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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1941
Page
10
The Treasury notes a voluntary response to Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps, asking parents to safeguard their children's heritage. Purchases available at post offices banks savings loan associations and retail stores with a request to write to the United States Treasurer in Washington DC.
Rev Ray Methew pastor of edit church was chosen president at the Alpine Ministerial Association meeting held Monday. Rev ML Wittner Baptist pastor is elected vice president and Miss Winifred Kelton Church of the Nazarene secretary treasurer. Plans announced for Spiritual Emphasis Week with Sul Ross College next February. Retiring officers include FB Tonacks retiring president and the retiring secretary treasurer. Installation set for January 8 at the Methodist church with these families.
Rotary News reports a Christmas program with Rev RL Wittner of the Baptist church as speaker. City pastors attended as guests. Wittner stressed God’s role in world affairs and warned that human accomplishments can be undone instantly by God. He urged turning to the Supreme Being amid a power thirsty world.
Ray McGrew led a five minute program on the Bill of Rights as a democratic foundation. Visiting Rotarians included oy Gough and Herschel Hord of Marta. Revs Wittner Rogers and Francis attended as guests. Members’ guests listed with Charis Lav Ineston and more. Peyton Cain reservation read. George Koury membership application approved. Ladies night program assigned to a committee. No meetings next two Thursdays due to holidays. Lake Superior noted as the largest fresh water body by area 31 810 square miles.
The Avalanche outlines suggestions to boost cross border travel focusing on Ojinaga and Alpine as tourist hubs in the Davis Mountain Big Bend region. Emphasis is on winter and summer guest ranches, clean infrastructure, accurate portrayal of conditions, and inviting, stay-alluring town improvements.
Receipts will be given and when they are no longer needed will be returned to the owners. Interested in enlisting are asked to see Hal Maner or be present at the Monday night drill period at 7:30 oclock where they may sign up.
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