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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1954

Page

5

Fall Fashion Parade Bows to Alpine Merchants at Sul Ross

The Fall Fashion Parade at Sul Ross College in Alpine drew 500 fashion fans for a Harvest Snack benefiting Kokernot Lodge redecoration. Mrs. Rudolph Millard led ad lib commentary, with 60 models from children to men and women, and Miss Merle Waters providing piano music as Alpine merchants showcased the latest styles to highlight Big Bend’s stylish community.

Fashon el Progreso Club Alpine Sul Ross College Kokernot Lodge Big Bend Rudolph Mellard Eddie Grey Ee] Progreso Merle Waters Sul Ross

Federation Officials To Visit Sul Ross

National Federation of Music Clubs president Ada Holding Miller visits Sul Ross College October 28 with Texas Federation leaders Paul Moss and H N Jarrett. Miller speaks to faculty and leads a music program with Sul Ross students in room 312. Stanton secretary Lonne Amberson attends. first visit by national state and district federation presidents to the campus.

Ada Holding Miller Providence R. I National Federation of Music Clubs Paul Moss Odessa Texas Federation of Music Clubs H. N. Jarrett Big Spring Sul Ross Miller Fine Arts Sal Ross Lonne Amberson Stanton Texas Federation

Combined Baptist Circles Meet With Mrs Chambers

The Edna Carson and Eldia Cox circles of the First Baptist church met Tuesday morning at 9 30 at the home of Mrs Chas Chambers for a Bible study. Mrs Chambers directed the program and spoke on John the Baptist. A refreshment plate was served to Mesdames Pearl Thornton Marvin Kay Ralph Peters R T Key J W Baxter G B Mosley T M Beckett Sam Nutt and Bernice Word.

Edna Carson Eldia Cox First Baptist Church Chas, Chambers Chambers John, the Baptist

AAUW October Meeting Held at Alpine Hospitality Room

Alpine AAUW met October 14 in the Presbyterian church hospitality room with 21 members present and three hostesses. New member Rose Kinzer joined. H Dallman introduced Glenn Burgess who spoke on a county hospital for Alpine, followed by a discussion. Dr Bevington Reed, introduced by Clarinda Estes, spoke on the United Nations and global education as the key to a world organization.

Alpine Presbyterian Chure G. B. Crawford Martin Olson Knox Reid Rose Kinzer Sul Ross College Hugh Dallman Glenn Burgess Bevington Reed Clarinda Estes United Nations Reed

Son Born To Mr And Mrs Chamberlain

Mr and Mrs Bernard Cocha announce the birth of a grandson Ben Howard Chamberlain on Sept 17 at Niagara Falls New York. Weldon Chamberlain the father is in radar work for the army. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Howard Chamberlain of Sanderson and Stella Socha of Alpine is the mother.

Bernard Cocha Spine Ben Howard Chamberlain Niagara Falls N. Y Weldon Chamberlain Army Howard Chamberlain Sanderson Sul Ross College

Neighborhood Bridge Club Entertained Tuesday at Home

Mrs. Tom Coats hosted the Neighborhood Bridge Club at her home Tuesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Bill Sohl and Mrs. Q. W. Abington. Sohl was high scorer, Abington second. Nelon won bingo. King and Nelon received consolation prizes. a dessert plate, coffee, and iced fruit drinks were served.

Tom Coats Bridge Club Onah Brown Mark Herring Edward King Grady Nelon Bruce Sutton Charles Treadwell Jr Bill Sohl Q. W. Abington

Presbyterian Circle Holds Meeting At Church

Mrs. Dennis Brown led the Presbyterian Women's Association session in the Hospitality room. Vice-president Mrs. Earl Anderau opened with a silent prayer for ill members. Brown spoke on the World Council of Churches meeting held in Evanston Illinois in August. The gathering closed with the Mizpah benediction.

Presbyterian Women's Assn Earl Anderau Nnis Brown World Council of Churches Evanston, Il

Community Concert Season Opens at Marfa First Christian Church

The Tri-County Community Concert will launch the 1954-1955 season with a concert at Marfa’s First Christian Church on October 27 at 8 p m. Guest artist Richard Gregor pianist, praised by the New York Times, returns after three years with the Columbia Concert trio. He studied under Olga Samaroff and Juilliard, admires Chopin, and recently spent time on Majorca crafting his program including Chopin works.

Tri-County Alsn First Christian Church Marfa Richard Gregor Columbia Town Hall New York Times Spokane Olga Samaroff Juilliard Graduate School Chopin Gregor Majorca Spain

Alpine Garden Club Meeting This Friday Afternoon

All Alpine Garden club members are urged to attend the meeting today at 3 30 PM at the home of Mrs J W Gilmer. Co-hostesses will be Mrs Forrest Weston and Mrs D A Hilton with Mrs Dick Cross in charge of the afternoon program.

Alpine Garden Club J. W. Gilmer Gilmer Forrest Weston D. A. Hilton Dick Cross

Masonic Outing Enjoyable Despite Low Turnout

The Big Bend Scottish Rite club hosted a Saturday outing at the Fern Canyon Girl Scout camp. Dr. B F Berkeley notes the fellowship was fine and the food was delicious despite several other events limiting attendance. A meter is 3.37 inches longer than a yard.

Big Bend Scottish Rite Club Fern Canyon B. F. Berkeley

Mrs Tom Coats Hosts Bridge Club Gathering

Friendly bridge players met last Wednesday at Mrs Tom Coats home. Dessert and coffee were served on arrival. Attending were Mesdames Eddie Grey B T Sanders Clifton Moss Frank Matthews Edith Smith Charles Treadwell Jr and Fritz Weyerts with guest Mrs Q W Aibington. Moss won high score Matthews was second and a bingo prize went to Mrs.

Friendly Bridge Club Tom Coats Eddie Grey B. T. Sanders Clifton Moss Frank Matthews Edith Smith Charles Treadwell Jr Fritz Bill Weyerts Q. W. Aibington Moss Matthews Abington

Style Show at Sul Ross Highlights Local Models and Performers

Local audience enjoyed a fashion show featuring apparel from Forchheimer Valer ie Shop Cross and Crows Norrisons The Mode and J C Penney Co Vocalists Miss Joanna Newe Joyce Lockhart Mildred Armstrops performed songs including You Remem ber and Tea for To Models Cheryl Winter Patricia Ward and others modeled outfits for Play and Sports Casual Important or Afternoon After Five Formals and At Home The finale showcased old fashioned nightwear Usher crew included Sondra Breshears Pamela Bevier Sue Bounds Mark Ellen Herring Lollie Lockhart Patricia Pollock Betty Vogt Sponsors included El Progreso The Avalanche KVLF Sul Ross Student Union Alpine Chamber of Commerce and others A Harvest Snack and flowers capped the event with thanks to contributors and hosts.

Forchheimer Valerie Shop Cross and Crows Norrison’s The Mode J. C. Penney Co Joanna Newe Joyce Lockhart Mildred Armstrops Romberg Vincen Youmans Ray LaBeff Carl Shults Sondra Breshears Pamela Bevier Sue Bounds Mark Ellen Herring Lollie Lockhart Patricia Pollock Betty Vogt el Progreso Avalanche KVLF Sul Ross Dr. Wildenthal Tom Conner Jack Stowell Mabel Dugger Chamber of Commerce Alpine Country Club Methodist Church Alpine Public Schools Edwards Flower Shop Alpine Garden Club Alpine Flower Shop

Remarkable recovery letter from Mrs Wier in Jackson Miss

Mrs Lela S Wier requests correspondence about her astonishing improvement from a crippling illness. She offers to write back and share how she found relief at 1895 Arbor Mills Drive Jackson Mississippi.

Lela S. Wier Arbor Mills Drive P. O Jackson 7

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