Classified notes with lost money and requests
A clipping lists miscellaneous classified items: a missing tear pad from Kandy Kitchen with a $71 cash allotment for elderly Indy, a plea to return it to the Avalanche office, a note that Wave took over the Santa Fe hotel at Presidio with thanks to past patrons, Mae Starr Dade signs an instruction in singing with coaching and a phone contact for W C Triewn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandy Kitchen
Indy
Pinder
Avalanche
Presidio
Mae Starr Dade
Welee
W. Ctriewn
Following the Flag With Our Boys and Girls in Service
Local notices detail service members connected to Alpine and area, including J D Whittle Jr and wives, Byron Wright at Camp Cooke receiving mail through Steere New York, Lt Mary Lee Hector reassigned to Camp Maxey Paris, and Franceso Garcia on furlough visiting his wife. Also listed are Sgt John W Gentry Jr on three week furlough after 7 months in Europe, Air Medal recipient. WAC Pvt Wally Johnson on 15 day furlough. and others stationed across Camp Roberts Camp Ord Fort Ord and bases in California Florida Texas and Germany with awards and transfers noted.
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Pfe
Byron Wright
Camp Cooke
Cal
Steere
New York
Franceso Garcia
Camp Roberts
Opinaga
Port Ord
John W. Gentry Jr
Theuropean War
John
Local residents over weekend travel and visits
Dr J R Middlebrook of Del Rio lasted here last weekend. Mrs E B Cross left for Dallas to visit her son and family. Mrs Reginald Wotan and her son left for Sterling City to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Alfred E Creigh left for San Antonio on business. Mrs W A Cunningham of San Antonio visiting her brother C West. Mrs Carl Eddines of Pecos visited her sister Mrs Alfred B Creigh Jr. Mrs Mattie Leeman of Pecos was here en route to Houston. Mr and Mrs S E Bunton of Valentine visited their daughter and family here. Mr and Mrs W N Gourley and daughter Mrs Earl McElroy were in San Angelo on business. Walter Henderson of Colorado City visited his sister Mrs J W Shepperd. Joe Ward deputy U S marshal and A Bryan of Edinburg were guests at the Eperson home. Mrs F K Turney returned from Laibrock and San Angelo. Mrs Charles Stringfellow, her son and nurse, and Miss Janette McIntyre left for St Petersburg Fla. Hoyle Cooley of Marfa left for Dallas to have a cast removed. joined by Mr and Mrs Come tre. John F Scott of San Antonio visited Mrs James Cotter and kin. Mrs Frances Parish accompanied by Mrs Ward and Mrs Tipps. Richart J White and two sons left for Phoenix to be near Major White at Williams Field. Major White formerly directed training here. Martha Ezell and Miss Bertie Agnew left for California to visit grandchildren. Miss Agnew attends church librarians convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre
John F. Scott
San Antoio
James Cotter
Frances Parish
Mes
Bill Ward
Olan Tipps
Air Field Officer Personnel Changes Reported
A reshuffle at the air field occurred on April 10 with Col. Kerwin Malone reassigned to Yuma Arizona. Captains J M Miller and John Carson and Lt Donald were also transferred along with Col Malone.
Appreciation for Bre Le Reker and Livestock Show Donations
A letter of thanks recounts support from Bre Le Reker and Frank Ewan in feeding livestock at the El Paso Livestock Show. The writer notes an item used at the event priced at 1000 dollars and credits Ando Me Newsom for guidance and encouragement. They thank Joe Gallego Jr and Sr for parental support.
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el Paso
Kokernt
Newcem
Joe Gallego Jr
Joe Gallego
Army nurse laments Japanese destruction in the Philippines
Lt. Carolyn Bennett of Houston, an Army nurse, writes of wanton destruction and cruel treatment by Japanese forces in the Philippines. She describes wounded U S and civilian POWs, a diverse convoy of captives, and the struggle to feed and care for them amid dire shortages while planning relief departures and noting unmolested women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Carolyn Bennett
Houston
Jack Cross
Hopkins Gradu
Bennett
Tokyo
W. E. Lockhart
Alpine
Brisbane
USO Club News Formal, Dances, and Hostesses
The USO club reports a pleasant Saturday formal at USC with good refreshments. On Sunday April 8 the ladies of Christian and Christian Science churches hosted doughnuts and coffee in the forenoon and home-made cakes and pies for service men in the afternoon. Methodist ladies to host April 18. Regular bridge night draws a good crowd. beginners welcome. Cadet graduation dance planned at Fort Russell with a semi formal dress code and a bus to depart USO at 7 p.m. Alpine girls invited to attend. Juke box expected by week’s end to enhance dancing. Notices include help finding room or apartment rentals for returning personnel by calling 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USC
Christian and
Christian Science Churches
Fort D.A. Russell
USO
Range Pow-Wow Sparks and Frigid Winds Hit Harvests
Harris Edwards and Bob Pulliam push quiksilver and development at Fresno and Quicksilver mines while high west winds linger January through spring. The region faces repeated frosts, poor fruit prospects, and labors of ranchers as Big Bend disputes resurface. A 1918 AP dispatch recalls air war losses near Montmedy, contrasting with modern 22000-pound bombs, as locals note lamb and kid stock losses from late freezes and blustery weather.
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Cas Edwards
Harris Smith
Fresno
Bob Pulliam
Harris
Bob
Highland County
Big Bend
Federal Court of
el Paso
Santiago
Brewster County
Big Bend Nationa Park
Park
Tan
Associated Press
Austin
Montmedy
Othrs
Air Force
ARCO OIL COMPANY Dissolution in Dallas March 1948
Notice states partnership between R P Rhea and Ben T Head under THE ARCO OIL COMPANY dissolved on a March day in 1948. Debts owed to the firm to be paid and those due from the firm discharged at 1110 Main Street Dallas Texas, where business will continue under R P Rhea as THE ARCO OIL COMPANY.
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States OF America
State OF Texas
County
Dallas
R. P. Rhea
Ben T. Head
Arco Oil Company
A. D
Main Street
Texas
Alvin and the Locust Grove Problem
Alvin seeks help from Lud to remove a stubborn grove of locusts that regrow after each cutting. Lud advises a deeper solution if simple cutting fails, urging a strategic approach to solve the recurring nuisance.
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Alvin
Lud
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WPT
J. BD. McWhorter
Gulf Servicenater
Spears
Genie Chantley
Terlingua
Tex
J. Glue Robinson
Francis Miles
Rance Eal
F. Evans
BEAL
A. M. Tumey
Springfield
West Texas
Balary
Miss Wade
Western Union
Watkins
J. R. Watkins Co
Iowa
Memphis
Tenn
Wom
ELEC
Ox X
Care Avalanche
Lynn
Adamo Motor Lines
J.C
Treas
Marfa
J. D. Whittle Jr
Alpinette
San Antonio
Mary Lee Hector
Camp Barkley
Camp Maxey
Paris
Phe
James J. Godsey
John T. Godsey
Monabane
Serice
Fourth Marine Air Wing Squadron
Marshall Islands
Marshalls
James
Alpine High School
Granada
Marines
King Terry Je
Germany
Terry Ann
Timber Wolf
Land
William Beaumont Hospital
Aartime
King
Robt
Manseill
Armed Forces
Hig Bend Park
Buena _ Suerte
John Young
Denver
Colo
Wally L. Johnson
Wac
Fort Myers
Jack Johnson
Pytobat Watts, Jr
Fort Ord
Reeder
John F. McHugh
Bruce B. Beauchesne
Earl K. Knutson
Tom Maley
Chanute Field
Wiliam Binkowski
Ist Lis
Wayne G. ‘Life
J. J. Matthews
Luke Field
Aria
J. R. Middlebrook
del Rio
St Oniorss
Roommeat
Cross
Tom
Reginald Wotan
Small Son
Sterling City
Elatives
Alfred E. Creigh
W. A. Cunningham of
C. West
Mrs. West
Carl Eddines
Alfred B. Creigh Jr
Mattie Leeman
Pecos
Martha Esell
S. E. Bunton
Valentine
Mra
King Terry
W. N. Gourley
Earl McElroy
San Angelo
Walter Henderson
Colorado City
3. W. Shepperd
Joe Ward
U. S
A. Bryan
Edinburg
J.C. Epperson
F. K. Turney
Lawrence Hall
Laibhrock
Charles Stringfellow
Ja[nette McIntyre
St Petersburg
Fla
Mr. Stringfellow
the Merchant Marine
Richart J. White
Phoenix
Major White
Williams Field
Chandler
Ariz
Martha Ezell
Mliss
Bertie Agnew
Ezell
Martha Helen
Curtis Tyler
Granada Theatre
Firebrand
Sir Smiley Burnette
Sunset Carson
Spider Woman
Basil Rathbone
Nigel Bruce
Irene Dunne
Charles Boyer
F. Bartholomew James Lydon
Brian Donlevy
Ann Richards
USO Club News
CO Oil
Eas
Marth
HP. Rhea
Grocer's
Joe Marsh
Lud Denny
Ajey
Purina Lavena
Alpine Feed CO
Smith
Vera
Dr. Pepper Bottli Aeces
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