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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1926
Page
7
In the Marathon News a personal notice highlights Miss Lucille French. The brief item identifies her in the community interest column and notes her social engagement within the local scene.
Mrs Feron Ritchey entertained Saturday afternoon at her home with a chrysanthemum and cedar themed bridge luncheon. Guests included Mrs RW Arnold who won high score, Mrs EH Todd who took second prize, and Ruth Todd who received a consolation prize. Attendees named included Mesdames Roy Laster Arch Allen W N Gourley Mary Garnett Henry Lacey Frank Clark Alpine residents and others.
Mrs J A McConagill hosted a ridge party Wednesday at her home with Mrs A R Davis winning high score and Mrs W D Burham taking tow. A salad course was served to Mrs Davis Arnold Burham Burnam Spalding Todd Col LC Ritchey Feron Ritchey Wedin and Stillwell.
On Armistice Day Thursday afternoon November 11 a pleasant school program filled the auditorium. R W Arnold performed a fine solo while the Choral club revived special music. Branton gave a brief talk and introduced H E Allen professor of history at Sul Ross college Alpine.
Busy social week includes art viewing at Moorefield home, prayer observance, and visits by relatives and officials. Graduates listed include Ned Moorefield and Velma Parker. new equipment due for Marathon Telephone. Henry Lacey to renovate system. Red Cross appeal quoted from Coolidge message. local ads encourage Avalonene ads.
F Nevill proprietor of ataway Cafe erects a building on Fourth street to house a battery station. Leased to We J Carter for operation mid next week with batteries rebuilt sold or rented. The piece ends with a call related to the American Red Cross.
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