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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1942

Page

5

Alpine Men's Fellowship Meets at Presbyterian Church

The Alpine Men's Fellowship met Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian church with Vice-president Edwin Gillett presiding. A nominating committee of Knox Reid, Dr. C. E. Sperry, and Dr. E. C. Coleman was appointed to select officers for the next meeting. A large group enjoyed supper by Carl Shults and Jack Cross and a panel discussion on "What Kind of Peace Should Be Demanded At the Close of the War?" with Joe L. Smith, Omer Sperry, George Koury, and Fred B. Rogers taking part.

The Presbyterian Church Edwin Gillett Knox Reid C. E. Sperry E. C. Coleman Carl Shults Jack Cross Wilbur Joe L. Smith Omer Sperry George Koury Fred 8. Rogers

Josephine Kelly and Griffith Oates Wed in Pecos

Miss Josephine Kelly became the wife of Griffith Oates of this city on Thursday July 3 in Pecos. They are Sul Ross graduates from 1942 with Jo known for editor role on the BRAND and campus leadership. The couple plans to live in Denver after a brief honeymoon.

Josephine Kelly Nora Griffith Oates Pecos Oates Sul Ross

Harris Host Event Cited By Arizona Newsman

Local note lists attendees including Sean Lemmon, Ed Page of Marfa, Mrs Otis Kimball, Mrs Clay, Mr Edgar Martin, Mrs Gates, and Mrs J Wimpee among others at a social gathering.

Hens. Harris Uowenzon Sean Lemeoaions Wezacoeres

Wanda Rape to Wed Carl J Cahill

Mr and Mrs D Rape of Sonora announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Wanda Rape to Carl J Cahill of Waco He is a Sonora High School graduate who attended Sul Ross College and is well known in Alpine Cahill is the son of Mrs Violet Cummins of Eudora Kansas and is employed on a defense project.

Wanda Rape Carl J. Cahill D. Rape Sonora Waco Sonora High School Sul Ross College Alpine Cahill Violet Cummins Eudora Kan

Triple Four Contract Club Hosts and Visits

Mr and Mrs Bill Winter hosted two Triangle Four contract club evenings with dinners at Little Mexico and road park picnics. Attendees included E C Coleman Billy West Worth Frazer Burgess Shepperd McCollum Vaughn Harris and Winter. High prizes for defense stamps went to Mrs Harris and Mrs Coleman.

Bill Winter Little Mexico E. C. Coleman Billy West Worth Frazer J. E. Burgess J. W. Shepperd FL. McCollum Carroll ‘Vaughn L. D. Harris Winter Harris Coleman Paul White J. C. Cooley G. H. Hartst Don Isaacks J. D. Holman Paul Vogt Frank McCollum Carroll Vaughn J. E. Barry Sess

Jomen Circle to Meet at Williams Home

The Alpine Grove No. 671 of the Woodmen Circle will meet Wednesday August 19 at the home of Eric Williams at 4 o'clock for business and social gathering. All resident and visiting members are invited to attend. Reporter.

Jomen Circle Alpine Grove Woodmen Circle Ites Eric Williams

Sunday School Open Across All Departments at 10 A M

Morning worship follows at 11 A M with a Service of Worship for all age groups led by Mrs Dave Elliott, Superintendent, in charge of the Sunday church program.

Dave Elliott

Church Schedule Shared by Acting Superintendent

The church lists a church school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 50 with a sermon titled A Living Sacrifice Evening worship at 8 30 and a Youth Fellowship at 7 45 led by Gordon Barrow acting Superintendent.

Me Scenes Church Church Gordon Barrow Youth Fellowship

Baptist Church Service Schedule and Welcome

The notice lists services at 9 45 morning, 8 30 evening, and 7 30 Training Union. It extends a cordial welcome to Sul Ross students and all newcomers to attend the church’s Sunday activities.

Scnior Training Union Sul Ross

The Friendly Christian Church Services Next Sunday

The Christian Church invites attendance at 9 45 am Sunday school led by Joan Weyerts at 10 50 am morning worship and communion, and 7 pm evening services. The pastor E Buford Isaacks will preach at both the morning and evening hours.

Joan Weyerts E. Buford Isaacks

Church of Christ announces weekly worship schedule

The Church of Christ holds morning classes at 10 o clock with preaching at 10 50 and communion to follow. Evening services start at 8 30, with mid week prayer at 8 30 on Wednesdays. A women's Bible class meets at 3 30 on Wednesdays. We are glad to have you in these services.

Mas. A. Fry

Soul as Lesson-Sermon Theme for Christ Scientist Churches

The lesson on soul will be read in all Churches of Christ, Scientist this Sunday August 16. The Golden Text emphasizes rejoicing in the Lord and salvation from Psalms 35 9. Proverbs 2 10 11 states wisdom and discretion bless the soul, while the Christian Science textbook Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy discusses the truth of being and the laws of spiritual existence on page 2729.

Churches of Christ Scientist

Philadelphia memory of a lost lining money story

A Philadelphia story recalls a six year old in a coat worth 380 cash. A woman told the Salvation Army she forgot money sewn in the lining when she was admitted weeks earlier. Her name remains unknown and her husband did not know about the funds.

Philadelphia Salvation Army

Robber Holds Up Downtown Denver Restaurant at Counter

A gunman robbed a downtown Denver restaurant of 200 dollars after delaying for coffee partners. Two police officers seated at the counter stalled the stickup, then the robber vented his impatience and demanded no more delays before leaving.

Denver John Stovell

Soldier Sends Bond Money A Mexican Youth in Army

Fort Davis News reports that a locally known Mexican youth in Australia, Carlos Marin, sent $50 for war bonds and plans to send more. His brothers Elias and Alfredo have moved between California and New Jersey. The piece also covers Army lessons from Company B of the Texas Defense Guard, local vehicle tire and tube allocations, weathered streets, social visits, and church events in Fort Davis amid wartime activity.

Australi Carlos Elias Carlos Marin Alfred Marin New Jersey Alfredo California Company B Texas Defense Guard B. E. Coan Tom Redford Lee Sproul Coan

Presbyterian Women Missionary Society at Mrs Clark’s home

Mrs J H Clark hosted the Presbyterian Women Missionary Society Thursday afternoon with 12 members present. Mrs R L Teving presided and Mrs ALN Alkire led the program and devotional. Mrs Clark and Miss Amy Lou Bloys performed a two piano piece "Sweet Hour of Prayer" as the opening number.

Jess Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service Y. E. Smith J. H. Clark Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society R. L. Teving Aln. Alkire

Rain Lifts Davis Mountains Range After Week of Showers

Reports say rainfall ranged from showers to downpours around Fort Davis with nearly half an inch recorded Friday by gauge keeper B F Coan. Ground dampened again Wednesday morning and Vacation Bible School opened at St Joseph Catholic Church for Latin American children with 56 enrolled first day and 68 on Tuesday. Teachers and volunteers including Rev Amalio Fernandez and Lucille Putnam assisted in teaching music and refreshments as attendance grew.

Rass Davis ‘Mountains Fort Davis B.F. Coan St. Joseph Cathol Amalio Fernandez Lucille Putnam J. H. Clark Leo Fairchild Mildred Bloys Charles Webster Eloy Jimenez

Fisher Louise Weds Fort Bliss Sergeant H D Coleman

Miss Louise Fisher daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Fisher married staff sergeant H D Coleman of Fort Bliss on February 1st The couple will reside in El Paso until he enters officers training school The bride trained as a nurse at Hotel Dieu and is Fort Davis native Dinner guests included Ed Page Marfa Addie Haun Austin and other local residents.

Martha Bloys Arthur Bloys Fort Worth Yuma Arizona Cora Nell Wagnon George M. Was Fort Davis George W. Ezell Air Corps Mines Field Ingle‘wood Calif Wagnon Ezell J. C. Fisher Miss Louise H. D. Coleman Fort Bliss Louise Hotel Dieu Fi Paso Coleman Coll Fisher Fort Davi High School L. E. Wood Ed Page Marfa Page Addie Haun Austin P. M. Crawford Barbara Ruth Roark J. K. Miller J.P Espy

Gas Saver Denver Car Passes Inspection

Denver patrolman stops J B Howell’s 1908 roadster on a busy street. He inspects kerosene headlights brass trim and right hand drive, then verifies brake and light certificates. Howell explains the antique car was stored and has only one cylinder but still passes.

Denver J.B. Howell George Frieinger Howell

Soap to Soap in New York Court Over Fat Used for Soap

A New York health case centers on Eng Lang a Chinese retaurateur charged with possessing 10 pounds of rancid fat in his establishment. An inspector said Eng admitted using it for soup Eng claimed he said soap not soup and the hearing was adjourned to decide the true meaning of his statement while questions of the fat’s use linger.

New York Eng Lang Eng

Piano tuners foresee wartime earnings from tuning

Alfred H. Uterberg, president of the American Society of Piano Tuner-Technicians, says wartime shift to production will limit new pianos. He estimates six million pianos in use at $3 per tuning, totaling about $30,000,000, as war emergency cuts supply and sustains upkeep demand.

Chicago Milion Alfred H. Uterberg The American Society of Piano Turner-Technicians America

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