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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1946

Page

5

Elliott kin gather for social events in Ossawatomie Kansas

Eliott of Ossawato mile Kansas visits mother Mrs J H Elliott and relatives. Family gatherings planned Wednesday evening with supper by J R Eliott. Thursday evening Louie Ritchey hosted barbecue supper at Marathon home. A Houston hosted D N Hendricks picnic. Participants include Hamilton Elliott D R Elliott Louie Ritchey Mrs Laura Bless Mrs D N Hendricks and others.

Seventhton Eliott Ossawatomile Kans J. H. Elliott J. R. Eliott Louie Ritchey Marathon D. N. Hendricks Houston Hamilton Elliott D. R. Elliott Laura Bless el Paso D., N. Hendricks

Tel Class Entertains Honoring Mrs Kidd

The TEL class of the Baptist church Sunday school entertained Monday at Mrs Ray Spence home with co hosts Mrs Wm Cotter and Mrs Jessup honoring Mrs J A Kidd who with her husband former district missionary is moving to East Texas. Guests included Mrs Kidd Lankford Bowers Joyce Thornton Nutt Miller Holman Leath Mosley Slover Harvey Howell Callahan Oliver Walker Nail. Mrs Jessup gave a tribute and Rev and Mrs Kidd work here was described. Special music by Mrs Bowers and Mrs Thornton. Hosts served a dessert course.

The Baptist Church Ray Spence Wm. Cotter Jessup J. A. Kidd Texas Mesdames Kidd Lankford Bowers Joyce Thornton

Bridge Club Hosts Friday Night Social at Koury Home

Mr and Mrs George Koury hosted their bridge club Friday night at their home. New members replacing Dr and Mrs Coleman are Mr and Mrs C E Patterson. Present were J W Shepperd F L McCollum J E Burgess Bill Winter Paul Vogt Knox Reid the Pattersons and the Kourys. High prizes went to Mrs Vogt and Mr Winter and bingo prize to Mr Vogt. A dessert course followed.

George Koury

Bride of J E White wed in Marfa church

Miss Jane Brite Dunkle daughter of Mrs Hester Brite Dunkle became the bride of James E White Jr son of Mr and Mrs James E White of Del Rio in a Thursday 730 pm ceremony at the First Christian Church in Marfa Alpine residents attended the White Dunkle wedding including Vernon McIntyre Mrs Keith Morrow and others A luncheon and church events followed with multiple local figures listed Community notices urge Presbyterian women to attend a Tuesday morning service and a Morning Coffee hosted by the Women’s Council at 9 30 in the hospitality room then a Prayer Retreat led by Mrs H W Morelock Woodmen Circle Alpine Grove No 671 will meet Sept with Mrs Meta

Dunkle J. E. White Jane Brite Dunkle Hester Brite Dunkle James E. White Jr James E. White del Rio Marfa Vernon McIntyre Keith Morrow Aetna Smith H. L. Kokernot Jr J. E. Casner H. W. Morelock Presbyterian Alpine

Boy Survives Fall From Third Story Window

Detroit report details 14 month Roger Feagan who fell from a third story window and was rushed to hospital with nonfatal injuries. Authorities anticipate he will recover as doctors assess the unusual accident.

Detroit Mich Roger Feagan

Fort Davis VFW Plans MexIndependence Day Observance

Fort Davis VFW Post plans a MexIndependence Day observance with two baseball games a barbecue supper and a large dance at the Anderson Latin American school. A Marfa ball club may tour as the diamond opponents with games at 1 and 3 30 pm. The barbecue runs 5 30 to 7 with a plate charge and the Colorado Grill opening by Alex and Sammy Dominguez. Funds support the post hall purchase and renovations under Commander R W Castleberry. The public is invited to attend and the queen's ball will highlight the event.

Fort Davis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Anderson Marfa Colorado Grill Alex Sammy Dominguez R. W. Castleberrry

Meeting Highlights Hear Miss Monta McFac Talk

The highlights of the meeting include a talk by Miss Monta McFac on Oars score and related topics. Attendees will hear insights on the event and related activities.

Ann Sncny Miss Monta

Rotary News Recap of Club Events and Football Plans

Jerry Starnes and John Stovell, former members, were recognized yesterday with Jerry present. Visiting Rotarian Reese Combs from Miami and guests included Byron Wright, Dr. Foster of Sul Ross, and Dean Etheridge. Paul Pierce outlined Sul Ross football plans with about 45 men trying out, three lettermen, and a schedule with Pierce as backfield coach. Jimmy Pate passed the vocational program duties to Everett Turner, who spoke on FFA and public speaking, then introduced G. H. Harfst who spoke on erosion. Bonnie Hartnett was chosen queen. Bennie Granado, Olivia Webster, and Emma Jenes as attendants. Mr. and Mrs. Elias Marin chaperoned four young women to El Paso for gowns. Buddy Watson’s orchestra from Hobbs, NM, to provide music. Farm machine production and shipment valued at about 100 million, up from 1944.

Jerry Starnes John Stovell Jerry Woodard Robbins Reese Combs Miami Byron Wright Joel Dr. Foster Sul Ross Dean Dean Etheridge Paul Pierce Pierce Danny Pollock Jack Peryman Jimmy Pate Everett Turner G. H. Harfst Oklahoma G. H Toting Bonnie Hartnett Bennie Granado Olivia Webster Emma Ji Jenes Elias Marin el Paso Hulton Hotel Buddy Watson Hobbs

Local Residents and Visitors Share News Across Texas and Beyond

Milton Smith returned last weekend from Carrollton to El Paso where Mrs. Matt Smith and daughter Mrs. Raymond Garnett visited. Peggy Featherstone left for Abilene to enter Draughon’s Business College. Mrs. M. F. Deckhard of Presidio underwent major surgery at a local hospital. J. G. Leath and family visited their daughter Mrs. Jack Hitt in Texas last weekend. Paul E. Perner of Ozona visited daughter Anja Wilson Jr. and family. Mrs. John R. Miles returned to Mineral Wells after summer in Alpine. Mr. and Mrs. John Richard Whiteside and Eva Jean Ferguson spent the weekend in El Paso. The Leath and Thomas families toured El Paso and Chihuahua City, returning to Albany Friday. Whiteside couple returned from Bremond and Waco trips. Henry Manning of Austin, a Texas University student, visited relatives this week. Bobbie Hamilton sails for El Paso to enter the School of Mines. The McDaniels left for vacations to New Mexico, Colorado and other western points. Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Roberts and daughter returned from Beeville and South Texas trips. King Terry and daughter Lady Lou plan to leave for Denton where Lady Lou will enroll at TSCW. Gilat and Milton Gil- and families note continuing domestic matters.

Local residents and relatives visit scattered across states

A roundup of short hometown travel notes shows Mr. and Mrs. Anja Wilson Jr and daughters returning from Ozona to Rocksprings. Le D Harris and son Jobe Dow return from Houston and East Texas. RL Greenman plans to relocate to Pasadena for contract painting. Fay Vice heads to Commerce to teach at East Texas State. R Cox joins his Alpine stay after living in Henderson Kentucky. J A Paris and family host visitors from California. Lutie Britt returns from a Southern California trip. Gilmer and Nora Dibrell prepare to return from California. Swatzell, Crawford, King Terry and Meriwether resume studies at Texas A&M after visits home. Jack Hancock and nephews travel from Corona, New Mexico via Gillett family to College Station. Jack Scannell, Army tutor at Aberdeen, Md., enjoys furlough.

Reid family tales and school safety near Denison visit

Wade Reid and family travel from the ranch to San Angelo for a Denison high school football game and to visit relatives. The article cautions about excited students and the need for school zone security as drivers are urged to be vigilant near campuses.

Also Mentioned on This Page

C.D. Wood Elliott Home TEL Mrs. Kidd Laventure Atty Norman C. Davis Mes‘srs J. W. Frazer C. E. Patterson A M. Turney al Creigh J. C. Epperson Margaret Anna D. Linn Woodmen Circle Alpine Grove Mrs. Metta Bouncing Baby VFW Williams Visting Atend Lodge Todey Avalanc Rotary News M.A. Wee Trcripion Milton Smith Carrollton, Ga Matt Smith Raymond Garnett Mise Peggy Featherstone Ast Abilene Draughon's Business College M. Fp, Deckhard of Presilo J. G. Leath Jack Hitt Texan Paul E. Perner Ozona Anja Wilson Jr John R. Miles Mineral Wells John Richard Whiteside Eva Jean Fer Guson Thomas Chihuahua City Aldine R.A. Whiteside Bremond Waco Down State Henry Manning Austin Henry Texas U Bobbie Hamilton Howard Hamilton School of Mines G. C. McDaniel New Mexico Colorado J. B. Roberts Beeville South AK Gilat And Milton Mrs Milton Gil Mer le D. Harris Jobe Dow East Texas RL. Greenman Pasadena Cal Greenman Fay Vice Commerce East Texas State College R. Cox Henderson J. A. Paris Lonnie Stiff Brawley Paris Von Jim Lutie Britt California Long Beach Los Angeles San Diego J. W. Gilmer Nora Dibrell San Antonio Califor Jack Swatzell Rod Crawford King Terry Ralph Meriwether Texas A. & M. College Bill and Jack Hancock Coro- N. M Mrs. G W. “Baines John and Edwin’ Gillett College Station Jack Scannell Aberdeen Kate Greenawe Kate Greenaway Cross & Cross Wade Reid Mr. Reid James Cotter Wit Cotter San Angelo Missouri River United States SRA Rima Cogaty Maiuns East Holland Avenue Garis
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