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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1957

Page

4

Alpine Busy Weekend With Legion Events and Delta Kappa Gamma

Seans a sting. This town hosts Big Homecoming at Sul Ross State College, followed by the 16th District American Legion convention and Auxiliary welcome for Virginia Bailey. Delta Kappa Gamma district meeting arrives, drawing educators from afar, boosting Alpine activity and pride.

Sul Ross State College American Legion and Auxiliary Alpine Virginia Henry) Bailey American Legion Auxiliary Delta Kappa Gamma Yon Big Bend Mitt Joyce Glasscock Austin Creed Taylor San Don) Littleton Elizabeth

Mrs. Wright Reviews Early American Writers at Alpine Club

At the Alpine Study Club meeting in Mrs. H. W. Morelock’s home, Mrs. J. E. Wright discussed Washington Irving and James Fenimore Cooper and other early American authors. A fruit cake sale was planned for this year and new members were elected, with refreshments served to members and two visitors.

J. E. Wright Alpine Study Club H. W. Morelock Washington Irving James Fenimore Cooper Ray Morrison Leo Mae Park Perry V. Cartwright Mesdames Noble Armstrong Louis Forchheimer Virgil Miller Gerald Ogle Roy Whiteside Flora Daugherty Baxley John W. Pate

Hally Bryan Perry Chapter DRT Seeks Eligible Members

The Hally Bryan Perry Chapter DRT invites area residents who qualify to join. Eligibility requires ancestors who fought in the Texican Army, aided the Colonists, received a land grant, or settled in Texas before February 19, 1846. Interested people may contact president Miss Sarah Miltin Hill.

Hally Bryan Perry Daughters of the Republic of Texas Texas Daughters of the Republic Margaret A. Linn Sarah Miltin Hill

Local Residents Noted In Casual Street Scene

Mrs Bill Winter and Mrs Dot Ogle stroll toward coffee as the C D McCollisters plan a Sunday trip with their four children to Big Bend National Park. Hallie Stillwell becomes Holland Hotel Coffee Shop cashier. Ann Woodward frequently wears agate jewelry. Mrs A M Turney greets friends downtown. Mrs Q W Abington shops at Cross & Cross. Hasta la vista.

Bill Winter Dot Gerald Ogle C. D. McCollisters Big Bend National Park Hallie Stillwell Holland Hotel Ann Grant) Woodward A. M. Turney la Otra Tarde Q. W. Abington Cross & Cross Hasta la Vista

Timely Tips For Gardens From Alpine Garden Club

Alpine Garden Club notes October is ideal for planting many annuals and perennials. Larkspur pinks scabiosa stock lupines snapdragons candyruff sweetpeas and others thrive in early fall. Phlox should be dug and divided now with crowns 2 inches below surface. Shasta daisies divide and plant with roots 2 to 4 inches deep in sun. Reset in a new location to guard against disease.

Albarado Music Club Opens Year With First Meeting

The Albarado Music Club held its first meeting of the year on Thursday Oct. 5 at Hallie Veale’s studio with 11 members present. Participants included Eddie Coleman with March of the Goblins and Margaret Jo Rains with Parade of the Chords. guest Mrs. Jack Dumas of Fort Davis attended.

Albarado Music Club Hallie Veale Eddie Coleman March of the Goblins Margaret Jo Rains Parade of the Chords Jack Dumas Fort Davis

Legion Auxiliary Busy Preparing Veterans Gifts

Members of Big Bend No. 79 American Legion Auxiliary Unit pack Christmas gifts for the Waco VA Hospital Gift Shop. The nationwide project began in Kerrville in the 1930s and now offers year round programs in VA hospitals. Volunteers are sought. join via Mrs Elvie Williams or Mrs Hallie Stillwell.

Big Bend No. 79 American Legion Auxiliary Unit Waco VA Hospital Legion VA Kerrville Edna Henke Auxiliary Hospital Hallie Stillwell Elvie Williams

Card of Thanks from the Lane Family

The Lane family expresses gratitude for comforting expressions of friendship during their sorrow. They especially thank Dr Pate the nurses and staff of Brewster County Memorial Hospital for their helpfulness and support.

Pate Brewster County Memorial Hospital S.scotty Lane

Fl Progreso Members Host Variety Program at Alpine Country Club

The El Progreso club held a Friday afternoon meeting at Alpine Country Club on Oct 4 with 18 members and several guests. Guests included Mesdames Milstead Cade Decker Rochester Armstrong Spence Selvig French Hagen Dobie Holmes Stumberg Broadfoot Morelock and Eldon McGonagil of Marathon. El Progreso plans a follow up with the Alpine Study Club on Oct 10 to plan a spring convention here.

el Progreso Alpine Country Club Mesdames William W. Milstead Clay Cade Robert Decker Alfred Rochester Nobel Armstrong Ray Spence T. C. Selvig Warren French Tommy Hagen Dudley Dobie Charles T. Holmes Steve Stumberg Chalmers Broadfoot H. W. Morelock Eldon McGonagil Marathon Alpine Study Club

Newman Club Elects Officers for Season at Sul Ross College

Rev. Richard P. Lynch opened the Newman Club season at the Parochial School with an opening prayer as Johnny Carrillo led the election. Robert Biderman was chosen president with Bud Watts as first vice president and Marie Beiderman as second vice president. Members from numerous towns attended and plans were made to enter a Homecoming Parade car. Meetings will be held on the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Richard P. Lynch Sul Ross College Newman Club Johnny Carrillo Balmorhea Robert Biederman San Angelo Buddy Watts Portland Marie Beiderman Minnie Cordero Junction Manuel Benavidez Club Jesse Cordero Harry Watts Josse Reyes Slia Gonzales Abelina Reyes Midland George Martin Dallas Hinio Pena Clotilde Pena Sanderson Militon Rameriz Marathon Alfredo Moreno Dora Lujan Delia Pallanez Tony Portillo Mary Portillo Nora Payne Alpine Isidoro Rodriguez Weslaco Filimon Talamantez Brackettville Mildred Miller Jane Sorell Brady Frances Quesada Paz Varela Presidio Jen V. Gonzales Jesus Hernandez Asherton Fledia Martinez Pete Villalba David Nunez Stockton Gerald Maldonado del Rio Maria Angela Pena Laredo Eugene Arriege Pecos Oscar Lozano Poteet Tomas Lopez Ozona Arnoldo Menchaca Crystal City Juventino Aranda Newman Club

Baptist W M U Circles Meet in Mission Program

All circles of the Baptist W M S met in the educational building for the monthly program Monday evening Oct 7. Program chairman Mrs Loyd Henderson, assisted by Mesdames Chambers Slover Lankford Wampler Stephens Baxter and Cleveland, opened a different door of mission work. Willa Dale Hilbrich sang Christ For the World We Sing. The business women circle won the banner for the largest attendance with twenty eight present.

Baptist W.M.S Loyd Henderson Charles Chambers Melvin Slover Tom Lankford al Wampler Leo Stephens Joe Baxter Mayo Cleveland Willa Dale Hilbrich Christ Business Women

Scout Training Program Held

A training program for adults involved with Girl Scout work was conducted by Mrs. David Bishop Jr. of Ft. Stockton, with leaders co leaders and troop mothers from Alpine. The course will resume November 13 and 14 in Alpine, and attendees included several local leaders and registrars. Mrs. Bishop directs Districts 4 and 6 in the Permian Basin Council and has previously led Mitre Peak Camp.

David Bishop Jr Ft. Stockton C. D. McCollister Alpine Bishop Upton Pecos Terrell Brewster Jeff Davis Presidio Permian Basin Girl Scout Council Mitre Peak Europe Midland Michigan Frank Daugherty Frank Matthews Homer Rackley John C. Bradford W. E. Lockhart D. L. Brown C. D. Mce- Collister Willie Mae Wynne James Marcom Warren French

Garden Club to Meet at 3:30 Friday

The Alpine Garden Club will meet at 3 30 p m Friday Oct 11 with hostesses W E Williams Herbert Welch and Ellen Hudson. Mrs R A White side will present the program Winter Watering and Feeding.

Garden Club Alpine Garden Club Mesdames W. E. Williams Herbert Welch Ellen Hudson R. A. Whiteside

Intermediate GAs Hear Panel Program at First Baptist

The Intermediate Girls Auxili ary met at the First Baptist Church on Thursday afternoon. Ann Cleveland chaired the panel with Trudy Robertson Dorothy Robertson Paula Oates and Jo Marie Cleve land forming the panel to discuss Missions from both Testaments. Eight members and one new member Claudia Popham shared refreshments. Members listed included Ann Jo Marie Dorothy Trudy Paula Clara Vick Ann Estelle McBride and Nancy Chism.

First Baptist Church Ann Cleveland Trudy Dorothy Robertson Paula Oates Jo Marie Cleveland Claudia Popham Ann Jo Marie Dorothy Paula Clara Vick Ann Estelle McBride Nancy Chism

Parents welcome baby boy Mark Harold Teague

Mr and Mrs Ernest Teague are the proud parents of a baby boy born October 4 at Brewster County Memorial Hospital. The child weighs 9 pounds 7 ounces and is named Mark Harold. He has two brothers Larry and Roland and a sister Kathleen. Grandparents are Mrs Johnnie Neely and Mrs Barney Teague.

Ernest Teague Brewster County Memorial Hospital Mark Harold Larry Roland Kathleen Johnnie Neely Barney Teague

Eschs Welcome Baby Boy Thomas Duane

Mr and Mrs Walter Esch are proud parents of a baby boy born Sunday October 6 at the Fort Davis Clinic. The infant named Thomas Duane weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces at birth. The couple also has a daughter named Rosetta.

Walter Esch Fort Davis Clinic Thomas Duane Eschs Rosetta

New Alpine Telephone Manager Speaks to Team

The message introduces the new manager in Alpine and notes Bob Montgomery’s regret at leaving the group. The manager invites colleagues to stop and say hello, and to get acquainted either in the company car or on the street.

The Telephone Company Alpine Myself Bob Montgomery Ephone Company

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