Fall-out shelter talk and local updates collide in chat
Community chatter covers preparedness, school and college plans, and local responses to fallout fears. The column mentions Mayor Bill Lockhart and a few residents, plus light notes on TV, travel, and visitors, including Mrs. Townsend and Jane White, with snippets of daily life and small-town gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Lockhart
Jack Paar
Victor
Paar
Laura Storey
Brewster County Memorial Hospital
John
Bonnie Newell
Tudie
H. C. Boyd
Campbell Barker
Campbell
Lillie Barker
Boyd
Houston
Boyds
Ruidoso
N. M
Forrest Walker
Detroit
General Motors Automoiles
Chicago
el Paso
Jane Brite
Jim) White
Marfa
W. E. Vandevere
Dr. Vandevere
Alpine
E. E. Townsend
Vernie Allen
Forchheimer
Hasta la Vista
Jacqueline Roberts to Wed J Wakeland in Texas
Jacqueline Sue Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Roberts of Trinidad Colorado and Justin Marshall Wakeland will marry. The couple plans wedding vows November 22 at the First Methodist Church Waxahachie Texas. Roberts is a 1958 Alpine High graduate and UT Dallas student. Wakeland is a Waxahachie High School graduate and UT Texas alumnus teaching in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Big Bend
Jacqueline Sue Roberts
Jack Roberts
Trinchera
Colo
Justin Marshall Wakeland
Wakeland
J. E. Wakeland
Waxahachie
Texas
First Methodist Church
Miss Roberts
Alpine High School
University of Texas
School of Medical Technology
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Alpine Branch AAUW Observes 25th Anniversary
The Alpine Branch of the American Association of University Women celebrated its 25th anniversary on September 23 at Lawrence Hall on the Sul Ross College campus. Formed December 14, 1935, the event featured 12 charter members and several attendees from Alpine, Fort Davis, and Sierra Blanca. The program included talks on founding college women’s organizations, reminiscences by members, and a “Look into the Future” segment, with refreshments served and silver service in use. A Brewster County Red Cross meeting is planned for October 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
American Association of University Women
Lawrence Hall
Sul Ross College
Mines
J. E. Casner
Charles Thomas
Knox Reid
F. G. Walker
Guy Crawford
Vick Winter
George Baines
Myrtle Whiteside
Lutie Britt
Espy Miller
Fort Davis
Bill Massey
Sierra Blanca
Clifford Casey
C. W. Newbill
Association
Department of Study
Delbert Dyke
Jack Johnson
Mmes. Casner
Newbill
Livingston
Irma Kelly
Brewster County American Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Newell Speaks On Neighbors At Alpine Study Club Meeting
W John Newell of the Texas Good Neighbor Commission spoke at the Alpine Study Club fall gathering in the Pres Ranch Hospitality Room. He discussed neighbors in Mexico and cross border understanding, noting programs like the International Good Neighbor Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. John Newell
Texas Good Neighbor Commission
Alpine Study Club
Pres. Ranch
Margaton
Newell
Mexico
International Good Neighbor Council
L. Forchheimer
E. J. Foley
Sul Ross
Bon Gul Koo
Korea
Choon Gee Kang
Mike Neraine
British Guinea
Yvonne Fletcher
England
R. A. Whiteside
Mmes. Foley
Mary Heaton
Helen Pruett
Strand
Mmes
Eorge Baines
Nina Boury
Frank Gervasi
Jean LaDow
Jim Nichols
Allan Schonberg
Nolland Shuler
Whiteside
Flora Daugherty
Laurene Lighthouse
Girl Scout Troop Schedule for 1961 1962
The Girl Scout Year begins with an All-Scout gathering at the Community Center led by Mrs. Frank Matthews. Leaders and troop arrangements were announced for Senior through 6th grade groups meeting weekly at the Scout House with named leaders. The PTA nursery task and year schedule were also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly (Smiley) Barber
Brownie
Lillie Rodriguez
Pauline Crawford
C. D. McCollister
Grees
Jank Matthews
Scout House
Chas. Hunter
Pat Slater
John Patillo
Robert Gaines
Frank Matthews
PTA
D. McColliste
Beverly Barber
Sul Ross
Mitre Peak
Asing
Knobby Sanchez Wins Prize in Recipe Contest
Knobby Al Sanchez, 9, son of Mr and Mrs Al Sanchez, is announced winner of a portable mixer in the Name the Armour Star Recipe Contest. His entry was chosen from submissions from across America and the recipe will appear in a national publication soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knobby
al Sanchez
Name the Armour Star
America
Shop rumor denied lease or sale claims
The notice states a rumor that the shop has been leased or sold is untrue and that no offer has been received or made. It thanks readers for their business and notes appreciation for their choice of four operators and the value the shop provides.
Midget Beauty Shop Faces Change at Zola Dorris
Zola Dorris, owner and manager of the Midget Beauty Shop, operates at 310 North 7th Street with telephone TE7 2122. The short notice outlines ownership and contact details for the business.
Morrison Holman Vows Unite Two Texas Families
Patricia Sue Holman wed Raymond Eugene Morrison on September 17, 1961, at Alpine First Methodist Church. Rev. Kelly Scott officiated with matrons, ushers, and a reception hosted by the bride’s parents at the Casner home. The couple will reside in Cottage 105 on Sul Ross Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Holman
Patricia Sue
Raymond Eugene Morrison
Ray Morrison
Alpine
First Methodist Church
Kelly Scott
Robert F. Bristol
Patsy LaBeff Hooker
James Carroll
San Angelo
Larry Morrison
Jodie Holman
Jim Casner
Tom Coats
Warren French
Diane Ritter
Janis French
Janice Cudd
Analee Holman
Karen Brown
C. L. Holman
Midland
Sul Ross Hill
DAR Observes Constitution Week in Alpine
Big Bend Chapter DAR inaugurates city wide Constitution Week observing United States Constitution significance. Flag displays and patriotic windows honor the document as President Kennedy urges ceremonies to inspire citizens and educate youth and church communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Big Bend
Dar
John F. Kennedy
United States of America
United States
George W. Baines
Gratitude for Support in Time of Grief for Severa Garcia
The family of Severa Garcia thanks those who offered help and kindness during this time of grief. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated and meaningful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severa Garcia
Alpine groups cited for Constitution Week program
Local churches and schools participated in a Constitution Week program. The Alpine Avalanche provided space and ran an editorial. Radio Station KVLF aided with spot announcements during Constitution Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Alpine Avalanche
KVLF
Concert Tickets Available For Tri-County Association
The Tri County Concert Association invites new community members to join for the coming season. The program includes Goya and Matteo in A World of Dancing with Beverly Wolff mezzo soprano and Charles O'Neill tenor. For information contact Mrs W E Lockhart or Mrs Ralph Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
Goya
Matteo
Beverly Wolff
Mezzo-Sorpiano
Charles O'Neill
W. E. Lockhart
Ralph Peters
Baylor A Capella Choir Elects Secretary Treasurer
The A Capella Choir of Baylor University in Waco elected Miss Willa Dale Hilbrich of Alpine as Secretary-Treasurer. A senior and choir member for two years, she is active in campus musical groups and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hilbrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor University
Waco
Texas
Willa Dale Hilbrich
Alpine
Hilbrich
Euel Porter
Miss Hilbrich
Otto Hilbrich
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Acts on Plans and Honors
At the Legion Hall last week the American Legion Auxiliary read a Department Finance Committee member’s letter naming Mrs. Henry Bailey. Mrs. Grady Nelon presided as 1st vice-president. Junior members sang, October family supper and bingo were planned, and reports praised the Defense Fair Art Corral Exhibit and chicken booth. Sixteen delegates and alternates were elected for the Crane district convention September 23 24. Poppy sale plans were discussed. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Frank Matthews and Mrs. George Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Department
Henry Bailey
Department Finance Committee
Grady Nelon
W. E. Lockhart
Crane
Frank Matthews
George Foster
Origin of the Dog Days of Summer Traced to Ancient Astronomy
The term dog days refers to the hottest stretch of summer. Ancient Greeks and Romans linked Sirius the Dog Star rising just before midsummer with drought and extreme heat.
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Jacqueline Roberts
J. Wakeland
AAUW
Merle Norman
South 2Nd St
Alpine, Texas
Cross & Cross
Girl Scout News
Knobby Sanchez
Zola Dorris
Eugene Morrison
Pat Holman
Mrs. Raymond Eugene Morrison
Constitution Week
Twin Peaks
Tommy Sands
Fabian
Marlon Brando
Katy Jurado
Hell
Audie Murphy
John Saxon
Connie Francis
Dolores Hart
Legion Auxiliary
Shepperd
Jewelers
UL Re
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