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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1943

Page

2

Local items note visits and events in El Paso area

Local items list residents and visitors including C W Copeland and family, Bob Bain of Gurley Ala, Bernal Slight, Pvt Lynn Hi Matthews at Camp Cooke, Mrs Alan Fraser and Mrs W E Lockhart, Mrs Howard Starnes and Sally of Sweetwater, Cecil H Duncan U S Navy at Barin Field, Mrs Howard Johnson at Fort Stanton, Mrs Jim P Wilson in San Antonio, Mrs R Wittner after dental surgery in Temple, Rev Wittner, N M Clifford Jr and son Mike, Mrs Clifford's stroke, Mrs John Young Jr and Audrey Jane to Los Angeles for Lola Lee wedding to Lt Hunter, Anja Wilson Jr and daughters, Anja Jr home by April 24, Earwoods of Cline and trip to Mexico City, Mary Ann Kokernot en route to California, Lieut Charles Benton Adams at Biggs Field, APS Band plays at Marfa, and a watch repair notice from J G Miller.

John Young Jr Audrey Jane Los Angeles Lola Lee Hunter U. S. Marines

At The Churches BAPTIST Toning Union Service Schedule

The Baptist church announces evening worship at 8 15 p m on Sunday with a 7 15 p m service, fellowship at 9 15 p m, choir rehearsal Friday at 8 pm, and Youth Week from April 4 to April 11 with youth leading all services under Pastor RL Wittner.

Pastoral Invitation to Sunday Services at Union Meeting

At Christian W Ave B and N 6th St, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school led by John Weyerts. 10:50 a.m. Morning worship with a sermon by the pastor. In the evening, a union service is held. R Buford Isaacks, Pastor invites all to lead the services.

Christian

Science Lesson Sermon on Sin and Death in Churches of Christ

The lesson for Sunday April 11 centers on sin unease and death within Christian Science belief. It cites Psalms 67 1 and Exodus 23 28 and quotes Mary Baker Eddy from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures page 472 emphasizing that sickness sin and death do not originate in God and are not part of His government.

Churches of Christ Scientist Exodsus Mary Baker Eady

Church of Christ schedule of services and class

The Church of Christ announces Sunday morning classes at 10 with preaching at 10 50 and communion following. Evening services begin at four o clock, mid week services Wednesday evening at and a women’s Bible class at 3 20 p m Wednesdays. We are glad to have you in these services. Jas A Fry minister.

Church OF Christ At & Women's Bible Class

St James Episcopal Evening Services Schedule

The church lists evening services at 5 p.m. on the first, second, fourth and sixth Sundays and Holy Communion at 11 a.m. on the third Sunday monthly. Archdeacon W. H. Martin is noted.

ST. James’ Episcopal W. H. Martin

Methodist Church announces Lent services and ecumenical events

The article notes a Methodist church school for 18 students led by Mr. A. J. Bierschwab and morning worship on the Fifth Sunday in Lent titled The Cross of Christ. An evening service will be at the Presbyterian church with Rev. F B Isaacks delivering the message, as Ray B McGrew serves as pastor.

Methodist Church School A. J. Bierschwab The Presbyterian Church F. B. Isaacks

Sunday church schedule and invitation at Winifred Kelton church

Sunday Bible school at 10 a m. Preaching at 11 a m. Evangelistic service 8 30 p m. Prayer service for men and women in armed forces Thursday 8 30 p m. A cordial invitation extended to everyone. Winifred Kelton, Pastor.

Winifred Kelton

Presbyterian Sunday School and Worship Schedule

Presbyterian church announces Sunday activities with Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. United evening service at 8 p.m. Pastor Fred S. Rogers presiding. Also notes Portland fire department action on hoarding in unapproved storage facilities and incident details. Royal family ends royal poet laureate birthday odes.

Presbyterian Sunday School the Presbyterian Church Fred S. Rogers Fire Department Portland Ore

Rotary meeting notes list visitors and district delegates

Thirty three Rotarians attended with two visitors Lynn Matthews and Frank McCollum, and Sgt Lorenzo Lafarelle of Co A Texas Defense Guard as club guest. Glenn Burgess and Milton Smith were named delegates to the District Conference in Albuquerque. Ray McGrew as alternate. The Boy Scout hut matter was referred to Shirley Seales and Worth Frazer. WAACS arrival alarm sounded for housing shortage. Defense Guard details cited on Co A progress and training. Capt Webb praised the unit’s growth and community role.

Lynn Matthews Frank McCollum Sgt Lorenzo Lafarelle Co. A Bn., Texas Defense Guard Glenn Burgess Milton Smith Albuquerque Ray McGrew Shirley Seales Worth Frazer Chamber of Commerce Defense Guard Knud Linde Adjutant General's Department Lourenzo Lafarelle South Alpine Webb Co. A. 1

Navy Recruiting Party Visits City For Navy Enlistment

Navy recruiting officers from El Paso in Alpine April 9 interview area residents age 18 to 38 for enlistment in the Navy Sea Bees and Waves of Spare. Special party will provide immediate information and transfer to Seabees units at nearby bases. Women may inquire about the Waves of War. event location is the county court house. Buy War Bonds.

Ligier Eileve Saat United States Navy Navy Seapees Waves Navy el Paso Alpine Aay Oreas Beagle Besa Trece Ega Wml A-pine

Yeager Praised for Heroic Rescue in Plane Crash

Lt. Howard L. Yeager heroically crawled into a blazing twin engine crash wreckage to save a fellow officer and a cadet. He was severely burned and to be hospitalized for weeks, praised by an Army Air Force general and many officers. The crash fatalities included the instructor and a cadet.

Howard L. Yeager Advanced Flying School Yeager A. R. Yeager Pasadena Calif Santa Barbara State College New York Giants Army Air Force Gerald Hoyle John D. Wynne W. E Gibby) Martin Advanced Victorville Cal Edgar J. Dressier The Medical Corps

Ration Calendar Updates for April and May

Calendar lists ration validity for April 4 to April 30 with red stamps for oils and canned goods, blue D E F stamps valid until April 30, and registration deadlines for institutions and processors by April 10. It notes May 3 to 14 retailer registration, sugar stamp No 12 valid until May 31, and overall limits on points and purchases under War Ration Books.

New Arrivals at Brooks General Hospital Fort Sam Houston

Pvt and Mrs H D Smart of San Antonio welcomed a son, Hubert Joseph, 7 pounds, born March 21 at Brooks General Hospital Fort Sam Houston. Mother Lillian Sonnier from Alpine is the baby’s grandmother. Mrs Sonnier has been visiting in San Antonio for weeks. Mr and Mrs H E Sproul of Fort Davis welcomed a daughter, Alice Eurenia, born Sunday night at Alpine hospital, April 4.

H. D. Smart San Antonio Hubert Joseph Brooks General Hospital Fort Sam Houston Smart Lillian Sonnier Joe Sonnier Alpine H. E. Sproul Fort Davis Laughter Alpine Hospital Alice Euenia

Speech class at AFS Set for April start

James E. Fussell, a University of Town 1941 speech student and weather forecaster, will teach public speaking beginning April 14 for Advanced Flying School personnel. Fussell, son of Mr. and Mrs. David E. Fussell of Stronghurst, Illinois, lives in Alpine and enlisted in Peoria in September 1941 with nine months of weather training at Chanute Field. He reported here on November 20, 1942.

James E. Fusse University of Town Advanced Flying School Fussell David E. Pustell Stronghurst Alpine Peoria Chanute Field

Inspection rule for T book holders set at 60 days or 5000 miles

The rule requires inspections for T book holders to occur 60 days from February 28 or every 5,000 miles, whichever occurs first, establishing a fixed time or mileage threshold for compliance.

Housing Agency Mans Meeting With Building Owners

A national housing agency representative will be at the chamber of commerce office today to take applications from building owners for creating a few apartments. The plan envisions government furnishing materials and returning the house to the owner after the emergency, with the owner receiving a reasonable rental during the interim. The focus is on improving existing houses in this phase of the program.

Chamber of Commerce

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C. W. Copeland Bob Bain Gurley Ala Brewster County Bernal Slight Mondag Pvt Lynn Hi. Matthews Camp Cooke C F Alan Fraser W. E. Lockhart Flying Field Marfa Howard Starnes Sally Sweetwater Jerry Starnes Cecil H. Duncan U. S. Navy Barin Field Pensacola Fla Howard Johnson Fort Stanton, N. M U.S. Immigration Service Jim P. Wilson Anja Wilson N. M. Clifford Jr Mike San Antono Anja Wilson Jr Joan Ann Anja Jr Fort Riley Kas Raymond Earwood Cline Earwood Mary Ann Kokernot Haylor University California H. L. Kokernot Jr Mary Ann Valentine Eut Charles Benton Adams Biggs Field Dom. Adams Sai. Vance APS Paul Steg D. A. Russell Southern Pacific Richard Marts Land Alpine J. G. Miller Alpine Feed Company Alpine City Desar. Wright Marta Santa Fe Eugenia H. Chandley Porvenir Rt Tex Stark Bros Nursery B. Howard Lac College Ave P.O Sroom Kincaid Ave N. 18 Eugenia H. Chantley Texas Big Bend Realty & Development Co, Inc Market St Indianapolis Presidio Shatter van Horn Marathon Lower Grande Valley Grubbs & Bourland Avalanche Wighland John F. Lane George's Cate Sheriff's Office Cornen 9Th St. & Ave P. T. Ross Alpine Disposal Service Toning Union RL. Wittner Mistian Science Jas. A. Fry Ray B. McGrew Pastor Aureate Granada Theatre Jacare Riders of Northwest Mounted Russel Hayden Bob Wills Ginger Rogers Carey Grant U. S. War Cairo J. MacDonald Robert Young Jim Errol Flynn Alex Smith Rotary News M. A. Webb Lieut. Yeager AFS Pete Crazy Fata Et E Alpine Lumber Company
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