Women in War Service theme dominates Odessa district convention
The eighth district of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs meets April 8–9 in Odessa with Miss Ethel Foster attending and addressing at a presidents dinner. Activities include a 10:30 registration, 2:00 opening, reports, and a 6:30 banquet featuring an aviation theme and talks by Mrs. J E Hogan and Miss Foster.
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Odessa
Women In War Service For Victory
Texas Federation of Women’s ‘Clubs
J. Howard Hodge
Ethel Foster
Sterling City
First Christian Church
Ector
J. E. Hogan
Ben LeFever
W. J. McAdams
Dorothy Terry
Hodge
Midland
Foster
Christian Church
Col. J. Wart Pearce
Fort Sam Houston
J. W. Walker
Texas
General Federation of ‘Women’s Clubs
Womanpower
Pardey
Big Spring
Grandma Graef Honored on 81st Birthday
Mrs Walter Graef entertained Tuesday afternoon honoring her husband's mother on her 81st birthday. Twenty five guests attended bringing gifts for the guest of honor. A cake with eighty one lighted candies appeared at tea. Refreshments were served. Grandma Graef remains active and in good health tending a garden near her Alpine area home.
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Arandma Graef
Mra
Walter Graef
Grandma Graef
E. M. Thornton
Alpine
Logan hostess to tally Ho Club
Spring flowers adorned the home of Mrs Jimmy Logan Wednesday when she entertained her tally Ho bridge club and a table of guests. Invited guests present were Mesdames Underwood Shel Me Bates Hoyle Cooley Ralph Peters with twelve members present. Prizes were presented to Mrs Mark Carruthers for high score and Mrs John Braswell for low. Coming as a complete surprise to the honor guest Mrs C M Corkran was the shower of daily and beautiful gifts from those present and from J C Penney store employees. After the presentation and unwrapping of gifts the hostess served an ice course.
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Ars. Logan
Tally-Ho Club
Jimmy Logan
tally-Ho Bridge Club
Mesdames Underwood
Shel- Me Bates
Hoyle Cooley
Ralph Peters
Mark Carruthers
John Braswell
C. M. Coxbran
Interesting program set for El Paso Presbyterial meeting
A varied program for the El Paso Presbyterial meeting unfolds at the First Presbyterian church next Monday and Tuesday. Church women from El Paso Marfa Ft Davis Monahans and Alpine join in talks by Mrs Dean Walter and Mrs Homer V Bradshaw both of China. Organ music by Mrs James Sanders and Portland singer Mrs Rhotans add to the lineup. Their husbands are stationed with the military at the flying school. Alpine women are especially invited.
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el Paso
James Sanders
Rhotans
Portland
Oregon
Alpine
Hospitality Center Official Opening At Presbyterian Church
The Hospitality Center at the Presbyterian church was officially opened with a Friday afternoon party for cadet wives, hosted by the Women’s Council. Twenty nine guests attended and tea was served at the Rogers manse after the event. Additional groups used the center over the weekend and a Tuesday supper gathering followed.
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Presbyterian Church
Alpine
Woman’s Council
Government honors Fort Davis woman’s brother in Colombia
Fort Davis resident Mrs. Jom 8. Redford notes news clippings about Lt. Col. Alvin R. Truedecke receiving Colombia’s Order de Boyaca at a Miami ceremony. The decoration honors four years of service in Colombia, with Brig. Gen. Arnold N. Kroga,d among attendees. Luedecke had visited Fort Davis previously at the U Up and Down ranch.
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Fort Davis
Jom
Redford
Alvin R. Truedecke
Miami
Fla
Miami Beach
Order de Boyaca
Luetecke
Arnold N. Krogad
U.S
Col
Luiedecke
Sam Luedecke
Col. Luedecke
Former Alpine Woman's Grandson Gets Citation
Lt. Edward V. Hardway Jr., 23, Houston, on duty with the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics in Washington, was commended by Secretary Knox for creating gunnery training materials used across the Navy and Army. He rose from Ensign to lieutenant, junior grade after entering the Navy in 1941. He is the grandson of Mrs Mary P. Sanford of Houston, longtime Alpine resident.
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Houston
Edward V. Hardway Jr
E. V. Hardway
Navy Bureau of Aeronautics
Washington
Knox
Naval Training Program
Navy
Army
Young Hardway
Texas A. & M
Dinner Honors Doctor Before Military Service
Dr and Mrs T C Selvig hosted a Tuesday evening dinner in honor of Dr W E Lockhart who is soon to enter military service. Lockhart has earned a commission as Captain in the Medical Corps. Guests included Dr and Mrs Lockhart and daughters and Mr and Mrs G A Kunze.
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T."c. Selvig
W. E. Lockhart
Lockhartthus
Presbytery of El Paso To Meet Here Next Week
The Presbytery of El Paso convenes in regular semi annual session at the Presbyterian church on Monday and Tuesday April 5 and 6. Rev. Fred S. Rogers will preside opening Monday at 1 p m with Rev. Orville C. St. John of Saint Louis preaching the opening sermon and Rev. W. R. Mann of Midland conducting the communion. Tuesday features an Inspirational hour at 11 with Dr. St. John as speaker and Rev. W. R. Mann as stated clerk. The Presbyterial women’s organization, led by Mrs. Alan Forsythe, also meets starting Monday at 10 a m.
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el Paso
Presbyterian Chure
Fred S. Rogers
Orville C. St. John
Saint Louis
Missouri
W. R. Mann
Midland
Dr. St. John
W. R Mann
Alan Forsythe
Monahans
Ration Calendar Details March 29 and April Stamps
Housewives, institutions, and industrial users start surrendering red point stamps from War Ration Book No 2 for meats butter cheese and canned fish. Red A stamps 16 points valid March 22 to March 26 for coffee for 1 pound during five weeks to April 25. Sugar stamp No 12 in Book 1 valid for five pounds until midnight of the date. Shoes stamp No 17 in Book 1 expires June 15 for one pair. Mileage rationing March 22 no A coupons valid. each coupon buys 4 gallons at 1 cent until May 21 midnight.
Admires Roosevelt MacArthur and Stalin name child Douglas Omsi
Boston couple Mr and Mrs Joseph D Omsi name their newborn son Douglas Deano Stalin Omsi in a high profile tribute style. The announcement links prominent world leaders with the family, highlighting the unusual naming choice and Boston origin.
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Roosevelt
Douglas MacArthur
Josef Stalin
Joseph D. Omsi
Boston, Mass
Douglas Deano Stalin Omsi
City Officials Expect Ample Water for Garden Planting
City officials, led by Mayor L. B. Starns, estimate the water supply will be ample for summer garden planting if water use is careful. East well cleaning boosted production. last summer had no water restrictions. Rainfall last year totaled 16.40 inches, with the heaviest fall in August and June rainfall low.
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L. B. Starns
Wen
D Lacal
Victory Gardens
Civilian Dormitories At AFS Open For Occupancy
Civilian dormitories at the Advanced Flying School will open for occupancy April 1 announced by Colonel Gerald Hoyle commander. Maj. Frank B. Lose will be officer in charge with Lt. Mayer Prensky assisting. Units housing two to four persons offer living rooms and rent from $8 per month per person, expanding with accommodations. A mess hall will open when tenants justify it. Dormitories available now only to civilian employees. Wires of officers or enlisted men not included. No housekeeping units available.
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Ivilian
Advanced Flying School
Gol
Gerald Hoyle
Frank B. Lose
Mayer Prensky
Col. Hoyle
Baby born at Alpine hospital to Lane family
A son named Tommy Burt was born Sunday at Alpine hospital to Mr. and Mrs Bill Lane. The infant weighs seven pounds and a half. Sgt. and Mrs. Robt O Willett of Medford Oregon announce the birth of a son last Saturday. Mrs Willett is Betty Jane Burgess, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Burgess of Alpine.
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Bill Lane
Alpine Hospital
Tommy Burt
Robt, O. Willett
Medford
Oregon
Willett
Betty Jane Burgess
Hugh Burgess
Alpine
Landlords Urged to Report Tenancy Changes to Rent Officials
Landlords must file a Change of Tenancy report within five days of any tenant change. Landlords should give tenants a copy of the registration and have them sign it, then sign the Change of Tenancy. An enforcement branch of the OPA is active in the district, promising action on violations. penalties reach up to $5000 fine or one year in jail.
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Rent Control Office
S. M. Swearingen
Rent Office
Landient
OPA
Fry Arrives at Texas A and M for AAF Training
James Harold Fry son of Mr and Mrs Jas A Fry of Alpine has arrived at Texas A and M for a five month AAF instructor course prior to eventual appointment as an aviation cadet. His parents have been advised.
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James Harold Fry
Jas. A. Fry
Alpine
Texas A. & M. Colege
AAF
One Dollar Monthly Life Insurance for Family Protection
A Hammond Ind ad announces Guarantee Reserve Life Insurance offering plans at one dollar a month for a family of five, with up to 4266.00 payout. No medical exam, full coverage across USA, including children and in-laws, with accidental death multipliers and rapid payment, promoted through mail with no agent visits.
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Uarantee Reserve
Life Insurance Company
Hammond
Progressive
Wit
Rome
Chidren
USA
State Street
Ind
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