Ghost Light legend spurs interest from Alpine to Mineral Wells
The Ghost Light on U S 90 near Alpine draws wide notice after a Palo Pinto Advance front page feature by Editor Raymond Martin. The piece credits Marvin and Eunice Pierce for tips, links local lore to Alpine publicity, and mentions distant readers like Janith Vest teaching in France learning US events, while local garden scenes at O C Mudd and R G Crowder homes are described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. 90
Alpine
Mineral Wells
Raymond Martin
Palo Pinto
Marvin
Eunice Pierce
Poitieres
France
Janith Vest
Billy
Marjorie Vest
U. S. Army Post
United States
Vests
Janith
J. Frank Dobie
Marjorie
Kennedy
Wests
Johnny Carpenter
Copenhagen
Johnny
FFA
Dessert Bridge Party At Mrs Kimball’s Home
Mrs Otis Kimball hosted a dessert bridge party Thursday at her West Ave home. Mrs David Slaughter won high score, Mrs John C Epperson was second, and Mrs King Tenny Sr received the low prize. Attendees included James Slaughter Epperson Tonny L D Haris Keesey Kimball Dick Rogers Dave Elliott and Reginald Votaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Kimball
West Ave
David Slaughter
John C. Epperson
King Tenny Sr
James Slaughter
Epperson
Tonny
L. D. Haris
Keesey Kimball
Dick Rogers
Dave Elliott
Reginald Votaw
Mrs Terry Hosts Bridge Party At Home
Mrs Terry entertained last Tuesday with a bridge party at her home. High score went to Mrs L D Harris, second to Mrs Jim Camer, and bingo won by Mrs Otis Kimball. Attendees included Mesdames Forchheimer Halper Ritchey Elliott Refainger Kimball Casner Harris. Refreshments served after games.
Obsidian Glass Used by Ancients for Tools
Obsidian, a black smooth volcanic mineral, was the first glass known to ancient man. It was formed into spearheads, knives, and other tools.
Candy Stripers Honor 37 Girls With Caps At Banquet
Thirty seven Candy Stripers plus guests gathered at the Holland Hotel on Sept. 26 to receive red and white striped caps for 100 hours of hospital service. Hospital Auxiliary sponsored the event with special awards for top volunteers and remarks by Father Angeli and Dr. Allen Briggs. Names and hours of many recipients listed along with 56 active stripers currently serving at least two hours weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Hotel
Elaine Neu
Ana Marie Valero
Becky Boyd
Frances Bell
Mary Alice Lujan
Frances Perez
Emlie Miller
Father Angeli
Allen Briggs
Big John
Nellie Mae McElroy
Boone
Coppins
Marie Lujan
Susie Barlow
Marfa
Donna Boyd
Martina Cobos
Christina Flores
Susie Garcia
Lupe Hernandez
Patricia McAlister
Jan Kay
Emilie Miller
Deltha Molinar
Susana Garcia
Alicia Rodriguez
Corina Rodriguez II
Marilyn Shields
Mary Ann Tarango
Esther Wright
Jodie Wylie
Anna Bell Cadena
Irma Chavez
Lupe Martinez
Henrietta Milan
Elidia Portillo
Rita Quesada
Rachel Riveria
Velia Valenzuela
Mrs. McIntyre Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon
Mrs. Vernon McIntyre entertained the Wednesday bridge club with a luncheon at her ranch home. Mrs. Hugh White led high score for the club and Mrs. Helen Gibb topped guests. Mrs. Allen East won the consolation prize and Mrs. King Tenny Sr. took the bingo prize. The Alpine Garden Club will meet Friday at 3 30 p m at the home of Mrs. M P Slover for a roses program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon McIntyre
Hugh White
Helen Gibb
Allen East
King Tenny Sr
Garden Club
Alpine Garden Club
M. P. Slover
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Kimball
Mrs. Terry
Delma Molinar
Ermalinda Hinojos
Velia Rodriguez
Zaelma
Jack Pot
Walt Disney
Sun
Lang Goe
Bikini Beach
Mrs. McIntyre
Casion
Mesdames White
Gibb, East, Terry
W. D. Burcham
Bryan Wildenthal
and O. C. Mudd
Mink
W.hallan
Talpine
Couturier
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