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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1959
Page
4
Frances Newsom set out for Odessa to attend the Icecapades in Fort Stockton. She forgot the tickets at home but forged ahead and told the ticket man the numbers, which she had memorized after briefly comparing them with Lareile Mendryx’s figures.
Mrs Hoyle Cooley of Marfa led the last of three Alpine Garden Club workshops at the Methodist Church basement on Friday November 13. She demonstrated holiday arrangements using magnolia leaves evergreen materials grasses and berries and noted melted paraffin as suitable for the arrangements. Ellen C Hudson was elected first vice president to fill the unexpired term. Hostesses served gingerbread and coffee to members and guests with several members bringing materials and receiving guidance from Mrs Cooley.
The Alpine Chapter AAUW Book Review Group holds its organizational meeting tonight at 7 30 in the home economics room at Sul Ross State College.
An art display by 2 to 6 year old students under Mrs Monica Jeiman’s kindergarten continues at the Fine Arts Building, Sul Ross College, through November 28. Miss 8 M Hill, College art director, praises the children’s creativity, expressiveness, and its value in building self confidence and fresh ideas.
John Newell Jr and Mrs John Newell Jr of Grand Prairie announce the birth of their son Clark Douglas born Friday November 13 weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces. He has two brothers and two sisters awaiting at home. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs John W Newell and maternal grandparents are Mrs Loretta Gray and J E Gray Je of Alpine.
The American Legion Auxiliary expresses gratitude to Alpine residents for their wholehearted response to aid mentally retarded children. A national fund has been established to support extensive research in this field. Those wishing to contribute may call Mrs. Mile Smith for details.
Local women organized a Tuesday sewing effort at the First Church led by Mrs. Jim Nichols to produce 55 bandages and other fabric items for the Cancer Society. The group, including Marie Van Fossan and Ralph Peters, sent a portion of their work to the Austin cancer headquarters while thanking contributors and helpers.
The Big Bend Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution plans gifts of money and clothing to three approved schools Kate Duncan Smith DAR School Grant Ala DAR School Tamassee D C and Crossnore School in Crossnore S C A box of clothing also was sent Lord Mrs H W Mor of the chapter outlined the program noting the preservation of family Bibles papers and records and the importance of keeping current events for future use A report on the District 1 Texas Society of DAR meeting in Odessa Oct 31 was given by the chapter regent Miss Milton Mill and by Mrs Charles Holmes A salad plate coffee were served and co hostesses were Miss Laurene Lighthouse and Ellie McKinney Members present were Mrs Charles L Thomas George Baines Glasscock Bow Morelock Johnson Holmes and others Guests included Mrs H Dailman Mrs Henry Schmidt Bond National Park and Misses Althouse and McKinney
The AAUW branch held an afternoon program at Kokernot Lodge introduced by Mrs. Hugh Dailman. Charles E. Wade spoke on United Nations stamps from his collection, while Mrs. Noble Armstrong shared slides and stories from Indo China. Hostesses were Miss Anna Dunn, Mrs. C. A. Roberson, Mrs. T. C. Selvig, and Mrs. Charles B. Wade. Refreshments served to 38 members and guests.
The Alpine Ministerial Alliance schedules a Union Thanksgiving Service at 9 am on Thursday November 26 in the First Christian Church with Rev Charles L Conder delivering the sermon on The Thankful Community Rev Conder and family depart for California after the service Mrs Helen Gibb to sing Rev Bristol to oversee arrangements Alliance ministers will participate The collection aids the needy Guests include Mrs Tom Low Kerrville Mrs Gertrude Wilson Burnet and Mrs Talbot Garvin Mountain Home relatives of TR Low plus Mrs H W Baker Ozona Also present for Alpine High coronation events were Mr and Mrs Lows daughter Carol Lee crown bearer and family guests.
New officers at ig Bend Post ry American Legion Auxiliary were installed in a Monday evening service at the Legion Home with Mrs. M. L. Mopson presiding. Officers named include Mrs. Skinner president, Mrs. Mary Ellen vice president, Mrs. Shop second vice president, Mrs. Newsom secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Randall chaplain and sergeant at arms. Past presidents assisted, and an initiation service followed with many members named. Hostesses for the social hour were Mrs. Stilwell, Mrs. Hudson and W. H. Shouppe as punch and cookies were served.
Dr Allen Brions of Sul Ross State College spoke at the Holland House Hotel on National Education Week. He compared Greek and U.S. education, noting compulsory schooling ends at the elementary level, high school entry is limited, Greece has stiff college exams, and physical education is strong despite overall poverty among youth. A student-poem was read by Bevnes. list of names follows.
Mrs. Cleveland Wright spoke to the women of St James Episcopal church Thursday evening on The Church as a Patron of the arts and poetry. She argued religious aspiration aids arts, urges church patronage to prevent juvenile delinquency and social ills. Mrs H E Medlin presided. Laurene Lighthouse led devotionals. Hostesses served coffee and pumpkin chiffon tarts to attendees including Wright, Medlin, Conder, Alves, and others.
The Jr Music Club held a Saturday recital at the studio featuring piano and organ soloists. Performers included Sue Bradford, Jane Cain, Jane Devenport, Jan Swans, Julie Forehheimer, Ceci la Hollis, Analee Holman, Donna Lynn Mueller, Rochelle Sohl, and others. Bach was studied, with a musical portrait presented by Mrs. Juel Warnock.
Bobby Wixson of Sul Ross State College faculty will conduct a planetarium tour for Browne organization members. A brief business meeting and social precede the planetarium in the science building reception room at 7 30 p m Monday the 23rd, guided by Mrs Delphene Young and Miss Laurene Lighthouse.
Mr and Mrs Ed Morrell announce the birth of a son Monty Joe on Monday November 16 in Brewster Memorial Hospital Brewster County. The baby weighed 5 pounds 6 ounces. The Morrells also have two sons and three daughters in the family.
The Hospital Auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 7:90 pm to discuss a large expenditure. Mrs. Jack Cross, chair, urges all auxiliary members to attend. Call Mrs. Cross if any member needs a ride.
The First Methodist Church holds a quarterly conference led by Mr and Mrs Sebastian Targalled to discuss purchasing lots for a parsonage and forming a building committee. New arrivals include several named families from Marathon Presidio and Marfa with children listed. Mrs Bill Cotter of Balmorhea visited Alpine to see relatives.
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