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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1939

Page

5

Mrs Harris Hosts Lucky 13 Club Contract Night

Mrs Harris, hostess for the Lucky 13 Club, presided as guests played contract. Prizes went to Mrs Harris for high among ladies and Carl Thain for high among men, with other members named in attendance.

Mrs. Benson Lucky 13 Club D. Harris W. H. Terry W. H. Terry Jr Arthur Allen Morgan Terry Hooley McSpadden Carl Thain Vernon McIntyre Jack Cross Bernal Slight Henry Richardson John Newell Mrs. Harris

Study Club Meeting at the Linn Home Highlights Health Talks

Thursday gathering at Mrs. George A. Brown and Mrs. John Stowell’s hosted session featured Miss Claire McGuire, county health nurse, speaking on health promotion and Mrs. B. F. Berkeley addressing cancer control. The program included a tax paper by Mrs. G. A. Kunze and a pledge of allegiance followed by Texas Our Texas.

George A. Brown John Stowell Texas Clemma Billingsley Robi. Hillett Ed Linn Claire McGuire Stephenson Mesdames G. W. Baines B. F. Berkeley C. A. Brown W. D. Burcham J. C. Coleman L. Forchheimer F. E. Gillett G. A. Kunze John Lane W. M. Meador M. F. Merrell M. H. Moorman H. W. Morelock Jim Nichols G. P. Smith John Stovell Harold Thompson W. van Sickle Faye Vice Roy Whiteside Homer Wilson C. D. Wood Dessa Cox Wright

El Progreso Club Welcomes New Members at Friday Meeting

Mrs. F. L. McCollum hosted El Progreso club Friday with new members Mrs. Clinton Carroll and Mrs. George Bowie. Guests included Mrs. Joel Wright. Speakers covered Consumer Education with Mrs. Homer Wilson on Serving the Consumer and Mrs. Arthur Allen on Canned Food Labels. Members present included Mesdames H. V. Fisher, L. E. Attwood, A. A. Allen, J. S. Arledge, A. E. Owens, J. C. Cooley, S. P. White, A. R. Stambaugh, D. M. Bennett, Ray Spence, John Newell, and W. E. Lockhart.

F. L. McCollum el Progreso Clinton Carroll George Bowie Joel Wright Homer Wilson Arthur Allen Mesdames H. V. Fisher L. E. Att

Margaret Ann Brown Hosts Mexican Supper for Alpine Marfa Friends

Margaret Ann Brown hosted a Mexican supper at the Green cafe Thursday after the Alpine Marfa football game. Twenty four guests from Alpine and Marfa high schools attended and later gathered at the hostess’s home for games.

Margaret Ann Brown Green Cafe Alpine

Thanksgiving Contract Club Luncheon Event Noted

Mrs A H Richardson hosted her contract club with a turkey luncheon on Thursday. Guests included Mesdames W H Terry Nelle Ferguson Mab McCool Gay Meriwether Edgar Martin. High club prizes went to Mrs Ferguson and Mrs Terry, high guest prize to Mrs Meriwether.

A. H. Richardson W. H. Terry Nelle Ferguson Mab McCool Gay Meriwether Edgar Martin Ferguson Terry Meriwether

Won by Mrs Wood and Mrs Barnes in event result

Two winners named Mrs Wood and Mrs Barnes triumphed in a competition while Mrs Gillett took the high cut prize, according to the read text.

Wood Mrs. Barnes Gillett

Ace of Clubs Guests Dine At Holland Hotel

Following an afternoon of contract the guests were invited to the dining room where a dessert course was served. Mrs John D Young hosted the Ace of Clubs at the Holland hotel Friday afternoon with Mesdames Cas Edwards L D Harris George A Brown J E Casner J S Hord W D Burcham and J W Shepperd. High share prizes were won by Mrs Casner and Mrs Shepperd.

John D. Young Holland Hotel Mesdames Cas Edwards L. D. Harris George A. Brown J. E. Casner J. S. Hord W. D. Burcham J. W. Shepperd

Companions Class at First Baptist Plans Pennant and Chair Covers

The Companions class met Tuesday night at 7:30 at Mrs. Fred Reeder’s home to decide on buying a pennant and making chair covers for the classroom chairs. The meeting closed with prayer and a class party with the department.

First Baptist Church Fred Reeder

Surprise shower for Nona Mae Cook at church choir party

After choir rehearsal the Baptiste church choir invited guests to the basement for refreshments. Miss Nona Mae Cook was surprised with a wedding shower arranged by Mrs. Jack Davis and Mrs. D. M. Bennett. Nona Mae and groom-to-be Fred Holloway were blindfolded and led to gifts as friends patted the couple.

Baptie Church Choir Jack Davis D. M. Bennett Nona Mae Cook Fred Holloway Nona Mae Fred

Baptist W M S Circles Meet For Supportive Study

The Ann Hazeltine Judson circle met at Mrs L A Cox with a business session and a teaching of Constraining Love by Mrs Doyle Perdue assisted by Mrs F P Reeder and Mrs Cox. Guests and members included Mesdames Nutt Reeder E E Johnson Pugh Perdue Elmer Taylor Guthrie Holman Spence Coggins Fallis and guest Mrs Whitney.

Whitney Onis Vineyard Ben Williams Wells McIntyre Mesdames Wright Campbell Taylor McIntyre Reeves Binion Kidd Josie Bennett Ora Harvey Williams Phillips Clinton Carroll Effie Rhee Maddox Baptist

Closeout on Good Oak Wood at Alpine Bargain

E E Daugherty in Alpine advertises green and dry good oak wood. About 20 cards remain at closeout price as of November 24 2023.

E. Daugherty Alpine

Supt Bankhead Presents Thesis At PTA Meet

Alpine PTA opened its November meeting with piano selections by Mrs Fulmer and a thesis read by Supt Bankhead on The Ability to Get Along With Others. Budget items totaling about 500 were discussed and the room attendance award went to Mrs Lulu White.

Fulmer Alpine P.T. A E. C. Coleman L. C. Pope Galveston Traylor Church of Christ Central Ward Scannell Bankhead

Paul Harris urges closer ties with American republics

Paul P. Harris of Chicago who organized the first Rotary Club in 1905 and is president emeritus of Rotary International calls for the United States to foster closer cultural relations with other American republics along with political harmony and economic cooperation.

Paul P. Harris Chicago Rotary International United States

Evening church program lineup and youth activities announced

At 10 50 Dr W E Brown district superintendent of the El Paso district will be present and preach. At noon all are invited to bring lunches and share for fellowship and good eats. Afternoon the first Q C will be held and the church program for the new year outlined. At 4 30 the young people meet for activities with program at 6 30. Evening service led by the pastor at 7 30. Twenty nine young people attended last Sunday’s picnic and program. The church invites all to join. Ray B McGrew Pastor.

W. E. Brown el Paso Ray B. McGrew

Church of Christ Service Schedule and Visit to Marfa

The church outlines a full day with 10 a.m. Bible study and 11 a.m. sermon, 10 50 a.m. communion, 3 p.m. sermon in Marfa, 7 30 p.m. sermon on the same subject as Wednesday, 3 p.m. ladies class, and 7 30 p.m. mid week class. Two brethren filled in for a missing minister. attendance was good. Frank Trayler, Minister.

Marfa Frank Trayler

The Church Services and Sermons at Bible School

Morning worship at 9 45 with the message The Church of Christ and its Privilege from John 20 1 8. Evening service at 7 30 on The Prodigal Son from Luke 15 11 32, fourth in a series of six. Christian Endeavor 6 30. Junior Choir to sing weekly. J A Kearns minister.

Bible School Church of Christ

Wedding of Fred Holloway and Nona Mae Cook at Baptist Church

At the Baptist Church on Sunday the wedding of Fred Holloway and Nona Mae Cook will be solemnized after the morning message "The Wedding Guest." The service includes baptism in the evening with "The Meaning and Message of Baptism." Church activities span from Sunday school to evening service with an open invitation.

Fred Holloway Nona Mae Cook Baptist Training Union

Elliott Named Secretary of Newell Oil Company

D. R. Elliott was elected secretary treasurer of Newell Oil Co. at a recent board meeting. He has worked for the company for about six months. The firm distributes Gulf products west of the Pecos and is headquartered in Alpine.

D. R. Elliott Newell Oil Co Gulf Products Pecos Alpine

Photographer George H. Walker Plans Marfa Studio Move

Veteran Big Bend photographer George H. Walker expects to leave about December 1 for Marfa to open a studio. Miss Anne Stanford will take over the Alpine Studio commercial department Walker has operated for several months.

George H. Walker Big Bend Marfa Anne Stanford Alpine Studio Walker

Illness Delays Red Cross Roll Call Drive

Illness of workers and related issues have postponed the Red Cross Roll Call drive. The downtown committee raised about $160 on opening day, but no progress since. An intensive drive is planned before the period ends on November 30, likely starting this weekend, said Carl Shults.

Red Cross Carl Shults

MIDGET BEAUTY SHOP Christmas Perms Sale

Christmas specials offer permanents at prices from $2.50 to $10 for one month only. Pay now as a Christmas gift or before expenses begin. Read: 11-17-tree. Midget Beauty Shop.

Chapter Chairman Confined by Illness All This Week

Classified ads page features notices and small items while the chapter chairman remains home ill this week.

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Josery Progreso Club Bridge Clubs Order of Rainbow Masonic Hall Ruth Chambers W. R. Long Annie B. An Smith Furn, Co Chevrolet A. L. Stroud Smith Furn. Co. Tf Sul Ross College A. House Joe Sonnier Odessa Tex Bird Orchards Ft. Davis Bath Bess Lee Garrett Tfe R. Furn Apt M. E. Koehl L. F Avalanche P. T. Ross Alpine Disposal Service PTA Lulu White Moss Market J. A. Kearns M. M.fulmer Elliott Scretary Newell Oil Company Kelly Springfield Bayon Truck Tires Bennett Tire CO Holland Ave Alpine Lumber CO Ralph Ellis Salt Lake City Fort Worth Star-Telegram Chilla Bay Amon Carter
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