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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1941
Page
2
Community Day in Alpine drew visitors including Marie Simpson Marathon Correspon. Numerous guests filled Big Bend area ranches with travel from San Antonio and El Paso. Birthday and social gatherings featured family events and local fishing trips near Rio Grande.
A mention of a church visit by Mr and Mrs Gee and Hargus with a total cost of 21989 dollars. Mrs Mabel Arnold and Katherine Arnold hosted a bridge party with guests including Oma Lee Smith, Janette McIntyre, Mrs Diggs, and others. Prizes were awarded for high and low scores and most tricks. The Green and Roberts families hosted a salad course, while V J Glasscock and family passed through Marathon en route to the Savage ranch.
Mrs L Ritchey hosted a Tuesday gathering at her home with Mrs Guy Crawford leading an engaging program about tea. Guests included Mrs J L Shoemake and discussions featured a salt Todd and Worthington refreshments.
J. Carin of Connersville Indiana served in the Navy then had a brief leave between stints in different services. After release from the navy in December he enjoyed freedom until drafted by the army in January.
The Texas Game Department starts beaver trapping for 1941 42 along the Llano River. Beavers will be moved to various Texas sections with many released in East Texas where landowners favor them. Crews will double from last year as improved trapping cuts costs and supports restocking of antelopes, deer, turkeys and other wildlife.
The first reported black jack rabbit in Texas was killed recently by J G Caudle of Willacy County. A black cottontail was found in Jack County years ago, with black wildlife being rare. a recently captured black deer in Comal County is noted. The jack rabbit specimen will be mounted for Gene Smith's collection.
A USDA announcement introduces Formula 1 No 62 a new remedy for screwworms in livestock. The compound blends diphenylamine benzol turkey red oil lamp black and is to be used on horses cattle sheep and goats with cautions about handling and storage.
Dr. Cox cautions readers to avoid treatment claims from dubious providers and to seek a competent physician for medical needs, urging safer choices amid warnings about fraudulent products and miracle cures. The message closes with a call to buy defense bonds.
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