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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1945
Page
4
Classified items list ranches and 9 room business property in Alpine plus homes for sale with cash or time options. Notices include personal updates from Alpine residents, travel and health news, and local social announcements.
Twenty six members attended the Alpine Lions club meeting with four visitors including Dean Ethridge and John Cane. The program discussed a potential rodeo but no concrete plan was formed pending review of related issues. Bill Ward joined as a new member. Lion Toombs reported on costs for a quality rodeo event.
A family writes to friends thanking them for expressions of sympathy after Brent's loss. They mention John would say he was glad to have made the supreme sacrifice for his country. Signatures include Mrs. June Weyerts and families and several others.
Major Robert D. Husband says there is a critical need for playing cards at the Station hospital. Big Bend residents are urged to donate decks, with collection at the chamber of commerce offices for military pickup.
Dr. Omer E Sperry spoke on school health programs at the PTA gathering last Monday. He urged nutrition training, organized play, and physician-led physical education from first grade to graduation, with home visits by teachers to reinforce healthy habits.
Maximum temperature 83 degrees on Wednesday and Sunday. Minimum temperature 34 degrees on Monday. Precipitation trace in the morning.
Ray Norman of Marfa attended the Rotary meeting as a guest. Anne Williams, daughter of Rev. Marvin Williams, won first place at the inter scholastic league meet and will perform at the regional El Paso event. Eduardo Prado, now consul to Paris, sent a Lisbon club report via cable. Dan Autter shared his life biography from Snyder to Alpine, noting schooling and business ventures. Snow of the air base promoted the 7th War Loan drive with a war bond display.
Navy parents FO Kokernot and Mrs. Kokernot announce the birth of David L. Junior in Fort Worth. The Navy seeks new radio technicians. a recruiting party led by Chief Machinist's Mate 3. W. Sheridan will visit Alpine to administer the Eddy Test to qualified men ages 17 and older.
A fragment mentions a second event scheduled for 10 30 A M on Tuesday. Details and context are not provided in the readable text.
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