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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1956

Page

4

Epistle of recipes and social highlights from a local paper

A lively notice column lists Eisenhower and other figures' recipe requests for an Episcopal Cook Book due in December, with price and reservation details. The same item mentions community chatter about Mrs Helen Runge, Debbie Doll appearances, and local social happenings at the American Legion Auxiliary event and Sun Carnival in El Paso.

Eisenhower Billy Meri-owether J. W. Gilmer W. Gil- Martin John Gillett Otra Noche Helen Runge American Legion Auxiliary Runge Cnd Debbie University of Oklahoma School of Petroleum Engineering Pi Beta Phi Sorrity Model Cleaners Shepperd el Paso Marcella Alpine J. W Tickle Miki Garrison Miki Sul Ross College Joy Holman Joy J. D Jim Casner Miller of Commerce AAUW

Junior Class Mexican Supper Monday Evening

The Junior Class sponsors a Mexican supper on Monday evening November 26 from 5 30 to 7 30. Adults plate priced at 1 dollar and children's plate at 5 cents.

Texas AAUW Expresses Thanks for Big Bend Courtesies

The Texas Division AAUW approves resolutions praising Alpine Branch Sul Ross College and local groups for hospitality during October 1956 meetings in Alpine and Big Bend. The resolutions honor hostesses, events, photographs, a park outing, and gifts, with signed attestations by Elizabeth Henderson and others. JavaScript

Texas Board AAUW Big Bend Alpine Texas Division Board of African Association of University American Association of University Women Texas Division Sul Ross Big Bend Park Alpine Chamber of Commerce Helen Maxwell J. E. Casner Onyx Mexico C. R. Blakey W. Ray Scott Big Bend National Park Alpine Branch Sul Ross College

Peyton Cain addresses American Legion Auxiliary on heritage

Peyton Cain spoke to the Legion Auxiliary at the Legion Home on teaching of our American heritage in schools. New members Mrs. Helen Runge and Mrs. Carol DeCook attended with special guests Mrs. Fleming Waters and Mrs. Hallie Matlock. Junior members led the pledge and guests Elsie Matlock and Frieda Crider joined.

Peyton Cain American Legion Auxliary Legion Home Helen Runge Carol DeCook Fleming Waters Hallie Matlock Flu Cecilia Hollis Laurie Fosti Verna Jean Roark Jacobina Skinner Elsie Matlock Frieda Crider Anita Hollis Direcor Followiom Hallie Stillwell Glea Harris

Mrs. Coats Hosts Neighborhood Bridge Club Gathering

Mrs. Tom Coats entertained the Neighborhood Bridge Club at her home on Tuesday of last week. High score was won by Mrs. Sammie Soure, with Mrs. Bruce Sutton second. Consolation went to Mrs. Gage Holland and bingo to Mrs. Pete Shouppe. Hostess served a dessert course to Mesdames Mitt Glasscock Grady Nelon Sutton Sam Thomas and guests Mesdames Shouppe Snure and Holland.

Tom Coats Neighborhood Bridge Club Sammie Soure Bruce Sutton Gage Holland Pete Shouppe Mesdames Mitt Glasscock Grady Nelon Sutton Sam Thomas Mesdames Shouppe Snure Holland

Alpine Bucks Incur High Costs On Trip And Visit

The Alpine Buck's football trip expenses totaled 181 dollars with receipts of 169 dollars. A visiting guest praised the town, prompting locals to joke about hosting. The piece notes plans for a statewide Thanksgiving holiday and mentions students returning home for a holiday visit.

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Catholic School Dedication Plans Finalized by Club

Final arrangements for the dedication of the new Catholic school were completed by the Catholic Mothers Club. Bishop Metzger of El Paso will administer the confirmation at 3 pm on dedication day, followed by a banquet at the Green Cafe. Open house begins at 11:30 am on Sunday. A surprise birthday party for Father Lopez accompanied the meeting.

Catholic Mothers’s Club Metzger el Paso

Mrs Milch Hosts Tally Ho Bridge Club Event

Mrs Milch hosted the Tally-Ho Bridge Club at the Country Club last Thursday with one guest. High score won by Mrs Marvin Kay, consolation to Mrs Lee Galloway, bingo to Mrs John W Pate, and refreshments served to Mesdames Kay Moe Hedrick John Richard Whiteside Jimmy Logan Wally Davis and Galloway.

Mrs. Wootton Reviews Prayer Chapter At Baptist Circle

Loie Cox Circle of the Baptist church met at 9 30 a m Tuesday in Mrs J M Floyds home. Mrs Ralph Wootton reviewed a chapter on prayer for the group. The hostess served coffee and donuts to 12 members and two visitors Mrs Paul Evans from Van Horn and LaMerle Gladney of California.

Loie Cox the Baptist Church J. M. Floyd Ralph Wootton Paul Evans van Horn LaMerle Gladney California

Local Travel Notes From B B Park Community

Mr and Mrs Roy Curbon and daughter Carlis Ann left Friday for a Brownwood visit to relatives. Mr and Mrs Bill Bromberg and children left Tuesday for a new post at Ocmulgee National Monument near Macon Georgia. Mr and Mrs Charles Blake returned from a month long trip east to Kentucky and west to Arizona. Mr and Mrs Ed Widmer and Jon Dale moved from Los Mountains Basin to Maverick Mountain Ranger Station west. Mr and Mrs Perry Smith hosted guests Mr and Mrs John Hardaway of the Ray Willoughby Ranch Alpine over the weekend.

Roy Curbon Carlis Ann Brownwood Bill Bromberg Ocmulgee National Monument Macon, Ga Charles Blake Kentucky Arizona Ed Widmer Jon Dale Los Mountains Basin Maverick Mountain Ranger Station Westenance Mrs. Perry Smith Mrs John) Hardaway Ray Willoughby

AL Bend Post No 10 extends sympathy to Meriwether family

The American Legion Post 10 notes G C Meriwether as a World War I veteran and former post member. It invites eligible servicemen and veterans’ survivors to consult the Alpine Legion Hall, outlines veteran programs, and urges joining the American Legion or Auxiliary with emphasis on eligibility periods and community service efforts.

Tig Bend G. C. Meriwether Gay The African Legion Tocal Service Oficer Legion Hall Alpine Ley Post Joe Clark Jack Johns Legion American Legion American Legon Auxiliary

McGaughy White To Meet Rail Officials In Houston

County Judge Feux McGaughy and Mayor Hugh White will confer in Houston Monday with Southern Pacific Co officials on the status of the freight terminal. Accompanying them are George W. Miller Big Bend National Park superintendent and Marvin Kay. Miller will address the Houston Chamber of Commerce.

Feux mcGaughy Hugh White Houston Souther Pacific Co George W. Miller Big Bend National Park Marvin Kay Miller Houston Chamber of Commerce Judge McGaughy Phil TCU San Antonio Spoid

Alpine Central and Centennial open conference play today

Alpine Central and Alpine Centennial prepare to start conference play with Central visiting Balmorhea and Centennial hosting Fort Davis. Earlier results show Pecos Junior High defeating Alpine in season openers with Small Boys 26-7 and Big Boys 27-17. Hardin-Simmons students Meriell McCollum and Paul Hilbrich arrived in town for Thanksgiving to spend time with their families.

PECOS Central Alpine Central Pecos Junior High Alpine Central Alpine Centennial Central Balmorhea Centennial Fort Davis Alpine Meriiell McCollum Paul Hilbrich Hardin- Simmons University Abilene Edwin Mcollum Otto Hilbrich

Chevron Tips By Bob Chevron Tips By Bob

Practical driving advice from Bob Chevron tips on vehicle maintenance and regular habits to improve service. Emphasis on knowing your car to get better care and safer driving.

Bob

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Mt. Olive Lee Sheppard Legion Auxiliary Mrs. Coats Bridge Club Hugh Dallman Calman Texas Hardin-Simmons University Edwin McCollumns America Father Lopez Onoree Carmela, Rodriguez Rosa _ Valenzuela Beatrice Carrasco Angelita Valenzuela Mrs. Milch Mrs. Wootton Baptist Circle B.B. Park Kay Steel McGaughy White Chevron Service Std & Holland and Underwood J. Golden Alpine Business Machines North Sth Street Wou A. J. Gard N. Sth Cross & Cross Ani Gill
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