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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1925
Page
5
State National Bank and First National Bank of Alpine announce Saturday afternoon closure at 1 p m starting September 26. Customers are asked to conduct business in the forenoon on that day.
Hon William G Bell eminent Grand Commander of Texas attended Alpine Commandery No 90 Knights Templar last evening and assisted in conferring the degree of the Order of the Temple. Visitors from Marfa Fort Davis Fort Stockton Sanderson and El Paso joined locals as they planned a busy winter season and lauded the order's rapid growth.
Mrs. George Brown and Mrs. Ferris hosted at Mrs. FE Linn's home honoring Mrs. Gilbert McGregor and Mrs. Gene Mauger with a bridge luncheon. Guests dressed in Spanish costumes received sombrero favors. eight tables entertained with Spanish scorecards and decor. High score went to Mrs. Meriwether Burke who won a Navajo rug. consolation to Mrs. Wood. Honorees received Mexican pottery vases. A Mexican luncheon followed for a group including Gene Mauger and Gilbert McGregor.
The American Bankers Association supports banks partnering with state agricultural colleges to boost farm improvements. Colleges provide advisers and project outlines, assigning specialists to aid bankers in farm accounts legume crops and youth club work. Bankers organize farmer groups, arrange meetings, supervise accounts and inventories, and foster clubs and crop demonstrations with county agents and college specialists.
Vernon McIntyre, Bess McIntyre, S M Melton, W H Terry, Henry Lacy, and Misses Frances Gil eli, Janeey Watson, Pauline Terry, Mary Ling Pruett, Nina Belle Caldwell, Mrs E D Linn and the host CSHER were listed among attendees at the society gathering.
Miss Pauline Terry hosted a Tuesday afternoon bridge party with five tables. Mrs Berta Ferris won high score and received a set of playing cards. Guests included Mrs Frank Jones and Mrs Sproul of Fort Davis. Refreshments of angel food cake and ice cream were served.
The Alpine Cemetery Association hosted a dinner yesterday that netted the group a substantial sum. Officials thank contributors of foods and patrons who supported the event, with special praise for Ed Nevill for allowing use of his new building.
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