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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1962

Page

4

Local Residents Redecorate Former Bird Home in Murphyville Era

Elton and Lillian Miles refreshed the brick home once owned by Mrs. J. C. Bird in Alpine, a site dating back to Murphyville days. Mrs. Bird built the 1928 brick house after Mr. Bird’s death. Sunday School honor went to Dean and Jimbo Slover, ages 7 and 5, for perfect attendance. Helen Gibb and companions shared a travelogue in Temple. Bryan Woolley, pastor of South Side Christian Church, accompanied Helen. Mrs. Gula Burke, after hospital care, resides at 212 N. 6th St Apartment B. Avis Cooper of Cozy Courts Motel refreshed the property with interior and exterior painting and some remodels. the motel features a notable pool in the Big Bend area.

Elton Lillian Miles J.C. Bird Alpine Murphyville Wettle Dean Jimbo Slover Duncan Sa Helen Gibb Temple Helen Beatrice Woo Clara Gibson Davis Julia Nelson Marfa Bryan Woolley Woolley Mr Gibson Son Bryan Woolley Helen i Bryan South Side Christian Church Brewster County Memorial Hospital Gula Burke 6Th St Avis Cooper Cozy Courts

Auxiliary completes study of Colombia and convention plans

The American Legion Auxiliary reports a year long Colombia study in thousands of units nationwide led by Mrs. Jack Frost. Eight thousand eight hundred sixty units held programs, some hosted Colombian student speakers, others assisted exchange students, and juniors held a "Dear Daddy" contest. Members donated 10 716.10 for CARE aided rural Colombia, Big Bend Unit giving 3 dollars. About 920000 members attend the 42nd National Convention in Las Vegas October 1 11 with a Texas delegation including Alpine resident Mrs Henry Bailey.

Republic of Colombia American Legion Auxiliary United States Jack Frost Big Bend Auxiliary Latin America Frost South Central America Colombia Las Vegas Nev United State Jo Ella Livingston Department of Texas Henry Bailey Flamingo Hotel

Stovell Family Welcomes Son Joe Donald in Lubbock

Mr and Mrs Bob Stovell of Lubbock announce the birth of a son named Joe Donald born Sept 23 in a Lubbock hospital weighing 7 lbs 14 oz. Parents Virginia and others cared for by grandparents Jack Stowell of Alpine and Joe Evans family in City New Mexico as relatives visited and helped while Virginia recovers from surgery in Houston.

Bob Stovell Lubbock Joe Donald Joe Evans City, N. M Jack Stowell Alpine Mary Jeft Oliv Neville Haynes Mr. Oliver Edinburg Joe Jeff Haynes Virginia Houston Neville Mrs. Oliver Hasta

El Progreso To Sell Cakes

El Progreso met in a Friday business session at Mrs. Don Geeslin’s home. Members heard a fund raising plan to sell Collin Street Bakery fruit cake. The Oct. 19 event will feature Miss Jean Moore of Sul Ross College as speaker.

el Progreso Don Geeslin Collin Street Corsicana Mmes Tom Coats Kenneth Clouse W. E. Lockhart Frank McCollum Jim Rice B.C. Shortling Jean Moore Sul Ross College

Pilot Club Rummage Sale Planned for Oct 12 and 13

The Pilot Club schedules its annual rummage sale for Friday and Saturday October 12 and 13 at the Cares Bu on N 6th St. The sale offers both new and used clothing for men women and children along with dishes and household articles. Mrs Jerry Magee of Austin and her baby daughter Carolyn Lee visit the home of her aunt Mrs Bryan Wildenthal and Dr Wildenthal this week.

Pilot Club Cares Bu 6Th St Jerry Magee Austin Carolyn Lee Bryan Wildenthal Dr. Wildenthal

Womens League Bowling Results From Tuesday AM League

The Women’s Tuesday night league standings show Texas Cafe at 14-2 and Western Mattress 12-4 atop the table. Individual leads include Agnes Franks 536 in 3 games and Helen Bell 523 in series, with high team scores from Midget Beauty Shop and Ward’s Mobil.

Mel Tps Texas Cafe Western Mattress Jimmy's Cafe Skyline Lanes Gandy's of Marfa Winter Cleaners QES Garage Buck N'Chute My's Cafe Agnes Franks Barbara Haley Skyline Jim Lanes Eunice Vincent Tennie Anderson EEN Pin Nowpune Weacue First Nat. Bank Penney's Circle W Ward's Mobil Marfa Bank Circle W Cafe Heidi Ho Shop Marfa Nat. Bank Fist Nat. Bank LaVerne Bryant Martha Clark Helen Bell Margie Dorris

Alpine Ladies To Show Slides At Garden Club Meet

Mrs. L. Forchheimer and Mrs. W. J. Smith will present slides of the forming countries they have towed when the Alpine Garden Club gathers at 3 30 p m Friday Oct 12 in the First Methodist Church One meeting will be held each month officers announced Members urged to attend

L. Forchheimer W. J. Smith Alpine Garden Club First Methodist

For Rent: Furnished 2-Bedroom House in Fort Davis Area

Two bedroom furnished house at 306 E Fort Davis Ave listed for $50 monthly. Contact after 6 PM at TE4459 to arrange viewing or rental details.

Fort Davis Ave

AAUW Alpine Branch Plans Afternoon Meeting

The Alpine Branch of the AAUW will meet at 4 p m Thursday in the Hospitality Room of the Presbyterian Church. All members are urged to attend.

AAUW American Association of University Women Presbyterian Church

Furnished 3 room apartment near downtown and school

Mr and Mrs Shelby Burke of Odessa visited Alpine over the weekend with his mother Mrs Gula Burke and grandmother Mrs Daisy Burke Daisy Burke returned to Odessa to visit for about a year as they travel back after the visit.

Shelby Burke Odessa Alpine Gula Burke Daisy Burke

DAR to Hold Meet Saturday at Mrs Baines Home

Big Bend Chapter DAR gathering hosted by Mrs George W Baines Saturday Oct 13 at 3 pm. Chapter chairman Mrs Ray Van Cleef urges members to bring clothing for mountain schools supported by the National Society DAR. A book review will be given by Dr Wally Johnson at Sul Ross State College.

George W. Baines Big Bend DAR Ray van Cleef National Society Wally Johnson Sul Ross State College

Hilbrich Named Graduate Assistant for Baylor Choir

Baylor University graduate student Hilbrich has been appointed graduate assistant to Dr Buell Porter, director of Baylor's A Capella Choir. He is a music literature major, Alpine High School class of 1952, and attended Hardin Simmons University until 1957. This is his first year at Baylor.

Waco Paul Hilbrich Baylor University Buell Porter Baylor Hilbrich Otto Hilbrich Alpine Alpine High School Hardin Simmons University

Fine Jewelry Collection Features 14 Kt Gold and Cultured Pearls

An advertisement highlights Dogwood themed pieces in 14 karat yellow gold with decorative overlays and cultured pearls. Showcases a distinctive selection of high quality jewelry for discerning buyers.

Hofacker Enters 15 Month Physical Therapy Program

Jose Wayne Hofacker of Marathon has joined a 15 month post baccalaureate program at Duke University Medical Center to obtain a Certificate in Physical Therapy. The program advances graduate credit toward a Master of Arts degree and highlights the role of therapists in rehabilitation for accident and illness victims.

Durham N. C Jose Wayne Hofacker Marathon Duke University Medical Center J.W. Hofacker Sul Ross State College Alpine Duke Wayne Ticer Kerry Wayne Odessa

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