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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1944
Page
3
Officials urge strict adherence to gasoline panel regulations due to severe shortages and high military demand. A Boston man bought three firdies at auction hoping they would suit his relatives, or his mother-in-law if needed.
Mr and Mrs N E Scudder hosted a Saturday dinner party at 7 20 PM in a library nook set for a Christmas snow scene. Guests included Arvid Honkla Frank Parker R E Carraway Virginia Parker Jack Walsh Jimmy Parker M R Haynes A W Fulcher W T Dunnington and others as gifts were exchanged and a festive meal served.
The report lists guests and residents in Alpine and Big Bend country visiting relatives and staying at homes. It mentions Mr. and Mrs. L Lewenthal moving to a new La Jitas home, photographers touring the park, Casparis of Alpine piloting a plane, and local students and families visiting during holidays.
War time officials instruct 71 War Price and Rationing boards to screen applications to keep gasoline within allocation as demand nears 89 300 barrels per day over quota for the first half of the quarter. Ely Fontville cites favorable weather and measures to ensure end of quarter compliance. Also notes attendees at a local briefing and a Texas probate notice listing many heirs and names such as Mrs Nettie Santacruz and Mrs Julia Bishop along with various Saucier heirs.
The citation issued February 8 1945 before the Brewster County District Court in Alpine Texas cites Floyd C Dodson and Fione Miller as plaintiffs against multiple defendants including Nettie Santacruz Julia Bishop Beulah Lopassy Laura Dubusion Ben Saucier and others. The suit seeks removal of cloud on title to Surveys Nos 202 and 265 in Block 10 GH S A Ry Ce Surveys and damages of 5000 with annual rent value 640.00. The case requests judgment for title and possession and writ of possession with costs and relief. The citation requires publication in a Brewster County newspaper for four weeks and return as directed.
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