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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1944

Page

5

Vernon ranch society bridge party honors and prizes

A Vernon McIntyre ranch gathering featured eight bridge tables hosted by Mrs. McIntyre with Miss Janette McIntyre and Miss Aetna Smith assisting. Prizes included a Thanksgiving turkey, a dressed hen, pecan halves, butter, and eggs, with many guests named among the attendees. Alpine branch women’s club met at Ali Cowan’s home on Thursday for a 4:30 tea and refreshments.

Vernon McIntyre Ranch Mcintyre Janette Mcintyre Aetna Smith Cameron Frank’ McCollum G. H. Harfst Otis Kimball Malone Hill H.W. Morelock Kershaws C. F. Patterson C D. Wood W. H. Terry Zeb Decie J. C. Epperson Paul Voat C. W. Davis Lourene Terry W. D. Burcham L. D. Harris Edith Caldwell Miss Smith Miss Janette McIntyre American Association of University Women Ali Cowan Edgar Martin Zet Decie Gene Benson Gay Meriwether Vernon McIntyre J. W. Shepperd Aetta Smith Benson Shepperd

Education talk and social events at local clubs

Dr. T. H. Etheridge spoke on Education for Adults highlighting the GI Bill to a table of attendees including Mes James C. E. McCool and K. A. Scholner. social evenings featured contracts clubs and prize winners with Mrs Shepperd and Mr Burgess among hosts and guests at several gatherings.

T. H. Etheridge Sur Rose College Mes James C. E. McCool K. A. Schloener E. C. Coleman W. J. Winter Knox Reid C. E. Sperry Fay Vice J. T.carney Annie Kate Ferguson Alice Cow J. W. Sheppera Firs J.B. Burgess C. Coleman George Koury J. W. Shepperd J. E. Burgess J. M. Alderson J. T. Carney Bill Winter Shepperd Burgess Reid James H. Logan Wally Davis J. W. Sheppend James Kemp Dudley Unserwood Hazel Harfst Paul Vogt Joe Burgess Vogt Mr. Burgess Davis Mr. Kemp Winter

Girl Scout Party Details and Court of Awards

The Girl Scouts held two parties, one for older scouts on October 20 with invited boys, dancing, games, and punch, and one for younger scouts on October 27 with similar activities and cookies. At the October 25 meeting a Court of Awards awarded Tenderfoot pins to seven scouts for learning the Laws and Promise, Second Class Badges to four for meeting requirements, and Gold Stars for 90 percent attendance.

Mildred Vick Mary Lou Dragoo Patricia Ward Jo Helen Burgess Eva Rae Smith Marilyn Parker Charlotte Cox Dolphin Parker Nell Moss Ella Teague Marion Hudson Jo Nell Pope Gail Barrow Betty Jo Newton Mary Elizabeth Rice Charlotte Slight Evelyn Mattlock Ann Williams

Brewster County Democratic Campaign Committee Endorses Voter Turnout

The Brewster County Democratic Campaign Committee praises strong voter turnout in the national and state sections. It urges ongoing fundraising transparency, suggests quarterly reports to contributors, and calls Republicans to consider forming a permanent party organization for constructive progress.

Brewster County Democratic Campaign Committee Democratic Fund Tay Efort Joel Wright

Women Council Meeting Includes Indian Art Talk

The Christian church women met at Mrs. Sloan Matthews home for an interesting session. Mrs. Buhler presided. Mrs. Casner led devotion on The American Indian. Talks covered Yakima School and Indian Art. Attendees included Mesdames Williams, Weyerts Jr., Casner, and others. refreshments were served. A separate legal notice to Margar et McClusky Dalton appears in the same text.

Womens Council of the Christian Church Sloan Matthews Buhler Yakima John Weyerts Jr Sky Blue Waters E. A Western Plains Matthews Severa M.A. Buhler Tom Matthews F. E. Weyerts Misses Sue Williams Hazel Matthews

Baptist Sunday school T. B L meets at Spence home

The T. B L class at the Baptist Sunday school met November 7 at the home of Mrs. Ray Spence. Mrs. Verna Frazer led prayer and the devotional was given by Mrs. A. Kidd. The business meeting followed, after which de-

Bapetist Sunday School Ray Spence Verna Frazer Mra. JA. Kidd

Air Base Honors World War One Veterans on Armistice Day

Air Base paid tribute to World War One veterans during an Armistice Day review last Saturday. Col A J Kerwin Malone led 53 officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian employees with officers and cadets saluting. Lt Col Paul T McFarland and M/Sgt Lyle F Nolan headed the veterans on the reviewing stand, McFarland having served as an aerial observer and artillery officer in World War I. Witness J W Frazer, Clerk of the District Court of Brewster County, Texas, was present.

Col A. J. Kerwin Malone Paul T. McFarland Lyle F. Nolan Col. McFarland

Veteran Nolan recalled to active duty in World War II service

France reports Set Nolan, recalled to active duty on December 23, 1940, has served as base quartermaster and since September 1942 his latest assignment. He is a veteran of both service periods and reflects wartime postings.

France Set Nolan

Marine and Army service and campaign honors noted

The record notes Marine and Army service with the Purple Heart, the Nicaragua ribbon and the Vera Cruz Mexico campaign bar. It mentions buying War Bonds and Stamps as well.

Vera Cruz Mexico

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C.D. Wood Bastor Mrs. McIntyre AAUW Miss Cowan Eva Chaffin Lucky Thirteen Z. M. Decie Walter Diggs C. E. Patterson King Terry John Clanton F. E. Griffin Joe Clark J. T. Carey Jarris Carney Pers Edith Hopson M. L. Hopson Aeadt Pecos Alpine Brewster Girl Scout Verayea Klous State OF Texas Elmer Taylor Ora Margaret McClasky Herbert Dalton Margaret McClusky Dalton Clifton Arizona Tme Margaret McClasky | Dalton Margret McClaaky Dalton Republic of France Europe Mence C. S. Lomax Chicago Ella Gunness Ralph Foley Northampton Eng Alpine Lumber Company J. W. Frazer Texas Western Parte Wizard Ford Piston Rings Western Auto West Main Ave HL. J. McBride Tex Alpine Feed CO Gy Dee Cross & Cross W. Main Ave
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