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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1955

Page

4

Halloween Dance Prep At Country Club Draws Crowd

Halloween Dance at the Country Club tomorrow night starts at 9 pm after the football game. Guests welcome with no charge, donations requested for grass greens jetty. notable attendees include Holland and others with cups. Highlights include homemade cake winners from a recent Game Party and the High School Halloween Coronation scene with Queen Kay Young and family spectators observing.

Jetty Holland Worth Frazer Bridge Margaret Linn Canasta Q. W. Abington Bolivia W. E. Shaw Kay Young Mark Herrings Markellen Kern Wildenthal Jim Francois Jim Beth W. H. Criders Duchess Judy Bill Sloan John Colwell Fritz Bill Weyerts Clinton Moss Hasta Luego

Alpine Study Club Plans Tea November 3

Alpine Study Club to give a tea in the home of Mrs Louis Forchheimer November 3 honoring new members. The event follows a October 20 business meeting in the hospitality room of the Presbyterian Church. Plans were made to sell fruitcake again this year by members.

Alpine Study Club Louis Forchheimer Presbyterian Church

Matadatinot Circle Meets at Mrs Colwell Home

The Matadatinot Circle of the First Methodist Church met Tuesday October 25 at the home of Mrs J P Colwell. Circle chairman Mrs Frank Matthews presided. Mrs Tom Connor presented a program on Indian Americanism followed by a group discussion. Refreshments were served to Mrs Tom Connor Mrs Robert Boyd Mrs Miles Pierce Mrs Frank Matthews Mrs Winston Wilson Mrs Edith Smith and the hostess.

First Methodist Church J. P. Colwell Frank Matthews Tom Connor Robert Boyd Miles Pierce Winston Wilson Edith Smith

Pilots to Hold Rummage Sale on Nov 4 and 5

The Pilot cue announces a rummage sale on Friday and Saturday November 4 and 5. People with rummage may call Golden White or bring items to Linn's Shop. Pilots appreciate any offerings.

Linn

Mrs LaBeff Dan Ritter Win Tourney at Alpine Club

Winners at the Big Bend Mixed 2-ball foursome golf tournament were Mrs Ray LaBeff and Dan Ritter on Sunday at the Alpine Country Club. Supper was served to players including Mr and Mrs Gage Holland, Mr and Mrs Ritter, Mr and Mrs LaBeff, Dr and Mrs Tom Coats, Mr and Mrs Tom Stovell, Mrs Charles String fellow, Mr and Mrs Mark Herring and Billy Ward.

Big Bend Alpine Country Club Ray LaBeff Dan Ritter Gage Holland Ritter LaBeff Tom Coats Tom Stovell Charles String Mark Herring Billy Ward

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Emerald Martin

Mrs Emerald Martin was honored with a stork shower last Friday morning hosted by Mrs Bob Rains and Mrs Kenneth Clouse at Mrs Clouse's home. Guests included Mesdames Otis Lee Gene Stewart Ronnie Cash P L Avant George Baker Lee Martin Guss Lines Ace Powers Al Mileh P B Uzzell Robert Boyd Corrine McCabe.

Emerald Martin Bob Rains Kenneth Clouse

Dan Logan Honored On 19th Birthday

Dan Logan was honored on his 19th birthday Wednesday October 19 as his mother Mrs Jimmy Logan hosted a dinner at their home Norman Miller and David Merritt also celebrated. College students at the party included Jim Turner Jimmy Matlock Hobson Wildenthal Ken Joyce Robbie Richardson David Bridgford Norman Miller David Merritt Joyce Warren Myra Hord Sondra Breshears Marcella Shepperd Joyce Lockhart Janice Parker.

Dan Logan Jimmy Logan Norman Miller David Merritt Jim Turner Jimmy Matlock Hobson Wildenthal Ken Joyce Robbie Richardson David Bridgford Joyce Warren Myra Hord Sondra Breshears Marcella Shepperd Joyce Lockhart Janice Parker

Big Bend Chapter DRT Meets With Mrs Dallman

The Big Bend Chapter DRT held its fall meeting at the home of Mrs. H. F. Dallman on Oct 23. Attending were Mrs. D. W. Collins and Mrs. R. F. Treadwell from Marathon and Mrs. George Baines, Mrs. Vernon McIntyre, Mrs. Charles T. Holmes, and Mrs. Dallman of Alpine. Guests included Mrs. John Moss of Marathon and Mrs. Dutton of Alpine. Refreshments of coffee and pumpkin pie were served by Mrs. Dallman.

Big Bend Daughters of the Republic of Texas H. F. Dallman D. W. Collins R. F. Treadwell Marathon George Baines Vernon ‘McIntyre Charles T. Holmes Dallman Alpine John Moss Dutton

WMS Plans Roundup Conference at Alpine Meeting

Members of the Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday to plan fundraising for Sunday School workers. They will host a Roundup Conference at Alpine’s First Baptist Church on Monday October 31 with Mrs. Loyd Henderson as president of the session. The next gathering is set for Tuesday evening November 1 for the Royal Service program.

Women's Missionary Society First Bapt Alpine First Baptist Church Loyd Henderson

Girls Citizens Present Program At El Progreso

Women members and new supporters gathered for a Girls Citizens program at El Progreso. Tables displayed a horn of plenty centerpiece, cake and punch fit the Halloween motif, with several local residents and new members listed among attendees.

el Progreso Mes James D. M. Bennett George Bevier Tom Coats Joe Davidson Lester Farmer A.J. Gard Charles Holmes Keesey Kimball Joe Lee Bill Lockhart C. W. Newbill John W. Pate John Pattillo D. J. Pollock

Barbara Jay Ross to Wed Joe Reaves Thanksgiving Day

Mr and Mrs J C Ross announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Barbara Jay to Joe Reaves Jr son of Mr and Mrs Joe M Reaves of Rotan Texas The couple plan to be married on Thanksgiving Day at Hobbs New Mexico

Barbara Jay Ross Joe Reaves J.C. Ross Barbara Jay Joe Reaves Jr Joe M. Reaves Rotan Texas Hobbs, N. M

Garden Club Meeting Today in Morrison Home

Alpine Garden Club gathers at 2 45 PM today in Mrs C G Morrison s home for a club session. The event invites members to share gardening tips and plans for spring projects.

C. G. Morrison

Mrs Smith Honors Daughter On Birthday Party at Country Club

Mrs Smith celebrated her daughter Jeannie's sixth birthday with a Halloween themed party at the Country Club on October 22. Edith Smith hosted as guests included Elizabeth Harlow Marilie Whiteside Robbin Sohi Jacks bina Skinner Mary Bell Lockhart Susanne Larry Milch Sherry Jeffery Brandon Connie Diana Boyd Jaqueline Williams Brend Roberts Perry Colwell David Moss Mary Ester Carolyn Dara Alice Matthews Nancy Coats Marlene Leanette Linda Emily Ka Martin Ellen Matthews.

Edith Smith Jeannie Elizabeth Harlow Marilie Whiteside Robbin Sohi Jacks Bina Skinner Mary Bell Lockhart Susanne Larry Milch Sherry Jeffery Brandon Connie Diana Boyd Jaqueline Williams Brend Roberts Perry Colwell David Moss Mary Ester Carolyn Dara Alice Matthews Nancy Coats Marlene Leanette Linda Emily Ka Martin Ellen

TSTA Meet Hears Workshop Report at Sul Ross

The Texas State Teachers Association local unit met in Sul Ross auditorium Tuesday evening to hear a Pecos workshop report. Dr Bryan Wildenthal welcomed attendees and Dr Virginia Lisk led the program. Monette Schneers and Al Mireles provided music. Mrs Berta Lassiter announced 62 local members.

Resent Nari Und Maranon Texas State ‘Teachers’ ’Association Sul Ross Pecos Bryan Wildenthal Virginia Lisk Monette Schneers al Mireles Berta Lassiter Bland Sue Mann

First Women Serve On Brewster County District Court Jury

Brewster County made history as women sat on a District Court jury for a sanity hearing of Robert Greenwood of Marfa. The three jurors were Mrs. M. C. Kay, Mrs. B. L. Stumberg, and Mrs. R. D. Votan. Psychiatrist Dr. George M. Schlenker testified as the principal witness, leading to a finding of insanity. Greenwood faces commitment to a state hospital, with jurors excused until further notice.

Brewster County Robert Greenwood Marfa M. C. Kay 8. L. Stumberg R. D. Votan Greenwood George M. Schlenker el Paso

Alpine Women Golfers Enter Fort Stockton Tournament

Five Alpine women golfers traveled to Fort Stockton yesterday to participate in the Ladies Golf Tournament. Twenty five players from McCamey Monahans Ozona and Alpine attended. Luncheon was served at noon at the Fort Stockton Country Club. Participants from Alpine included Mrs. Tom Stowell Mrs. Gage Holland Mrs. Charles Stringfellow Mrs. E M Glasscock and Mrs. Ray LaBert.

Alpine Fort Stockton McCamey Monahans Ozona Fort Stockton Country Club Tom Stowell Gage Holland Charles Stringfellow E.M. Glasscock Ray LaBert

Pilot Club to Host Lt Gov Ruth French Visit

The Pilot Club reception and fellowship committee plans entertaining Houston Lt Gov Ruth French during her Nov 30 visit. A annual rummage sale is set for Nov 4-5 with sale location announced later and donations directed through Pilot members or Linn's Shop.

Pilot Club Golden White Stinson Margaret, Linn Ruth French Houston Holland Hotel Mac Ament Linn Mesdames Mac Ament Olive Blucher Vivian McIntyre Sis Benson Lil Edwards Wilmoth Matthews Marie Gard Glen Harris Monica Heiman Dorothy McBride Hallie Tillwell Sunshine Epperson Frances Kelley

Alpine couple welcomes son Billy Jack Dorris

Mr and Mrs Douglas Dorris welcomed a son born October 21 at the Lockhart Clinic. The baby weighed 19 pounds and was named Billy Jack. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs W B Dorris and Mr and Mrs Perry Johnson of Alpine. Older brothers are Mike and David.

Douglas Dorris Lockhart Clinic Billy Jack W. B. Dorris Perry Johnson Alpine Mike David

Beta Iota Delegation Attends Regional Meet in Pecos

Members of the Beta Iota chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma attended the regional Southwest Texas meet in Pecos on Oct. 22. Myrtle Whiteside represented the chapter at the morning conference alongside five other delegates.

Peti Tota Delta Kappa Gamma Southwest Texas Pecos Beta Ota Myrtle Whiteside Ruth Livingston Marfa Austin Cathryn Jo Etheridge William Mims Fort Davis Mary, Bogel Ruel Warnock Beta Iota Chapter Berta Laster Warnock Bogel Sue Mann Etheridge Alpine Livingston Clara Gibson Hazel Ray Mims Siby Savage Margaret Farley Sanderson

New Sul Ross Faculty, Student Directory Issued

The 1955 86 Faculty and Student Directory of Sul Ross State College has been produced and is being distributed to business firms organizations and professionals by the Department of Public Service of Sul Ross. The directory lists home towns Alpine addresses college classifications and telephone numbers where feasible.

Sul Ross State College Department of Public Service of Sul Ross

Brewster County Teachers Meet At Sul Ross Auditorium

Two Sul Ross State College students provided entertainment at the Brewster County Unit of the Texas State Teachers Association gathering in Sul Ross Auditorium on Tuesday evening. Monette Schneers, a freshman music major, played An Organ Prelude in A Minor. Alfredo Mireles, a senior social science student, sang O Danny Boy and Te Quiero Disiste. Carol Ann Ross of Craughan's Business College in Abilene is visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs Clarence Hord Jr.

Sul Ross State College Brewster County Texas State Teachers Association Sul Ross Auditorium Monette Schneers Alfredo Mireles Carol Ann Ross Craughan Abilene Clarence Hord Jr

Rich speaks at Texas Municipalities convention

Dr W D Rich of Sul Ross State College addressed 59 city accountants and finance officers at the Annual Convention of the League of Texas Municipalities and Affiliated Organizations in Brownsville. The article notes the Boston News-Letter founded by John Campbell on April 24, 1704 as the first continuously published American newspaper.

Rich W. D. Rich Sul Ross State College League of Texas Municipalities Brownsville Boston News-Letter John Campbell

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Aens Mrs. LaBeff Drt WMS E & M Grocery West Holland Borden's Glacier Club Ice Idaho Swift's Premium Buc LA Boheme Josephine Guido Mimi Ium Sunda West Texas Tang Semen Legion Taha Io Cent Garden Club Bles Tor Mrs Smith TSTA South American Republics Stratoliner Stetson Debonair and Forchheimer Beta Iota New Sul Ross Brewster County Unit of State Teachers Spence Natyr Great Southwest Mexico Ted Meare Mar
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