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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1957

Page

4

Sheriff delivers rush bakery order at Brewster hospital open house

At the opening of Brewster County Memorial Hospital the sheriff Ernest Barnett coordinated a 1000 cookie order after a late call from Mrs. Roy White. The Marfa Bakery supplied the cookies fast, bringing them to Alpine by 10 a.m. Sunday as attendees from Marathon to Pecos toured the new hospital. Notables from Marfa Fort Davis Fort Stockton and other towns attended along with local press figures.

Presidio County Ernest Barnett Brewster County Memorial Hospital Roy Whiteside J. C. Epperson Presidio Okinaga Mexico Monahans Pecos Fort Stockton Alpine J. C. Brite R. S. McCracken Marfa Pat Mulloy Fort Davis Auxiliary Hershel Hord Hord Otis Kimball Gena Jimmy Pate Eugene George Hoffman A. J. Hoffman Luke Gilbreath The Sanderson Times

Legion Auxiliary Plans District Convention Schedule

Final plans for the 16th District convention to be held Oct 19 and 20 will be discussed at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting at 7 30 p m Monday Oct 7 at the Legion Home All members urged to attend and bring contributions for the Veterans Christmas Gift Shop Cash donations are requested by VA hospital representative Mrs Dixie Kramar for mailing gift items Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Carol Martin and son of Albuquerque NM Mrs George Miller from Big Bend National Park and Fort Davis residents Mrs Wade Reid and her husband Mrs Mabel Arnold and Mrs Buelah Van Deman from Marathon plus Mrs Frank Wedin Marathon who is a director of the Women's Auxiliary presided at the coffee service.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Dixie Kramar George Miller Big Bend National Park Wade Reid Fort Davis Knox Reids Marathon Mabel Arnold Buelah van Deman Frank Wedin Women’s Auxiliary

Mrs D E Jones Hosts Eldia Cox Baptist WMS Circle

Mrs D E Jones hosted the Eldia Cox circle of the Baptist WMS at its first meeting of the church year on Tuesday morning October 1. Circle chairman Mrs J M Floyd led a short business session. Mrs W E Williams was elected co chairwoman. Mrs Jones was elected secretary and treasurer. Mrs Peters gave the Bible lesson. Mrs Jones served chiffon cake and coffee to members and one guest, Mrs Williams of Clint.

D. E. Jones Eldia Cox of the Baptist Wms J. M. Floyd W. E. Williams Jones Peters Williams Clint Ralph Peters

Frances R. Lee Weds James L. Taylor in Quiet Church Rite

Frances R. Lee and James L. Taylor united in a quiet ceremony at First Methodist Church on Saturday September 28 with Rev. R R Reed officiating Glenn Davis played organ music and The Lord's Prayer closed the service Attendants Mrs A J Smith wore a rose brocade satin dress Mrs Smith carried white carnations The bride wore turquoise over sky blue satin with a pink carnation bouquet Mrs Taylor is Dr Malone Hills secretary The couple will honeymoon in Quanah and reside there where Taylor farms and works for Best Walls Products

First Methodist Frances R. Lee James L. Taylor Quanah R. R. Reed Glenn Davis A. J. Smith Mrs. Taylor Malone Hill Mr. Taylor Taylor Best Wall Products

Willa Dale Hilbrich Installed Worthy Advisor

Willa Dale Hilbrich daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Hilbrich was installed worthy advisor of Alpine Assembly No 88 Order of Rainbow for Girls at the Alpine Community Center on Saturday Sept 28 Installing officers were Gwen Walker Marilyn Morgan Arlene Anderau Sue Bounds Janith West Officers installed included Virginia Boyd Claudia Austin Harriet Carpenter Linda Miller Gula Morrow Sharon Welch Carole Holland Myra Cleveland Agnes Walker Lucy Jo Clark Linda Kay Mary Lela Miller Betsy Wright Peggy Theophilus Carlene Heglund and Carol Vogt Choir members Jackie Rawls Nancy Chism Annistelle McBride Anne Heglund Shy Saure Mary Beth Young Pat Holman Georgie Stone Betty Brown A pillow with Willa Dale s name colors and flower was presented Officers and choir gave a drill for Willa Dale and she presented her parents with a gift Dr George Thomason spoke on Can God Trust You and Character Building Miss Walker presented the worthy advisor s pin to Miss Hilbrich and she gave a past pin to Miss Walker Awards were given to Peggy Theophilus Myra Cleveland Virginia Boyd Claudia Austin Carlene Heglund Willa Dale Hilbrich Linda Kay Harriet Carpenter Gula Morrow and Ann Estelle McBride A reception followed with yellow gladioli pom pom mums and yellow tapers on the refreshment table Punch and cookies were served.

Willa Dale Hilbrich Virginia Boyd Charity Claudia Austin Hope Harriet Carpenter Linda Miller Gula Morrow Sharon Welch Carole Holland Myra Cleveland Agnes Walker Fidelity Lucy Jo Clark Linda Kay Mary Lela Miller Outer Observer Betsy Wright Confidential Observer Peggy Theophilus Carlene Heglund Carol Vogt Jackie Rawls Nancy Chism Annistelle McBride Anne Heglund Shy Saure Mary Beth Young Pat Holman Georgie Stone Betty Brown Willa Dale Marjorie West George Thomason Miss Hilbrich Miss Walker Mrs West Peggy Theophilus Myra Cleveland Ann Estelle McBride

WSCS Meeting Voiced officer training and youth work

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the Alpine Community Center on September 25 to hear district officers discuss the Zone Seminar at Marfa Methodist Church. Mrs. Stovall urged annual officers training and active study classes. Mrs. Black from Las Cruces spoke on the study book Christ the Church and Race. Bronze chrysanthemums decor, chicken pie supper served.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Alpine Community Center Marfa Methodist Church R. E. Stovall R. W. Black Las Cruces N. M Christ the Church

Pilot Rummage Sale At West Texas Utilities Building

The Pilot Club hosts a rummage sale in the old West Texas Utilities building next to the Holland Hotel all day Friday and Saturday.

Pilot Club

Local residents attend conventions and visit relatives across Texas

Locals include Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Casner and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Walker traveling to the Texas Automobile Dealers convention in Dallas and seeing My Fair Lady. Mrs. Chalmers Broadfoot moves to San Antonio after Alpine business. Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Lockhart attend the American Fracture convention in El Paso.

J. E. Casner Forrest Walker Texas Automobile Dealers Convention Dallas State Mall My Fair Lady Chalmers Broadfoot Alpine Mrs Broadfoot San Antonio W. E. Lockhart el Paso

Women Attend Marfa Meeting and Local Notices

Women of the Woman's Society of Christian Service attended a zone seminar in Marfa on Thursday September 26 with six district officers present Alpine delegates included Mesdames T A Beard A R Stambaugh Virgil Miller Paul Hill Winston Wilson and R R Reed Christmas gift idea Episcopal Cook Book highlighted for 2 00 sales at Linn's Shop and Alpine Lumber Co Visitors Mr and Mrs Edwin McCollum of Wink Alpine last weekend Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to Dr Lockhart Dr Pate nurses and friends for Donald's appendectomy and postoperative care and to James Bow and family in Phoenix Ariz for support.

Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Zone Marfa Alpine Mesdames T. A. Beard A. R Stambaugh Virgil Miller Paul Hill Winston Wilson R. R. Reed Linn Alpine Lumber Co Lockhart Pate Donald R. A. Bow Valescence James Phoenix Ariz

Pilot Club luncheon reviews hospital magazine donations

The Pilot Wheel reports at a Pilot Club meeting in the Holland Hotel on Wednesday September 25. President Avora Owens led as members discussed current magazine issues to be used for Brewster County Memorial Hospital's official opening. Attendees included Mesdames Edwards Heiman Bleake Jack Forchheimer Ament Stillwell Veale McBride Graham Owens East White Harris Glasscock Epper son Blucher Linn McCord Boyd and Dr. Link.

Pilot Club Holland Hotel Avora Owens Brewster County Memorial Hospital Mesdames Lil Edwards Monica Heiman Bleake Jack Matilda Forchheimer Mae Ament Hallie Stillwell Hallie Veale Dorothy McBride Marjorie Graham Arora Owens Anna Mae East Golden

Dr Malone Hill to attend surgical college meeting

Dr Malone Hill will leave October 4 for a meeting of the American College of Surgeons and return October 16.

Malone Hill American College of Surgeons

Alpine AAUW Teas Welcomes Prospective Members

The Alpine branch of the American Association of University Women hosted a membership tea at Kobernot Lodge. Executive members introduced guests and prospective members, with musical selections by Carolyn Vogt and refreshments of apple cider and doughnuts.

American Association of University Women Kobernot Lodge Delbert A. Dyke George Mills Jean Moore F. G. Walker J. E. Casner C. C. Barrier Leland Schultz Phillip French C. A. Roberson Robert Decker Norman Mullins Clayton Verner Carolyn Vogt Texas AAUW State Southwestern University Georgetown Texas Western College el Paso Austin College Sherman Texas College of Arts and Industries Kingsville

Girls' Auxiliary Of Baptist Church Holds Meeting

The Mrs. Clem Hardy Girls' Auxiliary of the Woman's Missionary Union of First Baptist Church met Thursday afternoon, Sept. 26. Officers for the coming year were elected: Dorothy Robertson president, Nancy Chism vice president, Ann Cleveland program chairman, Ann Estelle McBride secretary, Jo Marie Cleveland treasurer, Agnes Walker community missions chairman, Clara Vick prayer chairman, Paula Oates forward steps chairman, Trudy Robertson missions study chairman. Study of the book These Dared to Share was completed under counselor Mrs. Mayo Cleveland. Refreshments were served on the church lawn to Dorothy Robertson, Trudy Robertson, Ann Cleveland, Jo Marie Cleveland, Ann Estelle McBride and Paula Oates.

Clem Hardy Woman's Missionary Union of First Baptist Church Dorothy Robertson Nancy Chism Ann Cleveland Ann Estelle McBride Jo Marie Cleveland Agnes Walker Community Missions Clara Vick Paula Oates Forward Steps Trudy Robertson Mayo Cleveland

Beta Iota DKG Plans Alpine Regional Meet Highlights

Beta Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma discussed its regional meeting set for October 19 in Alpine from 9 am to 3 pm. The first-year meeting at the Presbyterian Church featured hostesses on the executive board and plans for a coffee hour, a business session, officer installation, and a luncheon at the Holland Hotel.

Beta Iota Delta Kappa Gamma Alpine Beta Iota Chapter Presbyterian Church

Alpine Women To Attend Executive Committee Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary of Texas calls its executive committee meeting in Austin on October 5 and 6. Mrs. M L Hopson chairs the finance committee and Mrs. B L Stumberg of Sanderson sits on the Pan American Committee, both departing Alpine Thursday to attend. Mrs. Henry M. Bailey will preside at the session.

American Legion Auxiliary State of Texas Austin M L. Hopson L Stumberg Sanderson Alpine

Beauceant Officers Return From Ohio Supreme Association

Mrs Hal Burnett and Mrs Charles Livingston Sr of Alpine and Mrs C B Carson of Fort Stockton returned from Columbus Ohio where they attended the Supreme Association of Beauceant of the world Mrs Carson is president of the local Beauceant assembly Mrs Burnett is second vice president and Mrs Livingston is past president

Hal Burnett Charles Livingston Sr Alpine C. B. Carson Fort Stockton Columbus Ohio Supreme Association of Beauceant of the World Carson Beauceant Assembly The Knights Templar Burnett Livingston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eve Legion Auxiliary Carol Martin Little Son Albuquerque, N. M C. F. Burling Rainbow Girls C. E. Hilbrich Alpine Assembly No. 88 Order of Rainbow For Girls Gwen Walker Marilyn Morgan Arlene Anderau Sue Bounds Janith West WSCS Commuiity Center John Stowell Stowell Texas League of Municipalities H. J. McBride Best Western Las Vegas Nev Jimmy Owens Sandra Rogers Midland Mrs. Lillie Phillips Groesbeck Mrs Edwin McCollum Wink Donald and Mrs. Robbins Girls’ Auxiliary of Baptist Church Mesdames Wally L. Johnson Olive Blucher Anne Lou Clark Margaret Farley Katherine Jo Etheridge Ellen Smith Lillian Bowman Myrtle Whiteside Elen Smith Henry M. Bailey Ohio Supreme Association James C. Henderson Mrs. Warren (Doris) Shouppe Warren Pete Shouppe
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