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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1944
Page
1
A Soldier complains the Mountain Peaks column is dull and asks for meaningful writing. The Avalanche editor defends the feature, cites letters from Lt Col James T. Carney and Cpl Edwin J. Moyer, and notes overseas readers, Navy SeaBees, and homefront readers remain loyal and engaged.
Lieut. Frits Bill Weyerts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frits Weyerts of Alpine, reported missing after a December raid, is said by War Department telegram to be a prisoner of Germany. The message went to his wife Elaine Ross in San Angelo, with their baby. Weyerts, a Childress bomber school graduate, went overseas in October and was stationed in England after serving at the Alpine post office.
The pilot school celebrates its first anniversary on February 8 as class 44 B cadets from 48 states receive their silver wings in a major ceremony. Brigadier Generals Kincaid and Harris plan to attend and pin the wings on Cadet Ray Harris as Lt Robert G. Schneider delivers remarks. An Open House at the airfield welcomes parents, visitors, and Big Bend residents all day. Continued on last page.
A cryptic note suggests readers added to the weekly score, bringing the readership total to 19,239. Lt-Col. Carey and Cpl. Moyer join the Arledges as five readers challenge any error in the tally. The piece mocks the crowd and confirms the growing audience.
1st Sgt. Janie R Ezekiel of Alpine daughter of Mrs Eugenia Rowland wrote words and music for a Wac show to be presented by the Stout Field personnel Indianapolis Ind near future. She has earned high praise from band members, many ex professional musicians, and several songs will be published and copyrighted. Janie Lee grew up in Alpine and is a graduate of Alpine High School and Sul Ross College.
Arnold E Bittmann a building care and janitor engineering expert from A Ms college will teach a free intensive course at Sul Ross College for all Big Bend organizations. Custodians and building managers from banks lodges stores and schools are invited. Sessions begin 7 30 pm Monday Feb 7 and end Friday Feb 11 with Room 108 in the administration building as headquarters.
Alpine High school Bucks host Marfa High at Sul Toss gym tonight at 7 30. Local fans urged to turnout for the home game with admission set at 20 and 30.
News reports the death Tuesday of Verderee Runyan a Pioneer Alpine family member who died in Tucson Arizona where he had worked in government service in recent months He was WWI veteran and was to be buried at Fort Bliss El Paso though funeral plans remained unsettled His mother Mrs Delia Runyan and sister Mrs John McIntyre of El Paso and sisters Mrs J W Humes Houston and Mrs Li He Williams Henderson plus brother Homer Parsons Kansas survive him
Wartime appeals urge readers to purchase bonds as a primary means of supporting military efforts. Campaign emphasizes citizen duty, national financing, and collective resolve. Public notices frame bond buying as essential to victory and homefront sacrifice.
USO clubs celebrate with Open House events for the public this weekend marking the third anniversary. Alpine and Marfa USOs coordinate to avoid duplication while hosting receptions dancing and vesper services for service members and their families.
Fort Davis February report notes Highland Sheep and Goat Raisers Association meeting last week. Worth Evans retained as president. J W Lawhan named new director. other officers and directors largely carried over from 1943. Hereford Breeders Association keeps same leadership with Hayes Mitchell as president and J D Mathey as secretary.
Stambaugh to reopen a repair shop at the Big Bend Motor site leased from T A Beard and plans to start mid month. He partners with S P White, formerly ran the Big Bend Motor Co. before selling to Beard about two years ago. He has worked at the Lockheed plant in Dallas since. The Stambaughs will arrive later this week to arrange the opening.
A Brewster county group inducted Jan. 12 left for El Paso to join training centers. Participants include Elsworth C Ezell Manuel Mancha Benito Ortega Jerry C Starnes Alvin Carroll Weston John S Weyerts Richard R Chambers Cipriano Fierro Irving Fiietag Loyd T Henderson and Ara Otis Dragoo all headed to Alpine or Marathon areas for basic Army training.
The Trans-Pecos division of the Texas State Teachers Assn will hold its annual meeting in El Paso. Miss Irma Lee Batey head of the Sul Ross music department and president of the division announced the event this week. Supt. Chas. Rogers of Amarillo and Dr. Frank W. Bart of the University of California are among the speakers.
County tax office reports poll receipts reached 1600 at the close of the tax period ending Monday, the highest since 1940. About 42 exemptions and 11 to aliens noted. average group estimated around 100, total potential voting strength near 1750. A precinct poll record will be released in a few days.
F L Griffin, licensed funeral director and embalmer, has arrived to take charge of Akers Funeral Home with his wife assisting. He last managed a funeral home in Anahuac for four years and has 25 years in the field. The Griffins will reside in apartments at the funeral home. their son is in the army.
Funds totaling more than 11900 were raised in Alpine through several campaigns for President Roosevelt's birthday. Proceeds from the President's Ball at the courthouse plus contributions from Boy Scouts FFA and Granada theatre events, plus Wac air base and local school drives, were counted by county chairman Fred E. Griffin. Half of the air base total plus the Wac fund went to Brewster and half to Presidio counties. FFA and Granada totals also noted. One half of all county funds to local infantile paralysis efforts, other half to the National Foundation. Assistants listed include C W Davis vice chairman and local women’s leaders. executive committee women named.
Wartime bonds are advertised as funding tools that will save lives by enabling the purchase of essential equipment and supplies for defense efforts. The message urges public investment and civic duty to support national security.
County War Finance chair G Weines announced sales through Wednesday show a total of 183547 dollars with remaining 41000 to be raised. PTA and FFA groups contributed across Central ward while schools and teachers aided drives. Efforts continue to meet the upcoming deadline as community figures express confidence in reaching a goal.
The Alpine Cemetery Association cleared 165.47 at a benefit bridge and 42 party held Monday night at the courthouse. Proceeds will beautify the cemetery. High bridge prize went to Pfe Gowth of the airfield. 42 prize to Mrs. Cora Miles. Donations from Mr. and Mrs. C G Morrison. Special thanks to Mrs. W H Terry Sr and Mrs. Vernon McIntyre, chairmen, and to Akers and Livingston Funeral Homes and Sheriff Clarence Hord for court house use.
A State Poultry Conservation committee report urges thorough culling of poultry flocks due to a severe feed shortage. Local V. A. teacher R. C. Mitchell recommends removing nonlaying hens to reduce feed use, cut disease risk, and boost egg production while also supporting meat prices amid shortages. The V. A First Year class has studied culling and can assist on request.
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