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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1957

Page

4

Women's Invitational Golf Winners Named at Alpine

The Women's Invitational Golf Tournament at Alpine Country Club drew 24 players last Thursday. Champions included Dot Cullins Pecos and Freida Blahosky Pecos with Ruby Huckleby Fort Stockton as runner up in the first flight. Evelyn Lumpkin Pecos and Wanda Davis Pecos in the second. Jane Coats Alpine and Joy Holman Alpine in the third. Special prizes went to Cullins for medalist and longest drive, Huckleby for least putts. Coffee, lunch, and prizes followed, with decor by W Meador.

Alpine Country Club Charles Stringfellow Dot Cullins Pecos Ruby Huckleby Fort Stockton Freida Blahosky Marie Kidd Monahans Evelyn Lumpkin Wanda Davis Jane Coats Alpine Joy Holman Cullins Cleo Stroman Huckleby

Christmas Countdown and Local Social Notes in Alpine

Readers note there are 52 shopping days until Christmas as the column muses on holiday prep. Local society mentions Dulce events, Grand Chapter in Dallas, Alpine residents at the State Fair, kitchen gadget wonders, and community members helping at events and gatherings.

Nellie Mac McElroy Order of Eastern Star Grand Chapter Dallas Tar Terrys King Terrys Jr Dick Rogers Zeb Decies Tom Chandlers Big D Grace Billy Ward Johnnie Neely H. L. Kokernot Jr Bernal Slight Braves Bleake Fred Jack Tina Luther) Anderson Lois B. B Alpine Cathryn Jo Etheridge T. H Delta Kappa Gamma

Garden Tips For Alpine Club Poppy and Chrysanthemum Care

Alpine Garden Club offers tips for planting oriental poppies Shirley opium and related varieties now in sunny spots to avoid transplanting. Many poppies self seed yearly, while chrysanthemums need deep soaking and care this month. Pinch off all buds except one per stem to produce larger blooms.

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Prayer Lesson Given By Mrs Nickell To Eldia Cox Circle

Mrs. R. L. Nickell taught a prayer lesson from The Practical Primer of Prayer by Dorothy Haskin to the Eldia Cox circle of the Baptist church on Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs. W. E. Williams. Hosts served homemade sweet rolls and coffee to the ladies and guests including Mrs Goodwin Mrs Miller Alice Hammond D. E. Jones Walter Huang R. M. Brown Mrs Nickell and Ray Spence.

R. L. Nickell Dorothy Haskin Eldia Cox the Baptist Church W. E. Williams

Circle W Cafe Paints and Local Updates Noted

Dr and Mrs D A Hilton lunch at Circle W Cafe while town showcases Holland Hotel grey paint job. Mary Thorne has Circle W Cafe exterior repainted in soft lime green. Hasta la vista.

D. A. Hilton Circle W Holland Hotel Mary Thorne Hasta la Vista

Delta Kappa Gamma Regional Meeting Held in Alpine

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society regional gathering met at the Alpine Community Center on Saturday October 19 with a luncheon at the Holland Hotel. Five chapters sent reps making over 12 attendees with the host chapter. El Paso delegates reported on last summer’s Hawaii conference. Gamma Mu won the attendance award. Ruth Livingston gave the principal address “Search for the Jewels”. Dr. Walley Johnson presided.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society Honor Society of Women Educators Alpine Holland Hotel el Paso Hawaii Gamma Mu Pecos Kermit Wink Monahans Ruth Livingston Marta Search For the Jewels Walley Johnson

El Progreso Club Hears Talk On Dried Arrangements

El Progreso club met at Mrs. S. J. Devoll’s home on Friday October 18. Mrs. Roy Whiteside spoke on dried arrangements. Co-hostess was Mrs. Tom Moore. Three new members were welcomed Mrs. Tom Haley Mrs. Robert Decker and Mrs. William W Milstead.

Roy Whiteside el Progreso S. J. Devoll Tom Moore Tom Haley Robert Decker Willaam W. Milstead Mesdames Mark Herring William Thomson Jack Williams John Patillo W. E. Lockhart E. C. Shortt Joe Davidson P. N. Uzzell A. J. Gard Paul Vogt Leroy Larsh Pete Bromley Frank Daugherty Charles Hunter Dean Robertson

Card of Thanks Following Our Recent Sadness

The Bless Ritchey Elliott and Hendricks families express sincere appreciation for the kindness and thoughtfulness shown by friends and neighbors during a recent period of sorrow.

Laura Bless L. C. Ritchey Hamilton Elliott D. Hendricks W. C. Elliott D. R. Elliott

Benson Departs Tuesday for El Paso

Gene Benson left Tuesday by Trans-Texas Airways for El Paso, signaling travel arrangements for a business trip.

Gene Benson Trans-Texas Airways el Paso

Mrs A G Prude Celebrates 88th Birthday at Reception

Mrs. A G Prude marked her 88th birthday with an Oct 19 Prude Ranch reception a gala event. Family and friends attended including children grandchildren great grandchildren and numerous relatives from Georgetown Odessa Midland Pecos Marfa and Fort Davis. The party featured outdoor barbecue open house and abundant flowers as guests presented gifts.

Fort Davis A. G. Prude Prude Ranch Houston Nancy Venson Prude Martha Sam Easley Alene Taylor Andrew Prade Georgetown Charles Prade Bonita Ariz J. G. Prade John Robert Betty Odessa Libo Jack Longbotham Jack Sr Midland C. E. Espy Jim Espy J. W. Evans Katherine Clay

Engaged: Concessa Ruiz to Wed Isaac Hernandez

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ruiz of El Paso announce the engagement of their daughter Concessa Ruiz to Isaac Hernandez, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hernandez of Alpine. Ruiz is Howard Payne graduate and El Paso publishing staffer. Hernandez holds BA and MEd from Sul Ross and teaches in El Paso Public Schools.

Isaac Hernandez Concessa Ruiz Ralph Ruiz el Paso Concessa C. Hernandez W. Ave F. Alpine Miss Ruiz Howard Payne College Alpha Chi National Honorary Society Baptist Publishing House Hernandez Texas Western College Howard Payne Sul Ross State College Future Teachers of America Sul Ross Dist Texas State Teachers Association

Mrs Roy Whiteside Reviews Artists Lives At Study Club Meet

Mrs Roy Whiteside leads a study club gathering at a home of Mr Veytor Cain to discuss writers painters and preachers of the Middle Ages The meeting includes business voting and orders for fruit cakes to be delivered at Thanksgiving Coffee and pie are served to members and a visitor Names include C L Conder J E Wright H W Morelock Gerald Ogle Noble Armstrong D J Boyd Louis Forchheimer Ray Morrison Leo Mae Park Roy Whiteside Flora Daugherty and Mrs Vick Winter

Veytor Cain Vrsday Toy Whiteside Darby C. L. Conder J. E. Wright H. W. Morelock Gerald Ogle Mesdames Noble Armstrong D. J. Boyd Louis Forchheimer Ray Morrison Leo Mae Park J. &. Wright Roy Whiteside Flora Daugherty Vick Winter

Mrs Noble Armstrong Slides On Saigon To WMS

Mrs Noble Armstrong presented slides and spoke about Saigon to the Women Missionary Society of the Baptist Church. Dr and Mrs Armstrong recently returned from Saigon where slides depicted country customs and a religious ceremony.

Noble Armstrong Saigon WMS the Baptist Church Armstrong

Second Orientation Class Given By Mrs Barrier For Hospital Auxiliary

The Women's Hospital Auxiliary met Tuesday evening in the Chamber of Commerce for their regular meeting. The second orientation class, led by Mrs Inez Barrier, followed the business session. The third orientation class is set for Brewster County Memorial Hospital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Two new auxiliary members named Mrs T Bo Low and Mrs Glenn Davis. Gene Bendryx flew to Dallas via Trans Texas Airways for a Texas Broadcasters meeting and returned Tuesday.

Women's Hospital Auxiliary Chamber of Commerce Inez Barrier Brewster County Memorial Hospital T. Bo Low Glenn Davis Gene Bendryx Trans,Texas Airways Dallas Texas Broadcasters

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pete Kennedy Bruce Sutton Mark Herring W. M. Meador Bill Sohl Jim Francois J Sting Gula Burke Avon Cosmetics Alpine Garden Club Hallowe'en Cross & Cross el Progreso Club Andrew Prude John Martha Pride Aline P. Easley Charles H. Prude Safford, Ariz Burszess Aeclet Pharmacists R. A. Bow Jack T. Bob City Drug Store Miss Callie Holt Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co Ralph Peters Barrier E. Helland Frigidaire Americas West Texas Utilities Company Cyd No
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