Readers rank in M P as nation at odds over strikes
A local column notes readers ranking its page high in a subscription list while joking about reader loyalty. It cites Mrs John Perkins moving to Charlottesville and Col John Perkins studying military government in hope of future use abroad. Edward G Johnson, in the navy, thanks hometown readers in a letter accompanying the chain card.
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John Perkins
M. P
Col
John
Tokyo
Berlin
Edward G. Johnson
Copeland
C. W. Copeland
Long Beach
Long Island
Edward
Af. P
War Department bans overseas mail to armed forces
Washington announces new War Department rules to save cargo space. Newspapers and magazines may not be sent to service members overseas unless by the publisher to a subscriber. The measure stops free copies from friends or relatives for service members abroad.
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Washington
War Department
Henry L. ‘Stimson
Two Killed in Terlingua Mine Blast
Miguel Hernandez and Alfonso Vasquez died in a dynamite explosion at the Texas Mercury Co mine near Terlingua last Monday afternoon while setting charges. Hernandez, 31, of Alpine, left a widow and two children along with family survivors. Vasquez's burial occurred in Terlingua, with funeral services led by Father Francis.
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Miguel Hernandez
Alpine
Alfonso Vasque
Texas Mercury Co
Terlingua
Hernandez
Florenzio Hernandez
Francis
Vasquez
Kirtland Field Teams to Clash With Local AFL Groups
Tomorrow Kirtland Field officers basketball and bowling squads from Albuquerque travel to Alpine to face local forces. The basketball game at Sul Ross gym highlights the season with the APS Mar in Air Cobras likely tested by the rival crew. bowling action follows at Alpine alleys. Game starts 5 p.m.
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Kirtland Field
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Alpine
Sul Ross Gymnasium
APS
Air Cobras
Kirtland
Flying School Men To Give College Recital Next Tuesday
Private Johnny Silver and Private William King of the AFS present a joint recital at Sul Ross College auditorium at 1 30 p m Tuesday Feb 9 combining grand opera with popular songs Silver a former Metropolitan Opera singer performs a varied program including Old Man River Let Me Be Born Again and ZaZa with King accompanying on piano other selections include Twilight on the Trail Swing Low Sweet Chariot Shortening Bread The Peanut Vendor Ballade in G Minor Claire de Lune Flight of the Bumble Bee Toccata in D Minor Waltz in C Sharp Minor and Hommage a Rameau Rimsky Korsakov and Debussy pieces King also offers Chopin Ballade in G Minor Debussy Clair de Lune and other numbers with Silver closing by taking requests.
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Johnny Silver
William King
AFS
Sul Ross
John Silver
Metropolitan Opera
ZaZa
Leon C Vallo
Chopin
Debussy
Rimsky-Korsakow
Rameau
Bach
Silver
Lyer's Cap Found On Alpine Doorstep After West Coast Flight
Lt Chester Blaylock Jr. recovered his cap lost while flying upside down over Lincoln California last October. A farmer returned it to Mather Field after learning his cousin also touched the cap en route to a Texas flying assignment.
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Lyer
Alpine
Chester Blaylock Jr
Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School
Lincoln
Cal
Blaylock
Mather Field
Sacramento
Buford Blaylock
Randolph Field
Mather
Texas
Blayock
del Monte Hotel
Monterey Resort
Alpine Cemetery Assn Meet To Be Held Monday
Alpine Cemetery Association meeting set for Monday at 8 PM in the city hall. Officers to be elected and perpetual care of the cemetery to be discussed. Attendance urged by local organizers.
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Alpine Cemetery Assoc
Alpine Cemetery
Canned Goods Rule for Ration Book Declared by All
The War Price and Rationing board announces that no more than five cans per person may be held without declaration when applying for Ration Book No 2. An eight point deduction will apply to each excess can, shared across all family books, ensuring at least half the original points remain per period. Home canning is exempt from declaration.
President's Ball Nets $300 Here
Approximately $300 was netted from the two President's birthday balls staged in Alpine last Saturday night. Dr. B. F. Berkeley county chairman said the events sponsored by Col Hoyle and Mrs Hoyle netted $95.50, included in the $800 total. Half the proceeds will aid in fighting infantile paralysis in the county. Special thanks were given to Col and Mrs Hoyle Rainbow Girls and others who organized ticket sales and the college gym dance. Dr. Carroll Vaughn has returned home awaiting call after joining air forces training.
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Alpine
B. F. Berkeley
Col Hoyle
Flying School
Hoyle
Berkeley
Mirathon
Dr. Berkeley
Col
Emy Lou Harris
Eva Jean Ferguson
Jackie Cross
Rainbow Girls
L. D. Harris
IB. E. Johnson
Floyd Owen
C. W
Bond Stamp Quota Oversubscribed in Brewster County
Brewster county started 1943 strong in buying war bonds and stamps, surpassing January’s $18,500 quota by nearly $5,000. January totals reached $23,029.51 with $21,918.75 in bonds and $1,110.40 in stamps. February’s quota is $15,600, and 1942 year end exceeded by over $100,000.
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Brewster County
G. W. Baines
Alpine Boy Considers His Lucky Number
Lieutenant Richard L. Bureham, stationed at Brooks Field, notes nine as his lucky number and December as his lucky month. Born December 9, he joined the Naval Academy on that birthday, left the naval career in 1939, entered the Army Air Forces July 9, 1942, and graduated December 9. His house number and name on his identification tag also feature nine. He is son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Burcham of Alpine and husband of Margaret L. Burcham of 109 McCauley, San Antonio.
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Brooks Field
Richard L. Bureham
Bureham
U.S. Naval Academy
Army Air Forces
Miami Beach
Lt Burcham
R. L. Burcham
Ur. Burcham
W. D. Burcham
Alpine
Margaret L. Burcham
McCauley
San Antonio
Major Bunton Return From furlough after family illness
Maj 8 E Bunton, recently promoted, passed through Alpine Tuesday night on return to the Sixth Medical Supply Depot in San Bernardino. He had a ten day leave at his Del Rio home due to his wife’s serious illness and major operation in San Antonio. their three year old son is also ill in a hospital. Bunton is well known in Alpine, a graduate of Alpine High.
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Bunto
E. Bunton
Alpine
San
Bernardino
Cal
del Rio
Bunton
San Antonio
King Terry
Alpine Country
Alpine High
War Time Alpine chamber meeting set for eight tonight
Alpine chamber of commerce plans a streamlined war time gathering at the high school auditorium at 8 pm. Lt Col Paul McParland will discuss the effect of army purchases on civilian economy while S M Swearingen explains new Alpine and Marfa rental program steps. Tickets 25 cents. no meal due to meat shortages.
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Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Paul McParland
Aas Afs
S. M. Swearingen
Rentral
Alpine
Marfa
Dld
Dom Adams
Paul Vogt
Swearingen
Dallas
Marfa Woman Gifts Piano to Flying School
Mrs. W. A. Mimms, longtime Marfa resident, donated a Chickering piano to the flying school. Lt. A. C. Armbruster, special services officer, praised the gift as a welcome public-spirited contribution and urged more pianos radios and musical instruments for the flying school.
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W. A. Mimms
Marfa
A. C. Armbruster
Lt. Armbruster
Red Wagon Trip to the Big Bend Proposed by Garden Club
Tyler Garden club members, inspired by Big Bend National Park shown in moving pictures by Paul C. McAllister, advocate a covered wagon tour due to gas rationing. Corresponding secretary Mrs. Dabney White urges organizing a campus trip to Big Bend, praising the display and club enthusiasm. Bid Dorris, formerly a Bremerton Navy Yard electrician, has started work as a fireman at the flying school.
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the Big Bend
Texas Garden Club
FT. Worth
Tyler Garden Club
Big Bend National Park
Paul C. McAllister
Star-Telegram
Dabney White
W. B
Bid Dorris
Navy Yards
Bremerton
Wash
Motorists asked to delay new ration requests until notified
Motorists seeking renewal of PR and C gasoline rations are urged by the OPA to delay applications until notified. Officials said simplified forms will be distributed ahead of the Feb 22 deadline to avoid overburdening local War Price and Ration boards.
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OPA
$157 Raised for Families Who Lost Home in Alpine
Alpine citizens contributed 157 dollars for families Julia Mata Elisa Rivera and Sara L Salinas who lost their home and belongings in a fire weeks earlier. The list was circulated by Sociedad Amoral Trabajo y Union and Mexican Consul Francisco Polin.
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Wlal
Julia Mata
Elisa Rivera
Sara L. Salinas
The
Sociedad, Amoral Trabajo Y Union
Francisco Polin
School Boxer Wins Tournament At Odessa
Cpl. Jack W. Kenner of Advanced Flying school won three matches in January at the Odessa district Golden Gloves, defeating the defending champion and earning the welterweight title. bouts were at the AAFB Service Club on January 27 28 29. Kenner delivered two technical knockouts and a decision to claim the championship.
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Jack W. Kenner
Advanced
Odessa
A.a.f.bs
North Carolina
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Pat Bullock
Snyder
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