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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1958
Page
4
The author reflects on dating before World War II and the rise of going steady. She recalls dances, stag lines, and the thrill of variety, arguing that early commitment may limit growth. She questions parental rules, seeks teen and parent perspectives, and ends with a call for ideas.
West Texas Utilities Co. will hold a free cooking school from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday November 18. Manager Don Littleton announced the event with Mrs. Abbie Andrews of Fort Worth teaching how to use electric ranges. Prizes include two electric appliances and a baked turkey.
The Edna Carson Circle of the First Baptist Church met at 2:30 p.m. November 4 at Mrs. J. L. Holder’s home. The mission program The Ransomed Shall Come With Songs was led by Mrs. S. F. Burleson with a full slate on the program. Refreshments were served to the guests and participants.
Mr and Mrs J R Hudson announce the birth of a red haired daughter born Friday in El Paso. She weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces at birth and is named Kimberly. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Elmer Hudson of Alpine.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its annual Past President's Parley at 7 30 p.m. on Monday November 17 at the Legion Home. Mrs Tom Coats and Mrs Bill Sohl will lead the program with hostesses Mrs W E Lockhart Mrs Frank Matthews Mrs Bruce Sutton and Mrs Bill Rhodes assisting.
The Speech Department at Sul Ross State College will stage Three Men on a Horse on Monday and Tuesday, November 17 and 18, at 8 15 p m in the Main Auditorium. Directed by Katharine Boyd, the comedy features J W Burks as Erwin Trowbridge and Beth McElroy as Audrey Trowbridge with Al Sims as Clarence Dobbins and a large supporting cast.
Joe Martinez president of Centennial PTA announced at the Monday meeting that the Halloween Carnival raised 183.99 dollars. He thanked Alpine area businesses for support and noted the PTA voted to pool room prize funds to buy a set of physician scales for health classes.
Shoppers are urged to start now as Alpine stores display new sleepwear from Forchheimer's, beauty products at Cora Lee's, turkey steaks from Nelon Locker Plant, slippers from Cross & Cross, and festive vehicles at local dealerships including Brewster County Motors and Casner's.
Dr. Bryan Wildenthal, president of Sul Ross State College, elected to Alpha Chi National Scholarship Society honorary membership. Certificate presented by Region I Alpha Chi president Mrs. C L Thomas at Kobernot Lodge, with notes on other 1958 inductees and appreciation for Wildenthal’s support of scholarship.
Mrs D M Bennett led the federation program at the EF Progreso Club meeting held Friday November 7 in the Presbyterian Church Hospital Room. Hostesses were Mrs Tom Moore and Mrs E C Shortt with members present including Mesdames O C Mudd J Mjosness Bennett John Pattillo Charles Hunter Ifrank McCollum Mark Herring A J Gard Armand Hawkins Paul Vogt William Lockhart and Leroy Larsh. One guest attended Mrs H S Hanson.
The Wednesday Bridge Club met at Mrs. J. C. EPperson's home and awarded Mrs. Marvin Pierce the high prize. Second high went to Mrs. J. E. Burgess while Mrs. Worth Fraser won bingo. Yellow chrysanthemums brightened the rooms as pumpkin pie and coffee were served to a list of members.
The Alpine Garden Club will hold its next meeting Friday November 21 instead of this Friday due to the Alpine High School Homecoming parade. Members are reminded to bring garden items for discussion and swaps.
Mr and Mrs Miles Pierce welcomed a son named Anton Grey at a San Angelo hospital on October 30. The Pierces also have two other sons Julian and Victor.
At a November meeting the Study Club decided to donate the Brewster County Memorial Hospital a $300 medical library from unspent funds. Members ordered fruit cakes for the coming season while D A Hilton spoke on Americanism.
The Lois Glass circle of the Woman's Missionary Union met at Mrs Ellis Turnham's home from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Speakers Mrs Turnham and Mrs L E Wright spoke on The Philippines and Indonesia. A goal to fund a home-center for 4 and 5 year olds was set. Next meeting November 24 at Mrs George Thomason's home.
Brewster County Memorial Hospital lists patients admitted this past week including Lamar Thompson Ger bert Harlow Margaret Theophilus Jennie Bechthold Lorraine Ellison Douglas Glasscock and Margaret D Ogle all from Alpine. Discharged patients include Carmen Hernandez Polly Arun Thornburg Luisa Portillo Maria Keith Jarratt Sue E Ramsey Fort Davis Manuel Rubio Pecos George P Hair Roberta L Shortt Eustalia Hernandez Pete Salgado Lilly Barker transferred to El Paso Maria Chavarria James Dozier, all of Alpine.
The General Missions program titled The Ransomed Shall Come With Songs was presented at First Baptist Church on November 4 at 9 30 am. Mrs Loyd Henderson led the event with opening prayer and devotional. Participants included Mesdames Henderson McIntyre Cleveland McNew and Thornton with closing prayer by Mrs J M Floyd. Other attendees listed were Mesdames Slover Wylie Holder Casparis Burleson and Williams.
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