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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1944

Page

5

Alpine Society News Briefs Include Two Weekend Weddings

Two local weddings are reported. Edith Engle and Dennis Brown wed at theEngle home with a ring ceremony officiated by Rev Fred S Rogers. Alpine teacher Edith wore chartreuse. guests included out of town friends from Sudan Marfa and Madison Wisconsin. In Noroton Heights Alpine Radioman James Vernon Burling married Miss Marion Lucille Dorr in St Johns Church with reception at Judge Mazzeos home. The couple, bound for New York Darien Review on honeymoon, are listed among Alpine society events.

Edith Engle Dennis Brown Aln. Engle Fred S. Rogers Eagle William Sloan Alpine High School Sul Ross College el Paso Alpine The Santa Fe Budan Walter Garnett Clay Holland Harold Grape Chris Furneaux Sudan A.J. Hoffman Walter Lee Marfa Marion Lucille Dorr Madison Wis James Vernon Burlin U. S. Naval Training Station Noroton Heights Texas C.F. Burling St. ‘John's R. C James J. McGuane Salvatore Mazzeo Marie Mazzeo Inonor Burling Thad Warren 3 Tne Mazzeo Burling New York Darien (Conn

We Employ MOVSES FOR SALE Housing Options Listed

Edith Hopson offers six real estate listings including five and six room frame and stucco residences near schools and colleges. Properties include duplex rentals, possession in 30 days, central heating, and near business districts with reasonable terms and loan options on ranch and city residences.

Ward School

Woodmen Circle Alpine Grove 671 Meets at Home

Alpine Grove No 671 of the Woodmen circle met Wednesday September 20 at Mrs Dr Clifford home with Mrs Azile Davidson as co host. After the business meeting refreshments were served to Mesdames Jane Burling Anna Lange Mathilda Forchheimer Frieda Wade Metta Williams and Thelma Williams by the hostesses. Mrs Wade invited the Grove to meet with her on October 18. Reporter.

Alpine Grove No Woodmen Circle Dr. Clifford Azile Davidson Jane Burling Anna Lange Mathilda Forchheimer Frieda Wade Metta Williams Thelma Williams

UB Scouts Host Weiner Roast At Local Pack Meeting

The Inst Pack 41 met in Mr Al Hands yard for a Saturday morning event with dens 1 2 and 3 present. A flag ceremony followed by a hot Coney Island style roast of weiners on a barbecue pit grill. Cookies and punch were provided by Mrs Hand. Den 3 attendance delayed by Mrs Wilson’s absence. Den 1 and 2 activity ongoing with hut projects planned. Den 3 to resume when Den Mother returns. Cubmaster Fred Williams announced the next Pack meeting on charter arrival from New York.

al Hand Coney Island Dens 1 Den 3 Wilson Coleman Den Richard Coleman John Coleman Carl Weigman Sammy Slover Jimmy Ray Hudson J. W. Shepperd Jr John Davenport John Pittman Charles Corkran Joe Dudley Barker David Lee Larson Daleavis Jerry Davenport Sandy Newsom Johnny Newell Gordon Barrow Jack Cooley Fred Williams Pack 41 New York

Bridge Club Luncheon and Afternoon Contract Games

Mrs Anja Wilson hosted her contract bridge club at the Little Mexico Cafe and her home. Attendees included Miss Margaret Linn and Mesdames Brown Griffin Holland Hood Martin McIntyre Terry and the hostess. High prizes went to Mrs Martin and Mrs Holland.

Anja Wilson Contract Bridge Club Little Mexico Holland Wilson Terry McIntyre H. L. Kokernot Jr Lucky 13 Bridge Club Green Cafe Holland Motel Mesdames Vernon McIntyre L. D. Harris Eagar Martin Gay Meriwether George A. Brown Ma Jone Hill J. T. Carney

Rainbow Girls Install New Officers at Masonic Hall

Rainbow Girls held Friday evening installations at the Masonic hall. Ruby June Burcham and Dorothy Crawford led the drill. New officers include Virginia Parker as Worthy Advisor Celia Ann Smith as Worthy Assoc. Advisor and Dorothy Crawford as Charity, among others with a dance reception later.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Hall Ruby June Burcham Dorothy Crawford Rainbow Assembly Virginia Parker Worthy Ad Visor Celia Ann Smith Worthy June Joyce Charity Hope Clara May Bogel Mary Ellen Gard Bettijenestover Emily Livingston Penay Featherstone Dorothy Coleman Gerry Mills Fidelity Wanda Beall Virginia Burgan Susan Walker Elsie Jordan Outer Observer Lelette Barrow Pat Watson

Presbyterian Women’s Council Meets for Service and Aid

The Presbyterian Women’s Council met Tuesday in the hospitality room with Mrs. J. C. Epperson leading a prayer and praise service. Hostess was Mrs. C. D. Wood as Mrs. D. R. Elliott presided. The council will join a nationwide effort to send used clothing to needy Europeans.

Woman's Council Presbyterian Womens Council J. C. ‘Epperson C.D. Wood D. R. Elliott Europe

Greatest Request of the World Study Invites College Youth

A church study titled The Greatest Request of the World invites college students to join in a broad religious life. Evening service at 8:00 features a sermon on this topic. Minister M A Burlar extends a Christian welcome to all, encouraging interest and happiness in faith.

M. A. Burlar

Reality Lesson-Sermon Topic for Christ Scientist Churches

The Bible theme for the Sunday September 24 lesson sermon in Christian Science Churches centers on divine gifts from above. The Golden Text from James 1 17 emphasizes God as the Father of lights with no variation. The lesson includes Matthew 5 48 urging believers to strive for perfection.

Churches of Christ Scientist

Church of Christ Announces Sunday and Midweek Services

The church lists Sunday morning classes at 00 with preaching at 10 50 and communion, evening service at 8 00, midweek Wednesday services at 8 00 p m, and a Women’s Bible call at 3 30 p m Wednesdays. We welcome all attendees.

Church OF Christ

James Episcopal W Sixth Street Sunday Services

James Episcopal Church on West Sixth Street announces Sunday evening services at 30 until further notice led by Rev. W H Martin Archdeacon.

Francis Juaniz James Episcopal W W. H. Martin

Blessed are the pure in heart church activities

Church school at 9 45 led by Supt Waldrum with Barrow asst and Barrow sec Morning worship at 11 with Winter directing music Wahlers organist Sermon I Must Bring Evening worship at 8 Junior choir will sing hymns of love in the Christian faith Sermon Create In Me Young people meet at 7 Adults Juniors led by Mrs Barrow Worship Pastor Marvin Williams

Waldrum Barrow Winter Miss Wahlers Marvin Williams

Nazarene Legion Hall primary Sunday school party notes

Mrs Ezell honors primary department with a lawn party near Legion Hall. Events include a Sunday service, Monday 4 to 5 30 pm games, and refreshments. Names of attendees and helpers listed. Garden club Alpine announces dahlia display at USO on September 29 at 4 pm with public invitation to display dahlias.

Nazarene Legion Hall Ream Coten Winifred Kelton Kay Spurling Thelma Burgess Betty Lee Wynne Phyliss Harrisie Gee Weems Margaret Garden Club of Alpine USO

Presbyterian church school and worship schedule noted

Mrs Dave Elliott opens church school in all departments at 10 a m Morning worship is at 11 a m A service for all age groups Pastor Fred Rogers Airbase Cpl Walter T Wilson and Miss Sylvia M Moffett wed in the post chapel Sept 11 A C Franklin C Smth and Adrianne Hienege wed Sept 16 also at the chapel

Presbyterian Church School Dave Elliott Fred Rogers Walter T. Wilson Sylvia M. Moffett Franklin C. Smth Adrianne Hienege

Latin-Americans Observe Mexican Independence at Alpine

A Sept 16 8 30 pm celebration sponsored by Consul Eduardo Prado at Mutualist Hall Alpine honored Mexican Independence Day. The event opened with the national anthem and featured Prado's remarks on U S Mexico friendship. Lorenzo Lafarelle led songs and dances with Latin American community leaders and Sul Ross College affiliates in attendance alongside Marfa Marathon Fort Stockton officers and local Mexicans.

Vonsul Alpine Eduardo, Prado Prado Mexico United States Old Lorenzo Lafarelle Sul Ross College Hilario Hernandez H. W. Morelock U.S.N Horace Morelock Stather Elliot Alice Cowan Wm. Cotter Hellane O. de Prado Marfa Marathon Fort Davis Fort Stockton

Patterson Named Brewster War Fund Drive Chairman

C E Patterson of Alpine is named Brewster county chairman for the 1944 National War Fund campaign. Hunter O Metcalf of Marfa announced the drive will launch statewide October 10 to support USO War Prisoners Aid United Seamen Service and other war agencies. Patterson will organize the county campaign and appoint gifts treasurer publicity and area chairmen, with Judge Metcalf urging strong effort as war needs grow.

C. E. Patterson Alpine Brewster County National War Fund Hunter O. Metcalf Marfa Patterson Ccal USO War Prisoners Aid United Seaman's Service Metcalf

Merchant Marine Visitor In Alpine on Furlough

William Ewing a Merchant Marine chief petty officer on furlough visits Alpine at Bill Dorris’s home. He wears three ribbons for the North Atlantic, Mediterranean, and South Pacific theaters, with two bronze stars on the Mediterranean ribbon for two torpedoings. Enlisted in 1941, his Mediterranean torpedoings occurred in 1942. he has seen Havana port and Saipan during wartime service.

Merchant Marine William Ew Bill Dorris Young William Merchant Boat North ‘Atlantic Mediterranean South Pacific Ewing Merchant Marine Service West Indies Caribbean Havana States Pacific Saipan Waekers

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RS. C. D. Wood Baitor Dennis L. Brown James Burling Edith Hopson M. L. Hopson Avacron Od Sant Day Wight Movses College Campus Garey Knox Heid J. W. Sheppert E. C. Coleman George Kourg Shellie Barnes J. L. Carney Joe Burgess Frank McCollum Wade Reid Barnes Sheppard Koury Baptist Sunday School Don Littleton Rpm R. L. Wittwer Carney Ristian Science War Production Board Joel Wrig C.E. Patterson Brewster County War Fund Drive Joe Marsh Junior Johnsons CPL America Wcentral Power and Light Company
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