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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1948

Page

5

Hovey Hillbilly 42 Club Hosts A Friday Night Event

Mr and Mrs Jim Nichols hosted the Hovey Hillbilly 42 club at Hovey with their daughter Ina Bess assisting. Guests included Henry Hollys Alexander James Conger LeRoy Stone Oscar Graef Clarence Hord Jr Dave McGill Wesley Martin Joe Munselle Joe Hayter Arthur Graef and Marty McGill. Mary McGill won the ladies high prize LeRoy Stone the men’s high prize and traveling prize went to Alexander.

Jim Nichols Ina Bess Hovey Hillbilly 42 Hovey Messrs and Mesdames Hollys Alexander James Conger LeRoy Stone Oscar Graef Clarence Hord Jr Dave McGill Wesley Martin Joe Munselle Joe Hayter Arthur Graef Marty McGill

Janith West Birthday Fun Hosted by Wests

Mr and Mrs Billy West hosted a Thursday afternoon party on Nov 4 for Janith West ninth birthday. Friends of their children joined games then opened gifts, enjoyed cake and ice cream, with large twirl suckers as favors. Attending were Sheila Jo Key Georgia Lee Morgan Marilyn Morgan Totsy Richardson Betty Vogt Helen Nichols Marcia Queen Sue Bounds John Hayslip Mary Ann Lane Deryl Parker Mary Anita Queen Diane Johnson Don Johnson Sue Ann Treadwell Donald Kidwell Carol Vogt Gene Hollins Shirley Jordan Gene Turner Judy Turner Charlene Watson Pat Holman Dexter Thomas Martha Hill Ann Wilson Sally LaBeff Ann Clanton Harriette Carpenter Kathleen Fowlkes Jim Vest and Janith Vest.

Janith West Bithday Billy West Janith Jim Sheila Jo Key Georgia Lee Morgan Marilyn Morgan Totsy Richardson Betty Vogt

Alpine women hostesses at Episcopal gathering and Delta Kappa Gamma meet

About thirty five ladies attended a church event when Alpine Beta Iota members of Delta Kappa Gamma joined a regional meeting in Midland. Attendees included Mrs. Arthur G. Blucher president Miss Rubye Durst Mrs. Ralph Gray Mrs. J. T. Johnson and Miss Ruth Livingston of Marfa. Blucher and Livingston presented an original skit on the teaching profession written by Mrs. A. A. Bryant.

Alpine Beta Iota Delta Kappa Gamma National Honorary Society For Midland Arthur G. Blucher Rubye Durst Ralph Gray J. T. Johnson Ruth Livingston Marfa Blucher Livingston A. A. Bryant Beta Lota

World Community Day Observed by Alpine Church Women

United Council of Church Women met at the Presbyterian church in Alpine for World Community Day with Mrs. Wiley Holland in charge and Miss Anne Whitaker speaking on the United Nations. Girl Scouts led youth, led by Mrs Teplicek, as the group sang.

Alpine United Council of Church Women Presbyterian Church Wiley Holland Anne Whitaker United Nations Austin Dillon Teplicek Fredrickson the Nazarene Church China John Pickering T. M. Hill G. A. Brown H. R. Gard

Alpine Study Club hears Miss Anne Whittaker

The Alpine Study club met Nov 4 at Mrs Vernon McIntyre’s ranch home with fall arrangements for decor. Miss Anne Whittaker associate professor of government at Sul Ross college spoke on her United Nations Lake Success trip and Palestine talk. Hostesses were Mrs Vernon McIntyre Mrs Anna Hayslip and Mrs D A Hilton.

Vernon McIntyre Alpine Study Club Roy Whiteside Peyton Cain Anne Whittaker Sul Ross College United Nations Lake Success New York Palestine Anna Hayslip D. A. Hilton

Dinner Honoring Judge Fraser and Mrs Fraser at Alpine Bar Event

Honored guests Judge Alan R. Fraser and Mrs. Fraser attended a dinner hosted by Mae Ament at her ranch style barbecue house. Alpine Bar association members and wives enjoyed ham and turkey as Mr. Al Creigh began the season with officers elected by acclamation and Helen D. Gibb admitted as a new member.

Alan R. Fraser Alpine Bar Association Houston J. C. Epperson Bar Association al Creigh Creigh

Tea Honoring Mrs Corkins At Kelly Home

Mrs John B Kelly and Mrs Glenn Davis hosted a tea Wednesday November 3 at the Kelly home honoring Mrs Thad Corkins. House party aides included Mrs C G Morrison Mrs G W Baines Mrs Edwin McCollum and Mrs W H Perryman. Thanksgiving motif featured in decorations and refreshments as large yellow chrysanthemums graced the receiving line. About seventy five guests called during receiving hours.

John B. Kelly Glenn Davis Kelly Thad Corkins C. G. Morrison G. W. Baines Edwin McCollum W. H. Perryman

Bridge Club Social Highlights With Luncheon and Prizes

The Thursday Bridge club hosted by Mrs. Edwin Fowlkes enjoyed luncheon at Lino's cafe followed by a visit to Mrs. W H Terry's home decorated with autumn flowers. Prizes went to Mrs. Terry high score Miss Smith second Mrs. Griffin low and Mrs. King Terry bingo. The Friendly Bridge club met at Mrs. Fritz Bill Weyerts home with chrysanthemums, rewarding Mrs. Sandlin high among guests and Mrs. Moss high among members with bingo awarded to Mrs. Hughes.

Thursday Bridge Club Edwin Fowlkes Fowlkes Lino W. H. Terry Mesdames King Terry Anja Wilson Edgar Martin Nelle Griffin Joe Clack Keith Morrow Aetna Smith Mrs. Terry Miss Smith Griffin Friendly Bridge Club Fritz Bill Weyerts Ralph Peters Roscoe Morgan Jimmy Logan Dana Ritter Bill Hughes Bob Sandlin Bill Foley Carswell Hollinshead Mark Herring Laurence Kidwell Anna Hayslip Clifton Moss Moss

Road Weary Lobos Prep For NM Teachers Game

The Sul Ross Lobos, undefeated and road worn, returned to workouts Monday for Saturday’s game with New Mexico State Teachers. They’ve won eight straight, logged near 3000 miles in two weeks, and hold a 285 to 101 scoring margin. Coached by Red Pierce and Jack Perryman, the team remains in good condition despite minor injuries expected to heal by weekend.

Sul Ross Lobos New Mexico State Lobos Alamosa Colo Kingsville Texas Doosters Sul Ross St. Michael's College Red” Pierce Jack” Perryman

Notable official recalls Big Bend era memories

The account centers on Mr. Thompson who led a detachment at Las Norias and later McKinney Springs. He is described as an engaging talker with a remarkable memory, recounting events and residents of the Big Bend region during a troubled period. For 24 years he has served as an official in the Commerce Department in Washington.

Thompson Las Norias Boquillas Post Office Texas McKinney Springs Big Bend Department of Commerce Washington

Mrs Weyerts Presented In Musical Prelude Nov 14

Mrs. June Weyerts will present a fifteen minute vocal prelude at First Methodist Church this Sunday at 7 30 pm as the sixth in the series. Rev Austin H Dillon reports rising interest and attendance. Next Sunday November 21 Mrs J H Marshall Jr of Marfa will be guest artist with Rev Dillon giving a Heaven ly Octave message.

Weyerts June Weyerts First Methodist Church Austin H. Dillon J. H. Marshall Jr Marfa Dillon

Rev Roy E Curtis to Speak at First Christian Church

Reverend Roy E Curtis assistant to the President of Texas Christian University will be guest speaker at the First Christian Church during the morning worship service Sunday. He formerly pastored Brownwood Christian Church and is known as a leader among state workers in the Christian brotherhood. Special music will be by June Weyerts, formerly in Curtis congregation. The public is invited.

Roy E. Curtis Texas Christian University First Christian Church Curtis Brownwood Christian Church Christian Brotherhood June Weyerts Brownwood

AAUW Members Gauge Value of College Education for Women

Alpine branch members participate in a nationwide AAUW poll to assess how their college education benefits their lives today. The survey asks how college training aids homemakers and professionals and seeks ideas to improve education to meet societal needs.

American Association of University Women AAUW Aauw National Education Committee Association

Former Cavalry Troop A Member Visits Alpine Friends

Mr and Mrs William Thompson of Washington DC, on a California vacation, stopped in Alpine to reconnect with old friends from 1912 when Thompson served in Troop A of the 14th Cavalry. The unit guarded the border during the Mexican revolution to curb arms smuggling and uphold neutrality.

Troop ‘A’ 14Th Cavalry City Alpine Wm Thompson Washington, D. C California 14Th Calvary

Missionary Bazaar and Bake Sale Planned for Saturday

The Missionary society of the Christian church will hold a bazaar and bake sale on Saturday November 13 starting at 9 oclock in the building recently occupied by Wilson Hardware Co le.

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church Wilson Hardware Cole

Alpine Man Enters Army Medical Specialist School

Retired Pablo Rivera Jr of Alpine Texas enters the Medical Field Service School at Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston. The program trains officers and enlisted personnel for technical medical service duties in the Army.

Army Pablo Rivera Jr Pablo Rivera Sr Alpine Texas Medical Field Service School Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston

Medical Treatments Listed for Local Residents

A. J. Eisenhauer of San Antonio, James Heiner, Maria Nieta of Presidio, Mrs. Sam Haynes of Fort Stockton, Mrs. Gilmer Morris, Mrs. Alton Holland, and Mrs. John Holland appear in a note detailing various medical procedures including treatments and surgeries such as minor and major operations. The list records residents receiving care and the types of procedures.

A. J. Eisenhauer San Antonio James Heiner Maria Nieta Presidio Sam Haynes Fort Stockton Gilmer Morris Alton Holland John Holland

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