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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1957

Page

4

Physiques and Papers Highlight Alpine News

Dr. Duane Van Fossan, UT Galveston medical student and PhD chemist, has another paper accepted for publication in the American Journal of Physiology while running a clinical lab. Alpine notes include letters, social tidbits, Halloween Carnival scenes, and local greetings from residents and visitors.

Duane van Fossan Marie van Fossan University of Texas Medical School Galveston American Journal of Physiology van Fossan Opal J. Dunn S. Orange Dr Los Angeles Calif Avalanche Alpine Brewster County R. G. Crowder Loop Road Otra Semana R. J. Golden Alpine Business Machines M. A. Ohlund W. T. Millington Presdio Mary Virginia Sas Stringfellow Faye Copeland Marfa Asa Jones Helen Jack) Stone Dom Adams Joe Bellamahs Roy Whitesides Babe Reg Wotan Marvin Kays Frankie Edwin) Fowlkes Pat Frank Fowlkes

Fall Presbyterial District Meeting Held in Alpine

Ladies from El Paso Monahans Fort Davis Maria and Alpine met at the First Presbyterian Church in Alpine on October 23 to study next year’s program. Miss Lela Weatherby spoke on World Service while Mrs W D Bloys and Miss Cross led Program and Fellowship. Lena Daugherty shared insights on 50 years of church work in Japan and the group voted a $100 donation to the Helen M Butt Memorial Fund.

Women's Association Presbyterian el Paso Monahans Fort Davis Maria Alpine First Presbyterian Church Alpine On Tokyo Japan Houston Charles Stringfellow W. E. Lockhart Carl Andreau Fritz Bill Weyerts

Mrs. S. F. Burleson Installed as Alathean Class President

The Alathean Class of the First Baptist Church installs officers for the coming year at the Burleson home on October 15 with Mrs. S. F. Burleson as president and Mary Fain as secretary. Associate teacher is Mrs. Orba Court. Gene Cowell leads the program and flowers are sent to Mrs. Lankford in Southwestern General Hospital El Paso.

First Baptist Church S. F. Burleson O. W. Bass Mary Fain T. M. Lankford Orba Court Gene Cowell

The Appeal of Dried Flowers and Their Care

This piece traces dried flowers from 17th century England and America to modern home crafts. It outlines four drying methods and four material categories including cultivated flowers, wildings, unusual materials, and trees and shrubs. It notes that bouquets can be dried just before fading and water exposure does not hinder drying.

England

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Plans and Carnival Notes

The American Legion Auxiliary schedules a regular business meeting for 7 30 p m on Monday November 4 at the Legion Hall. A Teddy Bear prize is noted and the carnival scene includes the Harry Carpenters Jimmy Logans and Dr and Mrs John W ODonnell sharing supper. Johnny Carpenter wins a baby chicken at a carnival booth. A lost store item is reported found and may be claimed by its owner.

Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Harry Carpenters Jimmy Logans John W. O'Donnell Johnny Carpenter Frank Young Hasta la Vista

Pilot Club luncheon discusses Parade of Homes event

Pilot Club members met at Circle W Cafe for a luncheon business meeting led by president Avora Owens. Dr Virginia Link announced November 24 as Parade of Homes day and Joella Livingston urged local clothing and jewelry collections for the State Mental and Hospital Development Association in Odessa to aid Big Spring State Hospital. Plans also covered a banquet honoring Blanche O Connor Lt Gov of Pilot International in Texas at 5 15 p m on November 14. Members present include Margaret Linn Anna Linn Olga McCord Katharine Boyd Virginia Link and many others.

Pilot Club Circle W Cafe Avora Owens Virginia Link Ways and Means Joella Livingston State Mental and Hospital Development Association Odessa Big Spring State Hospital Mrs. Livingston Pilot Blanche O'Connor Pilot International Texas Margaret A. Linn Anna D. Linn Olga McCord Katharine Boyd Mesdames Hallie Veale Mae Ament Golden White Sunshine Epperson Bleake Jack Mathilda Forchheimer Dorothy McBride Monica Heiman Marjorie Graham Glen Harris Olive Blucher Anna Mae East Jean Glasscock

St James Auxiliary Meeting Review of Confirmation

The St James Auxiliary will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday November 6 in the home of Mrs T B Davis. Mrs James W Glasscock will present a program from Understanding the Sacraments by Carroll E Simcox focusing on the chapter about Confirmation. Mrs Gerald B Ogle will lead devotions.

St. James T. B. Davis James W. Glasscock Carroll E. Simcox Gerald B. Ogle

World Community Day at First Methodist Church Alpine

World Community Day will be observed Friday November 1 at 4 p.m. at the First Methodist Church in Alpine. Rev. R R Reed will speak and Mrs Dennis Brown will lead. Participants include Mrs C L Conder Mrs Billy Mills Mrs C W Newbill and Mrs Frank Matthews. Offertory aids refugees and peace parcels for forgotten children and homeless men and women in Europe the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Alpine First Methodist Church United Church Women National Council of the Churches of Christ U.S.A R. R. Reed Den Nis Brown C. L. Conder Billy Mills C.ww. Newbill Frank Matthews Europe Middle East Southeast Asia

Coleman Named to Texas School Board Executive Committee

Alpine Independent School District officials announce J. C. Coleman, president of the Alpine Board of Trustees, was elected to the Executive Committee of the Texas Association of School Boards representing the 11th district. A veteran educator, Coleman taught in public schools and college and led mathematics at Sul Ross College before retiring in 1955. The State Executive Committee meets three times yearly and Coleman will present programs on Texas School Board issues in his region. CARD OF THANKS Our hearts are filled with humility and appreciation for our many good friends whose comfort during our recent sadness meant so much to us. The Family of C. A. Adanys.

Alpine J. C. Coleman Alpine Independent Texas Association of School Board Ith Coleman Sul Ross College Sul Ross Texas Texas School Board C. A. Adanys

Alpinians Attend Regional Congress of Christian Doctrine

Rev. Richard Lynch Mrs. James V. Burling and Mrs. Anton Hess represented Our Lady of Peace Church Alpine at the Fourth Regional Congress of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine in El Paso. The congress was under the patronage of Bishops and Arch Bishops of the Santa Fe Province. Theme was Knowing Christ Teach Him.

Richard Lynch James V. Burling Anton Hess Our Lady of Peace Church Alpine Confraternity of Christian Doctrine el Paso Province of Santa Fe Christ

Garden Club Hears Dr B H Warnock on Succulents

Alpine Garden Club met Friday October 25 at Mrs Tom Coats home. Dr B H Warnock presented a program on succulents and cacti. Co hosts were Mrs S E Beall and Mrs A E Anglin. Fall roses adorned the living room. cake and coffee served to a group of club members and guests.

Alpine Garden Club B. H. Warnock Tom Coats S. E. Beall A. E. Anglin Mesdames P. W. Cartwright J.O. Casparis J. C. Cooley R. G

Girl Scout Council To Meet In Andrews

The Permian Basin Girl Scout Council will hold their annual banquet at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov 2, in Andrews at the Central Primary Cafeteria. Miss Dephane Tabor district director speaks. guests include Miss Miada Esmerian and Miss Barbara Thiel. Hugh White of Alpine will install new officers.

Permian Basin Girl Scout Council Andrews Central J. M. Waddell Dephane Tabor Miada Esmerian Lubbock Tech Barbara Thiel Midland Hugh White Alpine

Local sums up trips and fashion notes from region

Locals Mr and Mrs J S Marcom of Greenville visit their son and daughter in law James Marcom. W D Burcham and son Bull return from three week trip to Washington Oregon and California praising scenery. Reginald Wotan and Bill Ferguson attend Ford show in Colorado noting heavy fog from Carlsbad to Colorado. H D Jack Cross at Greater Dallas Fashion Market seeing 1958 spring trends with sack chemise cocoon for area. D M Bennett returns from Denton area visit and Platt National Park reunion with relatives in Oklahoma and Wichita Falls.

J. S. Marcom Greenville James Marcom Reginald Wotan Bill Ferguson Sanderson Ford Dealers Colorado Carlsbad H. D Jack) Cross Dallas D. M. Bennett Douglas Denton High School Oklahoma Wichita Falls Texas Bennett Platt National Park Sulphur Okla

See this space next week for answer to this week's question

See this space next week for the answer to this week's reader question. The note invites continued engagement and hints at forthcoming clarification or solution.

Season On Javelinas Opens Friday in Trans-Pecos

Hunting season on javelinas will open Friday in Brewster and other Trans-Pecos Counties and run through December 31. The bag limit and possession limit are two animals. Shooting hours are from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset.

Brewster Trans-Pecos

Gallego Competes in SAC Competition at Florida Bases

Ernesto S. Gallego of Alpine competes in the Strategic Air Command annual bombing, navigation and reconnaissance contest at Pinecastle and Carswell AFBs. He is among 1700 maintenance specialists selected for year round quality performance to support 86 B52s B47s and B36s during a six day test of combat capability.

Ernesto S. Gallego Alpine Strategic Air Command Pinecastle Air Force Base Florida Carswell Air Force Base Fort Worth Gallego

Social Security Visit Planned For Next Tuesday

A Social Security representative is scheduled to visit the Alpine area next Tuesday. The notice indicates a local outreach effort to assist residents with benefits, applications, and questions about eligibility.

Social Security Anged

Local visitor schedule shows talks at community center

The schedule lists a visit from 4 30 to Ham on Tuesday November 5 at the Community Center followed by a second visit on Tuesday December 10 with further event details not provided.

Ham

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