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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1949

Page

5

Eighth District Texas Federation Meets in Pecos

The first meeting under the present administration of the Eighth District Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs will be at the Pecos Community Club House on Wednesday September 28 hosted by Pecos City federation. Reservations for lunch at 12 o’clock are due by September 23 at Mrs T Y Casey 523 Hickory Pecos. A 1 15 business session precedes a panel on member duties led by Mrs J Howard Hodge Midland past district president and 1942 45 candidate for federation president. Past district presidents invited include T Y Casey H Morelock Cunningham McCracken Montgomery.

Eghth District Board Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs J. Howard Hodge Midland Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Hodge Eighth District T. Y. Casey Pecos H. W. Morelock Alpine J. C. Cunningham Fort Stockton R. S. McCracken Marfa J. M. Montgomery

Bughouse party hosted by Asbury club at Methodist church

A Bughouse School Party was held September 14 in the Asbury room by the Asbury club of the Methodist church. Attendees included Kathleen Armstrong Alice Owens Charlotte Slight Clara Jane Davis Betty Dilon Davida Sublett Ann Edwards Bonnie Russell Evelyn Matlock Charles Jeffrey Phillip Klein Tommy Van Auren George Davis C W Cox Bobby Hammons David Key Ticky Shepperd Buzzy Lassiter Dick Hawkins Jr Mr Everett Turner and Rev and Mrs Austin Dillon.

George Davis C. W. Cox Bobby Hammons David Key Ticky Shepperd Buzzy Lassiter Dick Hawkins Jr Everett Turner Austin Dillon

Faith program and zone meeting announced by Alpine WSCS

The Annie Lackey circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. P. V. Cartwright's home with co hosts Mesdames V. J. Smith and J. F. Skevington. Leader Mrs. D. A. Hilton with assistants Davidson Slight May and Elliott. business session led by Circle chairman Mrs. Frances Williamson noted a coming zone meeting in Marfa on Oct. 5 as an all day seminar with conference officers. A large Alpine WSCS delegation is expected. refreshments were served to listed members.

Annie Lackey Woman's Society of Christian Service P. V. Cartwright Mesdames V. J. Smith J. F. Skevington D. A. Hilton

Reunion of Officers Held in Fort Worth This Week

Fort Worth hosts the 33rd reunion of Leon Springs Officers Training Camp graduates with Mayor John W. Gillett and Val R. Richardson in attendance. Of 1300 graduates, about 800 are living and around 400 expected to attend the Sept 23 24 gathering. The late Gov Beauford H Jester was a member and anticipated to attend. Gillett is a former Lt Colonel of Artillery and Richardson rose from second lieutenant to World War I Captain of Infantry.

John W. Gillett Val R. Richardson Fort Worth Leon Springs Beauford H. Jester Gillett

T E L Class Meeting At Mrs Spence Home

The T E L class met September 13 at Mrs Ray Spence's home for a business and social hour. Devotional by Mrs Johnnie Joyce. Seven members, two associates and one visitor attended. Refreshments served by the hostess to Mesdames Henderson Roberson Mosley Howell Lewis Nutt Thornton Joyce Scarbrough.

T.E.L Ray Spence Johnnie Joyce

Asbury club elects officers for church chapter

Alpine high school students were named officers for the Asbury club of the Methodist church. Alice Owens was president, Charlotte Slight Worship and Evangelism, Jack Cooley Community Service, Charles Jeffery World Friendship, Evelyn Matlock secretary treasurer, sponsor Mr. Everett Turner. Installation set for Sunday evening September 25. Mrs Harfst birthday honored by Shellie Barnes guests.

Alpine High School Asbury Club of The Methodist Church Alice Owens Charlotte Slight Community Service Commission Jack Cooley World Friendship Commission Charles Jeffery Treas Evelyn Matlock Everett Turner

Woodmen Circle Meets With Mrs Williams

Alpine Grove No 671 of the Woodmen circle met September 21 at 3 o clock at Mrs Metta Williams home for the regular business and social monthly meeting. Fall flowers decorated the rooms. Mrs Frieda Wade invited the Grove to meet October 19. During the social hour cake and ice cream were served to Mesdames Freeda Barrow Oma

Alpine Grove No Woodmen Circle Metta Williams Frieda Wade Freeda Barrow Oma

Alpine Garden Club to Host Dahlia Exhibit in October

The Alpine Garden club announces its annual dahlia exhibit on the first Friday in October, October 7. Members and hopeful exhibitors are urged to prepare plants in advance for seed and conditioning, with the exhibit location and further details to be announced later.

Alpine Garden Club

Mrs W M Kidwell Hosts Friendly Bridge Club

Mrs W M Kidwell entertained her Friendly Bridge club at her home on Wednesday afternoon September 14. Seven members and one guest were present including Mrs Fritz and Bill Wey.

W. M. Kidwell Bridge Club Mesdames Fritz Bill Wey

Wednesday Bridge Club Completes Card Games and Tea

The Wednesday Bridge club met with Mrs. J. W. Frazer. Guests included Mesdames Shults Weyerts Reid Sublett and others. Mrs. Matthews won high prize, Mrs. Moss took bingo, Mrs. Weyerts led guests high, and Mrs. Parr won bingo. A salad plate and coffee were served.

Erts Clifton Moss Anna Hayslip Lawrence Kidwell Frank Matthews John Sim Mark Herring Ralph Mrs. Matthews Moss Weyerts J. W. Frazer Mesdames Carl Shults Fritz Bill Weyerts Knox Reid Dave Sublett Mesdames Shellie Barnes J. E. Burgess J. E. Casner Alfred Creigh Frank McCollum Vernon McIntyre H. W. Morelock Gene Parr Barnes Mrs. Weyerts Mrs. Parr

Hospital notes list patient treatments and surgeries

The record lists Cruz Uranga and Margaret Francois undergoing treatment, several women including Marguerita Garcia and Jesus Farin facing major or minor surgery, and Juan Ramos at 02 Ranch with treatment. It notes Bandeiio Flores in Fort Stockton and mentions Mrs H A Springfield in Marathon surgery, plus a note that baseball benches are called the dugout.

Alpine Public Schools Faculty and Grade Assignments

A list of teachers and staff for Alpine Public Schools including high school and Centennial School with roles across subjects such as English science math and music. Names include Blucher Cain Crawford Davis Graham Knight McAllister Phillips Slover Stone Weyerts Whiteside and many others with multiple grade levels and classes noted.

Poll Tax Status Remains But Voting May Not Require It

Texans who paid or are exempt will vote November 8 on whether a poll tax will be required for future voting but not repealed. County Tax Assessor-Collector Jim Skinner expects poll tax receipts after October 1. A constitutional amendment would not abolish poll tax payments but changes voting receipt requirements and introduces a general registration system with a 50 cent fee optional by county commissioners.

Jim Skinner Skinner Robert S. Calvert Public Accounts Comptroller’s Office Secretary of State

Iraan FFA Chapter Wins Gold Star Award

The Iraan Future Farmers of America chapter, barely a year old, received the Gold Star award the Texas association bestows for outstanding work. Emmett L. Tiner presented the honor to John L. Atkins, FFA advisor. Only two Gold Star honors were given in Area 2. Growth plans include new cattle and feed barns near the Iraan school to support seed experiments and animal care judging.

Iraan Future Farmers of America Texas Association Emmett L. Tiner Area 2 FFA John L. Atkins Iraan

Voter eligibility and primary voting restrictions

The text notes a person’s party affiliation affects primary voting rights and states that a voter may not participate in another party's primary. It also mentions the necessity of a tax receipt or exemption receipt to vote on a question in the current year.

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