Alpine Study club hears speaker on Mexican heritage topic
Mrs C D Wood joint hostess as Alpine Study club meets at Mrs W D Bur cham home with two guests Miss Stather Elliott and Mrs Robert Elliott and 17 members. Mrs Fred S Rogers presided. A flag was presented by Mrs Roy Whiteside with saluting instruction. Talks on inflation and Mexican settlement work precede discussion on defense bonds. Delegates named for the Davis Mountain Federation in Sanderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
W. D. Burcham
Alpine Study Club
C. D. Wood
Stather Elliott
Robert Elliott
Fred S. Rogers
Roy Whiteside
Defense Week Calendar and Social Club Notes
The piece lists Defense Week themes proclaimed by the U S president and Office of Civilian Defense with dates from November 11 to November 16 and reports on local social and club gatherings. It mentions groups planning sanitation and preventive medicine efforts and records various hostesses and attendees at meetings, card parties, and Bible study sessions at local venues.
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United States
Office of Civilian Defense
Washington
D. C
Mrs Floyd Named On State PTA Congress
Mrs Floyd was named state chairman of Child Protection at the Texas Parent Teacher Association state congress in Austin. The convention, themed The Home Rediscovered, drew about 1340 delegates. Mrs Jack M Little of Dallas was elected president for three years, with Mrs Floyd joining the board of directors and serving as parliamentarian for the 15th district.
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Floyd
PTA
C. Coleman
Austin
Painte Teacher Association
Jack M. Little
Dallas
Joe Wessendorff
State Congress
State
Congress
Alpine
11Th
15Th District
Presbyterian Women Plan for Bazaar Fellowship Forum
Alpine church reports a busy sequence of meetings and plans. Forty three men attended the Alpine Men's Fellowship Forum with Philip Koury and Parkhurst serving a Thanksgiving dinner. Glenn Burgess spoke on international relations and a follow up discussion occurred.
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Fellowship Forum
Presbyterian Church
George Koury
A. 4
Parkhurst
Glenn Burgess
The
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Knox Reid
Justice Couple Observe 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W B Justice are pictured on their 60th wedding anniversary dated Nov 3 at their West Alpine home. The couple have lived in Brewster county for over 25 years.
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W. B. Justice
West Alpine
Youths 14 to 16 Need Judge Approval to Drive
In Texas the new driver's license law requires applicants aged 14 to 16 to obtain county judge approval before taking the driving test. The rule assigns the necessity determination to county judges and allows licenses only if driving is essential, such as school transportation or when no other capable family member can drive.
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Texas’ Highway Patrol
Texas
Ated i
Echool
Ocean is Deep Indeed Mount Everest in Asia
An odd mix of trivia and a church meeting report begins with a doodled fact about Mount Everest and the Pacific, then shifts to a circle meeting led by Miss Wade with devotional, readings from Matthew and Mark, songs, and a discussion. Refreshments were served to several attendees. Government bonds and stamps are noted as the safest investment.
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Isaacks
Clyde Hamen
Kelton
Mesdames Weyerts
Johnson
Barnett
Matthews
Chaffin
van Fossan
Jackson
Moore
Els
Wild Turkeys Plentiful in South Texas, Officials Say
In South Texas, wild turkeys are plentiful due to heavy rains yielding abundant food and cover. Department trappers plan releases in habitats with food and safety as they aim to boost turkey numbers without chasing records. Officials highlight strong conditions for turkeys across Texas while noting ongoing restoration projects and improved living environments.
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Austin
Jepartment
Texas
Game Department
South
Department
South Texas
Ideal Fall Weather In Alpine Area After Moisture Siege
Ideal fall weather has prevailed in the Alpine area for two weeks after a stretch of wet conditions that ended with rain two weeks ago. The first killing frost occurred last Friday morning and a couple lighter frosts have followed. Ranchers benefited as the shipping season neared completion with the bulk of shipments already sent out.
Alpine Boy Injured in Rabbit-Hunt Accident
Edward Copeland son of Mr and Mrs C W Copeland was injured Tuesday afternoon when a bullet from a 22 rifle struck his right shoulder during a rabbit hunt north of town. The gun carried by David Billeter discharged accidentally as Edward rested well and made satisfactory recovery.
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Edward Copeland
C. W. Copeland
Edward
David Billeter
David
Varey Accepts Post Director in Pecos Band Leader Move
Wesley C. May, famed Pecos high school band director, accepts a contract as director at Odessa High School with the same $2100 yearly salary. He leaves Pecos after six years of top state and national band honors, replacing G Ward Moody who resigned for an American Legion role in Austin. May, son of Mrs. J D May of Alpine, is a Pecos alumnus and Sul Ross College graduate.
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Wesley C. May
Pecos High School
West Texas
Pecos
May
el Paso High
Odes
Odessa
G. Ward Moody
American Legion
Austin
Wesley
J. D. May
Alpine
Alpine High School
Sul Ross College
Choral Clinic Draws 175 Students at Sul Ross Last Monday
About 175 pupils from five West Texas towns attended a choral clinic at Sul Ross college last Monday. Sponsored by the State Department of Education and led by Dr. Archie N. Jones, UT choral director, the event featured demonstrations by W. Greer of New York City and Rita Dervisors of music Nell Parmley. Luncheon for teachers and guests followed at the college cafeteria. participating schools included San Felipe Del Rio, Sanderson, Maria, Fr. Stockton, and Alpine with listed teachers and student counts.
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West Texas
State Department of Education
Archie N. Jones
University of Texas
Sul Ross College
Nell Parmley
Sue Dervisors
LaMarr Chapman
W. Greer
New York City
San Felipe
Del
Ruth Hestes
Stu Sanderson
Helen Rose Simpson
Maria
Ray McDonald
Fr. Stockton
Geraldine Ferrer
Alpine
John Wilma Kolodzie
Adlerika promo from Alpine Drug Store gift
An elderly patron from North Dakota touts Adlerika saying it aids digestion and gas relief after keeping it on hand for 15 years. The advertisement urges quick bowel action and relief from bloating.
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L. M
Alpine Drug Store
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C. v. Wood
Charlotte Slight
Charlotte Sigar
Sadie Hawkins
Audrey Jan Young
Daisy Mae
Jimmie Johnson
Lil” Abner
Lethia Alice
Jimmine Owens
Elaine Wallace
Elizbeth Bowie
Audrey Jane Young
Billie Rhea McNeill
Margo Fraser
Nell Moss
Gail Moore
Bila
Ean ‘Teague
Carl Weiman
John Newell Jr
J W. Shepperd
J. Charles Corkman
Dell Binion
Homer
Wilton Jeu Ray Garett
Jerrydine Barrow
EL Progreso Club
Bowie
EI Progreso Study Club
George Bowie
Methodist Church
F.G. Walker
Mesdames Broadfoot
Lockhart
McCollum
Newe 1l
Slight
Spence
Vaughn
Vogt
Wallace
Weston
Wilson
Winter
Mitchell
Ritter
Bridge Clubs
Feix McGaUsths
Lucky Thirteen
Holland Hotel
Mesdames Eder Martin
Lois McIntyre
Gene Benson
John Newell
H. le Kobernot
Clay Holland
J. E. Burgess
Mrs. Holland
Ray LaBert
Sally
H. C. LaBeff
Marvin Majors
Bill Allen
Messrs. and Mesdames Regiald Votan
Dicky
Ray LaBeff
C. M. Corkran
Ed Swann
WMS
Baptistanssio.n
J. A. Kidd
Mesdames Binion
Harris
Nutt
Kidd
Chambers
Williams
Wittner
Reeder
Harvey
Howard Johnson
Fain
Presbyterian
Rogers
Alpine Grove
Dorcas Circle
Electa Wade
Christian Home
Thelma Williams
Missionary Society
Marquis de Lafayette
San Angelo
Standard-Times
Mail
West
Varey
Sul Ross
Hershey
JOY Brand
Ise
Longhun
SwifT’s
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Swift
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