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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1931

Page

5

Alpine Woman's Club Plans Shower and Social Space

The Woman's Council met at the Presbyterian church with Mrs. W. E. Caldwell hosting. Mrs. H. W. Morelock led devotionals, noting David and Psalms. They reported sending $5 monthly to Reynolds Orphanage and planned a dish shower to fund the new assembly room. Members and guests enjoyed readings, music, and a reception, aiming to elevate Alpine as a college town and its culture.

Presbyterian Church W. E. Caldwell H. W. Morelock David Reynolds Orphanage Mesdames Eason McCool Peters Boudreaux Etheridge Wood Waler Garnett LaBeff Morelock Perkins Bedell Hord Caldwell

Fall Bridge Club noted high scores and simple refreshments

Mrs A Wood hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club on October 28 with fall flowers and no prizes under the new ruling. Anja Wilson had the high score among members and E Mollison the high score among guests. Attending were numerous members and guests including Mesdames Moody, Young, Baines, Newman, and several others, along with Miss Allee Cowan and Miss Grace Bedell among others. Also, Grace Garett hosted the Junior Study Club meeting with a business session and discussions on modern drama. The group planned a November 10 social at Mrs EC Dennis's home, and Mrs Dennis was honored with two gifts and white chrysanthemum bouquet.

A. 2. Wood Anja Wilson E. Mollison Mesdames ‘. R Moody Frank Young George Baines H. O. Newman M. P. Shapleigh Grace Garett Russell Duncan Marcella Pennington Helen Byrnes EC. Dennis E. C. Dennis Leitha Chaffin Rossie Butler Benton Howell

Interesting Meeting of City Federation in Alpine

A meeting of unusual interest was held by the City Federation on Monday afternoon October 2. Mrs W Van Sickle presided and a ways and means committee was appointed. Dean Spencer of Sul Ross College spoke of Alpine becoming a thriving manufacturing center and aiding the unemployed. Dr A M Sampley discussed culture and criticized New York influence on local reading matter.

City Federation W. van Sickle Tho Warren Chastain Russell Duncan Plano Dean Spencer Sul Ross College Alpine Bi Bend Federation A.M. Sampley New York

Delightful party at Cross Home

A Wednesday evening gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cross featured bronze chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. Prizes went to Mrs. Bernal Slight and Mrs. Hodges Schroeder for high and second high in Ia, while Mrs. Jack Edwards and Calvin St. Clair won high and second high in ten. Miss Helen Barker led with high in jars of strawberry preserves. guests included Hodges Schroeder, W. H. Terry Jr, Raymond Garnett, Bernal Slight, Laurence Hord, Zeb Decie, Rush Moody, Felix McGaughy, Herbert Kokernot, Lulu White, Helen Barker, Mary Louise Bennett, and Jack Edwards. The hostess served sandwiches, cake, and coffee.

Cross Home Eck Jack Cross Bernal Slight Hodges Schroeder Jack Edwards Calvin St. Clair Helen Barker Messrs W. H. Terry, Jr Raymond Garnett Laurence Hord Zeb Decie Rush Moody Felix McGaughy Herbert Kokernot Lulu White Mary Louise Bennett

Dormitory Girls Host Mexican Supper for Faculty

Six dormitory girls hosted a Mexican supper Thursday evening for faculty members. Rose Breedlove and Ruby Mae Palmer prepared enchiladas Spanish rice hot rolls doughnuts and coffee. Mrs Shapleigh Miss Ferguson and several girls greeted guests at the door. The informal event fostered friendly relations between students and staff.

Rose Breedlove Ruby Mae Palmer

Granada Changes Matinee Program

Granada Theatre announces matinees on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday with Sunday shows at 2 pm. Afternoon performances on the last day of showings are dropped due to weak crowds. Night shows start at 7 pm and the ticket window closes at 10 pm to allow late arrivals full program. The Akron airship cruise with 113 aboard was a success lasting nearly four hours. Weather was perfect as the navy's dirigible proves its early performance. Motion pictures of goats near Rock Springs were shot for a mohair mill.

Granada ‘Theatre Ernest Morrison United States Navy

Alpine Texas dealer carries full line of Delco and Frigidaire parts

Chambers Dealer DELCU PRODUCTS SUPERFEX Frigidaire and Delco Service carry a full line of parts on Alpine trips in Texas.

Chambers DELCU Delco Texas

Lobos May Put One or More on All-Ten Squad

Bernice Courtney Graves seeks an all-T team with Lobo players likely to join. Pat Hatch of Lawton leads as a triple threat running back and punter, while Robinson of Ballinger and Newton of Alpine may earn spots if Lobo wins remaining games. Daniel Baker backs Smith and Snodgrass pace scoring. Lobos aim to silence Alpine taunts after beating Canyon.

Bernice Courtney Graves Scarlet and Gray Pat Hatch Lawton Oklahoma Lke Lobo Hatch Lobos McMurry Canyon Robinson Ballinger Newton Alpine Newt

Lobo and Bucks face tough season notes from San Angelo

A recap notes A C C and Daniel Baker tied for the lead with three wins, Graves doubts Lobos against strong foes, and Marfa matches loom. The Bucks rebuild after graduation, a lean season with one win in six, while Oliver reshapes from the ground up. Jimmie Terrell and Elkins shine in the San Angelo fray as Snodgrass is held.

Bucks Oliver Jimmie ‘Terrell A. J. Hill Elkins Bearth San Angelo Billy

Bill Cheesbourg Opens Repair Shop

A Denton, Texas pawnbroker in Chatham shows a memorial wreath in his window with the sign In Memory of the departed Trade. Denton boasts one of Texas largest artificial lakes, 16,000 acres, costing 3,000,000 dollars.

Bill Cheesbourg Chatham Eng Denton Texas Cheesbourg Germany

Scenic Border Motor Coaches Ad For W R Painter

Scenic Border Motor Coaches announces W R Painter as owner with general office in Uvalde Texas. Alpine Bus Station and Fisher's Drug Store listed. Telephone 70. Pares reduced to all points with connections at Del Rio for San Antonio and Van Horn for El Paso.

Scenic Border Motor Coaches W. R. Painter General Office Uvalde Texas Fisher's Drug Store del Rio San Antonio van Hom el Paso

Classified notices and items from Alpine Texas page

A jumble of classified items includes dairy ad claims for Grede A milk at 12 1 2¢ a quart and 40¢ per gallon from Measday Dairy, lodging and meals at High land House, ranch buyer inquiries for Alpine area by J L Murray, and a gravity feed oil burner rep sought by Chas F Glebe Rankin Texas. Also Henry Turck advertises two prize chicken prizes on display at Mrs Garnett's Sixth Street shop with J C Penney donation details.

Highland House Henry Turck

Winter Rates Furnished Rooms in Hot Springs Texas

Furnished rooms for light housekeeping 75 cents per day 3.50 per week November 1 to February 1 baths 25 cents each. Ideal weather for bathing fishing and hunting. J D Langford Co Hot Springs Texas.

J. D. Langford Co Hot Springs Texas

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