Society notes and club activities reported in local paper
Mrs W D Burcham acts as society editor in Mrs Wood's absence. Study Club meets at Methodist church craft room with talks on The United States Relations in the Pacific and Domestic Economy of the United States. Beta Iota Delta Kappa Gamma initiates 33 members and 18 guests at West Texas Historical and Scientific Society museum. Dr Clifford B Casey speaks on Latin American relations post war. Elodia Dominguez weds Cpl Raul Sotelo at Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
United States
Pacific
Tony
Weston
Iran
Koury
W. G. Raudabaugh
Beta Iota
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
West Texas Historical and Scientific Society
Muse‘um
Anna D. Linn
Greenleaf Fisk
Alpine
Elizabeth Harrell Winter
Elizabeth Smith Bledsoe
Buena Suerte
Olive Caldwell von Blucher
Myrtle Ing Matthews
Fort Davis
Irma Lee Batey
Laura Henderson
Lillian Karstendiek
Winnie D. Smith
Dorothy Ligon
Stather Elliott
Charles de Berio
Mary P. Boger
W . Lockhart
Marie V. C. Wahlers
Beta Fota
Toabet Winter
Texas
Annie Webb Blanton
Delta Kappa Garama Society
Miss Linn
Miltia Hilt
Miss Hill
Winter
Birthday Party for Delvin Glenn at Alpine Home
Cpl Delvin C Glenn stationed at Ft Lewis Wash visited his parents Mr and Mrs R J Glenn and relatives The family party featured a large white cake with 21 candles and an American flag Guests included Ruby Ballard Wanda Lou and Joyce Faye Bradshaw Dell Glenn Pansy June Earlene Wynana Mayers Ann Goode L H Anderson Edgar Goode L T Bowman Susan Glenn Kate Mosley and R M Harvey among Alpine residents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Delvin C. Glenn
Ft. Lewis, Wash
R. J.glenn
Ruby Pearl Ballard
W. B. Bradshaw
Wanda Lou
Joyce Faye
Dell Glenn
Pansy
June
Earlene
Wynana Mayers
Ann
All
Bridge Club Honors At New Contract Gathering
Mrs W H Terry hosted a Thursday contract bridge party with guests Mrs Gay Meriwether and sister Mrs Hudson and Mrs King Terry as well as members Mesdames Anja Wilson Clay Holland Edgar Martin Joe Hord and Geo Brown. Mrs King Terry won high score with Mrs Hudson second and Mrs Harris fourth. W Frazer hosted another afternoon at her home on W Ave A. Those present included Mesdames J W Shepperd Gene Parr Joe Hord Ellen Hudson J E Camer Vernon McIntyre W D Burcham and guest Mrs Newt Gourley. Mrs Hudson and Mrs McIntyre were high score winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Terry
New Contract Club
Gay Meriwether
Hudson
King ‘Terry
L. D. Harris
Mesdames Anja ‘Wilson
Clay Holland
Edgar Martin
Joe Hord
Geo, Brown
King Terry
Harris Lon
W. Frazer
W. Ave. A
Bridge
Mesdames
J. W. Shepperd
Gene Parr
Ellen Hudson
J. E. Camer
Vernon McIntyre
W. D. Burcham
Newt Gourley
Mrs. McIntyre
Girl Scouts Hold Investure Ceremony in Church Basement
Friday night the Girl Scouts hosted parents for an investure by candlelight in the Methodist church basement. New members recited the Scout Promise and received Tenderfoot pins. Recipients included Au rey Jane Young Betty Jo Newton Mary Elizabeth Rice Marion Hudson Patsy Patterson Evelyn Matlock Dorothy Parsell Sammie Jo Burleson Altice Peters and Bil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Aurey Jane Young
Betty Jo Newton
Mary Elizabeth Rice
Marion Hudson
Patsy Patterson
Evelyn Matlock
Dorothy Parsell
Sammie
Jo Burleson
Altice Peters
Bil
Mail Christmas Packages Early To Ensure Delivery
Postmaster General Frank C Walker warns that Christmas mail volumes exceed capacity as war service pulls away manpower. He urges mailing in November and marking parcels Do Not Open Until Christmas to avoid nationwide delays, with emphasis on serving civilians and armed forces abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Walker
Postal Service
Army
Navy
Mrs Matthews Weds Sgt Anderson in Quiet Home Ceremony
Nadine Matthews became the bride of Sgt L H Anderson in a quiet ceremony held at the home of James A Fry the Church Christ minister on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Sgt
Anderson
Nadine Matthews
L. H. Anderson
James A. Fry
Church Christ Minister
Woodmen Circle Meeting Set for November 17
Alpine Grove No. 671 of the Woodmen Circle will meet November 17 at 3 oclock with Mrs. Fern Garrett at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Olivia Hudson. All resident area visiting members are invited to attend. Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oumen Circle
Alpine Grove
Woodmen Circle
Fern Garrett
Olivia Hudson
Pioneer Big Bend couple wed at Marfa First Baptist
Verna Humphries daughter of Bert Humphries married Lt Jess Pierce of Canny Hood at First Baptist church in Marfa Sunday evening. Matron of honor Mrs Joe Humphries best man Mr Joe Humphries. Bride wore white satin and lace, ceremony featured Frances Mitchell Marshall singing with Herschel Hord on piano. Reception at Mrs Robert McCracken home followed by honeymoon to Monterrey Mexico. Old Alpine residents, Humphries, were longtime locals. Greenland note and war bonds appeal at end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Humphries
Bert Humphries
Jess Pierce
Canny Hood
First Baptist Church
Marfa
Joe Humphries
Frances Mitchell Marshall
Herschel Hord
Mary Bogel
Hord
Camillia
Robert McCracken
Monterrey
Mexico
Alpine
Humphries
USO Club News Highlights Local Dance and Rooms Demand
USO club under Mrs Jo Apter and St Bishop at piano offers beginner dance lessons. California Oregon Washington servicemen enjoyed Pacific Coast memories hosted by Junior Hostesses led by Sally Duncan and team. Alpine citizens hosted four soldiers for meals. Weekend rooms are in demand. call Mrs Miller. Western Pioneer Night with trail attire set for Nov 16 at USC. Sachem Society of Sul Ross backs a barn dance with supplies being collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Apter
St. Bishop
California
Oregon
Washington
Pacific Coast
USO
West
USC
Sachem Literary Society of
Sul Ross
Balata Used In Self Sealing Aircraft Fuel Tanks
Balata once common in golf balls is now employed in constructing self sealing fuel tanks for airplanes. The material provides improved sealing and impact resistance, expanding its industrial applications beyond sports equipment.
War Bond Appeal Prompted by Patriotic Slogan
A wartime plea urges readers to invest in war bonds with the bold slogan They GIVE their lives you SEND your money. The message emphasizes financial support for the military effort and civic duty through bond purchases.
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Wood
Society
Elodia Dominguez
Cpl. Sotelo
Juan Dominguez
Elodia
Raul Solelo
Juan Solelo
Francis Juafiz
Virginia Granado
John Sotelo Jr
Ida Hartnett
Delvin Glenn
Bridge Clubs
Rae McNeill
Phylena Boyd
Nanna Lou York
Clarice Breg
Betty Jane Moyer
Charlotte Slight
Charlotte Ann Williams
Mae Hudson
Carolyn Cooley
Shirley Blevins
Patsy Lane
R. J. Glenn
Apine
Wynama Myers
Edgar Goode
Curtiss-Wright ‘Technical Aeronautics ‘School
Glendale
Ariz
Stockton
Lie
Army Air Pase
Big Bend
Greenland
Norway
Cane Gane PeLereerit Tats
Alpine Lumber Company
USO Club News
V. E. Miller
EL Paso
San Antonio
Fuller Building
Post Office
Penney
Norleyan
Ing Gene Een
Rome
Spiece
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