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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1955
Page
5
The St James Episcopal Auxiliary hosted a successful Wednesday evening event at the Holland Hotel with many attendees. Oil painting door prizes went to Mrs Gage Holland and Mrs Henry Bailey, auctioned by Forrest Weston.
Mrs George Bevier was hostess to the Thursday Bridge Club at home last week. Mrs Gay Meriwether won high, Mrs Edwin Fowkes second high. Bingo was won by Mrs John Gillett. A salad plate was served to Mrs Dames Lillian Fain, Nell Ferguson, Fowkes, Gillett, Vernon McIntyre, Frank Newsom, Meriwether and King Terry.
Candlelight Circle of the First Methodist Church met Tuesday last to hear Miss Sue Mann review the book Under Three Flags. A round table discussion followed the review and a brief business meeting preceded refreshments for the group.
Mrs Jimmy Logan entertained forty four ladies across two bridge luncheons last week in her Logan home. Deep red roses set Halloween tones on tables. High scores went to Mrs Burgess on Thursday and Mrs Graves Bogel on Saturday. Low prizes went to Mrs Glasscock and Mrs Reid. Bingo winners were Mrs Forchheimer and Mrs Ritter.
Mrs. Jim Nichols hosted the Christian Women’s Fellowship meeting on October 11 in the First Christian Church Educational building. The program on Indian Americans was directed by Mrs. Nichols with Mrs. R. L. Hindman assisting. worship was conducted by Mrs. E. M. Conner. A vocal duet Redwing was performed by Mrs. Nichols and Mrs. E. M. Glasscock, followed by refreshments for a long list of attendees including Mrs. Mattie McNeil and Rev. Gene Brice.
The Friday Couples Supper Bridge club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vogt with all members and several guests attending. High score for ladies went to Mrs. J. W. Shepperd, high for men to Delbert Dyke, and Bingo was won by Mrs Knox Reid and Earl Anderau. Present were Frank McCollum, Bill Winter, Shepperd, Dyke, Reid, Glen Davis, Vernon McIntyre, Mr. and Mrs. Anderau, and Mrs. James Kemp.
Delta Kappa Gamma will hold a regional meeting at Pecos on Saturday October 22 with six local chapter representatives. El Paso members lead a 9 am panel on National Organization Moves toward Small Chapters and Young Members, directed by Miss Ruth Livingston of Marfa.
Dr. Clifford B. Casey elected chairman of the Alpine Community Center board succeeding Mrs. George W. Baines who remains as cnasman. The general board met Oct. 13 and reported progress with 78 children in kindergarten and 45 Girl Scouts study homemaking. Scouts spent the weekend at Mitre Peak Camp and Fort Davis celebration. A completed retaining wall curbs and fence enhance beauty and safety, funded by the Methodist Church Woman's Division.
A Hallowe en dance for members at Alpine Country Club begins 9 30 p m Saturday Oct 29 with Louis Rodrigues orchestra playing. No charge for the event but greens donations are welcomed at the door. Guests may skip costumes and may attend the Sul Ross Lobo Texas Lutheran College football game first.
Alpine women traveled to Marfa on Monday and Tuesday to join the El Paso Presbyterial at the First Presbyterian Church. Miss Virginia Francis of Kansas City spoke, with attendees from Fort Davis Monahans El Paso Maria and Alpine. Alpine participants on Tuesday included Mesdames Earle McElroy Jack Williams Louis Forchheimer C W Newbill Lynn Matthews Frank McCollum and George Crerar.
The Alpine Branch of the American Association of University Women held an Oct 13 meeting at the Alpine Community Center with a Mexico theme. Mrs Warnock gave a Mexico tour account, Mrs Miles showed slides, and Mrs Thomas reviewed Anuario Mexicanas. Thirty-one members and two guests attended Beta Iota with planners Berta Lassiter and Ruel Warnock on committees. The group expected attendees from Marathon Marfa Fort Davis and Alpine. China ranks highest in world population with 450 million people.
Mrs Vernon McIntyre won high prize at the Wednesday Bridge Club hosted by Mrs Hugh White in the home of Mrs Gerald Ogle last week. Other prize winners were Mrs Marvin Pierce second high and Mrs Joe Burgess bingo. Dessert plates were served to Mesdames McIntyre Pierce Ogle Burgess H W Morelock Carl Shults and W D Burcham.
The Alpine Branch of the A A U W announces vacancies for six associate members under the constitution allowing 20 percent of branch membership. Eligible women who attended an A A U W accredited college for two years may apply in writing to Mrs. W J Winter at 907 E Nations Ave, phone 277.
A birthday surprise Tuesday morning honored Mrs. Nick Thee and Mrs. Guss Lines at the home of Mrs. Vic Heil. A double bow cake carried pink icing with both names, amid dahlias in the living room. Attending were Mesdames Bob Rains, Serena Cash, PL Powers, PB Uzzell, Ros Weber, Gladys Mueller, Tony Hess, Billy Rogers, Kite Moseley, Jimmie Burling, Burt Smith, Dwain Stacy, the honorees and hostesses.
The announcement notes five newborns with parents and birth details at Lockhart Clinic and Wright Hospital. Doyle Ray Ward born Oct 3, Mark Wayne Sullivan born Sept 21, Yvonne Teresa Galvan born Oct 3, Raul Robert Valdez born Oct 1, and a daughter born Sept 24 at a local hospital.
Miss Cynthia Kay Ward celebrated her second birthday at home with family. She weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces at birth.
El Progreso Club meets at Alpine Country Club today at 3 p.m. Hostesses are Mrs Henry Bailey and Mrs James W Glass sock. Delegates from Alpine Det 14 report on Boys and Girls State. A party at the home of Mr and Mrs Alvin Ward of Sul Ross State Coffee. Friends of the honoree were served ice cream and cake.
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