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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1944
Page
5
Mrs Georgiana Stary to leave this week for Atlantic City receives a farewell Ten Tuesday at the Presbyterian church hospitality room. Hostesses Mrs L D Harris Mrs G W Baines and Mrs Fred S Rogers presided with organ music by Mrs L B Stars. Mrs Rogers presented a turquoise bracelet and ring handmade by New Mexico Indians. About 50 women attended to wish her and her mother well as they depart.
Miss Mildred Nelon and Pfc Eugene L Hammond married March 18 at the Wittner home with Rev R L Wittner of the First Baptist church officiating. Bride wore aqua blue wool with white carnation corsage. Groom from Minneapolis. couple plan to live in Alpine.
The Iris show planned by the Garden Club at Mrs Y J Smith home has been postponed due to the heavy freeze last week. The new date will be announced later.
Mrs. Graef celebrated her 82nd birthday with a gathering at her home hosted by daughter in law Mrs. Walter Graef. Relatives and friends presented gifts. a cake baked by Mrs. Henry LaBett bore her age in candles. Attending included daughter Mrs. Harley Bayless and granddaughter Miss Martha Garwell, sons Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Graef and Otto Graef, and many friends and relatives.
Mrs. Jack Davis hosted a Tuesday evening celebration for her son Dale Davis turning 11. Easter egg hunt and games entertained Dale with friends in attendance.
At The Churches BAPTIST timetable lists Sunday school 9 55 a m worship 11 00 a m mid week service Wednesday 7 p m training union 7 p m choir rehearsal 8 08 p m and cantata 8 p m Sunday see note in The Avalanche Rev R L Wittner pastor Catholic Masses Sunday 9 and 9 50 Mass during week 7 30 Evening services 7 Rev Francis Juaniz pastor Christian verse from Mark 16 Bible school 10 a m morning worship 10 50 sermon Christ Is Risen Easter union service 5 0 p m courthouse lawn Young people 7 p m evening 9 30 sermon Christ Within You the Hope of Glory minister M A Buhler extends Christian welcome to all services.
A note announces the Christian Science Lesson Sermon to be read in all Churches of Christ Scientist on Sunday April 9. The Golden Text speaks of God’s benefits and forgiveness, while the Bible citations include James 1 17. The Christian Science text by Mary Baker Eddy is cited noting that sickness sin and death do not originate in God and are not under His government.
Church of Christ classes met Sunday morning with attendees including Kenneth Perdue, Ralph Hodges, Bobby Morrison, Otis French, John Devenport, Nathan Strickland, Roger Hiel, Andy Hudson, Don Davis, and Dale. Mrs. Davis was assisted by Mr and Mrs Cliff Campbell. Cake and punch were served.
Big Bend Sentinel notes the marriage of Maribel Wooley to Laur Miler at First Methodist Church in McAllen on March 1. Miler, a Sul Ross alumnus now connected with Moore Field, previously worked as a clerk at City Pharmacy and as a telephone operator in Alpine. The couple will reside at the Corde Hotel in McAllen, with Mrs Wooley formerly a local bank employee and Miler a Sul Ross State College student and veteran.
Sgt. Roy F. Johnson from Italy writes that overseas troops value their churches as the heart of life abroad, sending a $10 money order as tithe and asking prayers for fellow soldiers and a swift victory. The note accompanies local church schedule details for Baptists and Episcopal services at St James Church, with minister JAS A Fry and Archdeacon W H Martin listed.
Fort Stockton April 4 Alpine representative J.M. Floyd and Mrs Chalmers Broadfoot attended the 16th annual conference of the 18th District Texas Congress of Parent and Teachers ending at Fort Stockton. Mrs Floyd served as timekeeper. Gen Ht Le Winslet spoke on the Four Freedoms. Frank Monroe of Midland discussed youth recreation issues. Mrs ALN Dahl of Pettus outlined PTA work. Attendance record reached 107 as Fort Stockton schools dismissed early for teachers to attend.
Mel Van Keuren, a 20 year old sailor from Los Angeles California, visited a Red Cross plasma bank and donated a pint of blood after saying his life was saved by eight transfusions following injuries at Pearl Harbor. He explained his intent to give it back.
A garbled OCR fragment describes an event at a wharf involving bullfrogs and a sieve trade. It mentions a person of occupation seeking passes and an effort by a Palabat representatives group. The readable text is limited and lacks clear dates or places to anchor names or outcomes.
The document lists ration details for MEATS AND FATS, PROCESSED FOODS, SUGAR, GASOLINE, and TIRE INSPECTION. It notes stamps and book numbers with point values, validity dates, and changes including reduced weekly gasoline allocations and extended validity for certain coupons. It also mentions endorsement requirements and inspection timing.
A brief political note notes Patterson seeking another term in office. The text mentions the attorney’s office and hints at continued leadership without detailing specific dates or opponents. The fragment references petroleum consumption in the United States, estimating per capita use at 425 gallons, but the connection to Patterson remains unclear.
3 W Frazer county and district clerk announces candidacy for re election. He has held the office for years and promises to continue serving the county’s people. He asks voters to consider his candidacy in the July primaries.
Notice to candidates states all announcement fees must be paid in advance with no exceptions. Fees are five dollars for precinct, ten dollars county, and fifteen dollars district. The Avalanche is authorized to publish party and candidate notices with listed names for sheriff, assessor, tax collector, county judge, county attorney, county treasurer, and other local offices. Names include Ateney, EPPERSON, HAROLD WYNNE, SLIGHT, EPATTERSON, AB. SANDIFEN, HERNANDEZ, PRUETT, MAY, OGLE and others.
Morning worship at 11 with sermon on Christian Victory. Musical program directed by Mrs Winter and Miss Wahlers. Evening service at 8 with sermon on A Hail. Young people's meeting at 7 p m. Pastor Marvin Williams leads services with superintendent Mrs Edgar Martin and assistant Mr Barrow.
Sunday Bible school at 10 a m. Preaching service at 11 a m. Evening service and prayer meeting details. Wednesday 8 p m prayer meeting. You are cordially invited by Pastor Winifred Kelton.
The Presbyterian Church will hold Easter services across all offerings including Sunday school at 10 a m with an Easter program and church school led by Mrs Dave Elliott. Morning worship at 11 features Charles Monroe singing The Beatitude and new members will be received with child dedications by parents. Fred Rogers, Pastor.
A fragmented broadcast fragment urges viewers to conserve electricity amid high costs. It cites a national report and a Tuesday CW Columbia Broadcasting System program, urging, Don't waste electricity just because it isn’t rationed.
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