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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1959

Page

4

Water well brings joy to Alpine residents

The home of the Fun Thomas family celebrates a new 148 foot water well dug by Tony Hess with a 4725 gallon 40 hour initial pump. Neighbors and friends send well wishes as Anne Gard thanks supporters from Alpine and Marathon for Get Well cards.

Thomas Cora Lee Loyd Henderson Tony Hess Marie Art) Gard Southwestern General Hospital Elyso Percin Art Annie Newell Den Benjie Rhodes David Marylou Roxy Ivette Johnnie Newell Bonnie Nell Will Gardner Jay Sally St Sandy Loverine Minnie Harry Fisher Margaret Mike Luckett Jack Margie Cross Alpine Fort Worth Young Forrest Walker Brenda San Marcos Cory

Lecture on the stars and the ood Brunswick Stew Sup per

The note advertises a Tuesday evening event at the Com Center featuring a lecture about the stars followed by a Brunswick stew supper. Text is fragmentary with unclear phrases.

Com Center

Williams Madison wed in LaMarque ceremony

Jerre Gale Williams and Miss Madison exchanged vows at 8 pm on Wednesday September 2 at the First Christian Church in La Marque. The couple, of Alpine and La Marque, were married by Rev. Gayle Hollingsworth with a reception in the church hall and plans for a Texas trip.

Jerre Gale Williams Miss Madison LaMarque First Christian Church Doris Madison Alpine Gayle Hollingsworth

DAR Constitution Day Luncheon Set in Bend

Daughters of the American Revolution chapter in Bend will open its year with a Constitution Day luncheon at 1 p m Saturday September 12 in the Holland Hotel ballroom. Hostesses will be Miss Miltia Hill Mrs King Terry Jr and Mrs Charles T Holmes Dr Clifford Casey of Sul Ross State College will speak on Faith of our Fathers Living. Members may bring guests and reservations are to be made with Mrs Terry by Thursday.

Bend Daughters of the American Revolution Holland Hotel Miltia Hill King Terry Jr Charles T. Holmes Clifford Casey Sul Ross State College Terry

AHS Student Council Hosts Dance at Alpine High

The Alpine High School Student Council held the annual senior dance last Saturday in the gym to crown the freshman initiation. The event ran from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. and welcomed new students with well wishes for the year.

Alpine High Int Council

Read parents announce birth of Debra Blain in Alaska

Truitt W Reads and Mrs Read of Alaska announced the birth of a baby girl named Debra Blain on Thursday Aug 27 at Ladd Air Force Hospital Fairbanks Alaska. Mrs Read is former Chelsea Young of Alpine. Mrs Young arrived in Alpine by airplane after a week with her daughter and family.

Treat We Mrs. Read Alaska Ladd Air Force Hospital Fairbanks Debra Blain Read Chelsea Young Delphene Young Alpine Young

Legion Auxiliary Holds First Meeting at Skinner Home

The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday evening at Mrs. John Skinner's home with 14 members present. The next meeting is planned at Mrs. Mathilda Forchheimer's home and out-of-town guests Mrs. Maurice Rubby, her daughter Mrs. Norma Wager, and Mrs. Pat Wheeler of El Paso attended.

Alpine Garden Club Plans Friday Meeting and Fall Exhibit

The Alpine Garden Club will meet at 3 30 p m Friday September 11 at the home of Mrs Harry Fovergue with co hosts Mrs Ellen Hudson and Mrs Charles Rogers. Members urge the public to prepare gardens for the fall flower exhibit set for September 25 from noon to 7 pm in the Holland House Ballroom.

Garden Club Alpine Garden Club Harry Fovergue Ellen Hudson Charles. Rogers Holland House

Sewing Club Enjoys Labor Day Park Outing

Alpine Sewing Club members spent Labor Day in the Big Bend Park visiting Mrs. Lola French. Mrs. Lou Brady provided fish at Boquillas Canyon while the group ate morning and evening and returned by 9:30 p m. Members included Mathilda Forchheimer Rachel Burnett Marie Burart Elizabeth Grael Bleake Jack Mamie Lange Effie Seybert Ladrie La Befl Annie Weyerts Lola French and Low Brady.

Sewing Club Park Alpine Sewing Club Big Bendanal Park Lola French Boquillas Canyon Lou Brady Mathilda Forchheimer Rachel Burnett Marie Burart Elizabeth Grael Bleake Jack Mamie Lange Effie Seybert Ladrie la Befl Annie Weyerts Low Brady

La Nelle Perkins Marries Linne Crowder in Uvalde

Miss La Nelle Perkins becomes the bride of Linnel R. Crowder of Alpine at her parents home in Uvalde. The ceremony officiated by Janws DeVoll featured white gladiolas and mums, a lace gown, and a reception with a white wedding cake and satin rosebuds. Guests from Alpine and Snyder attended.

la Nelle Perkins Linne Crowder Linnel R. Crowder Alpine Howard Lofton Perkins Uvalde Robert G. Crowder DeVoll Marfa Lou Bob Herndon Maxine Lowe Avalie Curtis Wise Snudi B Law Het Min Ride James DeVoll Charlie Watson Snyder

Mahoney Fitzgerald Wedding Invitations

Friends of Miss Elizabeth Jane Fitzgerald and John R. Mahoney are invited to the 7 p.m. wedding on Saturday the 19th at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Davis. A reception will follow in the church parlor. Fitzgerald is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie B. Fitzgerald. Mahoney is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Mahoney of Tucson, Arizona.

Elizabeth Jane Fitzgerald John R. Mahoney Fort Davis Miss Fitzgerald Johnnie 8. Fitzgerald J. C. Duncan Mr. Mahoney Wiliam F. Mahoney Tucson Ariz

New Arrivals and Discharges at Brewster County Hospital

Admitted: Vernon McIntyre Ruthie Tankersley Teresa Martinez Hilario Celaya Jovita Report Davis Mrs D C Hill Naomi Montoya and more from Alpine and nearby areas. Dismissed: John Pruitt Jane Carle Maria Ene dina Villa Charles De Barbrie Pink Phelps Joe Rivera Eva Di Gallo Luis Morales etc. New arrivals include Manuel Mireles Alpine baby Yolanda seven pounds three ounces Maria Frances Ann five pounds neonatal details noted.

Vernon McIntyre Ruthie Tankersley Teresa Martinez Alpine Hilario Celaya Marathon Jovita Davis D. C. Hill Eldorado Naomi Montoya Mexico John Pruitt Sanderson Jane Carle Maria Enedina Villa Charles de Barbrie Pink Phelps Joe Rivera Balmothea Eva di Gallo Jersey City N. J Luis Morales Valentine Manuel Mireles Yolanda Robert R. Carlo Maria Frances Ann Norberta Villa Marianna

Abilene Locals Visit Relatives and Sports Figures

Locals Mr and Mrs Ennis Hollings head of Abilene visit Mrs Joe Burgess aunt. Gene Russell Alpine Cowboys manager and Mrs Russell attend playoff games between San Antonio and Austin Texas League this week. Forrest Walker Cal Motor Co VP attended Pontiac Ventura preview in Dallas last weekend. Greenlees of Midland move into Pate home and plan Sul Ross attendance. Dr Balby Greenlee and daughter stay at Cathedral Mountain Lodge.

Mrs. Ennis Hollings Abilene Mrs Joe Burgess Gene Russell Alpine Cowboys Forrest Walker Cal Motor Co., Inc Pontiac Dallas David Greenlee Midland Pate N. Sth Greenlee Sul Ross State College Balby Greenlee Cathedral Mountain Lodge

Get Well Thanks From Alpine and Marathon Residents

Marie Gard sends thanks for get well cards flowers prayers and thoughts from Alpine and Marathon. She expresses appreciation for the kindness and support received from the communities.

Alpine Women to Sew for Cancer Society Meeting

Alpine women gather at the Christian Church on Tuesday September 15 for an all day sewing meeting to support the Cancer Society. Bring old sheets and table cloths for donation.

Alpine The Christian Church Cancer Society

Newlywed couple to attend Sul Ross in Alpine this year

Mrs. James DeVoll of Marfa and her husband left for a wedding trip to New Mexico and Colorado before settling in Alpine. They will attend Sul Ross State College for the year.

James DeVoll Marfa New Mexico Colorado Alpine Sul Ross State College

Betsy Young Returns Home Before Texas Tech Start

Betsy Young daughter of Mrs Delphene Young returns from Gra vette Ark where she spent the summer and plans to enter Texas Tech in Lubbock this Saturday. Edward Davidson and family of Fort Worth along with Frank Davidson and family of Fort Hancock attended a family reunion at the ranch of Mr and Mrs C E Davidson last Saturday after visiting in San Antonio and Austin.

Betsy Young Gravette, Ark Delphene Young Betsy Lubbock Texas Tech Edward Davidson Fort Worth Frank Davidson Fort Hancock C. E. Davidson Frank Davidsons San Antonio Austin

School urges parents to insure children now

School officials urge parents to provide insurance for their children without delay. The policy covers students on school grounds, on trips, and commuting to and from school.

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