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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1946

Page

5

Married in Alpine: E R Cox and Oma Doole unite in Baptist church

A wedding in Alpine united E R Cox and Oma Doole at 2 pm Sunday in the Baptist church with Dr Frank C Dutton officiating. Both residents of Alpine, Mr Cox has served as deputy tax assessor and collector and operates James Cash grocery near Central Ward school, which they recently purchased.

R. Cox Oma Doole Alpine Baptist Church E. R. Cox Frank C. Dutton Grog Cox Janes Maser

Barbecue Held For Baptist Young Folk Group

A Baptist young people event occurred Monday November 9 at the Paisano encampment grounds with about 40 attendees. Miss Bertie Agnew education al director of the Baptist church organized the party featuring ranch style beans potatoes salad chamber pickles and top quality barbecue. After eating the group sang around a campfire and then joined hands to sing Blest Be the Tie and then departed. A fellowship hour for the Baptist church is set for Sunday evening at 8 o clock all are invited.

Ane Baptist Baptist Church

Odmen Circle Alpine Grove Meeting Receives Gifts

Odmen Circle Alpine Grove No 71 held its regular monthly meeting at 3 p.m. at guardian Frieda Wade's home. A wedding present was given to Mrs Oma Doole Cox and a baby gift sent to Mrs Marian Burling. The next gathering is scheduled for December 11 at Thelma Williams's home with refreshments served by hostesses listed.

Alpine Grove No Guardian Frieda Wade Oma Doole Cox Marian Burling Thelma Williams Jane Burling Oma Doole Cox Ora Clifford

Alpine Music Club Meeting postponed to December 3

The Alpine Music Club meeting scheduled for next Tuesday November 26 has been postponed to December 3 at 7 30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church. Mrs J C Coleman hosted an Afternoon Coffee honoring house guest Mrs Claud Cotten of San Angelo with neighbors in an informal gathering.

JSIC Oli Alpine Music Club Presbyterian Church J. C. Coleman Claud Cotten San Angelo Alpine

Presbyterian Woman's Council Meeting Discusses Community Clinic

The Presbyterian women's council met Tuesday in the Hospitality room with strong attendance. Members listed include Mesdames Hord Gard Anderau Rogers Morelock Kunze Verner Parker Garett Forchhelmer Willeke Henderson Wood LaBeff Hinckley Engle Seidenstricker Boudreaux. The president Mrs Hord led a business session and Mrs Anderau reviewed a chapter from the oak titled Community Clinic addressing Alcohol Gambling Prostitution and Political Abuses. A discussion followed and an invitation to a Methodist tea and apron sale was accepted by most members.

Presbyterian Woman's ‘Council Mesdames J. S. Hord H. R. Gard Earl Anderau Fred Rogers H. W Morelock G. A. Kunze Verner Parker Walter Garett L. Forchhelmer Toni Willeke Walter Henderson C. D. Wood H. C. LaBeff LC. Hinckley A. N. Eng

Saturday Night Socials and Bridge Club Parties

Saturday night gathering with guests Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Alderson and Mrs. Harry V. Fisher. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. F. J. McCollum, J. W. Shepperd, J. E. Burgess, Knox Reid, Bill Winter, and Paul Vogt. Prizes went to Mrs. Winter and Mr. Alderson, bingo to Mrs. Reid. dessert followed. Mrs. Pat Lester hosted her Two O’clock club with guests James Kemp, Shellie Barnes, G. H. Harfst, John Clanton, Lawrence Kidwell. prizes to Mrs. Harfst and Mrs. Clanton. bingo to Mrs. Kidwell. mince pie and coffee served. Mrs. Ray LaBett entertained the Tally-ho bridge club. surprise shower for Mrs. Sport Gunn. prizes to Mrs. Gunn, Mrs. James Kemp, and Mrs. C. M. Corkran. guest Mrs. Cecil La Bett. salad plate served. Mrs. Vernon McIntyre hosted a Wednesday bridge club gathering on her ranch with autumn scenery en route. guests included Daisy Burke, WE Gates, R. M. Hawking, Carl Shuts, Wes Terry, Raymond Earwood of Cline, G. H. Marist, J. C. Eberson, Eddins of Pecos, H. W. Morelsk. members included J. S. Hord, Shellie Bates, Frank Newsom, Gene Parr, Ch. Wood, J. W. Shepperd. prizes to Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Hants, and Mrs. Terry. bingo to Mrs. Earwood. UP and deers plate served.

J. M. Alderson Harry V. Fisher Messrs Pat Lester James James Kemp Shellie Barnes G.H. Harfst John Clanton Lawrence Kidwell Bill Allen Roscoe Morgan Ralph Peters J. Cooley Sport Gunn Johnny Braswell Earl Anderau Mrs. Harfst Clanton Ray LaBett Tally-ho Bridge Club Robert Stephen Gunn James Kemp C. M. Corkran Low Cecil LaBett Mesdames Shellie Barnes Corkran G. H. Harfst Truman Hatch Wally Davis Jimmy Logan Dan Ritter A. V. Gunn Reginald Votan Vernon McIntyre Mesdames Daisy Burke WE. Gates R. M. Hawking Carl Shuts Wes, Terry Raymond. Earwood Cline GH. Marist, 3. C. Eberson, Eddins of Pecos H.W. Morelsck Hord Shellie Bates Frank Newsom Gene Parr Ch. Wood J. W. Shepperd Mrs . Barnes Hants Terry Earwood McIntyre

Reconstruction Aid Topic at AAUW Meet

Members met in the Hospitality room of the Presbyterian church on Thursday November 14 for the AAUW regular meeting. Mrs. Chas. L. Thomas led the program on AAUW fellowships and Reconstruction Aid Fund for rehabilitated regions. Discussions covered International Study Grants and grants totaling over $80,000 aiding about 65 foreign university women, with support from AAUW branches and donors. Refreshments were served to members and guest Mrs. Zelma Hatty of Houston, Pilot International district governor.

AAUW Presbyterian Church Chas. L. Thomas John Simpson Reconstruction Aid Fund Fund For Restoring Thomas J. L. Kerby Greece TSCW Zelma Hatty Houston Pilot

Baptist Sunday School Workers Meet

The monthly meeting of teachers and officers of the Baptist Sunday school was held Tuesday night in the church dining room. The Junior an served as hosts at this meeting and made it a very special occasion.

Baptist Sunday School

Local Visitors and Guests Entertain in State

Local society items list visitors and relatives from several towns across Texas and beyond. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watson Jr. traveled to San Antonio. McLean and Groesbeck relatives hosted and visited. Several families, including the Ac ton and Acton clans, spent the weekend in San Angelo for a 50th wedding anniversary celebration.

Harry Watson Jr San Antonio M. W Dutch) Acton Maxine Helen Ernest Acton Earl R. T. Key Jr San Angelo W.E. Acton

Young Men Guests at Alpine Chamber Directors Meeting

Frank C. McCollum invited Alpine youths to a directors meeting at the Holland hotel to offer ideas for city improvement. Many attended and gave constructive suggestions, with all citizens urged to join future meetings to help bolster the Big Bend Area and the chamber of commerce. The note recalls the first Building and Loan Association founded in Philadelphia in 1835.

Alpine Chamber of Commerce Alpine Frank C. McCollum Holland Hotel Big Bend C of C McCollum

Arrival of Carol Yvonne Davee in Marathon

A daughter weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Davee of Marathon at a local hospital. The baby, named Carol Yvonne, arrived Monday. A Mexican supper followed with fall floral decor, Mexican songs in costume, and Edward Lee Wittner on guitar. Attendees included Supt. Don Littleton and Mrs. Littleton, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Dutton, Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Wittner, Mrs. Bill Cotter, among others. More Society on Page 7.

Roy Davee Carol Yvonne Bettyrene Slover Edward Lee Wittner Edward Lee Don Littleton T. M. Lankford A. J. Joyce Charles Chambers M. C. Pittm E. J. van Fossan Ot Hilbrich C. C. Holman Jack Davis Lew Cash Holder Edward Witlner More Society

Retake Dressed at the original ceremony Invjeb and re wick

Mrs George E Ansloan sails for Germany to join Lt Ansloan in Berlin after visiting her sister in Arkansas. Her mother accompanies her to Little Rock and Lt Ansloan was stationed near Alpine during the war. In Texas 1396 deaths on highways this year, a 36 percent rise from last year, urging careful driving to prevent accidents.

Invjeb and Rewick Wei Barton Germany George E. Ansloan Carl Shults New York City Edward Ansloan Berlin Ansioan Edna Clement Little Rock Ark Alpine Teath Texas Safety Area

Alpine Rotary weighs housing needs and teen recreation

At the Alpine Rotary meeting M A Webb reports on Alpine housing needs and potential sites with Dick Hawkins and John Newell detailing Sul Ross opportunities and building relocations. A motion to avoid snowed-in projects is approved and a teen recreation plan at the Holland hotel ballroom is set for Dec 5 with a committee to report.

Alpine Dick Hawkins Sul Ross John Newell Ralph Peterson The Louie Starns Tien Ty Now Treasury Rotary Holland Hotel Hunter Afetcalfe James Keith Marfa Barney Hubbs Pecos A. C. Etta Abilene A. A. Cosby

Alpine Chamber of Commerce Pledge for Brewster County Donation

The Alpine Chamber of Commerce, represented by manager James W. Pate, seeks donations for Brewster County totaling 150 dollars. The plea is addressed to George Baine and aims to support the Kenny Foundation Infantil Paralysis effort.

George Baine Ty Kenny Foundation Infantil Paralysis Cami Hhas Alpine Chamber of Commerce Brewster County James W. Pate Mgr

Townsend land purchase for Big Bend park eyed

The article notes plans to acquire 13 356 acres at an estimated 72 144 60 to expand Big Bend park land across park access points. Funds would come from an $85 000 appropriation for purchase and admin costs, with title clearances by state action and current private ownership preventing sale or grazing until park acquisition.

Eugene Thompson Breckenridge State Parks Board Big Bend Veven West Texas Chamber of Commerce Medows Meadows

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