Allene Martin Birthday Tea With Family Circle
Mrs. G W Martin hosted a one o clock luncheon for her daughter Allene’s ninth birthday on Sunday October 4. Guests found seats by sealed envelopes and read personal prophecies after a magic circle tale told by Grandma Allen. A nine candle cake was shared with nine pink candles in blue holders as friends wished Allene happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Martin
Allene
Grandma Allen
Allenes
Allene Martin Honoree
Marguerite Scales
Edith Engle
Dorothy Ann Perkins
Louise Adelle Perkins
EB. Morelock
Jane Marie Houdreaux
Eva Sweet
R. J. Allen
Bridge Club Entertained by Mrs Vernon McIntyre
Mrs. Vernon McIntyre hosted the Bridge Club at her ranch home on October 2. Attendees included Mesdames Zeb Decie McGregor McMurry Glen Kokernot Herbert Kokernot Jr and Miss Pauline Terry. Prizes included a candicatick end candle for high score and a candle holder for consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
Vernon McIntyre
Mesdames Zeb Decie
McGregor, McMurry
Glen Kokernot
Herbert Kokernot, Jr
Pauline Terry
Mesdames Newell
Seales, Burnees
Mrs Mauger Honored At Bridge Party In Garden Setting
Mrs Gene Mauger was the guest of honor as Mary Haines hosted a bridge party at Kate Nevill's home. Four tables played. Anja Wilson won high score, Pauline Terry took consolation, and Mauger received the guest prize. A salad course and pumpkin pies followed in the flower garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Mauger
Mary Haines
Kate Nevill
Anja Wilson
Pauline
Church of Christ Revival Meetings Arrive in Alpine
Rev. John E. Dunn of Dallas will conduct a series of revival services at the Alpine Court House under the local Church of Christ. Sunday schedule includes Bible Study at 10 am, preaching and communion at 11 am, and an afternoon sermon at 2 pm. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Dunn
Dallas
Alpine
Church of Christ
Dunn
Court House
John EB
Thanks for Support in Fashion Show and Play
The Parent-Teacher Association thanks businesses and individuals listed on the program for the Fashion Show and Nothing But the Truth. Gratitude goes to Miss Batey Miss Boardman the Male Quartet and Mr Thain s orchestra for music Newell for tea dishes and vanities Cross models Perkins for witty introductions Mrs Britton for directing the play and all who aided in any way. Mrs Homer Ferguson President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Batey
Britton
Homer Ferguson
Fuller and Duran to Open Alpine Law Firm
Fuller and Duran announce a new general practice law firm with offices in Alpine and Marfa. Fuller will oversee Marfa operations, Duran will run Alpine, and both will serve civil and criminal needs across Alpine Marfa Fort Davis and Fort Stockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Fuller & Duran
Luckey Building
J. C. Fuller
Marta
Fuller
Marfa
J. R. Duran
Carthage
Texas
Mr. Duran
Montague
Fort Davis
Fort Stockton
Duran
Sul Ross College
Texas Woman Faces License Hurdle Over Birth Certificate
A married woman born in Travis county now living in New York City sought a certified copy of her birth certificate from the state board of health. She explained that residing in New York and owning a motor car left her unable to obtain a driving license without proof of birth.
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State Board of Health
Travis County
New York City
Birth Certificate Rules Highlight Historic Law Gap
An eighteen year old in New York City learned her birth record was not on file due to a vital statistics law enacted in 1903. Her mother in Austin filed a certified copy with the state board, enabling her to obtain driving privileges. The notice urges verifying children’s birth records and provides Austin’s state health board contact for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Astin
New York City
Austin
Trans-Pecos teachers enrolled in state association
Fort Worth reports Alpine schools superintendent M Melton says 34 teachers have joined the Texas State Teachers Association. Members come from several counties after the Trans-Pecos Institute in Alpine. Alpine faculty expect full enrollment and many local teachers will attend the association convention in Dallas November 26, 27 and 28.
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Fort Worth
M. Meltom
Alpine
Texas State Teachers Association
Trans-Pecos Institute
Melton
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Dallas
Christian Ladies Meet at Marfa For Missionary Society Visit
The Missionary Society of the First Christian Church hosted the Marfa group at Mrs. George Bless home on October 6. Attendees included Mesdames Brite Church Howard Collie Hart Secrest Kilpatrick Crosson Slack Williams Locke Lord and Rev M H Buhler from Marfa and twenty one Alpine members. The program featured devotional thought stewardship a duet and discussion on tithing with social hour refreshments. A final quip notes a hypnotist's subject who can sleep on the job.
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The
Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
Missionary Society of the First Christian Church of
Marfa
George Bless
Mesdames Brite
Church
Howard
Collie
Hart, Secrest
Kilpatrick Crosson
Slack
Williams
Locke Lord
M. H. Buhler
Alpine
Wevgerts
McClure
Adlerika Relief Claimed For Gas Sufferers
Mrs K Brinkley reports long lasting gas relief after Adlerika. The letter says one spoonful removes gas and bloating and helped her husband. Alpine Drug Store promotes Adlerika as an effective intestinal evacuant for constipation and waste removal.
Prostate Trouble Sales Offer Promises Health Boost
An advertisement claims men over forty face frequent night urination and other symptoms, offering Walkers Prostate Specific tablets from the Walker Institute in Kansas City. It promises dramatic relief and a free $1 trial to responders, with payment only if satisfied and only for a short introductory period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr Jm
Walker Institute
Gateway Station
Kansas City
Black Cyclone at Mojave Theatre Promises Thrills
The Mojave Theatre presents Black Cyclone tomorrow and Saturday featuring Rex the star horse and the grotesque Killer as they chase Lady the gray mare. Critics from New York Times Morning Telegraph Variety and others hail the film as a romance and thriller with standout horse performances and emotional depth. Show starts at 8:00 PM with 40 cent admission, tickets sold at The Avalanche office.
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Mojave
Rex
Elinor Glyn
Love
Ree
New York Times
Capitol
Jourtey
Morning ‘Telegraph
National Film Library
Variety
N.Y
Brewster County Appoints Agriculture Agent
An agriculture agent has been appointed for Brewster Jeff Davis and Presidio counties. Mr Miller of Fredericksburg has arrived and taken charge of this work.
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Brewster
Jeff Davis
Presidio
Miller
Fredericksburg
Ladies Fashion Sale Offers Wide Range of Womens Wear
A local ad lists women clothing and accessories in varied colors and sizes. Items include princess slips in colors up to size 44 at $1.25, Dove night gowns at $1, silk hose at $1 per pair, bloomers and pantalettes at $1, striped lateen children's suits at $4.98, patent leather belts 29 cents, pearl button cards five cents, silk lace handkerchiefs at 25 cents, cotton hose 12 and a half cents per pair, and Monarch blankets at $3.98 per pair.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arcola
R. A. McMurry
Mrs. Mauger
Trans-Pecos
Avalanche
Monarch
Phoenix
Forchheimer
State National Bank
Alpine, Texas
Benj. F. Berkeley
H. W. Ferguson
Gee
C. Miller
G. B. Crawford
Asst
Goodyear
Otis Turner
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