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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1943

Page

5

Victory Belles Host Rancho Dance At USO Club

The Victory Belles hosted a colorful Rancho dance at the USO club on Saturday with many attendees. Plans emerged to hold dances on the first and third Saturdays, recruit new members, and launch a Spring formal on April 17. Members discussed age requirements, a by laws committee, training, and an interchangeable USO hostess card for national clubs.

Victory Belles USO McCool Victory Belle Board Vice USO Club Nelson Hearts, 42 Casino Presbyterians Church Army USC Club Sen. J

Alpine Study Club Meets at Mrs Townsend Home

The Alpine Study Club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. E. Townsend with fifteen members present and guests including Dr. J. B. Roberts of Sul Ross faculty. Mrs. Greenleaf Fiske and others attended and Mrs. Fred S. Rogers chaired. Dr. Roberts spoke on Pan American Highways, committee reports were given, and the Eighth District Federation meeting in Odessa was announced with Mrs. C. D. Wood named delegate. Tea followed the meeting with Mrs. Gene Parr presiding.

E. E. Townsend Alpine Study Club J. B. Roberts Sul Ross Greenleaf Fiske Abilene J. C. Coleman W. E. Miller Margaret Linn Anna D. Linn Fred S. Rogers Morelock Dr. J. B Erts Gene Parr

Asposs HARIES Speak at Church Meet Here

The El Paso Presbytery and Presbyterial gathered at the Presbyterian church with Rev. C Orville St John of St Louis delivering two outstanding addresses on mission work in occupied and free China during the war. Delegates totaled eight from El Paso, nine from Fort Davis, four from Monahans, including Presbyterial president Mrs Allen D Foraythe, two from Midland, two from Dallas, and one from Kermit. Mrs Dan Ritter hosted El Progreso Study club on Friday April 2. Mrs D M Bennett led the program with a review of Let The People Know by Norman Angel followed by a round table discussion. Mrs L D Stockton attended as a guest, other members listed.

el Paso Presbyterian Church C. Orville St. John St. Louis China Free China Ft. Davis Monahans Presbyterial Allen D. Foraythe Midland Dallas Keramit Dan Ritter el Progreso

Former Sul Ross girl bride of Sgt. Doscher

Miss Julia Ann Sullivan and Sgt. Edward J. Doscher Jr. were united in a double ring ceremony at Fort Bliss on March 20. Capt. Charles V. Trent officiated. Attendants Frances Duke Anita Kimmell with in-laws and Fort Bliss friends attending. The bride, a Sul Ross graduate now teaching in Van Horn, and the groom of the Fifth Cavalry, plan to reside in El Paso after the school year.

Sul Ross Doscher Fort Bliss Charles V. Trent United States Army Julia Ann Sullivan Edward J. Dosther Louis Muckleroy Elva Mills Aline Ms. Doscher George H. Davis Olton Texas Hgh Lampasas Sul Ross State College van Horn Sgt. Doscher Edward J. Doscher Brooklyn New York Fifth Cavalry el Paso

Mrs Underwood Hosts Tally-Ho Bridge Club

Mrs Dudley Underwood was hostess to her Tally-Ho bridge club Wednesday afternoon. Present were Mesdames Hoyle Cooley Ralph Peters Floyd Woods Lawrence Kidwell L. D. Stockton Shellie Barnes G. H. Harfst. Prizes went to Mrs Kidwell for high score Mrs Cooley for low and guest prize to Mrs Barnes. The hostess served a salad course with tea.

Dudley Underwood Tally-Ho Bridge Club Mesdames Hoyle Cooley Ralph Peters Floyd Woods Lawrence Kidwell L. D. Stockton Shellie Barnes G. H. Harfst Mrs. Kidwell Mrs. Cooley Mrs. Barnes

Mrs Coleman Hosts Bible Class Tea at Methodist Church

Mrs J C Coleman welcomed 17 members of the Women’s Bible class to a Tuesday afternoon gathering at the Methodist church. The informal event featured sewing and knitting, a spring flowers centerpiece, and a tea table adorned with Normandie lace. Sandwiches and cookies were served.

J. C. Coleman Methodist Church

March Activities of County Health Nurse Reported

The March activities of Miss Peat Ful cred, county health nurse, are detailed including 10 doctor visits, 10 school contacts, 17 conferences with teachers, 2 with social workers, and 13 home visits. Meetings with PTA Alpine Health committee and lectures by Dr. Smith are noted, plus an immunization clinic at Marathon with 38 vaccinations.

Dent Hoge Foundation Marathon Public Health Nursing Committee Eree Med Cross and Welfare Moe Gard Sue Nickerson Eryen Fultrod Terlingua Butte Victors

Birthday party for visiting girl honors Roslyn Bunton

Lady Lou Terry hosted a seventh birthday party for Roslyn Bunton at her Del Rio home with an Easter motif. About 30 children attended, gifts were given, and the cake and ice cream were prepared by the hostess.

Lady Lou Terry Roslyn Bunton Roslyn May S. E. Bunton del Rio Lou

Troubled Times Turn To Eternal Purpose

A sermon notes that affliction can yield spiritual growth as the psalmist and Joseph show. It emphasizes keeping an eternal perspective, rejecting despair, and recognizing that hardship may serve a larger divine plan beyond immediate suffering.

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A Bear Hug and Odd Items From a Frayed Page

A Portland woman Mrs George Robers 39 is credited with a bear hug for a homecoming brother returning from overseas duty. The page also lists six privates from Kearns Field Utah with names Sundown Moon Sourbier Sourwein Love and Peace, and includes unrelated notes on Brazilian animal feed and moral reflections.

George Robers Portland Ore Kearnsfield Utah

Ben Ryder defends Westward film image and community clean-up stance

In a Western movie discussion, Ben Ryder argues the West was not all gunplay as respectable people weeded out undesirable elements. He cites the brewing industry's clean-up program aiming to ensure beer remains regulated and safer, reflecting a push for better community standards.

Ben Ryder Ben America

No secret power surge under free enterprise system

The text argues power supply is strong and accessible, noting private firms like Central Power and Light Company provide about seven eighths of it. It credits American production records to freedom and a business culture encouraging initiative rather than Axis-style regimentation.

America Central Power and Light Company Axis Mayes

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