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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1941

Page

5

Beta Tau Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Tea Recap

Members of the Beta Tau Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma society met for their annual program tea. The discussion topic Education for a Strong America featured subtopics by Miss Fay Bowman Miss Isabell Yates and others. Prizes were won by Mrs. Holland and Mrs. Mollison. The next meeting is Jan 31 in the Sul Ross auditorium Reporter.

Beta Tata Delta Kappa Gamma Society America Fay Bowman Marathon Hilda K. ‘Smith Valentine Isabell Yates Marfa Lucy Miller Yates Ol‘za Peterson Ruth Livingston Maria Miltia Hill Herbert L. Kokernot M. Melton Ruth Ward R. C. Elliott Mildred Elliott Alma Mayfield A. Cunze Marie Benpelt Dela McElroy Myrtle Whiteside John Wilma Kolodzie Edna McGregor H. W. Morelock C. ‘A. Brown Sul Ross Auditorium

Nancy Salisbury Initiated Into Senior Society at Baylor

Nancy Salisbury a Mary Hardin-Baylor College sophomore and Alpine High School graduate, daughter of E F Salisbury, was initiated by the Royal Academia senior society on campus in Belton. Also notes an open house for Anita Hudson Turner and club gatherings hosted by Mrs. C E Patterson and Mrs. Lois McIntyre with members listed.

Nancy Salisbury Baylor Mary Hardin-Baylor College Belton Royal Academia Society Nancy Alpine High School E. F. Salisbury Luis Maya Dept Mexico D. F Hudson Crenan Hudson Anita Sydney Turner

El Progreso Latin American Topic Meeting Recap

El Progreso Study club met at Mrs W J Newell s home on a Friday in December. Refreshments were served from a tea table. Three members spoke on Latin American topics including Liberators of Mexico and Liberators of South America and Conquistadors. Present were Mesdames Ray McGrew C Broadfoot and Dan Ritter and others.

Ates C. Gulley Daford Lounds Berren Serena Guesa Fhm Moats Arthor Denen Fe Weyers Hamilton Dela Mcintyre Fred S. Rogers Rogers’ i Morcock el Progreso W. J. Newell Ray Spence Mexico F. L. McCollum South America Dan Ritter Mesdames Ray McGrew C. Broadfoot Dan

Texas Merchants Defend Caravan Toward San Antonio

Texas merchants join defense with pack mules retreating into a ravine as Cos' troops attack the caravan near Austin. Bowie redirects forces to counter, reinforcements arrive to relieve his flank, then a bitter battle over the treasure unfolds as the caravan advances toward San Antonio.

Austin Bowie San Antonio

Texans Seize Silver Shipment From Mexican Forces

Narrative recalls the 1835 San Antonio operation led by Deaf Smith and Bowie to intercept a convoy of 100 Mexican soldiers escorting 70 laden mules with the payroll. Texans charged, routed the convoy, and captured the silver as UT library sources recount the battle and key figures including Austin, Ugartachea, and Cos. Local attendees listed include Ritter, Sperry, Mitchell, and others with Mrs Burgess and Mrs Gasser noted.

San Antonio Stephen F. Austin Texas Forces Cos Cox Texas University of Texas Library Ugartachea Austin Deaf Smith James Bowie Bowie

Christmas Specials at Pern.en.s MIDGET penJTY SHOP

Beginning this week and for a limited time only, promotions show at Pern.en.s MIDGET penJTY SHOP. Operator Carolyn Bishop M-21-tf oversees the event with offers highlighted for holiday shoppers.

Carolyn Bishop

Peak Invades Germany Invasion Reaches Hasenburg Area

Hitler cannot halt the invasion progressing toward Hasenburg in Bohemia as the Mount Hasenburg advance moves at 47 feet daily. Bowie's men launch a final charge scattering protection and sweeping the mule train. Mexicans flee into town with about 50 dead and packs abandoned. Texans mourn one fallen comrade yet seize the mules and forage Cos treasure for starving horses.

Hitler Germany Mount Hasenburg Bohemia Hasenburg Bowie Cos

Notice to Red Cross Workers Call for Garments

The notice appeals to knitters with Red Cross garments on hand to finish and submit them promptly. It asks all who can help in the future to volunteer services, signed by Mrs. Vernon McIntyre and Mrs. R S Carnes as chairmen.

Red Cross Vernon McIntyre Carnes

Fragmentary note mentions Queen Elizabeth and Madam Chiang

A garbled text fragment references Queen Elizabeth and Madam Chiang Kai-shek in a partial, unclear context. No coherent event, date, or action is readable to confirm a specific incident or relation.

Bonds and Stamps on sale at post offices and stores

To buy Defense Bonds and Stamps, visit the nearest post office bank or savings loan association or write to the Treasurer of the United States in Washington DC. Stamps are now on sale at most retail stores.

Texas Charles T. Lux Austin Retail Merchants Association of E Dill Dallas Retail Furniture Association of Texas Frank Scofield National Defense Albert L. Walters Texas Chain Stores Associon W. J. Dan Defense Savings United States Washington, D. C

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Society Mrs. C. D. We Delta Kappa Gamma Mollison Gene Benson L. D. Harris Clay Holland H. L. Kokernot Jr W. T Meriwether W. H. Terry Anja Wilson Malone Hill Holland Alpine Grove Woodman Circle Metta Williams WMS Lois McIntyre Green Cafe Edgar Martin Ernest Gruen Elgin Waren Rock Sharpe Crystal — Camark Pottery J. W. Shepperd, Jeweler Charles 0. Hucker Linn‘s PEAK Mogt Egan Yawomen Ieee Save Pat Queen Elizabeth Madam Chiang Walco Blackberries Victor Brand Vowe
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