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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1959
Page
4
Former district judge Judge H R Wilson writes that the republic's strength came from a written Constitution and Bill of Rights. He argues the central government has usurped powers, eroding state rights and individual initiative, and promises more of these views.
Miss Myrtle Whiteside led a meeting at the Big Bend Chapter in Oct. 10 discussing the National DAR theme Faith of Our Fathers and how faith guides school and home life. She urged schools and churches to nurture spiritual values amid daily lessons and student activities.
The Finn Carson Circle of First Baptist held Bible study at Mrs. J L Holder’s home with five members and guest Mrs. Fred Dumas of Marfa. Maxine Robinson WMU Circle met at Mrs. Streetman’s home. officers elected include Chairman Mrs. Dick Tucker and program chair Mrs. Landrith. TEL Class hosted a Friday Oct 9 covered dish supper honoring Mrs. Ora Harvey with a miscellaneous shower. attendees included Rev. Streetman and numerous Mmes. Nutt, Stapp, Verna Wampler, and others.
Mrs Marvin Pierce won the high prize for members when the Wednesday Bridge Club was entertained by Mrs Hugh White. The high prize for guests went to Mrs J P Rodney. Bingo awarded to Mrs H W Moreloe. Autumn flowers formed the decorations and a festive dessert was served to Mmes Morelock Old Ogle Asa Jones Worth Frazer J Burgess W D Burham O C Mudd Pierce and three guests Mmes Rodney LeRoy Larsh and Fred Jack.
Clara Schumann Club meeting summarized the Wednesday session with group members including Carlene Hegelund Estelle McBride Carmen Pamela Wilson Betsey Wright Gene Sproul and Sherry Woolley from Ft Davis. The report notes the event took place midweek though details are incomplete.
The American Legion Auxiliary calls on members and friends to support the Veterans Christmas Gift Box program at the Holland Hotel Beauty Shop. A cash donation is welcome if no item is suitable. The project aids disabled veterans by enabling them to send gifts to loved ones, with volunteers coordinating from VA hospital gift shops to wrapping and mailing. Co chairs Mrs Russell McAfee and Mrs Nell Ferguson urge every member to participate for those in Texas VA hospitals.
The American Legion Auxiliary meets at 7 30 pm on Monday October 19 at the Legion Home for a civil defense program led by Mrs Edith Hopson. Hostesses for the social hour are Mrs Frances Newsom and Mrs Ruthie Tankersley.
Mrs. Bill Rhodes honored her son Lee on his sixth birthday October 3 with cartoons games and gifts plus watermelon. Guests included Mike and Pam Surratt Deana and Park Robat Bruce Crawford Vivian Susan Van and Vick Neie David Diggers Jimbo Besie and Lee Rhodes. Mothers present were Ma James Crawford Van Neie Clay Cade and Sid Sur.
The Alpine Branch of the American Association of University Women met at the Alpine Community Center on Thursday October 8. Dr F Allen Briggs presented slides from Greece and discussed status of women there. Refreshments featured iced tea on a green cloth with autumn flowers. Hosts Bristol, C D McCollister, Elton R Miles, and F Allen Briggs organized the event. about forty guests and members attended.
Mr and Mrs E P Kinzie Jr longtime Alpine residents announce the birth of their son at 11 25 p m September 24 in a Corpus Christi hospital. The baby named Randall Patterson weighed 9 pounds 8 ounces at birth. Friends in Alpine received unique notices of the birth.
The Junior Music Club met Saturday morning October 10 at the Fine Arts Studio. Presenting were Sue Bradford, Camille Connor, Tyra Decker, Jane Devenport, Julie Forchheimer, Analee Holman, Mary Sims, Rochelle Sohl, and Esther Weight. Sponsor Jan Briggs from Alpine High School was absent.
The Hally Bryan Perry Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas met at the home of new president Mrs. WH. F. Dallman on Oct 11 to map the year’s work. Cohostess was Mrs. A. B. Sandifer as members discussed committees and proposed projects over a salad plate, coffee, tea, and small cookies.
Miss Mary Lou Aranda daughter of Mrs Celedonia Aranda became the bride of Leo Martinez son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Martinez of Marfa at 4 pm Monday Oct 12 in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Rev Bernard Stetdemier officiated. The couple plan to live in El Paso where the groom works for Borden's Cream.
Coach Pete Bromley and Mrs Bromley announce the birth of their son Bill Henry at Brewster County Memorial. Born Tuesday at 7 30 pm the baby weighed 7 pounds 13% ounces. The Brombys already have a son named Bill, honoring Coach Bromley and Henry Richburg. Grandparents include Mrs Elizabeth Ann Bromley and Mr Mel Bromley.
Mrs ay Spence spoke on chrysanthemum varieties at the Garden Club meeting held Friday October 9 at Mrs Wiley Holland home. A roundtable discussion followed with members sharing growing tips and plant details. Hostesses included Mrs Wiley Holland and Mrs J M Floyd serving strawberry button pie and coffee.
Admitted: Flavo Ramirez Jose phine Molinar and Glen Brom ley in Alpine. Dismissed: Joe Chavar Margarita Ramirez Robert as Carol Shultz Barba Clan ton Alpine Stella Newton Fort Davis. New arrivals include Bobby Clanton and Peggy Lee two, Ramon Molin eight pounds eight ounces, Pete Bromley and Bill Henry seven pounds thirteen ounces. Bill Rhodes notified by Waln it Springs High School with time coming October 17 and 18 homecoming for ex teachers and ex students. call Mr Rhodes at Tr 7266 for more information.
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