Christmas Spirit Amid War and Local Banter in McCamey
In wartime Alpine spirit remains strong as merchants report brisk Christmas trade. The column blends holiday cheer with light sarcasm about gender roles and wartime rationing, noting reader letters and a holiday salute to J. L. Martin of the McCamey News. Col. L. S. Graham visits Camp Shelby, staying with relatives.
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Hitler
Colyum
J. L. Martin
McCamey News
Texas
Col. L. S. Graham
Camp Shelby, Miss
Homer
Clay Holland
Santa Claus Exists Says Virginia Letter Elicits Classic Reply
The 1897 New York Sun editorial to Virginia O’Hanlon’s inquiry, Is there a Santa Claus, famously answers yes. It argues belief and imagination outlive skepticism, claiming Santa’s reality through faith, love, and wonder, and that childhood joy endures across ages.
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Virginia
New York
New York Sun
the Sun
Tom
Santa Claus
Papa
Virginia O'Hanlon
W. 98Th
Ranchmen and Rain Mark Christmas Cheer in Area
Ranchmen receive a fine Christmas present as slow soaking rain falls across the region. A news dispatch from New Delhi notes air raids by U S forces in Burma. Alpine boy Vick Winter, a first lieutenant in the Army Air Corps, is cited among Texans bulldogging the Japs. He is co-pilot of a bombing crew led by Maj Earl R Tash of Fort Worth. Vick, son of Mr and Mrs A Vick Winter of Alpine, was reared there.
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Vick (Dobber) Winter
Army Air Corps
New Delhi
India
U. S
Burma
Vick
Earl R. Tash
Fort Worth
Vick i
A. Vick
Alpine
Land Secured For CAA Airport Near Van Horn
At the commissioners court meeting last Monday it was announced that all land for the $600,000 CAA airport near Van Horn had been secured. Bids for construction will be invited at an early date.
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T van Torn
Commissioners’ Court
CAA
van Horn
Campaign to Eradicate Venereal Diseases in the County
Dr. J. E. Wright announces an intensive county campaign against syphilis starting January 1, with a concurrent fight against gonorrhea. The commissioners court joins the State Health Department and the U S Public Health Service, urging residents to report cases to physicians. State laws outline the full course of action.
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J. E. Wright
Wright
Commissioners Court
State Department of Health
U. S. Public Health Service
Alpine Boy With U S Forces In North Africa
A letter from Mrs. F. E. Lewis of Horseheaven Oregon reports their son Lieut Richard Lewis with American forces in North Africa. He says the going was rough but the operation succeeded and he is brushing up Spanish and learning French and Arabic. Mrs. Lewis also mentions a Florida visit and a new grandson.
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F. E. Lewis
Horseheaven
Oregon
Richard Lewis
North Africa
Richard
Florida
Lewis
Penny Fla
Wilson Myers
Me. Myers
Christmas Service Today at St James Episcopal Church
Christmas services will be held at St James Episcopal Church at 11 this morning. The public is invited to attend. An old wash pail is to be used to make three bayonets and scrap metal is being collected.
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St. James Episcopal Church
Application for Ration Books May Be Made Until Jan 15
Brewster county War Price and Rationing Board advises that applications for War Ration Book No 1 for sugar and coffee may be filed until January 15, 1943. The deadline extension aims to ensure everyone hears about the requirement and can apply.
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Brewster County
Alpine Girl Graduates From TU Medical School
Rose Winette Coleman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Coleman of Alpine, graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch last Friday. She is a Sul Ross College alum with a B S degree in 1939 and high scholastic honors, a Alpine High School graduate, and a member of Alpha Epsilon Tau. Coleman has an internship appointment at Charity Hospital of Louisiana starting March 1. the family attended Galveston graduation exercises with Mrs. C. E. Wilson of Oxford, Alabama, and she visited Alpine through the holidays.
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Rose Winette Coleman
J. C. Coleman
Alpine
University of Texas Medical Branch
Coleman
Sul Ross College
Alpine High School
Alpha Epsilon Tata
Charity Hospial of
Louisiana
Alpine church raises $200 for Juliette Fowler Orphans Home
Members of the Alpine Christian Church raised over $200 for the Juliette Fowler Orphans Home in Dallas this Christmas. Pastor Rev. E. B. Isaacks said the offering is sent each year at Christmas, and this year’s total is the largest on record by about $100.
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Alpine Christian Church
Juliette Fowler
Dallas
E. B. Isaacks
Fowler
Fim
Tarwest
Tasack Oni
Christmas Mail Swamps Flying School Workers
The Ma in Advanced Flying school faces a flood of mail from soldiers and families. Lt James F Berry Base Post officer says mail volume between four and five times higher than three weeks ago. Mecklin reports wrapping difficulties due to lack of facilities, but Quartermaster and Sub-Depot supply aid workers to continue sending home packages.
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James F. Berry
Merry
J. H. Mecklin
Mecklin
Marfa
Christmas observance at Marfa Advanced Flying School
The Marfa Advanced Flying School cadets pause engine noise to mark Christmas in West Texas. Open post is limited, chaplains plan services, a new chapel receives a donated Christmas tree, and dinners and religious observances are arranged for the holiday despite deployment and leaves.
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Roning
Highlands
Texas
Marfa
West Texas
Army
Pearl Harbor
Hitler
Poland
Albert C. Monkman
Henry C. Zaranton
Flying School
Fort D. A
Russell
Zaranton
Fort Russell
Joseph F. Jo Connor
Chicago
Jonny Weigand
Freeport
Lester E. Stauffer
Former Residents Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs J Derrek of Ht Rese celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on December 28. The Derricks, longtime residents, raised their family here and were active in community circles. Their four children include Howard of El Paso and Sim of Garubed NM, with grandchildren and several relatives noted in the celebration plans.
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J. Derrek
Postoffice to Deliver Packages This Morning
Alpine postoffice will be open today from 10 to 11 a. m. for parcel post and general delivery mail only. Postmaster Mrs Annie K Turney announces no stamp safes or other business will be transacted. This is for those who receive late Christmas packages or cannot secure mail boxes at the post office.
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Annie K.turney
Fire Department Urges Christmas Fire Safety Cooperation
Alpine Volunteer Fire Department led by Chief J C Cooley calls on residents to share plans for potential emergencies as shortages of manpower and wartime fuel limits demand careful use of tires gasoline and decorations. They warn of holiday fires and urge timing details for hurry-up calls open decorations electric cords and peak waste accumulation to minimize losses and use fire extinguishers if needed.
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J.C. Cooley
Alpine Volunteer Fire Department
Lis
Texas
Sme
Marvin Hall
Nephew of Marathon Woman Wounded in Air Battle
Lt. James Yelvington, formerly of San Antonio, on 0 day sick leave in San Antonio after three bullet wounds in air combat with a German Messerschmitt off Crete. He visited his parents in San Marcos and has earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart. He is the nephew of Mrs Eat Young of Marathon.
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Marathon
Messerschmit
Crete
James Yelvington
San Antonio
Henry Yelvington
San Marcos
Yelvington
Yelvngton
Mrs
Eat
T Young
Rain Brings Blessing to Big Bend Ranch Ranges
Ranchers across the Davis mountains and surrounding areas report a slow soaking rain during Sunday and Sunday night, delivering much needed moisture after a lengthy drought since August. Totals ranged from 1.0 to 1.13 inches near Sul Ross college, boosting grass roots and weed growth, with sleet and light snow noted on higher elevations and no extreme freezing reported.
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Big Bend- Davis Mountains
Sul Ross College
H. L. Kobernot & Son
Clark
el Paso
Rio Grande
Community Candlelight Musicale at Ft Davis Church
A Sunday candlelight musicale at the First Presbyterian church in Fort Davis drew a large crowd despite chilly rain. The Fort Davis Woman’s Chorus, directed by Richard G. Irving with Mrs Irving on piano, featured soloist Mrs J Keesey Miller singing The Birthday of King and a girls sextet performing Away In A Manger. The Rev Horace C Goodman gave invocation, Scripture readings, benediction, and the Recessional was O Little Town of Bethlehem.
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Fort Davis
First Presbyterian Church
Richard G. Irving
King
Neidlinger
Betty Miller
Maxine Cook
Mary Fisher
Emica Bloys
Doris Jay
Amy Low Bloys
Horace C. Goodman
First Baptist Church
Jesus Christ
Little Town of
Bethlehem
Presbyterian Church
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Rosilicieges
U.S
TU Medical School
Christian Church
Young
Ft. Davis
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