Bridge Club's 28 Year History and Noted Alpine Members
A town history recounts the Wednesday Bridge club formed in 1919 with members such as Mrs. Shelby Burke and Mrs. F. E. Gillett. It notes long-running gatherings, past parties at Alpine homes and Holland hotel, and lists many participating women and their families. The piece also mentions a church study panel by Dillon and Whiteside and an upcoming meeting at the Methodist church on November 4 at 3:30 led by Mrs. R. M. Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Burke
Burke
F. E. Gillett
Pete Kennedy
R. T. Lewisis
el Paso
C. M. Wilson
C. D. Wood
Kennedy
A. B. Sandifer
J. E. Burgess
John Gillett
C. E. McCool
Bob Beatty
Mesdames Anja Wilson
Shirley Scales
Jim Wilson
Wells McIntyre
Zeb Decie
Harry Watson
Clay Holland
Dillon
Whiteside
Methodist Church
R. M. Hawkins
Eader
Church Women Study World Evangelism at St James
At St James Episcopal church on Tuesday afternoon October 28 Methodist and Episcopalian women met to study World Evangelism under the direction of Mrs. George Baines. Mesdames C. P. Rogers and Hilton participated in the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Episcopal Church
George Baines
Mesdames C. P. Rogers
Hilton
Centennial VFW presents jerseys to local boys during ceremony
The state VFW Centennial event featured Comm. Roger Evane and Comm. Sanchez of the local Post handing jerseys to Mr. Cain, who then distributed them to the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
VFW
Roger Evane
Sanchez
Post
Cain
WSCS Observes Week of Prayer at Methodist Church
The WSCS of the Methodist church observed a Week of Prayer with an all day service on Friday Oct. 24. Music was led by Mrs. Austin Dillon. The program featured a Quiet Day meditation on Love and later sessions on Dependence and Prayer. A covered dish luncheon followed with a noon meal organized by Mrs. Carl Shults Mrs. F. L. Breshears and Mrs. Perry Cartwright. Afternoon events titled We Share this Ministry were led by Mrs. T. A. Beard with Bible reader Mrs. J. P. Parker. Discussions covered training schools for Christian workers National College for Christian Workers Hiva Nan College Scarrett College and Methodist Institute in Brazil. The service closed with Lord I Want To Be A Christian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
The
Methodist Church
Austin Dillon
D. A. Hilton
R. M Hawkins
F. R. Williamson
Dillon
Carl Shults
F. L. Breshears
Perry Cartwright
T. A. Beard
J. P. Parker
G. W. Baines
John Braswell
National College For Christian Workers
D. D. Thomas
Hiva Nan College
China
Frank Matthews
Scarrett College For Christian Workers
A. J
Junior Music Club Christmas Party Planned
Alpine Junior Music club met at Mrs. B. H. Warnock's home. President Peggy Pittman presided and a Christmas party was voted. Program included a piano ensemble by four girls, piano duet by Carolyn Smith and Peggy Pittman, and piano solos by Margaret Williams, Marsha Broadfoot, Peggy Pittman, and Joyce Lockhart. The hostess served punch and cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Junior Music Club
B. H. Warnock
Peggy Pittman
Margot Fraser
Carolyn Smith
Marsha Broadfoot
Joyce Lockhart
Margaret Williams
Peggy
Bridge Clubs Share Hostesses and Halloween Flair
Mrs. W. D. Burcham hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering with members including Mrs. Hord and Mrs. Harfst among others. prizes went to Mrs. Hord for members and Mrs. Harfst for guests. Mrs. Fred E. Griffin led a Thursday club with prize winners Mrs. Hord and Mrs. Collins. Mrs. Winter’s Tally-ho group enjoyed a Halloween themed evening with gifts, a witch themed salad and orange blue treats. prizes went to Mrs. Harfst and Mrs. Shepperd, with Mrs. McDaniel taking a low prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Burcham
Joe Burgess
J. E. Casner
Joe Hord
Vernon McIintyre
J. W. Frazer
Frank Newsom
J. W. Shepperd
Ellen Hudson
H. W. Morelock
G. H. Harfst
W. N
Fred E. Griffin
Mesdames
J. S. Hord
Edgar Martin
Zeb Decie
W. H. Terry
King Terry
W. D. Collins
Earl McElroy
W. S. Winter
Tally-ho Bridge Club
G. C. McDaniel
Truman Hatch
Johnny Braswell
A. V. Gunn
C. M. Corkran
Peyton Cain
John Clanton
Worth Frazer
G.C. McDaniel
Knox Reid
Officers Elected by Woman's Council
The Presbyterian Woman's council met Tuesday afternoon in the hospitality room and elected new officers led by Mrs. Wiley Hol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Council
Presbyterian Woman's Council
Wiley Hol
Presbyterian Woman's Meeting Elects Officers for 1948 50
The meeting opened with hostess assistance from Mrs. Eric Williams and Mrs. T. C. Selvig. Devotional led by Mrs. Walter Garnett on Great Decisions. Administrative officers elected include President Mrs. Wiley Holland and Treasurer Mrs. Frank McCollum. World Service secretaries also chosen. Council time moved to 3 00. World Community Day set for Alpine November seven at the Episcopal church. Visitors included Mr. Rogers Earlene Anderau Billy Anderau and Myra Nell Hord in charge of nursery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verner Parker
Walter Garnett
H. C. LaBeff
Hinckley
Wiley Holland
W.pres
Joe Hord
Treas
Frank McCollum
Secy
H. R. Gard
Department of World Service
Rogers
Presbyterian Life
Alpine
Episcopal Church
Mesdames Holland
Williams
LaBeff
Garnett
Hord
Morelock
Henderson
Selvig
Kunze
Anderau
Parker
Gard
Mr. Rogers
Earlene
Billy Anderau
Myra Nell Hord
Westminster Fellowship Halloween Party Enjoyed
The Westminster Fellowship group of college students held a Halloween party in the Presbyterian church hospitality room. Mrs. Glenn Davis sponsored the group with Miss Peggy Pouncey as president. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pauley provided refreshments as thirty young people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Westminster Fellowship
Glenn Davis
Peggy Pouncey
Ralph Pauley
Baines Host Sul Ross Party at Spacious Home
A nine o'clock breakfast Sunday morning hosted by Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Baines at their spacious home welcomed out of town guests in Alpine for Sul Ross University events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Baines
Alpine
Sul Ross
Five Millionth Maytag Washer Comes Off Line
The Maytag Co. near Newton Iowa celebrates its five millionth washer since 1907 with a luncheon hosted by President Fred L Maytag II and a guest list including Gov. Robert D Blue. The firm began with Ruth self feeders and later shifted to year round washer production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Iowa
Maytag Co
Robert D. Blue
Fred L. Maytag, II
Iowa Senate
Fred L. Maytag I
Maytag
Homecoming at Sul Ross Guests From El Paso
Alpine hosts Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Morelock were honored guests as Sul Ross College alumni Dr. Haldeen Braddy and others joined a homecoming breakfast. The group enjoyed orange juice bacon sausage scrambled eggs hot biscuits and coffee before the El Paso visitors departed around 11 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Morelock
Morelock
Sul Ross College
el Paso
Sul Ross
Haldeen Braddy
Braddy
Frank Pollitt
Paul Prichard
Pollitt
Pritchard
Also Mentioned on This Page
History OF Town
Bridge Club
Centennial Jr. Hi Panthers
Ramos V.F.W. Post
Tex
Centennial
V.F.W
Methodist Institute
Brazil
BIG Bend Nursery
John Stovell
Colorado
Blue Spruce
North 7Th St. & Santa Fe Road
Storey - Whiteside
Junior Music Club
Westminster Group
Baines
CARTE
West Holland Ave
Meat Department
Armvour
Texas
Bage
Empson
Lees
Cross & Cross
E. Holland
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