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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1962

Page

4

Alpine student returns home resumes studies after summer abroad

Setmay’s son spent summer in Spain and toured Italy and Europe then arrived home on a Thursday prior to resuming studies at Rice University in Houston. Judge Patterson notes he was impressed by West Germany and the quality of materials and conversations with Germans. Spain was the least expensive country visited. Local Items note many Alpine students returning to college and invite parents to report their children’s whereabouts.

Son Spain Italy Switzerland France Germany Rice University Houston Patterson Charles West Germany Itv m F. Allen Briggs Jan West Texas State College Canyon Marylyn University of Texas Briggs Austin Central School Dennis Williams Fred Williams Princeton University Alpine Mary George Nate) Boseman Alpinan San Pablo Cal Johnny Riggins San Francisco Mary ‘Ann Gray Ond E. Holland Hasta la Vista

Methodist Church Women to Host Fall Festival Events

The First Methodist Church women announce their third annual Fall Festival on Friday October 5 from 2 to 8 pm and Saturday October 6 from 9 am to 3 pm at the church. Five booths will offer Home Kitchen Trash or Treasure Needle Work Fish Pond and Christmas Cards and Gift Items. #{Note: OCR shows multiple names and booth leads including Mrs. Alvin Beckman Mrs. Carl Shults Mrs. T A Beard Mrs. Paul Vogt Mrs. Martin Olson Mrs. Clyde Chesnutt Jr and Mrs. Frank Matthews} A chili supper starts at 5 pm Friday and luncheon on Saturday features soup and dessert. A nursery will be provided.

the First Methodist Church Alvin Beckman Carl Shults T. A. Beard Paul Vogt Martin Olson Clyde Chesnutt Jr Frank Matthews

New Officers Introduced At AAUW Tea

New members and officers were introduced by Mrs. W I inter at the Alpine Branch of the Association of University Women during a Saturday gathering at Sul Ross College Lawrence Hall. Mrs. C W Newball presided. Fred Williams sang numbers with Miss Carlene Hegelund at the piano. Miss Betsey Wright played selections. Mrs Hugh F Dallman reported on the International Federation of University Women Convention in Mexico City last July. She was a delegate. Dr Ida Vernon introduced the program topic for the year “Position of the United States in the Changing World.”

W. I. ‘Inter Lawrence Hall Sul Ross College C. W. Newball Fred Williams Carlene Hegelund Betsey Wright Hugh F. Dallman International Federation of University Women Mexico City United States Ida Vernon

Baptist Women Hold Sessions at First Baptist Church

The Woman's Missionary Union executive committee met at 11 a m for the annual report and elected officers. Mrs Jack Frost presided with officers present including Mrs Ray Landrith secretary and Mrs Billie Hill mission study chairwoman. A 1 p m business session reviewed duties and plans for the new church year with prayers offered by Mrs Vincent.

Woman's Missionary Union Executive Committee First Baptist Church Nnual Jack Frost Frost Ray Landrith Billie Hill Melvin Slover Tom Lankford E. J. Foley Sunbeam Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church WMU Vincent Mmes. Frost M. P. Slover Ray Spence W. E. Williams Ed Davidson

Thankful family gratefully acknowledges condolences

The family of Mrs. Charles L. Thomas expresses appreciation for expressions of friendship during their bereavement. Special thanks are given for gifts to Memorials, Scholarship Funds, Cancer Fund, Colegio Elliott School in Torreon Mexico, and other memorials in memory of Sta ther Elliott Thomas.

Charles L. Thomas Stather Elliott Thomas Colegio Elliott School Torreon Mexico B. A. Rice Mildred Elliott Shirley McLarty James J. Durham

Winter to attend Texas Municipal League meeting

Mayor Bill Winter plans to attend a Texas Municipal League meeting in Fort Worth on October 6, with Councilman T. A. Beard also stating his intention to attend.

Bill Winter Texas Municipal League Fort Worth T. A. Beard

David Seymour Wins Henry Gimbel Award in Business Admin

David R. Seymour a San Fernando Valley College graduate student has earned the Henry Gimbel Award in business administration. The award carries a $1,000 stipend. Seymour is among five siblings who attended the college and is finishing his MS degree this year before pursuing a PhD with a focus on computer research.

Ralph Prater David R. Seymour San Fernando Valley College Henry Gimbel David Raymond B. Seymour Alpine Philip Jerry Susan Valley State

Harris Family Returns From Texas Visit

Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Harris came home this week after visiting their daughter and family in San Angelo and their son and family in Alice.

Social Security Payments and Funds Rise

The report notes that over 22,000 families with four or more children of deceased parents averaged 157 in social security checks for December 1960. It also shows trust funds totaling 23,239,000 at the end of September 1961, up from 22,612,700,000 at year end 1960.

Social Security

Okinawan Exhibit To Be Shown In Alpine Tuesday

The women of St Stephens Church Fort Stockton bring a handcraft Okinawan exhibit to Alpine for United Church Women Study Group on Tuesday October 2 from 9 30 to 11 00 am in the Presbyterian Hospitality Room. Items include dolls mats woven fabrics aprons clothing bags blankets and more all hand made. Orders may be placed from Okinawan Crafts Center in Nago Okinawa. All women in the city invited to attend.

St. Stephens Episcopal Church Fort Stockton United Church Women's Study Group Presyterian Church Okinawa John’s Episcopal Craft Center Nago

Women's League Bowling Results Highlight Team and Individuals

The Women's Summer Bowling League concludes with Midget Beauty Shop taking first, Skyline Lanes hosting. Awards list top teams led by LaVerne Bryant and Jennie Gee lin, with Carolyn Nelon and Irene Schulze earning multiple high scores and Angela Franks posting top averages.

Montgomery Ward Skyline Lanes LaVerne Bryant Jennie Geelin Carolyn Nelon Kay Armstrong Margie Dorris Dorothy Sledge Venita Powers Martha Clark Joyce Colins Emily Scown Jeanne Walters Barbara Causey Bernice Popham Agnes Franks Glenda Tammen Irene Schulze Irene Sch Joy Holman Estelle Boyd Norma Burling

Mrs Vincent Reviews Book in Baptist Circle Meeting

The Society of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs R E Streetman s home for a round table discussion on the book Susan B Anthony Alma Lut led the review The group planned community mission feeds and refreshment plates featuring an rose from Streetman s garden The attendees included Mrs Streetman Mrs Vincent Mrs Jack Trost J O Casparis M P Slover Ray Spence E J Foley Ed Rowlett Williams Ed Davidson and others A dinner for Sul Ross College students is announced at the Methodist Church Sunday Sept 30 at 6 p m in the Fellowship Hall

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist R. E. Streetman W. E. Williams Doyle Vincent Susan B. Anthony Alma Methodist Church Tertain Sul Ross College Methodist

Harness gear sighting near Shafter in Marfa region

A lone peal about 15 miles north of Shafter and near a road point hints at a feature called Aparejo Peak. The Spanish term suggests gear or harness related naming for the landmark in the Presidio county area.

Presidio County Shafter Road Point Marfa

Alpine Students Attend Meeting at Legion Convention

The 16th District American Legion and Auxiliary Convention in Sanderson featured a panel on Boys and Girls County Government with Paula Oates and David Forchheimer. About 150 attendees heard remarks from Alpine delegates and local leaders, while the Auxiliary planned a yearlong program and Memorial Service was conducted by Sanderson congregations.

American Legion and ‘American Legion Auxiliary Sanderson Ast Paula Oates Big Bend Blue~ Bonnet Girls David Forchheimer Alpine High School Student Council Henry Bailey Alpine Legion Post and Tom Coats David Robertot James Eichholtz Charles Livingston James Lamothe Monahans Jack Whitson Midland

Clara Riddle Feted at Shower Before Oct. 3 Wedding

A bridal shower honoring Clara Riddle was hosted at Mrs. Samuel Little’s home on Sept. 19. Guests included family members and friends from Mulberry Ark. and local areas. Clara will wed James Jamar of Mulberry on Oct. 3 in Mulberry.

Samuel Little Clara Riddle James Jamar Mulberry Ark Jim Clara

Doryce Coggins Circle Meets at Home of Mrs Cunfigham

The Doryce Coggins Circle met Sept 18 at Mrs Sam Cunfigham's home with Mrs Mayo Cleveland calling the meeting order. Mrs Harvey Gilliam gave the opening prayer. A business session followed. The Royal Service Program on Communism was led by Mrs Charles Chambers with assistance from Mrs Gilliam, Mrs Ray Wylie and Mrs Cleveland. The 24th Psalm was read for scripture and closing prayer by Mrs Cleveland. Refreshments of coffee and cookies were served to Mmes Turner, Serena Cash Jersey, Howell, Cleveland, Wylie, Charles, Golden, Gilliam, Chambers and R. T. Keyer.

Doryce Coggins Sam Cunfigham Mayoleveland Harvey Gilliam Charles Chambers Gilliam Rayond Wiley Clevland Cleveland Mmes Turner Serena Cash Jerse Howell Wylie Charles Golden Chambers R. T. Keyer

Classifieds fragment about cash for items

A damaged notice fragment lists cash for Voxiops wrappers and misc items. It mentions a box number and a date but lacks complete details for a full notice.

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