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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1945

Page

5

Whiteside Larson Rites Held in Santa Rosa

Miss Elsie Larson daughter of Mrs G W Quigley San Francisco to John Richard Whiteside Ensign USNR son of Mr and Mrs R A Whiteside married October 6 at First Methodist Church Santa Rosa Chaplain Jesse Lyons officiated The couple left for a honeymoon in the California Redwoods Mrs Quigley wore a blue suit and corsage The bride wore aqua wool with white orchid corsage and pink ostrich plume hat The groom's ring came from the late Mrs J W Ferguson grandmother of the groom Mr and Mrs Quigley entertained the party at Santa Rosa hotel after the ceremony John Richard Whiteside is Alpine bred and Navy commissioned awaiting transfer after the trip

Alpine Elsie Larson G. W. Quigley San Francisco John Richard Whiteside Ensign USNR R. A. Whiteside First Methodist Church of Santa Rosa Calif Jesse Lyons Everett Foster Foster J W. Ferguson Richard Larson Stuart Carruth Quigley Santa Rosa Hotel California Red‘woods Oakland Victor Equipment Co Pacific Coast John Richard Alpine High Sul Ross College Navy

Woman's Council Meeting at Christian Church

The Woman's Council met with Mrs Ida Chastain Tuesday at 3 30 PM. After a business session led by president Mrs Weyerts, reading on Stewardship of the Home was given by Mrs Pickering. Miss Sue Williams led the lesson with engaging remarks. readings were by Mrs Weyerts and Mrs Propst. Refreshments followed for guests and members including Mrs J W Rixton, Mrs Will Evans, Mrs F P Reeder, Mrs Bob Wyatt, and numerous members.

Christian Church Ida Chastain Weyerts Pickering Sue Williams Propst J. W. Rixton Will Evans FP. Reeder Bob Wyatt Mesdames Casner Jackson Seybert Williams

Bridge Club Hosts Weekly Meeting With Guests

Mrs J W Sheppera welcomed members of the Wednesday Bridge club this week and hosted guests from Houston and local circles. Attending were Mrs M C Butler, Mrs McCarter, Mrs Bill Winter, Mrs Otis Kimball, Mrs King Terry, and Mrs Edgar Martin, along with Mesdames Barnes, Bur cham Burgess, Casner, Creigh, Newell, Newsom, Frazer, Parr.

J. W. Sheppera M. C. Butler Houston McCarter Bill Winter Otis Kimball King Terry Edgar Martin Mesdames Barnes Burcham Burgess Casner Creigh Newell

Bedses Bless New Son Walter Banks Eeds

Mr and Mrs R A Beds announce the birth of a son Walter Banks Eeds born October 2 at a Fort Stockton hospital. The baby weighed 6.4 pounds. The Eeds family are visiting in Maracaibo Venezuela with her parents Mr and Mrs J S Carter where he is employed in the oil industry.

Local Social Notes Busy with Guests and Travel

Local items list Mrs. M. C. Butler of Houston visiting Mrs. John Newell and several others heading to Austin Dallas Fort Worth and St. Paul for visits with relatives daughters weddings and job changes. Edward Johnson Copeland of El Paso works police. families from Los Angeles Big Spring Alpine and San Antonio appear in notices. two antelope bucks harvested on a ranch hunt. Mae Behrens of Alpine referenced.

Edward Johnson Copeland el Paso Edward el Pa Raymond Krause C. B. Woodward San Antonio Otis Kimball Krause Elise Behrens Alpine

USO Club News Highlights Service Men Events

The USO club reported a lively week with a Saturday dance attended by 372 people, including 293 service members, and a Sunday turnout of 15 439 with 350 service men. The doors opened at 9 30 am Tuesday to serve 184 service men before 1 pm amid train delays. Volunteers and events include a bridge class by Miss Bennett, a planned dance at the USO, and a group gathering at Little Mexico cafe followed by bridge at the Shepperd home. High prizes were won by Mrs Barnes and Mrs Burgess for members, and Mrs Winter for guests.

Us.o A. M. Turney Nellie Litchfield Shellie Barnes B. F. Berkeley Fred, Rogers George Kempen JW. Shepperd J. C. Epperson

Alpine Bucks Face Clint Lions Tomorrow Night at 7 45

Alpine High bucks prepare for their first win of the season facing Clint High at Jackson Field tomorrow night at 7 45. In the season opener, the Bucks played Fabens to a scoreless tie at Fabens Friday September 2 with a return match set for September 26. Coach W Robbins says the Bucks, though inexperienced, show promise as they develop into a strong team. Starting Fabens lineup included Glynn Uranga Billy Bell Joe Ramirez Ed Yard Wittner Ernest Teague Billy Caldwell Don Jobes Hi Harfst Jesse Wyatt Meriden Garner Charley Cowell.

Alpine High School Bucks Clint High School Lions Jackson Field Bucks Fabens Wildcats Fabens Wildcats W. Robbins Glynn Uranga Billy Bell Joe Ramirez Edyard Wittner Ernest Teague Billy Caldwell Don Jobes Hi. Harfst Jesse Wyatt Meriden Garner Charley Cowell

Alpine Echoes Weather Woes and Town Hints

A lighthearted Alpine column notes sunny breaks amid wet spells and many mud holes in city streets. It mentions a rumored new theatre in the Mojave building, calls for improved pictures, and reflects on intolerance as a global evil. The piece also covers trainloads of Louie’s passengers, local safety signs, and the forthcoming Athletic Association in Sul Ross.

Alpine Mojave

College and town girls invited for Sunday hostess event

College girls as well as town girls are expected to be present. The Catholic and Episcopal rates will be hostesses next Sunday. Any ladies wishing to serve as hostesses will please notify Mrs. Epperson, phone 31 U. S., or 94-2. We will appreciate your co-

Epperson U. S

Lions Return to Ample Grounds with Planned Events

Ex Lion Forrest Weston attended with Lion C W Davis as Lions Club resumes normal activities. Wally Davis is installed as president, replacing Joe Toombs who moved to Marfa. A committee was formed to publicize a dance on Oct 20 and to promote Clare Tree Majors plays for Alpine students and locals. Joe Toombs rehearsed a football themed speech for Marfa club Friday.

Lions Forrest Weston Lion C. W. Davis Wally Davis Lion Joe Toombs Marfa Crow, Kerby James Kemp Pt.a PATA Lion Joe ‘Toombs

Rotary News Adds Three Members to 55 Club Milestone

The Rotary Club welcomed John Carrico Frank Specht and Ren Berkeley as three new members. Visiting Rotarian Alton Hughes of Pecos and honorary member Ross Maxwell of Big Bend attended. Dick Hawkins praised Alpine visitors and the Boosters Club aim. The club discussed supporting intercollegiate athletics and facilities funding.

John Carrico Frank Specht Ren. F. Berkeley Alton Hughes Merce Pecos Ross Maxwell Big Bend National Park Firpo” Townsend W. G. Fielder Lloyd Bloodworth Dick Hawkins Boosters Sul Ross Chamber of Commerce Hawkins

Range Pow Wow Report From West Texas Towns

W T Henderson and son Bill in Alpine and Tornillo farm operations in El Paso valley. McMurry near Temple visits Marfa ranch with 16 sections grazing and a windmill water system. Al Kinsey from Presidio notes Orient railroad diesel coach between Oshaga and Chihuahua cutting seven hours travel. Alonzo Hord of Motor Inn marfa shop says Marfa lake gains water to 12 feet deep at dam, 440 acres flooded when full, fish survive with rains expected next year.

W. T. Henderson Bill Alpine el Paso Tornillo Mr.Henderson R. A. McMurry Temple Marfa Mac Mack al Kinsey Presidio Orient Railroad Ojishaga Chihuahua Alonzo Hord Motor Inn Ma. Venine Shop Alonzo

Government bonds urged to curb inflation through surplus rash investment

A brief note recommends households invest surplus cash in government bonds as a measure to reduce inflationary pressure and stabilize the economy.

Subscriptions Denied Without Written Parson Request

The notice states no renewals may be sent to APO addresses without a written request from the parson indicating the paper should be sent. It emphasizes that the request must specify the recipient and address for delivery.

Ant

Cooperation Pays at Lincoln Electric Co

Lincoln Electric Co of Cleveland distributes annual awards averaging 6000 to 8000 dollars among its 1500 employees for suggestions that improve operations. The piece notes that small friction and wear in machines can be reduced by regular tightening of bolts nuts and screws. It mentions cash in government bonds.

Lincoln Ellectric Co Cleveland

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