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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1937
Page
9
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Logan hosted a bridge supper last Thursday night with guests Ray La Beff B Burgess Jeff Farley James Sloan Dan Ritter Joe Burgess Frank McCollum J W Shepperd Bill Winter and Mrs L D Harris. Gifts of old spice were presented to Mrs Harris high for women Mrs Burgess low for women Mr Burgess high for men and Mr Ritter low for men.
Mrs J M Johnson hosted a tea for the campus cottages and cottage administration board on October 13 assisted by Mrs Benjamin S Burkett. A large red rose bouquet from Mrs Dom Adams decorated the event. About 50 people attended with Jo Maner providing music.
Mary Wise and Henry Osborne married Saturday evening in a quiet ceremony by Justice of the Peace Raymond Garnett. The groom, a Sul Ross College alumnus, will resume teaching duties at Community Center school near Kirkland, Childress County, and Mrs. Osborne plans to join him in a few weeks.
A Beverly Hills dinner on Oct 12 hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Elliott honored Dr. and Mrs. Malone V. Hill of Alpine on their wedding trip. Alpine guests included Mr. and Mrs. Clay Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Zeb Decie, and Mr. and Mrs. Beebe Kokernot. The group attended the Texas A&M U CLA game, Texas winning 7-0, then shared dinner.
Dan Logan son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Logan celebrated his fourth birthday Monday with a party for friends. Games were played gifts opened and cake and ice cream served. Attending were Ann Bounds ue Bounds Jimmie Carter Jim mie Owens Carl Williams Bill Floyd Dale Ralto George Sims Eddie Martin Chandler Davidson Dru Ann Gayle Johnnie Votan Gene Hollingshead Nicky Miller Homer Wilson Jr Dickie Allen David Ritter Carolyn McGrew and several mothers including Mesdames Hollingshead Allen Miller Davidson Gayle McGrew and Mrs Bob Smith a guest.
Mr and Mrs Herring Wilks announce the marriage of their daughter Juanita to Sgt Percy L Burleson of the 7th Cavalry at Ft Bliss The ceremony took place October 5 at 4 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs J L Bucks in El Paso with a small gathering The bride wore a blue alpaca crepe ensemble and black accessories She is a graduate of Alpine High School.
The groom, a class of ’37 alumnus who attended Sul Ross College two years, is in the Army for six years and entering his third enlistment. His home is in Dallas. The couple spent last weekend with her parents before a wedding trip to Chicago and the Great Lakes region. Afterward they will visit relatives in Freeport Illinois and other states before returning to Odessa where he serves as recruiting officer.
The Alpine Branch of the American Association of University Women opened its fall program with a fellowship buffet at Kokernot Lodge on Tuesday. Hostesses included Mesdames Ray McGrew C B Casey O E Sperry and others. A Mexican motif with pottery cloths and bright flowers set the scene as President L E Attwood welcomed guests and members.
Alpine Grove No. 671 of the Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle will hold its regular meeting Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the IOOF Hall. All resident and visiting members are invited to attend.
Mrs Felix McGaughy hosted the Lucky Thirteen Bridge club at the Holland hotel Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included Mesdames Edgar Martin Lois McIntyre W H Terry Jr Gene Benson Bernal Slight J W Shepperd Earl McElroy. Prizes went to Mrs Terry Mrs Shepperd and Mrs Slight with a refreshment course served.
The Junior Council of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. Kirk Scott’s home Tuesday and decided to become members of the Mexican Settlement association. The program was presented by Mrs. W. E. Lockhart, Mrs. O. E. Sperry and Mrs. Harold Hulsing. Members present included Mesdames Joe Smith Seldon Robinson Frank McCollum J. T. Carney J. L. Kerby L. E. Attwood Harold Hulsing and the hostess.
Members of the Triple Four bridge club enjoyed a Dutch treat chicken dinner at Alp Inn Monday evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shepperd. Attendees included Milton Smith C E Patterson Billy West B B Bounds J E Burgess Paul Vogt John Newell F L McCollum Dr Carroll Vaughn and Mrs J W Frazer with high prizes going to Mrs Newell and J E Burgess.
The Garden Club of Alpine staged a Flower and Table show starting at 3 pm on October 11. Guests praised the display amid dry climate, with credit to Morrison's 5 and 10 and Mrs. McCool for window displays and local shops lending items. Awards covered cut flowers and pot plants with named winners and ribbons, and a beautification contest prize list was shown.
The Lambuth circle of the Methodist church held a program and business meeting at Mrs. James Sloan's home. Mrs. Ray McGrew spoke on Pioneers of Education in Brazil. Mrs. Clifton Moss was elected circle chairman for the new church year. Members present included Mrs. Vogt, Mrs. Stout, Mrs. Wise, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Moss, Mrs. Winter, Mrs. McGrew, and Mrs. Sloan, with guests Mrs. Cartwright and Mrs. Skevington.
Mrs Sport Gunn hosted the Tally Ho Bridge club on Tuesday at 3. Regular members present included Mrs Pat Lester Mrs Jag Harris and others led by Mrs John Kokernot J Logan M C Hollingshead L Smith M L Miller Bill Allen Slue Robinson Pete Adams Geo Sims and Mrs Gunn Mrs Harris won the prize for success while Mrs Sheppard won the high score in last week’s meeting with Mrs Bill Allen hosting guests Mrs J W Sheppard and Miss Elinor Ray.
At The Churches Holy communion and sermon Sunday at 11 a.m. Everyone cordially invited to attend. REV. G. W. S. McKINNEY.
The church school and leagues meet at the regular time but no church services will be held Sunday October 20. Visitors are invited to attend other church activities. Ray B. McGrew, pastor.
Bible study at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 with communion afterward. Evening services at 8 p.m. Mid week sessions 8 p.m. Women’s Bible class Thursdays at 4 p.m. cordial invitation to worship with minister Jas A Fry.
The church advertises a 9:30 a.m. Bible school and 10:50 a.m. worship with the theme Expectant Discipleship. An 8:15 p.m. Evening service titled While He is Near and a 7 p.m. Training Union are scheduled led by Minister M. M. Fulmer.
Sunday school opens in all departments at 9 45 a m with Mrs Joe L Smith Supt Morning worship at 11 o clock Junior church at 11 o clock Miss Jean Engle sponsor Young people s vespers 6 30 p m Fellowship meeting Evening worship at 7 30 p m The Pastor will bring the second meditation on the subject Christianity in a Pagan World Fred S Rogers Pastor
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Thirty one Rotarians attended while nine were absent at yesterday's luncheon. Dr G P Smith gave the program discussing Europe’s political shift toward a Nazi influenced order, outlining Germany Italy and Russia policies and their expansion aims. He described Germany’s mix of socialism and capitalism and its missionary drive.
The Avalanche promotes hotel savings in El Paso by selling scrip at a 25 percent discount, offering travelers a cheaper room bill when using the quoted value.
The Kandy Kitchen now offers watch and jewelry repair by an expert jeweler. All work guaranteed by Monroe Slack.
A. C. Cornell and W. J. Wooster take over management of the Cosden station on East Holland avenue. Cornell previously ran the Standard station at Holland and Fifth, while Wooster serves as Cosden wholesale dealer. The new location will feature Cosden products and a full line of Star tires from Hicks Rubber Co with the Hicks budget plan.
A. F. Robinson Jr. has earned a pilot license after completing training at the CAA school in Big.
Spring for two months returned to Alpine after finishing the course and earning a restricted pilot's license. He had entered Sul Ross College awaiting a call for further training.
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