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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1949

Page

5

Hernandez elected president of Los Tertulianos club

Isaac Hernandez of Big Bend Park was elected president of the Los Tertulianos Spanish club at Sul Ross State College. He previously attended Texas Western majoring in inter American affairs, was a Mu Epsilon Chi member, and graduated from Lydia Patterson High School. He is a Sul Ross senior majoring in Spanish and active in International Relations club and Mask and Slipper.

Isaac Hernandez Ata C. Hernandez Big Bend Park Los Tertulianos Sul Ross State College Hernandez Texas Western Mu Epsilon Chi Lydia Patterson High School Sul Ross Mask and Slipper

Alpine Study Club Hears Art Discussion at Presbyterian Church

On Thursday evening the Alpine Study club held an Art meeting at 7:30 in the Presbyterian church. Miss Miltia Hill head of the Art department at Sul Ross College gave a lecture on Modern Trends in Art and prints of famous originals were shown. An organ recital by Mrs. C G Morrison added to the program.

Presbyterian Church Alpine Study Club Miltia Hill Sul Ross College C. G. Morrison

Thursday Bridge Club Hosts Breakfast at Mrs Terry Home

The Thursday Bridge club met at Mrs. W. H. Terry’s home for breakfast with floral decor featuring last roses of summer and colorful chrysanthEmums. Members included Mesdames Edwin Fowlkes John Gillett Nelle Griffin Vernon Mc Intyre Frank Newson King Terry Sr. Invited guests were Miss Aetna Smith of Cameron and Mrs Gene Benson. High bridge prizes went to Mrs Newsom and Mrs Fowlkes with Mrs Terry taking the bingo prize.

Thursday Bridge Club W. H. Terry Mesdames Edwin Fowlkes John Gillett Nelle Griffin Vernon

Veterans Land Purchases Delayed Says Giles

Bascom Giles, commissioner of the general land office and head of the Veterans Land board, said Texas veterans may not have land purchases completed before December 1. He noted bond sales begin October 26 and funds may not be usable for about thirty days, with numerous inquiries and delays pushing back the program.

Austin Bascom Giles General Land Office Veterans Land Board Giles Veterans Land Program

El Paso Presbyterial Holds Annual Meeting

The fall meeting of the Presbyterian church USA Presbyterial society convened in Alpine on October 27. Mrs. Charles Fernald of Montclair New Jersey served as board representative and guest speaker. 63 visitors signed the roll including many from Alpine Fort Davis Monahans El Paso and other towns with a luncheon hosted by the Woman's council.

Presbyterial Society Presbyterian Church U San Anselmo Calif Montclair N. J Big Bend Park Merrill Phillips el Paso Woman's Council

Methodists To Hear Bishop In 60th Anniversary Talk

Bishop W Angie Smith of the New Mexico conference will be the principal speaker at the First Methodist church 60th anniversary service on Nov 20. Remodeling of the auditorium is near completion with painting and floor sanding finishing this week. New furniture is due within a week and to be installed promptly. Mr and Mrs C E Patterson and children are spending the weekend at Georgetown visiting relatives.

W. Angie Smith New Mexico First Methodist Church Dillon

Baptist Church Extends Call To Rev. D. Morgan

The First Baptist church of Alpine extended a call to Rev. Harold Morgan associate pastor of Highland Park Baptist church Dallas. Morgan holds a key position at the seminary in Fort Worth and will join the spring graduating class after completing his doctorate. He preached here last Sunday and visited local ministers before traveling to El Paso for the state convention. Mr and Mrs R S Carnes left for South Texas on vacation.

First Baptist Church of Alpine Harold Morgan Highland Park Christchurch el Paso

Alpine High School Honor Roll First Six Weeks

Alpine High School announces a list of fifteen students certified by the faculty as earning all A grades for the first six weeks. Senior Ronald Klein stands out with five subjects and a state Number Sense championship last year. Enrollment rose to 192 with 7.8 percent achieving all A’s. parents were notified by letter.

James L. Crawford Alpine High School Myrtle Whiteside State Department of Education Ronald Klein Klein Evelyn Matlock Pat Patterson Sylvia Smith Bennie Stephenson Petra Valenzuela Sara Beth Hawkins June Koch Charlotte Slight Bob Duncan John Newell Jr Donna Neeley John O'Donnell Shirley Parker Tommy van Auren Crawford

Insurance Assured In Your Social Security Says Clark

George Clark of the San Angelo Social Security office explains that social security includes old age and survivors insurance for dependents and is funded by payroll deductions. The program provides a basic, affordable protection plan with monthly retirement benefits and survivor payments. The San Angelo office invites individuals to discuss their federal insurance rights. Visiting at Mrs. A. S. Justice’s home are Mrs. Henderson and Mr. Scott with Mr. and Mrs. Powell from Los Angeles, California.

George Clark San Angel Social Security Administration Clark Office of the Social Security Administration San Angelo A. S. Justice W. ¥. Henderson H.W. Scott Powell Los Angeles Calif Henderson Scott Odessa Powell Justice

Rev John Pickering Honored On Eve Of Farewell

A city wide union service at Alpine First Christian Church honored Rev John E Pickering and his wife on October 30 marking the end of his Alpine pastorate begun in 1945. He will move to Woodland Christian church in Houston.

John Pickering John E. Pickering First Christian Church of Alpine Pickering Fred S. Rogers First Presbyterian Church Alpine Ministerial Alliance Kathleen Armstrong Ida Mae Williams God Roy Whiteside Austin H. Dillon Odist Church Dudley Anderson Alpine Church of the Nazarene George Thomason First Baptist Church Noble Armstrong Sul Ross College Joe Frederick Marfa Christian Church Christian Churches of Texas Fred C. Williams Jim Nichols Woodland Christian Church Houston

Final Account Citation in Brewster County

Nellie C. Griffin formerly Ferguson filed in Brewster County Court the final account of the estate of minors Lucyle and Eva Jean Ferguson, docket 310, notifying all sheriffs and constables of publication.

State OF Texas Brewster County Nellie C. Griffin Nellie C. Ferguson Lucyle Eva Jean Ferguson

Final Settlement Notice in Brewster County Guardianship Case

Publication summons for ten days in Brewster County News. Notice for all interested to appear November 21 1949 in Alpine Texas to contest the account for final settlement of the guardianship of Lucyle and Eva Jean Ferguson minors. Clerk J W Frazer seals the writ. Sheriff Jim Skinner certifies.

Lucyle Eva Jean Ferguson Brewster Alpine Texas J. W. Frazer Brewster County Jim Skinner

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