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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1940

Page

2

Popular Alpine Couple Weds in Twilight Presbyterian Service

Miss Jane Marie Boudreaux daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Boudreaux married Ray Noel Morrow son of FE W Morrow of Arlington in a twilight ceremony September 10 at First Presbyterian Alpine with Rev J T Morrow officiating. The couple will reside in Alpine while he works at Kandy Kitchen and she continues with Trans Pecos Abstract Co. A reception followed and the pair left for a Dallas wedding trip.

Jane Marie Boudreaux C. M. Boudreaux Ray Noel Morrow FE. W. Morrow Arlington First Presbyterian Church J. T. Morrow City Temple Dallas Burwell Boudreaux Billy Joe Clark A. Graves Bogel B. F. Berkeley Burke Marathon Alpine Sul Ross College Trans-Pecos Abstract Co Presbyterian Church Kandy

Mrs Spence Hosts for Miss Cheves Bride Elect

Mrs Ray Spence entertained guests with morning coffee and bridge and 42 for Miss Evelyn Cheves bride elect. Tables featured yellow and white decor and heart and love bird centerpieces. Guests included Mesdames Morrison and Crawford. recipes were collected for a gift file.

Evelyn Cheves Ray Spence Bridge George Baines George Bowie D. M. Bennett van Binion C. A. Brown J. C. Coleman Guy Crawford Frank Skevington M. P. Slover Roy Whiteside C. G. Morrison Mildred Mitchell Morrison Mesdames F. L. McCollum Lucile Mitchell Bernal Slight A. B. Sandifer Gene Parr Clay Holland Earl Andreau Shafter A. T. Moore Bishop, Calf Zeb Decie Jim Casner J. W. Shepperd Paul White J. C. Cooley C. E. Patterson John Clanton

Local residents named in service and family notices

A list of individuals including Boudreaux and Mr. Ray Morrow Miss Melba McMurry Keith Morrow Rev J T Morrow of Dallas Mrs J W Allison Midland aunt of the Morrow brothers Mrs Mab McCool Meriwether Burke Joe Clark Mr and Mrs Pete Adams Mrs A Graves Bogel Senator and Mrs B F Berkeley and Mr and Mrs C M Boudreaux appear in a community notice detailing relations and affiliations.

Boudreaux Ray Morrow Melba McMurry Keith Morrow J. T. Morrow Dallas J. W. Allison Midland Morrow Brothers Mab McCool Meriwether Burke Joe Clark Pete Adams A. Graves Bogel B. F. Berkeley C. M. Boudreaux

Starnes Cheves Wedding Set For Sunday

The marriage of Miss Evelyn Cheves and Mr. Jerry Starnes will take place Sunday morning at eight o'clock in the First Methodist church. Friends of the couple are invited to attend.

Evelyn Cheves Jerry Starnes First Methodist Church Miss Cheves Mr. Starnes

Stag Party Held For Groom Elect Jerry Starnes

Homer Moorman hosts a stag party and kitchen shower Thursday evening for groom-elect Jerry Starnes, who will wed Evelyn Cheves on Sept. 15. Guests and details describe a festive kitchen themed gathering with refreshments in the outdoor living area.

Homer Moorman Jerry Starnes Evelyn Cheves Mr. Starnes Mrs. Moorman Miss Cheves L. B Starns Alan Fraser Bill Cochran Bill Allen Johnny Newell Pete Adams Burwell Boudreaux Ray Morrow Lynn Matthews Johnny Walk Frank Mathews H. J. McBride Shellie Barnes Kenneth Johnson M. C. Hollingshead Ralph Wise Sport Gunn Frank McCollum Nelson Lee George Baines J. S. Arledge Carl Rogers Paul Vogt Bill Winter

Prize winners at Abilene bridge event announced

In Abilene bridge gathering Mrs. Clanton won high honors while Mrs. Cooley took the traveling prize. A guest prize went to Miss Cheves. All awards were vases of yellow pottery, marking an elegant afternoon.

Abilene Bridge

Birthday Party for Paul Vogt Held by Wife

Mrs. Paul Vogt hosted a surprise bridge party Saturday night in honor of her husband’s birthday. Attendees included F. L. McCollum Nelson Lee L. D. Harris J. E. Burgess John Newell L. E. Attwood Russell Duncan and Paul Vogt. Autumn bouquets decorated the rooms. After the salad course the birthday cake was served with Paul officiating. Frank McCollum won high prize for men and Mrs. Duncan high for women with Paul taking the cut prize.

EL Progreso J. C. Cooley E. L. Bailey F.F.A Mesdames Bill Winter J. S. Arledge Ray McGrew F. L. McCollum L. E. Attwood John Newell Harry V. Fisher Dudley Littleton George Bowie Paul Vogt Percy Wallace Ced Anthony Paul White Billy West Denny Sullivan Russell Duncan Abilene Nelson Lee L. D. Harris J. E. Burgess Paul Frank McCollum Duncan

Shepperds Entertain Honoring Guests With Buffet

Mr and Mrs J W Shepperd hosted a buffet supper for visiting relatives Walter Henderson of Colorado City and Mrs Henderson. Guests included T A Beard B B Bounds Jimmy Logan J E Burgess and others. The evening featured a game of Eighty Four, noted as twice as difficult as 42.

J. W. Shepperd Walter Henderson Henderson Colorado City Shepperds T. A. Beard B. B. Bounds Jimmy Logan J. E. Burgess J. J. Durham Chilocco Okla L. Db. Harris Lulu White Dorothy Scannell

Mrs Barnes Hosts Bridge Club in Pleasant Thursday

Mrs Shellie Barnes entertained her bridge club and guests Thursday afternoon at her home. Garden flowers adorned the setting and salad trays were used. Prizes went to Mrs McCollum Mrs Reid and Mrs Frazer.

Shellie Barnes Mesdames Knox Reid C. D. Wood J. P. Swatzell Mesdames L. E. Attwood B. B. Bounds J. E. Burgess John Newell J. W. Frazer C. E. Patterson F. L. McC

Dorcas Circle Met At Casner Home For Meeting

The Dorcas Circle of the Christian Council met at the home of Mrs. J. E. Casner at eight o'clock Tuesday evening with Mrs. J. D. Jackson as co-hostess. Miss Electa Wade presided as papers were read by several members and piano and vocal music delighted attendees.

Dorcas the Christian Council J. E. Casner J. D. Jackson Electa Wade Herbert Williams Matthews Carl Thain Una Joy Casner Mesdames Fred Williams Nichols Garrett Johnson Haynes Jackson Casner

Local wedding notices list Isaacks and Wade family members

Reverend and Mrs Isaacks are listed with Misses Wade Ina Bess Nichols Thurs ton Una Joy Casner in a brief society notice reported by the newspaper.

Mrs. Isaacks Misses Wade Ina Bess Nichols Thurston Una Joy Casner

Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society Bible Study

All the circles of the Baptist WMS met Tuesday afternoon at the church for Bible study led by Mrs. Guthrie. Members present included Mesdames Lankford Kidd Binion Fulmer Thornton Cox Reeder McNew Jessup Williams Johnson Bill Wright Tippit Bowers Bragg Holman Bowie Webb Taylor Floyd and Miss Jeter.

The Baptist WMS Guthrie Mesdames Lankford Kidd Binion Fulmer Thornton Cox Reeder McNew Jessup Williams Johnson Bill Wright Tippit Bowers Bragg Holman Bowie Webb Taylor Floyd Miss Jeter

Methodist Woman's Society Meets For Organizing Plans

The Anne Lackey circle met at Mrs. E S Cross home with 19 members. Worship led by Mrs Guy Crawford on They Gave Their Own Selves. Mrs Daugherty spoke Investing Our Heritage. Mrs May read My Local Church a Field of Service. Rev McGrew to organize Methodist women Sept 14 at 3 30 pm at the church. Visitors Mrs S Glenn Perkins Harlingen and Mrs Walter Ealy Beaver Pa. Reporter

Anne Lackey Methodist Woman's Society E. S. Cross Dick Cross Carson Guy Crawford H. Smith Barrow Daugherty May New Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service McGrew New Methodist Church Mary Cross Kenneth Johnson S. Glenn Perkins Harlingen Walter Ealy Beaver

Mrs Hudson Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club

Mrs Ellen C Hudson hosted the Wednesday Bridge club this week. Invited guests included Mesdames C E Patterson A B Sandifer P D Coulson and L D Harris with members Burcham Burgess Casner Hord Newell Thompson Stovell Poor present. Prizes went to Mrs Hord for high among members Mrs Stovell for second high and Mrs Harris for high among members.

Ellen C. Hudson

Tea and Shower for Bride-Elect Katherine Smith

Mrs. H. C. LaBeff and Mrs. W. Van Sickle hosted a tea and shower for Katherine Smith at Mrs. Van Sickle’s home. Yellow, green and white decor featured in flowers and the crystal table. Ruel Warnock played piano as guests viewed the reception and receiving line.

H. C. LaBeff W. van Sickle Katherine Smith van Sickle C. A. Brown Carl Shults Melba McMurry Rose Winnette Coleman Fred S. Rogers Nellie Litchfield E. C

Church Schedule and Sermon Topics at Morning Worship

The Baptist Church announces Bible school at 9 30 a.m. Morning worship at 10 50 a.m. with the sermon My Task. Evening service at 8 15 p.m. on Satan's Masterpiece. Training Union at 7 p.m. Minister M M Fulmer directs the program.

Baptist Church In the M. M. Fulmer

Church of Christ Bible Study and Worship Schedule

The Church of Christ announces a Bible study at 10 a.m. with preaching at 11 a.m. and communion following. Evening services are at 8 p.m. Mid week services 8 p.m. A Woman's Bible class meets Thursdays at 4 p.m. Minister Jas A Fry extends an invitation to worship.

Church OF Christ Jas. A. Fry

Christian Science Lesson-Sermon for September 15

The weekly Christian Science Lesson-Sermon set for Sunday September 15 centers on patience and faith. The Golden Text cites Romans 8 25 about waiting for what is unseen and the Bible reading includes Malachi 3 10 urging tithes to prove God and receive abundant blessings.

Churches of Christ Scientist Malachi

Card of Thanks from Milam Family in Alpine

The Milam family expresses gratitude to Alpine residents for kindness and sympathy after their bereavement. They acknowledge the flowers and support and say it will not be forgotten.

Alpine

Bridal Shower For Katherine A Bailey Hosted By Friends

Mrs Coleman Mrs J C Coleman Mrs E L Bailey and Mrs C D Wood hosted a bridal shower for Katherine Bailey. The cordially invited guests entered to the Bridal Chorus as Charlotte Slight and Junior Bailey led the procession. Hostess gifts included a large basket and crystal pieces displayed on the living room table. Mrs Fred S Rogers presented an original poem dedicated to the bride.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fociet Miss Jane Mrs. Spence Mrs. Barnes Baptist Wms Methodist Society Mrs. Hudson Texo Christian Science J. L. Milam God-Sey Boys’ Co-op College Ave Alpine Trading Post S. P. Depot George Whitehead del Rio Tex Smith Furn. Co. Tf T. F. Cook A. Vick Bartlett T. B. Jolly Geo. W. Seybert Ritchey Hotel Lubbock Amarillo San Angelo O. Turner Furn Jack Cross G. W. Baines Central Ward School W. O. Miles Apt John Leath J. W. Rixon Maude Koehl J. D. May Mae Starr Gage Hotel B. G. Hill Christoval Texas H.P. Fair Banks J. O. Langford Hot Springs FT. Stockton Watkins J. R. Watkins Co Iowa Memphis Tenn P. T. Ross Alpine Disposal Service Clifford N. M. Clifford G. M. Sims MID Continent Oil AMD Gas Association
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