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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1942

Page

5

Societies at Sul Ross and El Progreso Clubs Merge Lore

Society notes recount a Sul Ross College event where Miss Alice Cowan led a Pan-American quiz and reviewed The Passionate Warrior by T R Ybarra, with a guest list of Mrs W S Winter and others. A Progreso Study Club tea featured Mrs W J Newell presenting on mispronounced words, with members listed.

Evapuire Corafich A.uw Sul Ross College Alice Cowan T. R. Ybarra Simon Bolivar Cow Meer McCollum el Progreso W. J. Newell Mesdames Morgan Burgess West Logan Hatch Lockhart Ritter Bennett Winter Mathews Newell Corkran

Woodmen Circle meets at Alpine Grove No. 671

The Alpine Grove No. 671 Woodmen Circle met at guardian Thelma Williams home with co hostesses Oma Doole and Fern Garrett. Members voted to send 5 to the Woodmen Circle Home in Sherman Texas 2 to the Red Cross and 82 to Jacqueline ard in the W C Home. Next meeting set for Dec 16 at 4 o clock with Fern Garrett.

Alpine Grove Woodmen Circle The Guardian Thelma Williams Oma Doole Sherman Texas Red Cross Jacqueline ‘Ard W. C Fern Garrett Mesdames Metta Williams Jane Burling

Baptist WMS Meeting and Local Social Notices

The Onis Vineyard circle of the Baptist W M S met Tuesday at the church for Mission study with Mrs. E R Cox presiding. Lois McIntyre led from If Two Agree. Ed Davidson hosted a turkey dinner for his son E H Davidson before departing for Cairo Ill with the Coast Guard. Others attended were Frank Davidson Huggins Harris Pennington Cotter Kimball Burgess Wood and others.

Onis Vineyard Circle of the Baptist W. M.S Church For Mission Study E. R. Cox Lois McIntyre Jack Davis F. P. Reeder R. W. McKinley J. G. Fain Doyle Perdue M. P. Slover R. L. Wittner Ora Harvey Ed Davidson E. H. Davidson Cairo Ill Coast Guard Frank Davidson H. Huggins Iraan L. D. Harris Jones Pennington del Rio James Cotter C. F. Kimball J. E. Burgess C. D. Wood

Presbyterian Council Meets For Pioneer Dinner Plans

Presbyterian women gathered at Mrs. Walter Garnett home Tuesday with co host Mrs. T C Selvig. Attendees included Coleman Elliott Garnett Gard Lockhart LaBett Meriwether Morelock Rogers Selvig Sperry Wood Peters in absence of president Mrs Kunze Mrs Wood led devotion and a free will offering replaced the Christmas bazaar plans for a pioneer country dinner during Golden Anniversary week chaired by O E Sperry Foods. Light refreshments followed. Wally Davis bridge group met Wednesday afternoon. cinnamon rolls coffee served. Attendees included Truman Hatch Corkran Weston Votaw Logan Ritter Gilbert Braswell with prizes to Gilbert Votaw and Logan. Jo Ann Carlton birthday party held for four year old at aunt Mrs Sublett home. lawn games guided by cousins Davida May Elinor Sublett Gail Barrow. Guests received toy soldiers sailors marines. birthday cake and ice cream served to listed children.

Ne Presbyterian Women's Council Walter Garnett T. C. Selvig Mesdames Coleman Elliott Garnett Gard O. E. Sperry Wally Davis Bridge Club Mesdames Truman Hatch C. M. Corkran Forrest Weston Reginald Votaw Jimmy Logan Dan Ritter Elton’ Gilbert J. H. Braswell JO Ann Carlton Don Carlton D. P. Sublett Jo Ann Davida May Elinor Sublett Gail Barrow Mary Ella Vanney Janeth West Georgia Lee Morgan Marilyn Kay Morgan Ann Clanton Loulynn

Memorial Service Held For Late R J Bailiff at College

Memorial services honored Jerry Ratliff a longtime Alpine educator. Dr C Coleman praised his magnetic personality and service. Sul Ross students and alumni recalled his guidance. The Sul Ross chorus sang Cast Thy Burden on the Lord as the service closed.

Jerry Kat Itt Alpine R. L. Willner Morelock Mr. Ratliff Big Bend M.P. Slover Jean Bole Dr.c. Coleman Mr. Ritt Sul Ross Dr. Casey Linc Ale Cowan

Sub-Postoffice Opens at the Flying School

The Advanced Flying School opens its own postoffice at the field as a substation of the Marta postoffice under the direction of Lt A C Armbruster. The new facility began operations this week.

Advanced Flying School A. C. Armbruster Marta

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

We express heartfelt appreciation for the kindnesses and comforting sympathy shown to us after our bereavement. Gratefully, Mrs Virgil Williams and the Fulcher Williams families.

Garden Club wraps up year with talks and plans

October 23 1942 garden club meeting at J C Colemans featured Dr Omer Sperry on Trees and Their Care and a large pansy order. Mrs Morelock hosted November 13 with Christmas party plans. Mrs Cartwright spoke on Rock Gardens and Mrs Gilley on sweet pea culture.

Garden Club J. C. Colemans Omer Sperry Sul Ross College H. W. Morelock P. V. Cartwright Rock Gardens C A. Gilley M. Gilley Burcham The Avalanche

Why Study Spanish Aims to Shape Attitudes and Language Learning

An long discussion argues for teaching Spanish in U S schools to deepen understanding of language roots and culture. It highlights similarities between Spanish and English, historical influence in the Southwest, and the role of schools in fostering public sympathy with Spanish speaking nations to the south.

United States Chaucer Southwest North America Pacific Coast Florida Colorado Nevada California Texas

Munter Injured In Hunting Accident At San Angelo

D. L. Buelow of San Angelo fell during a hunt and broke a leg. He was brought to the local hospital this week and his condition is listed as satisfactory.

Munter D. L. Buelow San Angelo

Armbruster Named Special Service Officer At Flying School

Lieut Anthony C Armbruster assumed duties as special service officer at the Advanced Flying School under Col Gerald Hoyle. He comes from Minter Field near Bakersfield and formerly managed a Bakersfield hotel. He will oversee morale programs post theater library and entertainment and coordinate Army Institute correspondence courses.

Anthony C. Armbruster Advanced Flying School Gerald Hoyle Armbruster Minter Field Bakerfield Cal Bakersfield L Armbruster Army Institute Army Lt. Armbruster

Fire Prevention Poster Contest Announced Across Texas

AUSTIN The annual statewide fire prevention poster contest for Texas school students was announced today by Marvin Hal State Fire Insurance commission e. Cash awards, contributed by Cravens Dar gan and company Houston, will go to the winners. Seven awards will be made in each of the following divisions high school Junior high intermediate and primary. The contest closes May 1 for entries submitted to the Fire Insurance department for judging. The chestnut blight is the most virulent and destructive disease of forest trees ever recorded.

Austin Texas Marvin Hal of Cravens, Dargan and Company Houston Fire Insurance Department

Wisconsin Has Not Returned Confederate Flags

KEEPS FLAG Wisconsin is the only northern state which has not returned to the south all confederate flags captured during the civil war. Flags from South Carolina, Mississippi Arkansas, Missouri, Virginia and North Carolina companies are included in the state collection.

Wisconsin South Carolina Mississippi Arkansas Missouri Virginia North Carolina

Missionary Mrs Culpepper to Speak at Baptist Church

Mrs Charles Culpepper Southern Baptist missionary to China will speak at the Baptist Church tonight at 7 30. The public is invited to hear her. All that stands between us and that time is the coming winter.

Charles Culpepper Southern Baptist China The Baptist Church

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AAUW Mesdames W. S. Winter W. E. Lockhart R. C. Mitchell K. A. Schloemer E. C. Coleman Ray McGrew G. W. Baines Knox Reid W. E. Kuteschbach Alan Fraser J. E. Caine Misses Alice Cowan Marie Bennett Stather Elliott Myrtle White‘side Louise Nelson Onunciation Baptist Wms Argonaut Pacific Starns Vane Mie Presbyterian Council Penthouse Ler R. J. Bailiff Virgil Williams Lieut Anthony Pactols Emneys Cynthia Dros of Sport Slacks Townerel Beauest U.S LMER CPL Central Power and Light Company Invest In America
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