Alpine residents react to Giant showing and local events
Alpine attendees viewed Edna Ferber's Giant in El Paso with mixed opinions on plot and casting while praising Marfa and Virginia scenery. Shown were Shrine activities, DAR program by Dr Shortt on Middle East, and display events at Sul Ross Fine Arts and Alpine Garment Factory Open House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severa
Fl Paso
Giant
Thal
Texas
Tex
Edna Ferber
Marfa
Virginia
Frank Ray
Doucette
Becky
Carl Heiman
Monica
Lawdon
Ben Pruett
John R. Whiteside
Elsie
Elizabeth
Middle East
Dar
Graves Boge
Arthur Blucher
George Baines
H. L. Kokernet Jr
Cecil Case
Fine Arts
Sul Ross
Tom Stowell
Su Esposo
Vick Winter
George Bevier
Dick Rogers
Miles Garrison
Sandra Rogers
Alpine Garment Factory
Jack Perryman
Odessa Woman Leland Croft Urges More Mental Health Care
Mrs Leland Croft of Odessa spoke at a Pilot Club luncheon on Our Responsibility to the Mentally Ill. She warned that one in four Americans may need hospitalization, noted low diagnosis and staffing in Texas facilities, and urged improved funding, personnel, and medical care, plus scholarships for pre med students to serve in mental hospitals. The talk highlighted the State Mental Hospital Development Association and calls for coordinated statewide action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Croft
Odessa
Pilot Club
Holland Hotel
Wirs. Croft
States Mental Hospital Development Association of Texas
Croft
United States
Texas
Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce
Allan Shivers
JoElla Livingston
Lou Ray Huckaba
Association
Whiteside
Odesss Spok
Jimmy Logan
Nell Ferguson
George Dallman
Elvie Williams
Carl Shults
Ware Hord
Marfa
George Benson
Inda Benson Adams
Mental Hospital Development Association
Mrs. Scott Discusses Birds in Garden Club Talk
Mrs. Ben B. Scott of Socorro NM, Texas bird authority and state chairman for Texas Garden Clubs, spoke at the Alpine Garden Club on Birds in the Garden. She urged women to create bird sanctuaries with baths and trees, and warned of cats and marauders. Birds likely to visit Texas gardens include mockingbird robin and bluebird as part of a conservation drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Scott
Bird Authority
Ben B. Scott
Socorro
N. M
Alpine
Texas
Birds For Texas Garden Clubs
Alpine Garden Club
Presbyterian
Jimmy Burling’s Fourth Birthday Celebrated
Jimmy Burling son of Mr and Mrs James Burling celebrated his 4th birthday Saturday Nov 10 at home in Alpine. Refreshments of cakes and ice cream were served to guests Carol Causey Sally Glasscock Sandy Cleveland Tommy Connors Ben ge Lie Rhodes Mike Akin Judy and Linda Burling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Burling
James Burling
Alpine
Carol Causey
Sally Glasscock
Sandy Cleveland
Tommy Connors
Benge
Lie Rhodes
Mike Akin
Judy
Linda Burling
Livingston Henjum Rites Performed In San Angelo Nov 3
Marriage announcement for Mrs. Mary Louise Henjum and Dr. Charles W. Livingston Jr. at First Methodist Church San Angelo on Nov 3 with Rev. Ennis Hill officiating. Bride’s mother Mrs. Jennie Hayes. groom’s parents Alpine residents. Reception at Ray and Mary Johnston home. couple to reside at Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Sonora where he conducts veterinary research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
West Texas
Mary Louise Henjum
Charles W. Livingston Jr
Little Chapel
First Methodist Church
San Angelo
Ennis B. Hill
Jennie L. Hayes
Prueffer St
Livingstonis
Charles Livingston
Alpine AAUW Meeting Highlights 1957 Program
Alpine AAUW held a November gathering at Kokernot Lodge with 29 members praised for fellowship. Miss Joy Adams and others hosted as tables displayed marigolds and autumn leaves, refreshment table featured fruit coffee and pumpkin pies. The year’s theme Present Priorities for Building the Future focused on AAUW fellowship and yearbook work with E K Beanland and Arthur Blucher presenting. The December meeting will be the annual Christmas Tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Aauw
Joy Adams
Gene Brice
Jack Johnson
W. D. Rich
Kokernot Lodge
William Thomson
Arthur Blucher
American Association of University
E. K. Beanland
Farfay
Overseas Christmas Mail for Service Members
Postmaster West says overseas packages to and from women in service can be mailed Friday and Saturday November 16 and 13. He notes the deadline was November 15 but ages and routing could still be processed through the end of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Mrs House Speaks at Alpine Study Club Joint Meeting
Mrs A J House president of Texas Federation of Women's Clubs spoke at a joint luncheon of Alpine Study Club and El Progreso Club in the Texas Cafe on Nov 12. The event highlighted the Federated clubs as adult education universities with a scholarship fund supporting Oriental students. guests included Mrs R R Payne of Fort Stockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. House
TFWC
Joint Study Club
Alpine Study Club
el Progreso Club
Texas Cafe
A. J. House of
Oriental Scholarship Fund
House
Gerald Ogle
H. W. Morelock
Ier
Alpine
R.R. Payne
Fort Stockton
Disiet
Couples Bridge Club Entertained Saturday
Members of the Couples Bridge Club were entertained Saturday at a local home. Mr and Mrs were the winners of high score, with prizes awarded by the host. Attendees included Mr and Mrs, with several guests noted by surname and city.
Legion Auxiliary Plans Americanism Program on Nov 19
The Women’s Auxiliary to the American Legion meets at 7 30 PM Monday November 19 in the Legion Home. Director of the program is Mrs Roy Stillwell with hostesses Mrs Hallie Stillwell and Mrs Glen Harris. The program theme honors the land and keeps its memory alive.
Baptist Circles Hold Bible Study Meetings
The Eldna Cox Circle met last Tuesday at 9 30 am in Mrs J O Casparis home with 17 present. Mrs Joe Page led the program. The Edna Carson Circle met in the afternoon with 15 in Mrs T M Lankford’s home and the hostess taught the Bible lesson. Next Tuesday both circles will study a book on prayer. Eldna Cox Circle gathers with Mrs J M Floyd at 503 W Ave at 9 99 am. Edna Carson Circle meets with Mrs R C Burgoon at 707 E Ave C at 2 20 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldna Cox
Edna Carson
J. O. Casparis
Joe Page
T. M. Lankford
Rs. J. M. Floyd
W. Ave
R. C .Burgoon
E. Ave. C
Tuesday Bridge Club Luncheon At Mrs Vogt’s Home
Tuesday Bridge Club met at Mrs. Paul Vogt’s home for luncheon and bridge. High score among members went to Mrs. Chaim Broadfoot, while guests’ high score was won by Mrs. Toe Page and Mrs. Frank Meclum topped the partners. Attendees included James W. Winter, McColly Jerald Ogle, Broadfoot, Ra Peters, Bryan Wildenthal, and guests Mesdames Page, Jo W. Pate, George Bevier, Mar Kay, W. H. Crider, and Ken Allister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meers
Chaim Broadfoot
Paul Vogt
Toe Page
Frank Meclum
James W. Winter
McColly Jerald Ogle
Broadfoot
Ra Peters
Bryan Wildenthal
Mesdames Page
Jo W. Pate
George Bevier
Mar Kay
W. H. Crider
Ken Allister
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Pat
Holland Hotel — Alpine
Electical Westngalae
Usticon
Chadbourne
Odessa Woman
Mrs, Leland Croft
Plas
Nou
Livingston
Asco
Lee
Alderton
Kre” Ben Sei
Bing Wee
Elen Sn Thomas
Bryan Kets
Clarence Hord
Scott
Alder von
Hoi
A. J. Gard
Morlowe
Cross & Cross
ART Women Shop
Cc. G. Morrison Company
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