Engagement of Kathryn Coggins to Pvt Kenneth Stucke
Mrs Ottis Coggins announces the engagement of Kathryn Coggins to Pvt Kenneth Stucke of Talpa Texas. Stucke attended Sul Ross last year and now trains at a Marine school in Louisiana. Kathryn is a Sul Ross sophomore who graduated Alpine High School. The couple’s family resides on the Ray Willoughby ranch where Coggins is foreman. The note mentions a prior unrelated trial involving Connie Duncan and a treasure hunt with gifts and refreshments for about 50 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottis Coggins
Kathryn
Kenneth Stucke
Talpa
Tex
San Angelo
June Phares
Ft. Stockton
Kate
Connie
United Daughters of Spinsterhood
X M. Bankhead
Francis
M. P. ‘Slover
Alice Cowlan
Dorothy Bubler
Jean Engle
Bubler
Doyle Perdue
Leslie Guthrie
Edna Maxey
Henry Weyerts
Walter Graei
Miss Shepard Weds Col Hartman In Surprise Ceremony
Elaine Shepard a former RKO screen star and War Bond tour starlet married Col George F. Hartman at the air base in a small ceremony after a whirlwind romance that began at a Marfa rodeo. Hartman, a West Point graduate and pilot school commander, and Shepard, 26, will reside in Marfa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Shepard
RKO
Texas
George F. Hartman
Herman E. Dirks
Cal H. Godshall
Miss Shepard
Chesterfield
Capt. Godshall
Victorville
Calif
Col. Hartman
Lawrenceville
United States Miitary Academy
West Point
Western Flying Training Command
Ralph P. Cousins
Chico, Calif
Berni Shepard
Los Angeles
Fred L. Hartman
Washington, Ind
Col
Bride and Groom Are Honored at Party
Mrs. AL Wittner Mrs. E. L. Frazer Mrs. Leslie Guthrie and Mrs. Martha Ezell hosted a party for bride Connie Duncan at the Ezell home. A debate on whether the bride should be asked to tell a lie in the ceremony ended with Mrs. Lloyd Moss prevailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL. Wittner
E. L. Frazer
Leslie Guthrie
Martha Ezell
Connie Duncan
Ezell
Lloyd Moss
Bill Wright
Lottie Cook
L. Forchheimer
R. M. Bankhead
Alpine AAUW Meeting Votes for State Convention
The Alpine AAUW met in Sul Ross college music room last Thursday at 4 30 p m. They voted 4 to send president Mrs Knox Reid to the state convention in Wichita Falls October 15 and 16. Miss Annie Kate Ferguson reviewed Pearl Buck s Of Men and Women in charming fashion. Those present included Mesdames Reid Casner McCool Schloemer Baines McGrew Coleman Sperry Duncan and Misses Batey Cowan Ferguson Bennett Hill Elliott Whiteside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAUW
Sul Ross College
Knox Reid
Wichita Falls
Annie Kate Ferguson
Pearl Buck
Mesdames Reid
Casner
McCool
Schloemer
Baines
McGrew
Coleman
Letty J. Van Fossan to Wed William Dorris Jr
Mr and Mrs H Van Fossan announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Letty Jean to William Bryant Dorris Jr Signalman Third Class US Navy son of Mr and Mrs W B Dorris The ceremony will be in the First Christian Church with a brief music program The couple will honeymoon briefly and then depart for unspecified plans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letty J. van Fossan
Billy Dorris
H. van Fossan
Letty Jean
William Bryant Dorris Jr
U.S. Navy
W. B Dorris
Dorris
Chrisian
Miss Ruth Hudson Weds Lt Greenman In Alpine Ceremony
Quiet home ceremony at Mrs Crenan Hudsons house unites Ruth Hudson and Lt Robert Louis Greenman of the pilot school. Alpine residents for years the Hudsons came from Hearne Texas Ruth a Sul Ross College pupil and popular in the local set The groom son of Mrs Blanche Greenman of Pasadena Calif The couple plan to reside in Alpine A reception follows from 8 30 to 9 30 PM Guests attend then BRIDGE and social notes follow detailing hostess Mrs G H Harfst Lucky Thirteen club and other attendees with scores and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crenan Hudson
Ruth Hudson
Robert Louis Greenman
Pilot School
Hudson's
Alpine
Hearne
Tex
Hudson
Alpine High School
Sul Ross
Blanche Greenman
Pasadena
Calif
Breakfast 18 Given for Recent Bride in Shower
Mrs. Griffin L. Parce hosted a breakfast Saturday morning at the home of Mrs. Billy Weston to honor the recent bride. Guests included friends and family who shared in the celebration with light refreshments and warm wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Weston
Griffin L. Parce
Out of Bounds Regulations Discussed at C of C Meeting
A Chamber of Commerce meeting addressed by Latin American merchants and Army officials discussed off limits and enforcement. Army officials led by Lt. W Barber called for clean food handling in cafes, no Sunday alcohol sales, and removal of loafers and undesirable women. LatAm merchants urged strict law enforcement and city county cooperation to curb evils, noting Alpine area would stay out of bounds until requirements and assurances were met. A breakfast for 18 members followed, with Miss Marion Bobo among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chamber of Commerce
CC Af
Army
W. Barber
Army Air Field
Alpine
Rainfall totals rise after week of moisture
A rain event last Thursday brought 2.8 inches at Sul Ross College, boosting September totals. Measurements show 0.12 inches Friday, 0.05 inches Saturday, and 0.03 inches Sunday, accumulating about 3.30 inches for the period starting September 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross College
War Bond Drive Aims to Back Fighting Men
Local wartime plea urges purchase of war bonds and stamps to support troops. Report mentions officers Lt. Rafshoon provost marshal and Lt. Parnell post intelligence noting the situation would stay under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rafshoon
Maershal
Parnel
Post Intellgence Flier
Cattle market steadies as rains pause price drop local trade notes
The Corral reports mixed cattle activity with prices stabilizing despite poor range. San Antonio buyer John Wright purchases 200 three year old steers. Bert Myers and Sol Mayer buy hundreds of calves and two year old steers at 11 to 12% cents. Wool appraisals begin in Texas with basic price at 1.08 a pound clean. CCC chief appraiser Rome Shield notes potential 3 cent premium for choice. Lamb trade quiet after rains, with crossbreds around 10 to 12% cents. Crockett county reports 80 percent lamb crop sold and weights 64 to 170 pounds. Predator control crews to operate in West Texas. demand for heavy steers rises as big feeders resume buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Gray
Ange
John Wright
San Antonio
C. C. Bledsoe
San Angelo
Bledsoe
Bert Myers
Cotulla
Myers
Sol Mayer
DeWolf
Door Key Ranch
Sol Weatherby
Triplet
Amarillo
John Stansberry
Esen
Texas
del Rio
Southern Pacific
Rome Shield
Texas Apraiser
CCC
Cains
R.A. Neil
Michigan
Charley Canon
Lamesa
George Bailey
W 1. Marshall
Crockett County
Scott Peters
West Texas
Henry Pluenneke
Cas Bledroe
Peter Hansen
Nebraska
New WAC Officer Arrives at Alpine Station
Lt Anvina Cama arrived at Alpine Oct 5 and is now statione d at WAC Branch No 7 serving as battalion adjutant and instructor in supply. Lt Cahill transferred to Alpine from Daytona Beach where she led a Ridgewood detachment with about 400 personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anvina Cama
Alpine
WAC
Cahill
Daytona Beach
Fla
Ridgewood
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G. H. Harfst
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C. M. Corkran
Wally Davis
Reginald Wotan
L. D Stockton
Truman ‘Hatch
Edgar Martin
Mesdames Zeb Decie
Herbert Kokernot Jr
L. D. Harris
John Newell
Vernon ‘McIntyre
W. H. Terry
Gay Meriwether
Clay Holland
J. W. Shepperd
C. E. Patterson
Forrest Hope
Rogan Caldwell
Zeb Decie
Clay Holland High
Kokernot Low
Casey Jones
Santa Fe
Nell Arkie
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Railro
C. OF C
Honor Ffuest
Marion Bobo
Myra Sue Barger
Sammie Dorris
Kathryn Coggins
Lois Burleson
Betty Sue ‘Bishop
Helen Moore
Nell Mills
Sunshine Cleaners
Fas J
Bataan
Falcon
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