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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1942
Page
10
PECOS April 14 The Texas Pacific Railway Co. has temporarily shelved plans to abandon the Pecos Valley Southern railway from Pecos to Balmorhea and Toyahvale. Officials told Balmorhea residents last month of plans to file with the ICC. No formal application seeking discontinuance had been filed.
The article notes a contested claim that Roger Bacon invented gunpowder in 1248, contrasting diverse historical claims. It also lists varied local items from El Paso PTA meetings, Fort Davis first-aid classes by Arthur Bloyse, school board trustee changes in Jeff Davis County, visitors to Dallas and San Angelo, and community events including a Sunshine Revelation Party hosted by the Baptist Women’s Missionary Society with gift exchanges and a discussion on ending gift giving.
The Star-Telegram notes Big Bend Passion beat by Amon Carter, with details of a color motion display and para fy Paul McAlister. The piece covers a Saturday meeting at Breck Strage and entertainments, plus a later lakes trip near Possum Kingston and Sander Trompe.
The piece recalls National Boys and Girls Week begun in 1920 by the Rotary Club of New York City and celebrated across the U S and Canada by 1926. It notes community groups organizing year round efforts to aid youth, and hints at a forthcoming full program detail. It also mentions sermons and Bible study sessions held over a weekend led by a pastor and Mrs. Miller with their son Gren.
Weather and farming notes note mild temp drop not harming fruit crops while gardens burst with growth. Local travel lists Espy family plans Bakersfield trip and others returning from Arkansas and Panama. Fort Davis residents announce Baptist church progress and a marriage in Alpine with few attendees.
Mrs Barry reports her husband’s letters show several days in Panama at month start. Mr Scobee serves briefly in the merchant marine. Mrs F M Miller leads county fundraisers for Navy Relief with strong citizen response to raise 75 dollars for Fort Davis and Valentine. C J Rivey and Tommy return from Pecos after illness. Tommy recovering and expected back in school.
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