Christmas shopping spirit fills town as lights rise
Early December brings Christmas raiment to stores and street lights scheduled for the first week of December. A holiday party hosted by Mrs. Dick Rogers and Mrs. Caven Woodward featured fashionable attendees and festive fare, with many locals noted in attendance and outfits praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Rogers
Robert
Vernon McIntyre
Jan Morrow
Mac
J. W. O'Donnell
Harry Carpenter
Marvin Kay
Teeby Forchheimer
Mary Virginia Stringfellow
Alice Corkins
Amily
Port Arthur
John Gentry Jr
Houston
John
Arlene McCollum
Jo Logan
Jacque Pierce
Fleta Sutton
Hasta
Mesdames Woodward Rogers Host Two Coffees in festive social start
The Thanksgiving and Christmas Monday social whirl kicked off with two delightful coffees hosted by Mrs. Caven Woodward and Mrs. Dick Rogers at the Woodward home. Roses and fall blooms decor complemented the period living room while about 60 well-dressed ladies attended the Thursday and Friday events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caven Woodward
Dick Rogers
Woodward
L. D. Harris
Keith Morrow
Bill Winters Hosts Couples Club Dinner and Bridge
Bill Winters hosted a Couples club dinner and bridge at his home last week. Chrysanth emums and fall flowers decorated the rooms with a horn of plenty at the dining table. High scores went to Mrs. Frank McCollum for ladies and Knox Reid for men. Bingo winners were Mrs. Glenn Davis and Delbert Dyke. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Miles Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ritter and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Winters
Bill Winter
Couples Club
Frank McCollum
Knox Reid
Glenn Davis
Delbert Dyke
Bill Levitt
Messrs and Mesdames Dyke
McCollum
J. W. Shepperd
Paul Vogt
Davis Reid
Miles Pierce
Dan Ritter
Jimmy Logan
BWC Baptist Circle Hosts Mission Study Meeting
The Business Women's Circle of the Baptist Church gathered Monday at Mrs. Loyd Henderson’s home for mission study led by Mrs. Joe Page. They voted to sponsor the YWCA and plan a Japanese dinner on November 26 with Mrs. Mayo Cleveland teaching on Japan. Refreshments served to Mesdames Cunningham, Robbins, Boyd, Page, Lanier, Henderson, and Rowlett. Also notes thanks from Mrs. Martina Cobos and family for sympathy during sorrow, dated 11-30-1p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Women’s Circle of the Baptist Church
Loyd Henderson
Joe Page
Ywas
Mayo Cleveland
Japan
Lois Cunningham
Leota Robbins
Estelle Boyd
Opal Page
Agatha Lanier
Henderson
Margaret Rowlett
Marathon Study Club
G. W. Worthington
P.M. Chambers
Red Cross Twas
Willie Jones
Birth of a Son to Mr and Mrs David E Fovargue Parisville Ohio
Mrs and Mrs David E Fovargue of Parisville Ohio welcomed a son on November 21 Their family also includes daughter Karen aged 24% years Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Fovargue of Alpin The Fovargues and Peyton Cain family will spend Thanksgiving in Eldorado visiting relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David E. Fovargues
David E. Fovargue
Parisville
Ohio
Karen
Harry Fovargue
Alpin
Peyton Cain
Eldorado
James Driskill
Zepher
Texas
Dilly Martin
Woodwards Welcome Baby Daughter Ella Katherine
Mr and Mrs Tommy Woodward announce the birth of a daughter Ella Katherine born Tuesday in San Antonio She weighs 5 pounds 14 ounces at birth The Woodwards recently returned from Germany Grandparents are Mrs B W Teague and Mr and Mrs F J Woodward all of Alpine
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Tommy Woodward
San Antonio
Woodwards
Germany
Ella Katherine
B. W. Teague
F. J. Woodward
Alpine
Cowsars Welcome Son George Curtis in Colorado Springs
Mr and Mrs John D Cowsar of Colorado Springs announce the birth of a son on Monday November 19. The baby weighs 8 pounds 5 ounces and is named George Curtis. He has a brother John David aged 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cowsars
Colorado Springs
John D. Cowsar
Colo
George Curtis
Clara May Bogel
Graves Bogel
Alpine
John David
J. F. Cowsar
Eagle Pass
Auxiliary to Meet in Legion Home
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a business meeting at 7 30 p m Monday December 3 in the Legion Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Mrs Bryan Wildenthal Hosts Bridge Club Gathering
The Wednesday Bridge Club met at Mrs. Bryan Wildenthal's home with Mrs. Car Shults taking high score and consolation to Mrs. Hugh White. Desserts were served to Mesdames Shults White Worth Frazer Marvin Pierce H. W. Morelock J. E. Burgess Ger ad Ole and guest Mrs. Joe Yage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Wildenthal
Car Shults
Hugh White
Mesdames Shults
White
Worth Frazer
Marvin Pierce
H. W. Morelock
J. E. Burgess
Gerad Ole
Joe 'Age
D. D. Thomas Hosts Couples Bridge Club Night
D. D. Thomas hosted the Wednesday night Couples bridge club at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Wotan won high score, Mrs. Jimmy Logan won bingo, and a dessert course was served to Marvin Kay, Logan, Wotan, Bill Winter, and Mrs. Earl An derau with guests Mr. and Mrs Sam Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airs
D. D. Thomas
Reginald Wotan
Jimmy Logan
Messers
Marvin Kay
Logan
Wotan
Bill Winter
Earl Anderau
Sam Thomas
W. C. Powers
Thurday Bridge Club
Lady Luck
Dave Allen
Mrs. Allen
Powers
Catholic Study Club Holds Semi Monthly Meeting
The Catholic Ladies Study Club met with Mrs. Wallace New Thursday for the semi monthly gathering. Mrs. James V. Burling reported on the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine conference in El Paso. Rev. Richard Lynch led a Bible study Q and A. Refreshments were served at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Ladies Study Club
Wallace
James V. Burling
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
el Paso
Richard Lynch
Teen talk at Alpine High as holidays begin
Freddy Davis returns to Alpine High School after a long absence for Christmas. Missing 1956 graduates include Sara Rogers Clynice Reed and Phil McGaughy who will be home for the holidays. Lolly Lockhart plans a get together at the Country Club Friday night. The 1956 Buck team enjoyed a banquet and semi formal dance with Alpine pep squad hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddy Davis
Alpine High School
Alpine High
Sara Rogers
Clynice Reed
Sul Ross
Littlefield
Phil McGaughy
TCU
Lolly Lockhart
Commensity Center
Sharon Welch
Bake Turner
Irene Rodriguez
Buck basketball opens 1996-97 season versus Marathon
The Buck team begins the 1996 97 season with a Dec 4 game against Marathon at Marathon. Girls basketball also starts as workouts spark reports of sore muscles. Rainbow Girls enjoyed a formal dance with Sul Ross College Dance Band at the Community Center. Initiation night followed with Lolly Lockhart presiding. new members Georgia Stone Carol Vogt Carla Lawson Pat Holman and Carol Holland listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leyva
Harriet Carpenter
Micky Logan
Gula Morrow
Tye Hillger
Buck
Marathon
Rainbow
Sul Ross College
Rainbow Assembly Room
Lolly Lockhart
Georgia Stone
Carol Vogt
Carla Lawson
Pat Holman
Id Carol Holland
Marathon Community News Highlights Week Of Social Events
Local residents travel for business and family visits to El Paso and Seminole. Community notices include Legion Christmas bingo, study club turkey shoot plans, and a theater show by Cavalliers.
Hidalgo Ward PTA Meeting Allocates Books for Classrooms
The Hidalgo Ward PTA met with 30 members present. Before the meeting began, the fourth grade delivered a short program. The group donated two new book cases for Mr Garcia and Mrs Maddox and planned Christmas stockings for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo Ward
PTA
Garcia
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Box
Mesdames Woodward
Rogers
BWC Baptist
Martina Cobos
A. J. Gard
Cross & Cross
Tommy Woodwards
Mrs. Bryan Wildenthal
Catholic Study Club
By Kay Young
Anna Lee Cook
Big Bend National Park
A. J. Bierschwale
Louis Forchheimer
Bierschwale
Walter W. Esch
Rosetta Love
Levelland
Assembly of God Young People's Convention
King Zany Root
Tommy Menuni
David Cook
Seminole
Mrs. McKinney
Mrs
T. A. Foutch
Carl Sansome
T & NO Railroad
Frank Wedin
W. E. Meill
Pat Rooney
W. Jones
Beulah van Deeman
Guest
Rev. Jones
Jack Riggs
Ora Quigg
Sanderson
Adam Lee
Lora Dragon
James W. Glasscock
McAllen
J. R. Glasscock
L. W. Fritz
W. D. Burcham
Colorado City
T.C. Richardson
Burcham
H. D. Bennett
Angairs
Snerman Breshears
J. F. Buhanan
Jane
Clovis
N. M
Jimmy Pullen
Ann Bounds
Fort Worth
B. B. Bounds
Sue
Maggie McKinney
Ray
Mazie
Johnnie Cook
Marfa
Johnnie
Pate
Robert Swisher
X. Ranch
Kent
Bob Henderson
Douglas Baker
Bob Guthrie
R. Smith
Ozona
Cavalliers
Edd Bardwell
Crystal City
Dr. Tallant
Lockhart
Air Force
Ladies of the Legion Auxiliary No. 324
Norilla’s
KABRO
Valerie Fashion Shop
Underwood
J. Golden Alpine Business Machines
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