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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1940

Page

5

Alpine society wedding ties Hill and Morelock family

Miss Frances Stones Morelock daughter of Dr and Mrs H W Morelock married Dr Malone V Hill son of Mr and Mrs B C Hill of Eldorado at First Presbyterian church Corpus Christi. The bride a Pine River area native educated at Sul Ross and UT is active in campus clubs. The groom Alpine surgeon with ACS membership, the couple will reside in Alpine after a California wedding trip. A later event featured a silver tea showcasing art prints and a Leonardo da Vinci talk for Junior High families.

Frances Stones Morelock H. W. Morelock Malone V. Hill B. C. Hill Eldorado First Presbyterian Church of Corpus Christi J. S Deal Alpine Morelock Sul Ross College Texas Federation of Womens Clubs Alpine High School University of Texas Sul Ross Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Mask and Slipper Club Alpha Chi Alpha Psi Omega Hill James Hill Houston American College of Surgeons California Leonardo da Vinci Hoyle Cooley

Bridge Tea Honors Mrs. Duncan of Amarillo

Mrs M H Moorman hosted three tables of bridge on Thursday inviting Mrs Russell Duncan of Amarillo. Attendees included Eva Chaffin Doris Chaffin and Mesdames Duncan Paul Vogt Ced Anthony Henry Lease C E Patterson F L McCollum E L Bailey Sam Nelson Felix McGaudy John Newell. High table prizes were handpainted coasters awarded to Mrs Duncan Mrs Nelson and Mrs Patterson. Guest prize for Mrs Duncan was a quart of sweet pickles and a quart of quince preserves.

M. H. Moorman Russell Duncan Amarillo Eva Chaffin Doris Chaffin Mesdames Duncan Paul Vogt Ced Anthony Henry Lease C. E. Patterson F. L. McCollum E. L. Bailey Sam Nelson Felix McGaudy John Newell Duncan

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Nixon at Ranch Home

Mrs Joe Parker hosted a September 26 dinner at their ranch to honor her mother Mrs M A Nixon on her birthday. Attendants included Mrs Jim Nichols Miss Frances Cushman Mrs Jim Miles Mrs Walter Graef Mrs Jim P Wilson Mrs Guy Crawford and Mrs W N Gourley.

Joe Parker M. A. Nixon Jim Nichols Frances Cushman Jim Miles Walter Graef Jim P. Wilson Guy Crawford W. N. Gourley

Exhibition of 130 Reproductions Appears in City Schools

The display features 130 reproductions of famous artworks open to the city schools and many townspeople including Sul Ross College. Pictures were hung in the exhibition space across the city.

Sul Ross College

Mrs Harris Hosts Spaghetti Supper at Home

Mrs L D Harris entertained Thursday evening with a spaghetti supper. Fall garden flowers decorated the rooms as guests enjoyed Hearts with Mrs Gunn and Mr McEachern winning high prizes.

L. D. Harris James Parker Gunn McEachern

Mrs Rogers Hostess at Luncheon for Junior Woman’s Council

Mrs Fred S Rogers entertained Tuesday at her manse for a luncheon joined by Junior Woman’s Council members and select guests. Autumn gold flowers decorated the rooms and tables. Guests included Mesdames Shellie Barnes Mab McCool Frank McCollum L E Attwood Holsing Kirk Scott Tom Carney Nelson Lee Walter Wilson Joe T Smith and others.

Fred S. Rogers A. J. Parkhurst Burwell Boudreaux Fritz Bill Weyerts W. E. Lockhart

Barbecue Honors Alpine School Faculty At Kokernot Lodge

A P T A hosted barbecue supper Saturday at Kokernot Lodge honoring Alpine school faculty. Hospitality chair Mrs Dick Cross led preparations as 75 to 100 guests enjoyed barbecued meats and trimmings.

Kokernot Lodge Alpine Schools Dick Cross

Alpine Women Attend AAUW Meeting at Hotel Settles

Four members of the Alpine AAUW chapter attended a neighborhood meeting at Hotel Settles in Big Spring on Saturday September 28. Dr. Anna Powell of Denton state president presided and a state committee chairwoman described field program plans for the year. Attending Alpine were Mrs E C Coleman, L E Attwood, Myrtle Whiteside and Mary Louise Nelson.

AAUW Hotel Settles Big Spring Anna Powell Denton Alpine Mesdames E. C. Coleman L. E. Attwood Myrtle Whiteside Mary Louise Nelson

Talley Ho Club Meets With Mrs Pete Adams

The newly organized Talley Ho Bridge club was entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs Pete Adams. Those present included Mesdames A V Gunn John Kokernot E H McEachern Jimmie Logan M C Hollinshead Lee Smith Ray La Beff M L Miller Bill Allen Slue Robinson G M Sims and Mrs Pete Adams.

Talley Ho Bridge Club Pete Adams Mesdames A. V. Gunn John Kokernot E. H. McEachern Jimmie Logan M. C. Hollinshead Lee Smith Ray la Beff M. L. Miller Bill Allen Slue Robinson G. M. Sims

Big Bend Sunday School Plans Monthly Preaching Services

Fort Davis correspondent reports 41 attendees at Coopersville Sunday school who vote to hold preaching once a month with Rev. Dewey Hobson Joiner preaching on the Saturday night before the second Sunday. Garreth Joiner preached in Marathon and Clyde Joiner sang. Donations from El Paso and New Mexico support the effort. Marfa pledged 1011.50 for the year as Alpine work proceeds. The Yucca council adds a third fieldman to expand district work.

Coopersville Big Bend Dewey Hobson Joiner Fort Davis Mr. Joiner Garreth Joiner Baptist Church Marathon Clyde Joiner Garreth el Paso New Mexico Big Bend-Davis Marfa Alpine Yucca

Forty two Party At Indian Lodge In Fort Davis

The season’s first Forty two gathering was held Friday night in the Indian Lodge lounge hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Mulhern Mr and Mrs Joe Mulhern and Mr and Mrs Barry Scobee. Forty two was played on sixteen tables with Warren B Bloys winning high score among men and Mrs Preston Johnson among women. Low scores went to Mrs Warren Bloys and Jack Dumas. Mrs Ross Graves held the traveling prize. Refreshments in buffet style accompanied a birthday cake celebrating the hosts anniversary and Otis McPhaul lodge manager. The cake was baked by Mrs Don Littleton Alpine grand-daughter of the Senior Mulherns.

Fort Davis Robert Mulhern Joe Mulhern Barry Scobee Indian Lodge Warren B. Bloys Preston Johnson Warren Bloys Jack Dumas Ross Graves Otis McPhaul Lodge Mulherns Don Littleton Alpine

Merrill Reelected President of National Farm Loan Association

J W Merrill was reelected president of the National Farm Loan Association with offices at Marfa at the annual meeting last Friday. J C Fuller was reelected secretary. The association was once the second largest in the United States for money borrowed, but has receded from that peak. Merrill said loans are being steadily paid off, indicating the region's stable finances.

J. W. Merrill National Farm Loan Association Marfa J. C. Fuller United States Merrill

Fort Davis Leads Regional Scout Finance Campaign

Fort Davis pushes a district finance drive to fund Yucca council work in Fort Davis Alpine Marfa and area troops. The Mile High club sponsors the effort and solicitors report excellent response as Scout activities expand in southeastern New Mexico and far West Texas.

Big Bend Fort Davis Yucca Council el Paso Alpine Marfa Solicitors Mile High Club New Mexico Far West Texas

Baptist W M S Week of Prayer for Texas Missions

The Baptist W M S observes a Texas Missions week from Monday to Friday with different groups leading each program. Monday and Tuesday attracted 28 women and 24 Sunbeams, Wednesday the girls auxiliary led, Thursday the Sunbeams will present, and Friday the Brotherhood will conclude. Report.

the Baptist W.ms The Texas Missions Brotherhood

Autumn Bridge Parties Flourish in Fort Davis Area

The article notes multiple bridge gatherings at Indian Lodge and nearby homes with eight tables, several hostesses, and a three day-run in different sessions. It also covers local military family updates including Wayne McBride at Fort Bliss and Bernard Jacovelli in the Fort Bliss cavalry. Mrs Earnest Carlton recovers at home after a Waco hospital operation.

Fort Davis Wayne McBride J. E. McBride Medical Corps Fort Bliss Wayne Bernard Jacovelli Philadelphia Cavalry McBride Waco Earnest Carlton Carlton

Kandy Kitchen Adds Watch and Jewelry Repair Service

The Kandy Kitchen now offers watch and jewelry repair by an expert jeweler. All work guaranteed by Monroe Slack. 0-27-tfc.

Kandy Monroe Slack

Church Services at Methodist Church Change of Hour

The Methodist Church schedules church school at 9:45 morning worship at 10:50. The sermon titled Fifth-Column Christians and evening League service at 6:45 followed by evening worship at 7:30 with sermon Human Purposefulness. Pastor Ray B. McGrew.

Methodist Church Church Ray B. McGrew

Rally Day at Church Focuses on Attendance and Programs

On Sunday October 6 the church marks Rally Day with a 9 45 Sunday school session expected to set attendance records The 11 o clock World Wide Communion service welcomes new members and dedicates children A junior congregation for ages eight to eleven led by Miss Jean Engle meets at 11 Young people’s vespers follow at 6 30 with a 7 30 sermon series by the pastor themed Christianity in a Pagan World A chuck wagon party for Presbyterian students is planned Saturday evening at Mitre Peak guest ranch.

Jean Engle Sul Ross State College Mitre Peak Melba McMurry Alice Blucher

Lesson-Sermon on Unreality to be read in Churches of Christ Scientist

The Sunday service features a Lesson-Sermon titled Unreality to be read in all Churches of Christ Scientist with the Golden Text from Deuteronomy 4 39 underscoring the sovereignty of the Lord in heaven above and on earth beneath and there is none else.

Churches of Christ Scientist

Bible Verse Lesson Sermon Excerpt

A brief lesson uses Psalm 30 verse 2 to illustrate divine healing. The line expresses gratitude for God’s aid and healing granted to the speaker in a testimonial tone.

Friendly Church Announces Sunday Services and Events

The Christian Church invites all to attend 9 45 a m Sunday school led by R F Davis, a 10 50 a m morning service honoring the new superintendent and Sunday school officers, a 4 p m officers meeting, and a 7 45 p m evening service with a sermon by the pastor E Buford Isaacs.

Christian Church the Friendly Church R. F Davis E. Buford Isaacs

Baptist Church Sets First Luke Study Year Bible School

Special Sunday schedule marks the first Sunday of the new Sunday school year at the Baptist church. Bible school begins at 9 30 a m with a six month study in Luke. Morning service at 10 50 a m features a sermon Texas for Christ during the state missions week of prayer. Evening services at 8 15 p m center on The Gift of Love. All welcome.

Texas

Church of Christ Bible Study and Services

Bible study at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. with communion, evening service at 8 p.m. Mid week 8 p.m. Woman's Bible class Thursdays at 4 p.m. Cordial invitation to worship extended by Minister Jas A Fry.

Fry

St James Episcopal Evening Service Announced

St James Episcopal invites all to Sunday evening service at 7 30 conducted by Rev G W S McKinney with cordial invitation to attend.

ST. James G. W. S. McKinney

Merchants Warn Against Unordered Purchases

Notice to merchants that Cook & Cook, Inc. bears no responsibility for merchandise charged to the account without a signed purchase order from J. F. Coepe pender. The text appears as a cautionary public notice from the firm.

Snyeld Cook & Cook, Inc Pume Chase J. F. Coepepender

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C. D. Wood Phione Frances Morelock DR. Hill Mrs. Duncan Mrs. Nixon Akers Akers’ Funeral Home Jeff J. Farley Mrs. Harris Mrs. Rogers Talley HO Club Ford J. L. Dale Midland Dry Goods and Nations Ramsey Dales Hotel Limpia Sproul Dale Merrill Reelected Beau McCutcheon A. E. Babcock J. C. Walker Myrtle Stewart J. Keesey Miller T. S. Redford G.m.sims Optometrist Presbyterian Church Christian Science Church OF Christ Whittle Coffee Cup M. C Pete) Adams Prop Sunshine Cleaners LTH & College Oscar Stephenson John Matthews Bellvue Henrietta SOBRE Buffalo Detroit Omaha Pittsburgh Los Angeles Moscow Paris Sweden ASN Marshall Texaug San Antonio Pearl Ritchey Broqs
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