Alpine Women Attend Tea in Marfa and Fort Davis AAUW Meet
Alpine women joined Mrs. O L Shipman at a Marfa tea themed around a European summer trip. Members H W Morelock J C Coleman W Van Sickle and D M Bennett attended with Mrs Morelock assisting. AAUW chapter met at Mrs Eepy Miller Fort Davis with Miss Annie Mate Ferguson hosting and guests including Mrs L E Wood Mrs J H Clark and Mrs J K Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
O. L. Shipman
el Paisahér
Europe
Mesdames
H. W. Morelock
J. C. Coleman
W. van Sickle
D. M. Bennett
AAUW
Miller Some
Fort Davis
Knox Reid
L. EB. Wood
J. H. Clark
J. K Miller
Richard Irv
Birthday Party for Gaile Barrow Celebrated
Mrs J G Barrow entertained on Thursday October 13 honoring her daughter Gaile. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments including pink and blue decorations, a cake with seven candles, and cream in Dixie cups. Helpers listed include Carolyn Cooley Harriet Walker Susan Walker Jane Famer Ruby Burcham Shirley Rivers Emily Livingston Eddie Martin Otis French Wanda White Phyllis Harrison Shirley Rankin Davida Sublett Joe Pope Peggy Feather son Dorothy King Wanda Beall Lelette Barrow and Gerdine Barrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Barrow
Gaile
Carolyn Cooley
Harriet
Susan Walker
Jane Famer
Ruby June Burcham
Shirley Ann Rivers
Emily Grace Livingston
Eddie Martin
Otis French
Wanda Ruth White
Phyllis Elaine Harrison
Shirley Rankin
Davida Mae Sublett
Joe Nell Pope
Peggy Featherson
Dorothy King
Wanda Beall
Lelette
Gerdine Barrow
Auxiliary Delegates Elected for District Convention
At a called meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Mrs. Frank Weddin Mrs. M. L. Hopson and Mrs. W. P. Hinson were elected delegates to the Sixteenth district convention in Midland on October 23 and 30. Mrs. Anna Gard Mrs. George Baines and Mrs. J. C. Coleman were elected alternates. Hopson named state chairman of Membership and members are urged to pay dues and attend the regular meetings moved to the second Friday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Frank Weddin
M. L. Hopson
W. P. Hinson
Midland
Anna Gard
George Baines
J. C. Coleman
Hopson
Community Circle Announces Officers and Roles
The notice names Mrs. F. P. Reeder as chairman and Mrs. E. R. Cox as circle secretary, outlining positions within the organization and indicating the leadership structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Reeder
Secy.circle
E. R. Cox
Rotary lunch hosts guests and a departing president
Thirty two members attend the weekly Rotary lunch with two guests Mr Makeover of San Antonio and Janie Lee Rowland Sul Ross Junior named Rotary Ann. Joel Wright announces Alpine Rotary leader moves to Marfa and wishes him well. A knowledge test reveals scores from 10 to 85 and notes on sleep position and a Yonkers speeding arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Mr. Makeover
San Antonio
Janie Lee Rowland
Sul Ross
American
United States
Three purse luncheon hosted by Mrs W H Terry
A Monday luncheon hosted by Mrs W H Terry featured members of her contract club. Flowers included marigolds asters dahlias and chrysanthemums. Prizes went to Mrs Clay Holland and Mrs W H Terry Jr with honors for high second and low scores awarded to Mrs Terry Mrs Mollison and Mrs Vogt respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Terry
Clay Holland
W. H. Terry, Jr
Mesdames
Mab McCool
Nelle Ferguson
J. Ms. Hord
A. H. Richardson
Wells McIntyre
Black-Draught Eases Constipation Prefers It For Relief
Readers note they favor Black-Draught for constipation and urge friends to try it. The remedy is made from leaves and roots, does not disturb digestion, and stimulates the lower bowel to relieve constipation.
Cactus gatherers wanted price per hundred sought
Cactus growers seek offers for Greggii and Claranthus among others. Request price per 100 sent to Westex Cactus Gardens P O Box 624 Cisco Texas 10 7 3p. Logt offers bi focal glasses with shell rims reward to R 8 Carnes Alpine Drug Store Ip.
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Gerdens
P. O
Cisco
Tex
R. 8 Carnes
Alpine Drug Store
C. F. Brown
Alpine
Grocers Feature New Waffle Menu This Month
Town grocers showcase a magic waffle menu with items like Aunt Jemima mix orange juice and syrup. Instructions urge simple steps to perfect waffles in three minutes including greasing the iron and serving immediately to keep crispness.
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Jemima
Anniversary Specials Prompt Fall Wardrobe At Midget Beauty Shop
A local beauty shop promotes a one week anniversary sale to refresh fall wardrobes with a new coiffure. Mrs Margaret Allen invites friends to contact the Midget Beauty Shop at the listed phone for services and permanent styling during autumn.
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Margaret Allen
Sul Ross Animal Husbandry Dept Stock Highlights Donated cattle
The Sul Ross Animal Husbandry department shows strong stock from West Texas donors. A registered Hereford bull raised by Halbert and Hoggett Mertzon recently sold for 1000 dollars. The college owns 10 registered Hereford heifers and 35 registered sheep donated by local ranchers.
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Sul Ross Animal Husbandry
West Texas
Halbert & Hoggett
Mertzon
Avalanche Scrip Discount Opens El Paso Hotel Benefit
Patrons at a El Paso hotel can settle bills by purchasing Avalanche scrip at a 25 percent discount. The program ties local fundraising to hotel services, inviting guests to contribute while paying with discounted vouchers.
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el Paso
Avalanche
Three New Plants Found in Big Bend National Park Area
Ernest G. Marsh Jr of Austin discovered three previously unreported plants while working as a National Park Service student technician in Big Bend. Two plants were named after Marsh and Pennell, with Abutilon marshii described as a wild mallow resembling a hollyhock and Leucophyllum pennelli linked to the field of botany.
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Santa FE
N. M
Big Bend National Park
Texas
National Park Service
Ernest G. Marsh, Jr
Austin
University of Texas
Big Bend
Marsh
Paul Standley
Field Museum
Chicago
Abutilon Marshii
Leucophyllum
Pennelli
Francis W. Pennell
Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences
No trespassing on ranch posted by Kate Nevill
Notice forbids hunting wood hauling and any trespassing on the ranch and posts the warning with Mrs Kate Nevill signature. The sign urges local residents to trade at home and mentions date 10 14 tfc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Nevill
Avalanche Advertising Column Sells One Page Ad Space
The Avalanche column offers a single paid advertisement slot for sale, describing 1 page of storefront or service promotion to potential buyers. The notice emphasizes clear copy space and timely placement for local business exposure.
Local Rancher Gifts Alpine Pep Squad New Uniforms
The Alpine High School pep squad of about 40 members wore new uniforms donated by A. H. Richardson, a rancher from Alpine, during the Fort Davis Alpine game last Friday. Leaders’ uniforms were delayed but due for the next home game. A Fort Davis drill between halves drew applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine High School
A. H. Richardson
Pep Cauad
Fort Davis
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Gaile Barrow
Net
F. C. Donahue
Yonkers
N. Y
Bridge Clubs
BLACK
Monkey
Latie Brittle
C. B. Casey
Drury Wood
North Alpine
W. Seybert
Jack Cross
FURN
Apply Avalanche Office
Tfe
C. E. Davidson
Avalanche Office
P. T. Ross
Alpine Disposal Service
Sul Ross Animal Husbandry Dept
Big Bend Park
Bob Steele
Thunder
Zorco
G. Robinson
Little Caesar
Am the Law
Thurs
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnett
Alpine Beer Parlor
Chevrolet
Casner Motor Company
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co
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