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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1954

Page

6

Marathon social notes highlight bridge party and library updates

Marathon a microcosm of social life as Mrs J A McGonagle hosts a Thursday club with bridge and samba games, high scores claimed by Mrs L C Ritchey and Mrs W R Green. Library notes announce new Big Bend regional acquisitions and local visits while birthday barbecues, special church services, and a Mayo Clinic surgery report add local color.

J. A. McGonagi Degcert Bridge Jack Todd Tom Yarbro RM Treadwell Earl Young W. R Green L. C. Ritchey Frank Wedin W. Brown W. C Powers Big Bend FanWyck Mason Ted Her Helen Reiley Leslie Ford America Paul Revere California Hawaii

Grandma Taylor’s 1924 Franklin Stays Unsold

The narrator notes a gleaming 1924 Franklin owned by Grandma Taylor with a “This car NOT for sale” sign. She explains the craze for old cars, while the writer prefers new cars. both agree on respecting others’ preferences as they “ride along smoothly” together.

Grandma Taylor Joe

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