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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1949

Page

6

Methodist WSCS Meets in Sept with New Members

The Methodist WSCS held its September 15 meeting at Mrs. John S. Smith’s home with Mrs. J A McGill presiding in the president’s absence. Guests included Miss Emma Burnham and Mrs. Alonzo Mayfield as eleven members socialized and discussed plans including naming the clubhouse.

Methodist Ws.cs John S. Smith J. A. McGill Ed Hancock Guy Combs John J. Smith Preston Wyatt Earl Bland Earl Meeks R. E. Stewart J. A. McGonagill W. G. Gundur Mable Arnold Roy Trust Fritz Rau Pat McKinney McAdams George Perkins Adie Collins Emma Burnham Alonzo Mayfield

Women Civic Club Holds Regular Meeting at Club House

The Women Civic Club met Monday September 19 at the club house. Members discussed upcoming events and community service plans while noting new member interest and schedule of next meeting.

French Co General Mills The Women Civic Club

Notable Visitors and Local Recovery Report

Mrs. Ed Hancock is recovering from a fall in Hot Springs last week. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Purnell of Austin are here attending to ranch interests.

L. D. Hollimig Laila Hollimig Sonora Keggie Hollimig Mrs. Easter Ellis Fort Stockton Mrs Frances Christman Mr. Christman Mattie Scott San Angelo Medical Attenton Ed Hancock Hot Springs Mrs. L. C. Purnell of Austin Curtis Scott Morgan City Louisiana Mrs. Scott Edgar Dawson

Birthday Surprise for Donald Collier at Club House

Mrs. Don Collier surprised her son Donald on his 16th birthday September 18 with a party at the club house. A group enjoyed new games and opened many useful gifts while guests feasted on sandwiches, chips, cake and drinks.

Don Colliers Donald Sanwiches Laura Lee Henderson Charles Cook Marvin McDonald Walter Nunley Johnny Wedin Buddie Granger Louise Cox Charles Cox Vina Mae Adams Kenneth Hargus Shirley Smith Sherman Adams Billy Wade Ray Lorna Meeks Wilma Jean Lee Martha Meeks Lelia Stewart Jimmy Hampton Lois Shackleford Jerry Bardwell

Presbyterian Missionary Society Meets For The Art Of Making Excuses

The Presbyterian Missionary Society met on Tuesday September 13 with Miss E F Burnham as hostess and Mrs Earl Young leading the program. Young spoke on The Art of Making Excuses using Luke 14 18. Worthington led prayer and read the sermon. Burnham contributed an article on the power of prayer. Hostess served a salad plate and punch to members Worthington Young Crawford Van Demen and guests Mrs McAdams Trust Burnham. Meeting closed with Watchword. Eunice Adams reported another panther catch at the Adams ranch on the Rio Grande, their third in two months.

The Presbyterian Missionary Society EF. Burnham Earl Young van Demen Mesdames McAdams Trust Burnham

Douglas Adams 11th Birthday Party At Home

Mrs. Ellea Adams hosted a birthday party for her son Douglas on September 14 at their home. About 19 guests attended and played many games. Douglas received numerous useful gifts and refreshments were served.

Ellea Adams Douglas

Bridge Club Hosts and Guests Hold Social at Parkway Hotel

Helen Friend hosted Thursday bridge with 20 plus attendees and guests from Alpine. High scores were shared by Mrs Quigg and Mrs Preston. traveling prizes went to Mrs Treadwell and Mrs Ritchey. Miss Fallis won bingo. Saturday lunch featured Elmo Weston high and Roy Stillwell traveling prize. purse object winner was Mrs Todd. Further attendance listed and transfers noted.

Bridge Club Helen Friend Parkway Hotel Fred Barrett Zoye Deele Bill Donnell L. C. Ritchey D. W. Collins Jack Todd W. R Green Gage Holland Buck Treadwell Raymond Quigg Clinton Ritchey Elmo Weston Earl Young Lee Dragoo Ralph Coe Tom Yarbro Herb Smith L. A. Preston Roy Stillwell W. T. Burnham Mesdames Buck Treadwell J. A. McDecie Gonagil Marshall Roberts Zove Bill Donnell Alfred Negley Margaret Buttrill

Plenty of Sleep Needed For Health Says Dr. Cox

Dr. Geo W Cox state health officer says sleep is essential for health and recovery from fatigue. He warns too little sleep long term harms rugged individuals and mood. He advises daily outdoor exercise, fresh air, and planning for a calm bedtime routine.

Dr. Cox Austin Geo. W. Cox

WAC Reserve Restrictions Lifted By Recent Order

A Texas issued order clarifies that marriage or dependents do not bar enlistment in the WAC Reserve if otherwise qualified Col Oscar B Abbott announced The regulation also lets WAC Reserve officers transfer to any Organized Reserve branch and seek immediate assignments to accumulate retirement points Texas leads Fourth Army Area in WAC enlistments Former service women urged to consult ORC offices for benefits Note mentions prison programs funding and local community notes

Austin Army Women's Army Corps Reserve WAC Oscar B. Abbott Texas Military District Organized Reserve Corps Reserve Corps Texas Fourth Army ORC The

Fort Worth stockyards show uneven price trends in week

Report from Fort Worth Stock Yards details mixed cattle and livestock prices over the past week. Receipts surged due to the holiday, with strong beef and pork at eastern centers but weaker veal lamb and mutton. Cattle trade started slow but improved, with many classes 50 cents or more higher than the prior week.

Fort Worth

Market Report on Sheep and Lamb Prices

The report notes prices for stocker cows and various lamb categories. Slaughter lambs mostly $20 to $22.50, culls down to $12, yearlings $14 to $17.50, aged sheep $7 to $8.50. Breeder ewes $9 to $13, some yearling ewes to $16. The extra aphorisms appear as unrelated quotes.

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