend Hallie C. E Patterson White Sands Proving Ground N. M Sally Rainbow Girls Gwen Walker

Central School Graduates Feted At Many Parties

Alpine Central School eighth graders celebrated the end of the school year with multiple gatherings. The seventh grade hosted a formal prom in the gym with a Hit Parade theme and Rhythm Kings providing music. Additional parties were held at private homes and a Coke party after exams.

Central School Alpine Central School Rhythm Kings Joe Page Ralph Peters Peters Betsy Wright Carol Vogt Kokernot Lodge

Connells Welcome Baby Janet Sue in Alamogordo

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Connell of Alamogordo N M are proud parents of a daughter born May 23 in Alamogordo. The newborn Janet Sue weighs 7 pounds 10 ounces with grandmother Mary George of Alpine and grandparents A C Connell and wife Verna George of Alpine. The family also has a three year old son Greg. Mrs George plans to travel to Alamogordo to visit the granddaughter.

Kenneth Connell Alamogordo, N. M Alamogordo Janet Sue Mary George Alpine A. C. Connell Santa Fe N. M Connell Verna George Greg George

Mrs Hugh White Wins High Score at Bridge Club

Mrs Hugh White won the high score prize when Mrs Carl Shults hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club at her home last week. Second high went to Mrs Gerald B Ogle with bingo won by Mrs Marvin Pierce. The hostess served a chicken salad course to members and two guests, Mrs Zeb Decie and Mrs A B Sandifer.

Hugh White Carl Shults Gerald B. Ogle Marvin Pierce George Bevier Joe E. Burgess Worth Frazer Asa Jones H. W. Morelock Pierce White Bryan Wildenthal Ogle J. C. Epperson

Teens dance the bop with Rhythm Kings Orchestra

Young Fritzie Weyerts and Mike Nelon lead the dancing as Jackie Rawls in rhinestone dotted beige dress joins every dance. Spectators include the Earl Anderaus children, Mr and Mrs Harry Carpenter, the Forrest Walkers, Nellie Mae McElroy, A M Turney, the Crerars, the Billy Wests, Avora Owens, Glen Harris, Hollis Broven, and others. Bye for now.

Fritzie Weyerts Mike Nelon Jackie Rawls Rainbow Earl Anderaus Rhythm Kings Kenneth Moyer Larry Burgoon Arnold Sawyer Harry Carpenter Johnny Forrest Walkers Nellie Mae McElroy A. M. Turney George Crerar Billy Wests Avora Owens Glen Harris Hollis Broven

El Progreso Club installs 1957 58 officers led by Mrs. W. E. Lockhart

Mrs. W. E. Lockhart was installed as president of El Progreso Club for 1957 58 at an event in the home of Mrs. Leroy Larsh. New officers include Mrs. Charles Hunter vice president and Mrs. Pete Bromley recording secretary with other posts filled. A movie on Alpine Public Library followed the ceremony and a tea featured sweetpeas and pink lemonade.

EL Progreso Pete Bromley Leroy Larsh W. E. Lockhart A. J. Gard Charles Hunter O. C. Mudd Jack Williams Sanford DeVoll Frank Daugherty Alpine Public Library el Progreso Club Mesdames D. M. Bennett Bromley Tom Connor

Kenzie Matlock Wedding Performed In Stillwell Home

A quiet ceremony at 10 a m Thursday May 23 united Mrs Hallie Matlock and Patrick Kenzie at the home of Mrs Hallie Stillwell. Attendants were Mrs Pete Bromley and David Kokernot as witnesses. The couple plan a Monterey Mexico wedding trip and will reside in San Antonio.

Hallie Matlock Patrick Kenzie David Kokernot Stillwell Kenzie Monterey Mexico San Antonio H. R. Richburg Elsie Matlock Pete Bromley Fred Shely

Bride Mrs Drake feted at high school tea

Mrs Mike Drake nee Sara Johns was honored at a bridal tea in the Home Economics cottage at the high school. Red and white decor highlighted the event while the bride wore a white lace sheath dress with white accessories. Hostesses were Doris Ross Elaine Cunningham and Cressa Cowell aided by their mothers.

Mike Drake Sara Johns Doris Ross Elaine Cunningham Cressa Cowell C. F. Ross S. A. Cunningham Gene Cowell

Mrs Roy Larsh Wins High Score At Bridge Party

Mrs Roy Larsh won high score when Mrs Mark Herring entertained her bridge club on Wednesday May 22. Fritz Bill Weyerts took second high and Wally Davis won bingo. Attendees included Mesdams Davis Clifton Moss Weyerts Jeff Graham Eric Shearer and guests Billy Ward Roy Larsh Robert Swisher.

Roy Larsh Mark Herring Fritz Bill Weyerts Wally Davis Mesdames Davis Clifton Moss Weyerts Jeff Graham Eric Shearer Mesdames Billy Ward Robert Swisher

Bake Sale Tomorrow By American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a graduation bake sale Saturday at Adams' M System. Proceeds support local veterans and scholarship efforts.

American Legion Auxiliary Adams’ M System

Mrs. J. T. Anderson Attends Alpine Graduations

Mrs. J. T. Anderson of Cisco visits Alpine for granddaughter Betty’s Alpine High School graduation and granddaughter Carol’s 8th grade Central class completion. She is also mother of Mrs. Paul Vogt.

J. T. Anderson Cisco Alpine Betty Alpine High School Carol Central Anderson Paul Vogt

Mrs Cartwright Speaks On White Accents In Garden

Alpine Garden Club met in the new home of Mrs R G Crowder on May 23 with speaker Mrs Perry Cartwright addressing White Accents in the Garden and Arrangements. Club president Mrs Ray Spence announced the Texas Garden Clubs convention attendance and themes while new member Mrs W T Davis was welcomed. 21 members attended.

Alpine Garden Club R. G. Crowder Perry Cartwright Ray Spence Texas Garden Clubs, Inc Hilton Hotel Daniel Mooney Mooney Texas Garden Clubs David H. Buchanan Temple Sanderson Garden Club Blue Star Sanderson W. T. Davis Marfa Crowder Grady Nelon

Alpine High School Seniors Feted With End of Year Parties

Graduating seniors at Alpine High School enjoyed a week of farewell events including a backyard supper hosted by Judge and Mrs. C. B. Patterson, a Mexican dinner at Green Cafe, a Coke party for Betty Vogt, and dances at the Country Club. The group prepared for a senior trip to Chihuahua City with predeparture breakfasts and gatherings.

Alpine High School C. B. Patterson Lolly Lockhart John Hayslip Janith West Don Burgess Betty Vogt Dexter Thomas Mary Anita Kay Vaughan Musgrave BE. Joe Lee Green Cafe Billy West Roscoe Morgan Anna Hayslip Ww. E. Lockhart E. E. Hillyer Frank Young Georgia Morgan Tyrone Hillyer Frank Duane Young Ireland Forrest Walker Marvin Sue Bounds Robert Valadez Tom Valadez Chihuahua City

Baytown Research Chemist Welcomes Son Fred George

Dr and Mrs David G Walker of Baytown Texas announce the birth of their son Fred George born May 27 David is the son of Mrs F G Walker of Alpine and received his doctorate in January from the University of Texas He is a research chemist in Baytown Texas.

David G. Walker Baytown Texas Fred George David F. G. Walker Alpine University of Texas

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J & E Grocery W. Holland Kenneth Connells Bud’ Powers Texaco Cas Charles M. Hunter Hunter Maria Roy Stillwell Nannie Crawford Carlene Heglund Brice Mrs Ekco Products Company Granada Mrs. Cartwright Garden Club AHS David G. Walkers Underwood Underwood Royal Remington Smith-Corona Alpine Business Machines Ford F.D Brewster County Motors E. Holland
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