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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1932
Page
5
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Society notes report a charity apron tea planned by the Guild of St James Episcopal Church at Mrs. Frank Gillett’s home on November 22 from 4 pm, with waist measurements and pennies as entries for prizes. Outstanding social event was a bridge party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Alford, featuring autumnal decor and an Indian motif, with high score trophies won by Mrs. H. E. Welker and Mr. W. T. Hunt. attendees included local society figures from Fort Davis and San Antonio.
Alice Cowan returned Monday from Corpus Christi where she represented Sul Ross College at the American Association of University Women meeting. Dr Mary E Woolley of Holyoke University spoke as the Disarmament Conference delegate. Cowan formally applied for Sul Ross College's membership in the national organization. If accepted, Sul Ross would join the group.
Miss Cowan learned her sprain was a broken bone requiring crutches briefly. Mrs Bear Martin entertained her ante-set club Thursday with two tables of guests. High score winners were Mrs Ernest Mollison and Mrs John Gillett, others present included Mrs Zeb Deele and Mrs Lawrence Hord.
A Monday buffet luncheon hosted by Miss Stather Elliott Mrs James Durham and Miss Irma Leo Batey welcomed Luisa Espinel and accompanist Mr Earle Voorhies in Miss Eliot’s home. Chrysanthemums autumn leaves and berries adorned the reception suite. Linen from Spain marked the homage to the charming Spanish artist with guests including H W Morelock H Pletcher Grace Bedell Alice Cowan Fay Hamilton Annie Ferguson Frances Mitchell Anna Linn Orpa Dennis Julius Woeltz and the hostesses.
Miss Mitchell hosted a garden party featuring a cane light and a ye llow décor while guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Durham and several Misses Dennis Perryron Bimsey and Batey in a sociable rural event reflecting local customs.
Out of town guests listed include Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Mord, Mrs. R. Evans, Miss Bailey, Mr. Muir, and Mr. Key, all of Marfa, with ott tse Fuller and Mrs. Shapleigh noted in attendance.
A small wedding at the Pennington home in Alpine West Texas joined Marcella Pennington and Drury Wood the only son of Judge and Mrs. C D Wood on Thursday November 10. Rev R F Davis of the First Methodist Church of Alpine officiated in a ceremony before close relatives and friends. The couple entered to the Lohengrin March with Marcella wearing a burgundy salt trimmed with beaver fur and carrying cream rosebuds. A reception followed in the dining room with guests including Mrs Jones Pennington and many local families.
The Alpine nuptials unite Moses Eva Davis and Leithe Chat fin with Helen Byrnes and Joe Pennington. Mr and Mrs Wood depart for San Antonio after their wedding, while Alpine hosts post nuptial events. Ms Wood, a Sul Ross graduate, is praised for leadership and character, and Mr Wood, Sul Ross alum and former Lobo football star, now leads Alpine High as principal and coach.
Dallas Nov 9 executive offices of the Baptist General Convention of Texas prepare reports for the Abilene state convention on November 16. About half a million Baptists expected, with reports on a $600000 every member canvass mission emergency fund and the cooperative program. Baylor Howard Payne Simmons Wayland College and others will report on their institutions. Buckner Orphans Home manager to present. Local Abilene committees announce city ready for the gathering and railroads offer reduced fares. Pastors and laymen meet November 14 with the women’s auxiliary. both adjourn the day before the general convention opens.
Sul Ross faculty members will attend the Texas State Teachers Association meeting in Fort Worth during Thanksgiving week. Dean Norman Spencer leads the college section. Dr. J L Eavon discusses Required Courses in English for Prospective Teachers. P M Penrod speaks on Handwriting in Sul Ross Past Present and Future. Others include C A Gilley W J Smith A M Sampley and President H W Morelock.
Glenn C. Hall, a former California lumberman, will appear at the Alpine Country Club on Sunday November 13 to show a unique golf demonstration. He claims a nail and wood lesson helped him drop his score from around 100 to the low 70s, a feat he achieved after taking up golf only three years ago at age 44. Hall’s first southern states appearance promises a striking, practical show for local players and fans.
Jonnie Mae Fuller, state woman's archery champion from Marfa, is now a Sul Ross State student. She won the state women's championship and the women's flight event at the Texas State Archery Association farmed meet in Fort Davis last September. She made her own arrows and will help start Sul Ross archery club this winter.
Notice that the A. B. Gage ranches west of Alpine are posted against hunting and trespassing. The public is advised that all violations will be prosecuted. M-11-3p. Oscar Roberts, Mar.
For lease at a very attractive figure, a large ranch in southern Presidio county suitable for cattle, goats or sheep. For full particulars address J B Casner box 100 El Paso Texas 10-1440.
An old advertisement touts Cartul as a purely vegetable remedy used by women for over 50 years to ease menstrual discomfort. It claims relief and improved well being when taken as directed, urging readers to try Cartul and noting availability at Alpine Lumber Co hardware department.
Post reads that hunting and trespassing are strictly forbidden on the ranon 18 property according to law. Signed by M. W. H. Terry.
Public notice states hunting and trespassing are strictly forbidden at Sunny Glen and Arthur ranch 6 under law. Clarence Hord signs the notice with date 11 11 tfe.
A Brewster County notice warns that the W. Kokernot ranch is posted in accordance with law. All hunting and trespassing are forbidden on the property.
An advertisement extolls Bayer Aspirin as safe and fast for headaches sore throats neuralgia and other pains. It emphasizes rapid dissolution and purity benefits while warning against stomach impact and promoting its value as a genuine aspirin option.
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