Miss Frances Ferguson Weds Carl Snyder in Houston Church
Miss Frances Louise Ferguson daughter of Rev. Clifton Ferguson of Houston and granddaughter of J W Ferguson Alpine married Carl Daniel Snyder at the First Christian church Houston officiated by Rev. Ferguson. The bride a University of Houston graduate wed August 27 and the couple planned a honeymoon in Mexico before returning to Hallettsville where Snyder will teach vocational education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Louise Ferguson
Clifton Ferguson
Houston
J. W. Ferguson
Carl Daniel Snyder
First Christian Church of
Ferguson
University of Houston
Snyder
Mexico
Hallettsville
Wednesday Bridge Club Meeting at Mrs Casner’s
An enjoyable Aug 30 gathering of the Wednesday Bridge Club hosted by Mrs J E Casner. Invited guests included Mesdames J W Frazer Milton Smith Felix McGaughy A B Sandifer and members J E Burgess W D Burcham F E Gillett J B Hord O G Hudson Lois McIntyre John Stowell H G Thompson. High score prizes went to Mrs Smith and Mrs McIntyre.
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Wednesday Bridge Club
J. E. Casner
Mesdames
J. W. Frazer
Milton Smith
Felix McGaughy
A. B. Sandifer
J. E. Burgess
W. D. Burcham
F. E. Gillett
Hord
O. G. Hudson
Lois McIntyre
John Stowell
H. G
Whittle and Jones Tie The Knot In Las Cruces
L D Whittle and Mrs Myrtle Jones were married in Las Cruces New Mexico on Monday. Rev J T Worden pastor of the Baptist church performed the ceremony. Both contracting parties are adults unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Jones
L. D. Whittle
Las Cruces
New Mexico
J. T. Worden
North county ranch and real estate for sale
Buy Sell Trade notice lists an 8000 acre ranch for sale with good fencing improvements and water, plus large house on a paved street suitable for duplex. Includes tourist camp or filling station sites, business lot in core district, and several residences and lots with favorable terms and FHA zone notes. Multiple parties seek ranch leases or trades near Alpine Balmorhea and HOLC listings.
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E. Holland Ave
Business District
Holc
R. W
Balmorhea
Alpine
Alpine couple to make home after marriage
The bride, formerly in El Paso and head of the Texas Employment service here, married Mr. Whittle, longtime Alpine resident and operator of Whittle's Magnolia station. After a brief trip in New Mexico the couple returned to Alpine this week to establish their home.
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Alpine
el Paso
Texas Employment Service
Whittle
Magnolia
New Mexico
Baptist Missionary Society Meets For Study Lesson
The Baptist Missionary society gathered Tuesday for mission study led by Mrs. Lois McIntyre. Devotional leadership by Mrs. J. A. Kidd and a lesson from His Golden Circle were shared, followed by refreshments for guests Mrs. Kenneth Starnes of Odessa and Mrs. Chas. W. Grugen of Glendale California and members Lois McIntyre, M. H. Moor man, Jack Davis, Berry Wilson, F. P. Reeder, Ora Harvey, J. A. Kidd, Lem Taylor, C. C. Holman, Ray Spence and J. G. Fain.
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The
Baptist Missionary Society
Lois McIntyre
J. A. Kidd
McIntyre
Kenneth Starnes
Odessa
Chas. W. Grugen
Glendale
California
Mesdames
M. H. Moorman
Jack Davis
Berry Wilson
F. P. Reeder
Ora Harvey
Lem Taylor
C. C. Holman
Ray Spence
J. G. Fain
Eastern Star Holds Initiation Service
Alpine Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held an initiation Tuesday evening for Miss Margaret Weyerts and others. The ceremony welcomed new members and reflected the chapter's rites and community service tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Alpine Chapter
Margaret Weyerts
Johnson City Man Opens Wool and Mohair Storage House
Harper Rawlings formerly of Johnson City will open a wool and mohair storage business in Alpine on September 5. He has leased the A. Vick Winter building south of the Southern Pacific station and will handle the fall mohair clip. Rawlings has taught vocational agriculture for over a decade and his family runs a local Angora goat ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Rawlings
Johnson City
Rawlings
A. Vick
Grass Fires Rampant in Highland Country Amid Dry Spell
With no rain since mid August the Highland area reports extensive grass burning as surface tanks remain low. Officials note scattered light showers but fear ongoing water shortages for ranchers in the coming months. Alpine has seen only .08 inches of moisture since August 15.
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Pecos
Alpine
Beebe Kokernot Weds Beulah Van Auken in Las Vegas
The marriage of L. G. Kokernot known as Beebe to Miss Beulah Van Auken of New York City occurred August 20 in Las Vegas Nevada. The couple now honeymoon at the Cleveland air races after the ceremony.
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Beebe Kokernot
New York
L. G. Kokernot
Presidio county sets budget and tax rate amid regional updates
Presidio commissioners adopt a budget of 88 731 dollars and set a tax rate of 85 cents per 100 value. Texas Ranger Pete Crawford transfers from Alpine to Del Rio. British vice consul notes progress on the K C M O railroad gap from Chihuahua City to Topolobampo. Iraan allocates over 40 000 for a new school auditorium and renovations.
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Presidio County
Texas
Pete Crawford
Alpine
Marfa
del Rio
Presidio
Chihuahua City
Topolobampo
Kcm&o
Orient
Santa Fe
Highway 67 contest shapes Austin hearings and name drive
Plans to present claims for Highway 67 to the Texas Highway Commission in Austin are discussed at a Texarkana Territory meeting. A statewide naming contest has drawn hundreds of entries with a $25 prize from the association and $50 in bus scrip from Bowen Motor Coaches. Attendees include County Judge R. B. Slight and H. W. Morelock among others traveling from Alpine to the Comanche meeting.
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Texarkana Territory
Big Bend
Deal
Bowen Motor Coaches
Fort Worth
Alpine
Comanche
R. B. Slight
B. F. Berkeley
Chamber of Commerce
H. W. Morelock
U. S. 67 Assn
Joe Moss
Thief Breaks Window At Albright Home In Londonville
A burglar breaks a window at the H. W. Albright residence in Londonville New York then gathers the glass shards into a dish before fleeing.
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H. W. Albright
Londonville
N. Y
Local Merchants Urged to Support Town Growth
Community leaders urge residents to patronize home merchants who help build the town, emphasizing local jobs, services, and neighborhood character. The message frames shopping choices as a civic duty to sustain economic vitality.
Man as the subject of Christian Science Sunday sermon
The Churches Christian Science announce a Sunday lesson sermon on September 3 titled Man. The Golden Text cites Genesis 1 27 and the Lesson cites Ephesians 4 7 13 and includes selections from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
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Lesses
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Baptist Church Sets Series on Second Coming
Specializing in the Spiritual invites parishioners to Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 50 as well as Training Union at 6 50 and evening service at 8 p m Pastor M M Fulmer leads a four part series on The Three Appearings and the second coming of Christ inviting attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
M. M. Fulmer
Presbyterian Church Posts No Sunday Services
There will be no services at the Presbyterian church this Sunday. Further announcements regarding future services will be provided at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Ezell Laundry Sold to Ezell Sons in Alpine
Mrs. Martha V Ezell announces the lease of The Ezell Laundry to her sons Clinton Ezell and Clinton Car roll in Alpine She reassures customers of continued courteous service and prompt care while she rests not leaving Alpine Patronage encouraged.
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Ezell Laundry
Clinton Ezell
Clinton Carroll
Alpine
Rotary Luncheon Hosts 38 Members and 4 Guests
Thirty-eight Rotarians and four visitors attended the Alpine Rotary Club luncheon. Guests included John Focht of Austin and A M Sampley of Denton, with remarks on future programs and the growth of local clubs. Dr Sampley noted the club’s expansion and teased Cliff Casey’s travels from Dallas.
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Rotary
John Focht
Austin
A. M. Sampley
Denton
Cliff Casey
Otis Harley
Brady
Hiram Maxey
Alpine
Frank Young
Peyton Cain
Frank
Sampley
Sul Ross
North Texas Teachers College
Alpine Rotary Club
Dallas
Texas University
Cliff
Irving
Hillsboro
Small clubs favored for fellowship over larger teams
Cliff notes that the "fellowship problem" is the main issue in bigger clubs, while he still prefers smaller clubs.
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Cliff
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Echeaper TO Operate
Big Bend Elec. Co
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Laura Bless
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Met Bank
Toyah Institution
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Smith Furn. Co. Tfc
C. D. Wood
Small Apt
College Campus
J. W. Rixon
Inquire
Avalanche Office
Ezra Cook
Rawleigh
Rawleigh’s
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Memphis
Tenn
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Alpine Disposal Services
Avalanche
Christian Science Services
Martha V. Ezell
Rotary News
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Ben Williams
North Fifth and
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Williams & Vogt Grocery
Mary Pancoast
West Ave. B
Central Ward School
M. C. Adams
Prop
Matt Smith’s
Matt Smiths Market
Louisiana
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Alpine, Texas
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Amarillo
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