Alpine couple wed in Friday Baptist ceremony
Miss Ernestine Acton married R. T. Key Jr. in an 8 o'clock Friday night ring ceremony at the Baptist church, with Rev. Frank C. Dutton officiating. Attendants included Miss Maxine Acton as maid of honor and Oren A. Stirman as best man, as guests from Van Horn to San Antonio attended the reception at the bride's parents' home.
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Baptist Church
Ernestine Acton
Ernest Acton
R. T. Key Jr
R. T. Key Sr
Frank C. Dutton
June Joyce
Luther Anderson
Joyce
Maxine Acton
Oren A. Stirman
Alpine High School
Granada Theatre
Texas State Guard
Bothh
First Baptis Church
Alpine Garden Club Holds Annual Tea
The Alpine Garden Club held its annual tea Thursday afternoon in the parlors of Lawrence Hall. Hostesses included Mesdames Hawkins, LaBeff, Forchheimer, Meador, Electa Wade, and Nellie Litchfield. Chairs were Mrs. Verton McIntyre and Mrs. R. M. Hawkins. Decorations were by Mesdames Williams, Burcham, and Vernon McIntyre. Guest speaker Mrs. Lucille Allard of Lampasas, an authority on flower arranging, demonstrated clever arrangements and noted we often neglect the na.
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Alpine Garden Club
Lawrence ‘Hall
Mescames
R. M. Hawkins
Ray LaBeff
Louis Forchheimer
W. M. Meador
Electa ‘Wade
Nellie Litchfield
Two Rackley brothers marry in Marfa ceremonies
The Rackley brothers Homer and Ford Rackley of Alpine had weddings in Marfa. Homer married Aliss Jean Russell in Stamford in a double ring ceremony at her parents home. Ford married Thelma Lee Hurley at First Methodist church Marfa in a double ceremony officiated by Rev Nelson Wurgler with formal decor and family attendants.
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Alpine
Homer Rackley
Ford Rackley
Price Rackley
Homer
Stamford
Aliss Jean Russell
G. S. Russell
Mile ‘B. Hays
Syd Russell
Bob van Meter
Marfa
Thelma Lee Hurley
Lucius F. Hurley
Ford B. Rackley
First Methodist Church
Nelson Wurgler
Silver Shower and Tea Honor Miss Ernestine Acton
Luther Anderson and John Walsh hosted a silver shower and tea at Mrs. Walshs home from 3 to 5:30 p m honoring Miss Ernestine Acton. Autumn decor featured dahlias and chrysanthemums in the receiving room with a guest book signed by Mary Ellen Gard.
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Luther Anderson
John Walsh
Walsh
Ernestine Acton
Sanderson
Ernest Acton
Maxi | Acton
Mary Ellen Gard
Clive Acton
Fort Davis
M. W. Acton
Odalia Bowman
Woodmen Circle and church groups meet in Alpine Grove
Alpine Grove No. 071 Woodmen Circle met October 16 at Mrs. Azile Davidson’s home. They sent flowers to a bereaved member and a $9 Thanksgiving gift to Woodmen Circle Home at Sherman. The Grove plans a November meeting with Mrs. Frieda Wade. A social hour featured pumpkin pie, whipped cream, hot punch, and refresh ments. Two tables of 42 played for an hour before a drive home to Alpine. The Presbyterian Woman’s Council met in the Hospitality room with about a dozen members. Mrs. Parker led devotionals. needs of the community center were discussed. next Presbyterian meeting in Marble with Miss Ann Elizabeth Taylor present. Mrs. Friesen reviewed India at the Threshold. Annie Lackey circle of the Methodist WSCS met for Mission study with Mrs. Beard presiding. Mrs. Marvin Williams received a parting gift. Mrs. Winter shared a vivid India women’s status talk and provided pictures. Circle members listed include Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Baines, Mr. Whiteside, Mrs. Beard, and others. Oct 22 circle to meet again.
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Alpine Grove
Woodmen Circle
Azile Davidson
Sherman
Frieda Wade
XN. M. ‘Itford
Mesdames Oma Delane Burling
Metta Willams
Thelma Willams
Woman's Council
Presbyterian Woman Council
Thee
Mesdames
J. S. Hord
G. A. Kunze
Oliver Theophilus
Lackey
Annie Lackey
Methodist
WSCS
Mision
Beard
Christ
Marvin Williams
India
Vic Winter
Alpine Area Enjoys Fair Weather After First Frost
Alpine area reports Indian summer conditions continuing after the season's first frost last Saturday. Record temperatures varied through the week, with a high around 81 and a low near 36.
Omalia Row Visits Family and Locals
Local items note Omalia Row visiting her brother D C Littleton and sister Mrs Virgil Brown and families. Mrs J D Hughes of Pittsburg and Tess Underwent operation. Bri Gen Led dington and Drs fitz visited Mrs Matt C Elliott and daughters. Neddington, veteran of Norid Wave 1, set for years in service. Hal, a Texan, former Chilttress resident, and wife now at Ri Cal. Helen Cushman, US Health Service logistician in Washington, to Frankfurt via Nov 1 sailing.
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D.C. Littleton
Virgil Brown
M. A. Webber Web
J. D. Hughes
Pitebura
Tess
Tan Howpta
Sts. Leddington
Drs
Fitz
Matt. C. Elliott
Neddington
Hal
Chiltress
Ri Cal
Helen Cushman
United States Health Service
Washington
Victoria
Frankfurt
Rotary News Meeting Addresses Agriculture and Resources
Rotary News reports a meeting with E. L. King Neon Wargler Hunter Metcalfe and guests AMM Mangold Jr Geoff Soury Marion Brooks Bi fie Roberts Woodrow Epperson Al Creigh A J Bifr Schwale. The club voted yes on a motion to refer thema disposal and an early meeting will be called for this purpose. Bierschwale spoke on how agriculture rate along with our otter occupation standards of living have been raised. The home of Mrs RM Ha for Yearbook program received mention.
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E. L. King
Neon Wargler
Hunter Metcalfe
Warner
Marfa
Amm Mangold Jr
Geoff Soury
Marion Brooks
Bifie Roberts
Woodrow Epperson
al Creigh
A. J. Bifr Schwale
Motio
Jack Chase
Bierschwale
RM. Ha
Agricultural Production Standards Study Cited During Session
Officials urged strict adherence to established agricultural production standards. The citation emphasized measurable guidelines and ongoing monitoring, aiming to boost yield quality while protecting environmental and market integrity.
FFA Program Expansion Tied to Local Agricultural Courses
Local educators discuss strengthening the FFA chapter by aligning it with area agricultural courses. The effort aims to broaden student access, integrate hands on projects, and encourage skills linked to the college program and community farming practices.
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FFA
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C.D. Wood
Allard
the Nations Judges of
Vernon McIntyre
Louis Fordichheimer
Marfa Garden Club
Joe Minnice
Dan Conner
A. J. Hoffman
Clark
Monkhouse
Myrtle Rawls
Iristian Science
Ministry of Eillation
Jong
Mary Baker Eady
Jesus
Ruth Roark
Delbertine Hurley
Slack
Jomer Rackley
Marta
Lee Ramsey
Charles Lowe
C. H. Slatom
J. H. Marshall
Sane
Rn Hurley
Crewe
Rackley
fGver
Jei Grand Canyon
Bridge Clu
Earl McElroy
Gene Henson
John Clanton
Herbert Kokernot
Vernon Melntyre
L. D. Harri David Kokernot
Zeb Decie
C. E. Patterson
Otis Kimball
Edwin Fowlkes
W. H. Terry
Melntyre
Benson
Yellow Hood Taxi
Tee Mais
John T. Lewis
Bridg
W. C. Friesen
Bridge
Mattre
D. M. Bennett
J. C. Epperson
Seldon Rot Aon
Paul Vogt
Roscoe Moran
Corkran
Reginald Vota
Shellie Barnes
George A. Bray LaBeff
Bill Winter
Kokernot
Jimmy Logan
D. A. Hilton
E. Holland
Tex
RM. Hawkins
J. P. Parker
M. Z. Williams
GW. Baines
Roy Whiteside
T. A. Beard
Breshears Vie Winter
W. J. Smith
R. B. Slight
Edna Clements
Marshall
McCulloh
Ray Williams
Miles Mildred Eliott
Virginia Thomas
Louise McCulloh
Omalia
Rotary News
M.A. Webb
Easter
Casparis Flying Service
Alpine, Texas
Gard Concrete Products
Drive-Inn
Atha’s
ALA Carte Service
West Holland Ave
Goodyear
Brewster County Motors
East Mottand Avenue
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