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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1947

Page

5

Dumas Guests Visit Terry Ranch After Deer Hunt

Sheriff Fuqua Younger Mr and Mrs Stu Phillips and Billy Spence all of Dumas were guests of Mr and Mrs W H Terry in town and at the ranch. On returning home they will be joined by Mrs Younger who has stayed two weeks at the Terry home. D S Barker returned from a two month trip visiting Washington DC Baltimore Philadelphia and Chicago.

W. H. Terry Sheriff Fuqua Younger Stu Phillips Billy Spence Dumas Tar” Terry Mrs. Younger

Beta Iota Delta Kappa Gamma initiates March event

Twelve new members joined the Beta Iota chapter at a Marfa Baptist church meeting attended by about 70 teachers and guests. Initiates include Mrs. J B Speer and Mrs. Wally Lou Johnson with others from Marathon Fort Davis and Presidio counties honored in the program. Proceeds from the event support a Christian church educational building in Sanderson.

Beta Iota Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Organization For Women Baptist Church Marfa J. B. Speer Wally Lou Johnson Central School Vera Fay Gray Centennial School Beatrice Wyatt Marathon Annie Lou Clark Clara Gibson Fort Davis Katherine Stephens Norma Giles Cogie Roberts Maria Orlean Phillips Presidio Anna Winston Dryden Sybil Savage Sanderson Brewster Jeff Davis Isabel Yates R. M. Hawkins Elizabeth Bedsoe J. H. Marshall Jr Anna D. Linn Beta Iota Olive C. Blucher Alice Cowan Ruel T. Warnock Alma Littrell Fay Hamilton Byrd Bacon Rubye Durst Hal Wagner Ell Alpine Laura Henderson Presidio County L. C. Brite Livingston Terrell County

Garden club hears talk on native plants

The Garden club met November 14 at Mrs. R. M. Hawkins home. Dr. B H Warnock spoke on plant life in the Trans Pecos region and presented color slides. A refreshment course was served to 22 members.

Garden Club R. M. Hawkins B. H. Warnock Trans-Pecos

Mrs J C Epperson Hosts Weekend Bridge Parties

This week Mrs J C Epperson hosted two bridge events at her home with guests including Mrs Gunn, Mrs Brown, Mrs Morrow, and Miss Aiken among others. Prizes awarded for high and low scores, and a traveling prize noted. Saturday evening featured a Couple club dinner followed by bridge and bingo. One of the outstanding occasions.

J. C. Epperson Keith Morrow George Brown A. V. Gunn Harry Watson Jr W. P. Stedman J. W. Shepperd W. I. Winter J. C. Cooley Wally Davis Roscie Morgan Joe Hord H. E. Gates Peggy Aiken Jack Williams Hank Chambers Kenneth Haynes Tyrus Davis Gunn Mrs Brown Epperson Bridge Frank Newsom Vernon McIntyre Gene Parr G. H. Harfst Ross Coney J. E. Casner Alfred Creigh J. W. Frazer Jimmy Logan J. M. Alderson B. F. Berkeley W. C. Friesen W. F. Stedman Ralph Peters Mrs. Newsom Mrs. Berkeley Jow Mrs. Morrow J.C. Epperson McIntyre Dr. Morelock Messrs H. W. Morelock Harry V. Fisher

Armistice Day Social at Legion Hall Delayed

Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary Big Bend Post 79 hosted an Armistice Day social for Legion members and guests at the Legion Hall on Monday evening November 10. Sandwiches potato salad deviled eggs and potato chips were served with dancing and group singing as the entertainment.

All-State bazaar raises 470 dollars for ladies group

A Christian church Womens Missionary society bazaar in the Wilson building drew in 470 dollars from sales of hand made articles native products and baked goods. Expenses remained low at 7.59 with donations of time food and money greatly boosting the event. Special thanks went to Sylvia Smith Newell Oil Co and Anja Wilson Jr for posters radio announcements and building use.

Womens Missionary Society of the Christian Church Wilson Christian Missionary Societies Christian Missionary Society Sylvia Smith Newell Oil Co Anja Wilson Jr

One O Clock Turkey Dinner Hosted by Mrs. J S Hord

The Thursday club gathered at Mrs. J S Hord’s home for a 1 PM turkey dinner with fruit cocktails and buffet service featuring traditional Thanksgiving foods. Guests included Mesdames Gay Meriwether Fuqua Younger C E Patterson W H Terry King Terry Clay Holland Edgar Martin Vernon McIntyre. autumn leaves decorated the reception area and prizes in bridge were won by Mrs W H Terry and Mrs Edgar Martin.

J. S. Hord Mesdames Gay Meriwether Fuqua Younger of Dumas C. E. Patterson W. H. Terry

Episcopal ladies host Mexican dinner for Mrs Gates

Mrs. H. E. Gates entertained Episcopal friends with a Mexican dinner Thursday honoring Mrs. Philip Gates of Rockville Maryland. Afterward the group gathered at the Gates home where they were joined for dessert by Messrs. Philip Gates, Edwin Gillett and H. E. Gates.

H. E. Gates Philip Gates Rockville Gates Messrs Edwin Gillett

Women’s Council to Observe Christmas Plans Discussed

The Presbyterian Women’s Council met in the hospitality room Tuesday. Mrs Walter Garnett led a devotional on Isaiah with helpers Mrs Eric Williams Mrs Earl Anderau and Mrs Wylie Holland. Business session planned Christmas observance. Mrs G A Kunze gave a book review.

Presbyterian Woman's Council Walter Garnett Isaiah Eric Williams Earl Anderau Wylie Holland J. S. Hord G. A. Kunze Mesdames Gard Garnett Hord Burnam Rogers

Episcopal group honors executive secretary at church supper

The women of St James Guild honored Rev Robert S Snyder executive secretary of the Episcopal church District of Southwest Texas and New Mexico with a covered dish supper in the Methodist church basement. A buffet supper preceded Rev Snyder’s talk on The Welfare of the Church in General. About 50 attended.

Robert S. Snyder Albuquerque Episcopal Church

Stewardship in Vocation Theme for Guild Meeting

St James Episcopal Guild met at Mrs H E Gates home with Mrs Edwin Fowlkes presiding. Mrs John Gill ett led the devotional service followed by committee reports and a talk by Mrs C P Rogers on stewardship in vocation.

St. James Episcopal Guild H. E. Gates Edwin Fowlkes John Gillett C. PF. Rogers

Hunting Season Prompts Social Hour Remarks

During the social hour after the event, Rev. and Mrs. Frank E. Walker enjoyed refreshments. Attendees included Mesdames John Allen, John Gillett, W. P. Stedman, Edwin Fowkes, Guss Lines, Val Richardson, Gates, Miss Anne Whittaker S. P. White of Port Arthur and T. R. Knight of Groves are out for the hunting season.

Frank E. Walker John Allen John Gillett W. P. Stedman Edwin Fowlk Guss Val Richardson Gates Anne Whittaker S. P Sam) White Port Arthur T. R. Knight Groves

Also Mentioned on This Page

Terry Home D. S. Barker Country Washington, D. C Baltimore Philadelphia Chicago Gard Concrete Products Texas Parkleigh Cotton Cross & Cross E. Holland Society C. D. Wood Peta Iota Chapter The Christian Church Fraser Circle Meeting Annie Lackey W.S.C.S D. A. Hilton J. D. May J. P. Parker Hilton Guy Crawford Alan R. Fraser War Department Frankfurt Germany Mr. Fraser Europe Mesdames Guy Crawford F. R. Williamson R. B. Slight Vick Winter R. A. Whiteside R. C. Elliott Charles Thomas J. B. Spence T. A. Beard Cheatham San Antonio F. E. Lewis Oregon Virginia Thomas Mildred Elliott Legion Hall Bazaar Oldsmobile Cadillac Henry Bailey Motors Mrs. Gates Women’s Council Episcopaleans Lange's Boot Shop N. Fifth St Reckless Bascom Homer Graham Texacgo Station Holland Ave Sth Meat Department Monterrey Chuck Armour’s Star Bliss Empson Bounty Valerie Fashion Shop
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