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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1938
Page
3
Funeral services were held Monday for Mrs. Ben C. Dragoo who died Sunday morning at her Marathon home. Rev. E Lambert conducted rites. Interment followed in Marathon cemetery. Surviving are husband Ben C. Dragoo five children and many friends.
The Study club hosted the annual turkey shoot on election day drawing strong turnout. Activities started at 11:30 a.m. with sandwiches, doughnuts, and hot coffee. Winners included Mrs. B F Buttril and several contestants taking multiple turkeys across 22 and 32 rifle events, with Edgar Nelson Langley winning the schoolboy 22 contest.
Mrs. George Skevington named as the day’s top ladies scorer while Bruce Duncan topped all scores. Roy Stillwell and Mrs. Arnold also won turkeys as gifts. The piece praises Tra vis Roberts and Bruce Duncan for organizing targets and making the event pleasant.
At the Texas Federation of Music clubs annual Beaumont convention, Robert Hollinsheed and the Musical Arts Series received official endorsement. Key supporters include Miss Inca Rudy, Clyde J. Garrett, Miss Roxy Grove, Dean E W Doty and others. The 1998 1990 season features William Hales and Dorothy Ellen Ford with upcoming performances in Alpine and San Antonio.
Beatrix Mayo presents a February recital by Ho Te Ma We, a renowned Indian mezzo soprano, with pianist Roy Cooper. In March the program showcases world famous violinist Josef Piastro, with Texas own pianist accompanying.
Virgen England Estes promotes season tickets that cover all four attractions with a savings incentive for buyers. The offer encourages purchasing as a bundled deal to support local merchants.
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