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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1939

Page

3

Fort Davis Recital Delights Local Club Guests

Mrs Ruel Turner Warnock and Reverend Richard Irving gave a piano and baritone recital at the Irving home in Fort Davis. The event featured autumn decor, out of town guests, and Halloween themed refreshments for about fifty attendees.

Warnock Fort Davis Ruel Turner Warnock Sul Ross Richard G. Irving Irving R. D. Swartz H. W. Morelock Alpine Women’s Clubs of Texas J. C. Coleman Robert C. Withers J. K. Miller C. Espy Miller Arthur Newton Alkire Nancy Clawson Mildred Bloys Carrie Lou Martha Holt Irving

Real estate and rental listings with various properties

Advertises 17 000 acres for sale improved sheep ranch and multiple homes for sale or rent. Includes HOLC terms, 6 room suburban homes with acres, 2240 acres Glass Mountains property for sale or lease, 11 200 acre ranch sold this month, and other services. Also offers insurance, budget plan and typewriters for rent.

Ave. C East Side HOLC College Glass Mts

Fort Davis Mile High Club Hosts Night at McDonald Observatory

At the McDonald Observatory the Fort Davis Mile High Club and guests enjoyed an open telescope night and outdoor basket supper. About 50 club members attended with wives and family, while others arrived later for the observatory view. Community church and local clergy changes were noted, including Methodist and Baptist appointments in Fort Davis, Marathon, Pecos, and Stockdale.

McDonald Observatory Fort Davis Mile High Club C. T. Elvey McDonald Observatory

Grid Scores From Local Games Across Texas Region

Alpine 33 Imperial Buena Vista 26 six man. St Marys U 47 Sul Ross 6 Oklahoma Baptist 27 Texas Wesleyan 7 Oklahoma City 19 West Texas Canyon 14 Arkansas State 7 Trinity U USWU Texas State San Marcos 0 Texas A and I 0 Southwestern 26 ACC 7 Texas Mines 14 Wichita 0 Crane 18 Iraan 0 Pecos 32 McCamey 26 Grandfalls Royalty 12 Ft Stockton 7 Big Lake 7 Sanderson 0

Mr and Mrs Irving Plan Stop at Center Point

Mr and Mrs Irving expect to stop at Center Point during travel to visit his mother Mrs R L Irving who has been visiting there.

Queen to crown at Fort Davis Hallowe'en carnival

Fort Davis hosts a school gym carnival this week with penny votes for queen candidates from the Study Club Mrs. Jim Espy Miss Frances Grubb and Mile High Club Mrs. Jimmie Duncan. PTA hopes the fundraising turnout will boost the treasury amid plans for entertainment and village mischief.

Fort Davis Jim Pansy) Espy Mile High Club Jimmie Rena) Duncan P.T. A Frances Grubb

Cloudy Fort Davis Brings Wide Rain Showers Monday

Black clouds formed over the mountains Monday afternoon, stretching over a large area and bringing rain. Between four and six o'clock Fort Davis experienced a substantial downpour with showers.

Local Baptists Invite Hecksher to Fort Davis Pulpit

The Fort Davis church invites Rev. Erick C. Hecksher of Grandfalls Baptist to preach both services Sunday October 29. The pulpit committee acts as the church is without a pastor after Rev. Paul J. Maddox, Army chaplain at Fort D. A. Russell, has been transferred to Puerto Rico. Baptist Missionary J. A. Kidd of Alpine filled the pulpit Sunday morning.

H. E. Carrell Fort Davis Marathon M. F. Hill Marfa Pecos Ray W. Ross New Mexico Erick C. Hecksher Grandfalls Baptist Church Paul J. Maddox Captain Maddox Fort D. A. Russel Puerto Rico

Chamber of Commerce Rifle Shots By B. F. B.

A chamber of commerce editorial urges unity and forward progress for Alpine and Brewster County. It likens civic effort to military discipline and calls for constructive suggestions from citizens to boost local growth and public spirit.

Alpine The Chamber of Commerce Brewster County

WTCC Honors Dr Hill of Alpine for ACS Fellowship

Dr. Malone V. Hill of Alpine received a fellowship in the American College of Surgeons in Philadelphia. WTCC highlighted the honor during last Friday night’s Swing Around West Texas broadcast and plans another KRBC and area-wide airing at 7:30 to 7:45.

Malone V. Hill Alpine Philadelphia American College of Surgeons West Texas

Otls and Ges Clash at Bennett in Standard Showdown

The Bennett venue hosts a contest between Otls and Ges as both teams showcase standard plays. Officials gauge team form and potential breakthrough moments as fans anticipate a tight battle.

Bennett

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City Drug Store Barry Scobee College Ave M. L. Hopson West Ave. E Trans-Pecos Abstract Company Milton D. Hawes Eastern Star San Antonio Stockdale Alpine Lumber CO Hallowe'en Clairol Joan Chats Claisel, Ins W. 46Th St New York WTCC Dr. Hill of Crumby Optical Co DR. Crumby Purina Giic Gro Mas BIG Bend Feed CO Sam C. P
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