Crowning of Carnival Queen Impresses at Hallowe'en Event
The Granada theatre hosted six o clock ceremonies for the Texas Under Six Flags carnival crown. Juanita Fowler won Miss Texas Queen of the Carnival as Mayor L. B. Starns placed the crown. Eighth through senior grade floats featured Indians French Spanish Mexican and Civil War era costumes with music by Mrs Graves Bogel Mrs Irma Fowler and students. The event honored Mrs J S Hord Miss Merle Smith Mrs Asa Jones and Miss Myrtle Whiteside for organizing the pageant.
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Texas
Granada Theatre
Six
Graves Bogel
Irma Fowler
Frank Young
Jack Bowman
Jack Scannell
Ethel June Nail
Bert Fowler
Frances Mitchell
Jean Mollison
Brad Nicholson
Hal Marie Patton
Arthur Metcalf
Mary Ann Kokernot
Henry Manning
Mijorie Langdon
James Hamilton
Ruth Chambers
Locke McClure
Me M. P. Slover
Mary Virginia McIntyre
Griffith Oates
Miss McIntyre
America
Juanita Fowler
Joe Hord, Jr
Lone Star
Betty Jean Slover
L. B. Starns
J. S. Hord
Merle Smith
Asa Jones
Aiyrtle Whiteside
Annie Kate Ferguson
Ranch posted to forbid hunting on Wells McIntyre property
Public notice states the Wells McIntyre ranch is posted under state land law prohibiting hunting and trespass. A. H. Richardson signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells McIntyre
A. H. Richardson
Enjoyable Meeting of WMS Senior Circle at Church
Mrs. W. E. Miller led the quiet November Methodist Senior circle social at the church parlors. Four women talked in dialogue on Working Together for a Christian Social Order with Miss Reil leading a report on social service in Little Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Miller
Methodist
Resume of Activities of the Woman's Missionary Society
At the executive board meeting held at the close of the third quarter the Woman's Missionary Society voted to meet each Tuesday afternoon of the month to carry out the missionary program more effectively. A tea at Mrs Van Sickle's home honored Miss Anita Reil, a noted settlement worker, with Reil offering a talk on her work across the track in our mission field. Mesdames Thomas Granger and Russell Duncan assisted in entertaining guests and serving refreshments, reflecting appreciation for Reil's work among Mexican friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hheld
Woman’s Missionary Society
van Sickle
Anita Reil
Miss Reil
Mesdame
Thomas Granger
Russell Duncan
Lambeth Circle
Mise Reil
Mission Study and Social Club Activities Reported
Circles shared dainties from pantries and a Tuesday gathering at Mrs. Slight’s home featured talks on the National Christian Council of China and Mexico, African Protestant Council, and Era. Sixteen members joined the shut-ins outreach, with World Outlook and Missionary Bulletin studied alongside racial understanding. A fourth Tuesday business meeting was held in the church ladies parlor, and a future luncheon and study on A Preface to Racial Understanding were planned under Clifford B. Casey.
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R. B. Slight
Roy Whiteside
Parker
National Christian Council of China
Evangelicial Confederation of
Era
Baines
Hancock
National Christian Council of Mexico
Bierschwale
African Protestant Council
Slight
Poage
World Outlook
Southern Methodism
Missionary Bulletin
Mes
Clifford B. Casey
Mrs McMurry Hosts Bridge Luncheon Then Prizes
Mrs McMurry entertained a group of friends with a bridge luncheon at the Green Cafe on a perfect fall day with Mexican food. Afterward guests gathered at the hostess’s home for contracts and prizes were awarded based on the scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. McMurry
Irs
RA. McMurry
Green Cafe
Women’s club high scores acknowledged in meeting
Mrs Wells McIntyre received high score honors with Mrs C D Wood second and Mrs Y D McMurry third. Attendees included Mesdames Y D McMurry J Hord C D Wood J E Burgess Friest Mollison J W Shepperd F Gillett Wells MeIntyre J E Cas ner A A Jones H W Morelock TR J Ratliff Gene Benson Anja Wilson W D Burcham C E Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Benson
Anja Wilson
W. D. Burcham
C. E. Patterson
Alpine Girl Weds Fort Stockton Man At Mentone
Miss Oline Smith and Mr Carey Durham wed at Mentone on October 22 in a surprise Alpine ceremony. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Matt Smith of Alpine. The groom, from Fort Stockton, is son of Mr and Mrs Harry Durham. Both studied at Sul Ross College. Mr Durham also attended State University before Sul Ross. They plan to reside in Fort Stockton where he works with his father.
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Oline Smith
Carey Durham
Mentone
Matt Smith
Aline
Fort Stockton
Fiarry Durham
Sul Ross College
Durham
State University
Sul Ross
Mr. Duris
Study Club Federation Day Program Highlights
The Study club met for Federation Day on October 2 at Mrs. C. A. Brown's Mes home. Annie presented an opening, and a motion to cooperate in a Progressive Texans contest to boost Texas made goods was discussed. Attorney May M. Ament spoke on amendments to be voted on November 3. Mrs. H. W. Morelock was elected delegate to the State Federation in San Antonio, with Mrs. W. Wain Sickle as alternate. Mrs. Glenn Fletcher joined as a member and Van Sickle introduced the Club Federation topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Brown
Mes
Annie
Stven
Texas
May M. Ament
H.W. Morelock
San Antonio
W. Wain Sickle
Glenn Fletcher
van Sickle
Halloween Tea Honors Carey Durham Bride and Guests
Mrs. Raymond Garnett hosted a Halloween themed tea honoring Mrs. Carey Durham, with sixteen friends treated to hot cider canapes and cookies. The decor featured black and yellow streamers, amber candles, and autumn fruit centerpieces, while Mrs. J.B. Bowman and Mrs. Garnett circulated, toasts were given, and best wishes expressed.
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Raymond Garnett
Carey Durkham
Carey Durham
Telma Ferris
Jane Boudreaux
Mellis McMurry
Edine Parker
Telma
Raymond
Bride receives gifts in village wedding fortune reading
In a dainty brides book a wedding afternoon featured fortune telling with cards. The fortune teller whispered a package would appear and a large box full of gifts for the bride emerged, sent by about 40 guests.
Forty two Club Meets at Morelock Home
Mrs. R. J. Ratliff and Mrs. HL We orelock hosted the Forty two club at Mrs. Morelock's home on Wednesday afternoon. Bouquets of nasturtiums and marigolds adorned the living room. After the game a salad and sweet course was served to Mesdames Guy Crawford Clay Holland J. Mord D. M. McMurry Jimmie Keefler A. B. Sandifer J. C. Coleman Fritz Weyerts Will Cotter T. F. Skevington D. M. Bennett H. G. Watson C. A. Brown Wells McIntyre M. H. Moorman G. W. Moor man G. W. Martin with Mrs. Richardson as a tea guest.
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Morelock
R. J. Ratliff
HL Weorelock
Dean McCall Hosts Halloween Costume Party
Dean McCall entertained with a Halloween party at his home transformed into a haunted scene with black cats. Traditional games ended with a treasure hunt, and refreshments featured treasure chest and jewel motifs. Attendees included Elaine Joss, Fritz Weverts, Raymond Newman, Melba McMurry, Tra Bowles, Allan Poage, Allen Ludden, Faythe Sundquist, Gerald Wilson, and other costumed guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean McCall
Costum Hallowe'en
McCall
Hallowe'en
Elaine Joss
Fritz Bill Weverts
Raymond Newman
Melba McMurry
Tra Bowles
Allan Poage
Allen Ludden
Faythe Sundquist
Gerald Wilson
Gaye Estate Lands Posted West of Alpine
Notice posted by OSCAR ROBERTS as foreman warns all hunters and trespassers on lands of the Gaye Estate west of Alpine with penalties for trespass.
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Gaye Estate
Alpine
Oscar Roberts
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Guy
Carol Salisbury
Richard Lewis
Margaret Weyerts
Nelba McMurry
Bruce Garrett
George Williams
Suzannah
Baptist
Women of the Baptist W. M.S
Aternoon
Jesus
Long
Circle 1
J. 4. Kidd
Slover
Circle 2
Eat Reeves
Crawford-Baines Insurance Agency
John Perkins
Holland Hotel
J. W. Shepperd
Alan R. Fraser
Attorney-At-Law Office
Otis Turner Real Estate
Erance
Alpine, Tex
Big Bend
W. D. Craddock
M. D. Tetrics
ERY
MEI Holland Hotel
Earl Earp
Fuller Bldg
Mae M. Ament
LAW Room
Hord Bldg
Alpine, Texas
M. L. Hopson
Brewster County
A.M. Turney
Law Office
Trans-Pecos Abst. Co
Alpine, Brewster CO
John Stovell
Byone
WMS
Christ
Lord
W. M.S
Nias
Agnolia
Magnolia
Mobilgas
Mobiloil America
A. N. Brown
Chevrolet
Fisher
Pendable
Chev
Rolet
Comeed
Cheret Matme Company
Petree
Michio
Clearent-Riaion
Casner Motor CO
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