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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1956
Page
4
Local residents recall the Coronation with photos of families and duchesses. Shoppers discuss Christmas plans, carols on the radio, and Thanksgiving prep while visiting the Post Office and nearby events. Sirens of upcoming holidays mingle with community updates and faces.
Marcella Shepperd, 19, Alpine High and Sul Ross student, will represent Alpine as Miss Sun Carnival Queen in El Paso from December 27 to New Year’s Day. Escort is Oscar Travland, fellow Sul Ross student from Beeville. Shepperd active in Future Homemakers, Rainbow for Girls, band, sports, choir, and teaches Sunday School.
The United Council of Church Women meets at 4 p m Friday at the Presbyterian Church with Mrs Frank Matthews leading worship. Dr Allen Briggs speaks on Human Rights and used clothing for overseas work will be collected, especially blankets and men’s and boys’ clothing.
Members of the Alpine Classroom Teachers Association who attended a workshop Saturday October 27 in Monahans were Mrs June Dike Mrs Alice Olson Mrs Catharine Smith and Mrs Janie Wade. Mrs Olson association president will go to Eunice New Mexico November 3 to give a lecture for an evening meeting of the Eunice Education Association.
Mrs. Ben B. Scott of Socorro Texas garden clubs will address Alpine Garden Club on birds Friday November 9 at 3 30 p m in the Presbyterian Hospitality Room Hostesses are Mrs Fred Jack Mrs Grady Nelon and Mrs J M Floyd Fort Stockton Garden Club invited and members urged to invite a guest
Mrs. Perry Cartwright led a program on Arrangements with Driftwood for the Alpine Garden Club at the Cartwright home on Friday Oct. 26. She displayed driftwood pieces and three member arrangements, inviting members to select from her collection. 18 ladies attended and refreshments followed.
The El Paso Presbyterial Society of the Presbyterian Church USA met in Fort Davis for the fall district gathering. Nine Alpine First Presbyterian members attended from Alpine including Mrs Elliott and Mrs Jack among others. Training classes for officers and members of the Women’s Association were held. Florence Ludy spoke on domestic mission work. Lady conducted a training school for Fort Davis women and Alpine held a later session.
Mr and Mrs Paul Vogts entertained their Friday Night Couples Bridge Club with dinner and bridge at their home last week Fall flowers provided the decorative note Mrs Frank McCollum won high for the ladies with Mr McCollum running high for the men Bingo winners were Mr and Mrs Bill Winter Attending were Messrs and Mesdames McCollum Winter J W Shepperd Delbert Dyke Glenn Davis and Knox Reid
The Catholic Study Group of Our Lady of Peace Church met at Miss Margaret Linn's home for a semi monthly business session. They discussed selecting Christmas cards to sell. Refreshments were served at the close. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Walker and children Gwen and Frosty plan a Wednesday trip to Dallas and Fort Worth to attend the Buick show and the Baylor TCU game.
The Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion hosts a 7 30 p m program at the Legion Home Monday Nov 5 open to the public and Legion members. The session includes explanations of each constitutional amendment to be voted on Nov 6 and aims to educate the community on pros and cons after the auxiliary business meeting.
Dr. Virginia Link spoke on general election amendments during the Pilot Club luncheon at the Holland Hotel on October 24. President Frances Kelley led the meeting with greetings, prayers by Arora Owens, and minutes read by Hallie Stillwell.
Alpine Country Club presents Joe Bellamah and his newly organized Sul Ross State College Band for a semi formal dance Saturday November 3 from 9 to 1. Table reservations are requested.
Locals Mrs. Avora Owens visits her daughter Mrs. Lewis Abbott in Waco with County Judge Felix McGaughy and Wally Davis. They proceed to Fort Worth for a reunion with sons Phil McGaughy and Freddy Davis. Bob Halpern attends Dallas spring apparel show. Mrs. Burling and Mrs. Hess attend a religious meeting in El Paso. Bishop Metzger emphasizes Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. Miss M F Payne leaves for a San Antonio visit.
The Circle meets at Mrs Ed Rowletts home on Oct 22 for a business session and mission study on Japan. Mrs Joe Page led a study book while 10 members attended and refreshments were served. Members listed include Mrs Cunningham Lewis Martin Page Boyd Joyce Robbins Wampler Baxter and Mrs Holman.
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