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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1928

Page

7

Ace of Clubs Society Hosts Delightful North Alpine Gathering

Carl Thain hosted a North Alpine club meeting with many members absent yet several in attendance. High scores were awarded to Mrs. Burke and Miss Hix as the group enjoyed refreshments including molded salad, pumpkin pie, and chocolate pie. Desks were served with coffee, and the gathering fostered closer ties among members.

Ace of Clubs Carl Thain North Alpine Mesdames Arch Alten Meriwether Burke Shirley Seales John D. Young Gene Benson Lillian Hodterne Iran Belle Hix Mesdames Bunyan Everhart Meador Elliott Hancock van Sickle Stokes McGon Jill Turney Bennett Coon Rounds Davis Burgess Rector Holmes Park Mustard Byers Hood Taylor Erry Shater Walker Lewis Beard Robinson Crawford Pope

Party at New Cotter Home Hosts Women’s Class

The Wo men's Bible Class of the Methodist church gathered Thursday at the newly built Cotter home hosted jointly by Mrs. James Cotter and others. Mrs. Fred Walker presided in the absence of president Mrs. 0. H. Graham as plans were discussed amid bouquets and sociable activity.

New Cotter The Methodist Church James Cotter Coleman Cartwright Gilman Cotter 0. H. Graham Fred Walker

Birthday Party for Miss Elizabeth Spence Honors 15th Birthday

A surprise birthday party at the Spence home in Halloween decor celebrated Elizabeth Spence’s fifteenth birthday. Guests arrived in invitation attire bearing a cat motif and a verse about secrecy. Five bridge tables used yellow and black cups with candy and jellybeans. refreshments featured Halloween themed salad, drinks, pickles, melon, and punch. Names listed include Mary Manche Leate Louise Taylor Annie Kate Sandifer Katherine Turney Catherine Henderson Josephine Cotter Ethel Skevington Harvey Taylor Lillian Sonnier Annie Dee Phelps Ernestine Behrens Evelyn Hudman Emily Livingston Margaret Koon Georgia O'Brien Mary Vene Moor man Pauline Hurst Wilma White Janie Bless.

Elizabeth Spence Spence Mises Mary Manche Leate Louise Taylor Annie ‘Kate Sandifer Katherine Turney Catherine Henderson Josephine Cotter Ethel Skevington

Alpine Bridge Club Luncheon at Meriwether Home

The Wednesday Bridge Club held its Friday noon luncheon at Mrs W T Meriwether’s stylish Alpine home, a Spanish style residence finished about a year ago. The setting was described as one of the handsomest in the Alpine country and the Mexican luncheon was served at the hour.

Mre W. T. Meriwether Alpine

The Rise of Quality Canned Fruits in Home Desserts

A nostalgic promo piece extols Quality Canned Fruits as a convenient luxury. It describes canning joy in winter tables, noting apricot preserves with cherry, pear desserts with lady fingers, and whipped cream. The piece praises time saved, social clubbing, and the shift from fresh to canned fruit in family gatherings.

Ality

Mexican Luncheon Honors Hostess and Charity Box Drive

A Mexican themed luncheon hosted by a woman with Mexican experience featured tamales frijoles chile con carne enchiladas and other dishes. Guests included Mrs D S Barker Miss Aetna Smith and Mrs Henry Pletcher with a prize cut by Mrs W H Terry. The ladies planned a Christmas box for Boles Orphan Home at Mrs Pink Phelps home next Friday details noted.

Mexico W. H. Terry Cutting D. 8. Barker Aetna Smith Henry Pletcher Mesdames John Gillett George Brown Shirley Seales Vernon MeIntyre Dece Wells MeIntyre Anja Wilson H. G.lson C.D. Wood Ford Jackson H. Terry Clay Holland

Missionary Bazaar Planned by Society With December Date

The Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. being present in the living and dining rooms. Plans were made for a bazaar the first week of December with an all day meeting on the fourth Thursday at Mrs. C. D's home where a study book will be presented by six ladies. Mrs. Bank reviewed the last chapter of Friends of Africa. The program closed with a song as the Thrift household children wore white suits and masks and served pumpkin pie and coffee. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. La Beff with Mrs. McMurry as leader.

Friends of Africa

Christian Endeavor Program Briefly Shown in Alpine and Marfa

The Marta Christian Endeavor delivered a strong program in Alpine on October 21 with a missionary from India and an engaging address. They hosted Marfa visitors on October 28, featuring songs led by Mrs. Steere, readings by Selma Archer, and a pageant introduction with roles for many locals.

Christian Endeavor Marfa Marta Christian Endeavor Alpine India Christian Ende Steere Selma Archer Juanita Williams Sandifer

Church Entertains Visiting Football Team

Church of Christ hosts the A C C football team and out of town members for a Hallowe en fete at Mrs M L Shelton residence. Ghost initiation around a witch s cauldron includes confessions fortunes and games. Pumpkin pie coffee and marshmallows served before songs farewell. Reporter Miss Katherine Ann to visit family. Elliott in Madrid.

M. L. Shelton Church of Christ Katherine Ann Robert C. Elliott Elliott Madrid Spain Lott

Ford Officials Visit Houston Dealers on West Texas Tour

W. Schwab manager of the Houston Ford branch and J. J. Donavan assistant manager conducted an inspection tour of all agencies in this West Texas section. The visit aims to speed up deliveries of new motel cars and Alpine Motor Company seeks to fulfill rising orders more promptly in the future.

W. Schwab Houston Ford Motor Company J. J. Donavan West Texas Alpine Motor Company

Eddy Brown to Perform Tomorrow Night in City

Prominent violinist Eddy Brown, described as America's greatest native-born talent, is billed for tomorrow night. A curious quote suggests embracing nature to gain experience, while a tease asks what an ex-Seattle girl calls her Maria and notes Fortunate is the man who thinks well of himself, hinting at local gossip.

Eddy Brown America Fortunate

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Robert E. Lee Hotels San Antonio, Texas A Texas Enterprise Percy Tyrrell Hotel Nodi East Crockett St B. Chandler & Company Dr. Price del Monte Empson Alpine Mercantileco Alla Mae Williams Ida Mae Weyerts Pink Phelps Boles Mic FORD Alpine Jewelry Co Holland Hotel Seattle Maria A. Whitfield Wm. Av Buchanan Boot and Shoe Shop G. K. Lange Gillett-Brown CO Jones Pennington, Prop State National Bank Benj. F. Berkeley H. W. Ferguson Geo
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