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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1943
Page
5
Society notes announce the betrothal of Olivia, daughter of Mrs. Linnie Hudson of Greenville, to Master Sgt James C Hudson of the Army Air Corps. The wedding is planned for a forthcoming date.
Mrs. F. E. Gillett spending winter in El Paso receives several social courtesies in Alpine. Mrs. Griffin hosted bridge and coffee, Mrs. Gates hosted luncheon with bridge, Mrs. Brown hosted two tables for bridge honoring Gillett, prizes given to Gillett and others, Gillett joined Wednesday Bridge Club at Mrs. Burcham’s home.
Mrs Cap Yates and Mrs Jim Nichols co hosted a picnic dinner on January 29 honoring cadet wives who expect to leave Alpine with their husbands who will receive their wings tomorrow. Attendees included Mesdames Menigen Pagetti Garcia Dahlman Forsythe Kelly Van Harden Frances Cushman Billie Yates Ina Bess Nichols and Mrs Yates and Mrs Nichols.
Cup and Mrs. Yates and Miss Billie Yates hosted a Sunday chuck wagon supper at the Yates ranch home where buffalo meat was the standout feature. Guests, including cadets and their wives, heard Cap speak of experiences after the meal and enjoyed the usual West Texas menu.
Mrs W D Burcham entertained the Wednesday Bridge club and guests at her attractive home. Guests included Mesdames F E Gillett George Kempen H W Morelock J C Johnson W N Gourley L D Harris and members Mesdames Shellie Barnes J E Burgess J B Hord Crenan Hudson John Newell C D Wood War stamps were presented as top prizes to Mrs Hord and Mrs Morelock. The hostess served hot spiced punch with ginger bread.
Alpine social event honors two Minnesota guests Mrs Carl Joyslin and Miss Jensen from Minneapolis mother and aunt of Cadet Carl Joyslin Jr who will receive his wings February 6 at Advanced Flying school. Guests include wives of cadets and Alpine locals Mrs Fred S Rogers and Mrs G A Kunze. The group then gathered at the Lockhart home for dessert after dinner.
Fragment from a church bulletin notes a Baptist Hour program featuring a speaker who discusses the Southern Baptist Convention. It references morning sessions and a focus on religious messages, with a note about copies of each message and the listening audience. The text is garbled but centers on church radio discourse and doctrinal themes.
Robert Lee Willoughby 81 died last Friday at his daughter's Fort Davis home. Born October 12, 1961, in Goliad, he moved to Jeff Davis County 25 years ago for health. Survived by six children, five grandchildren, one great grandchild. Funeral Saturday at Fort Davis First Baptist with Rev. Horace Goodman and Rev. Richard G. Irving officiating. Burial in Fort Davis cemetery.
Residence studio on North Third Street operates 8 a.m. to noon with evening hours from 8:30 to 11 by appointment. Noon to 8:30 spent at Marfa air field. Call 188 for appointments. someone in charge.
A thief entered a hotel room at Sart Laxe City and took a suit from S.J. A trician. He detached the suspenders but left them on the bed, according to the brief notice.
At the Baptist church Sunday school 9 45 a m and morning worship 10 50 a m. mid week service Wednesday 8 15 p m. training union Sunday 7 15 p m. evening worship Sunday 8 15 p m with fellowship hour 9 15 p m. choir rehearsal Friday 7 30 p m. Pastor R L Wittner. Christian Ave and N 6th St. John Weyerts leads Sunday school 45 a m and morning worship with pastor sermon. union service in evening. Spirit topic for February 7 lessons includes Zechariah 4 6 and Isaiah 40 13 plus Mary Baker Eddy science text excerpts.
Sunday morning classes at 10, preaching at 10 50 communion following, evening service at 8, mid week Wednesday 8, women’s Bible class 1 30 p m, all at Jas A Fry minister.
St James Episcopal announces evening services at 5 p.m. on the first, second, fourth and fifth Sundays and Holy Communion at 11 a.m. on the third Sunday each month. Archdeacon W H Martin is named.
The Methodist Church invites the community to a 10 o'clock service led by Dr. Wm. E. Brown with communion. A picnic style fellowship meal precedes organ selections by Chaplain H. H. Landbeck from the Air Base. An 8 o'clock evening service follows at the Presbyterian Church led by Ray B. McGrew.
Winifred Kelton pastor invites the New Mexico district superintendent R C Gunstream for four evangelistic services spanning Feb 5 6 7. Each evening begins at 8 pm with the singing and preaching by Dr Gunstream. Sunday Bible school starts at 10 am and preaching at 11 am.
Sunday senior and morning worship at 11 o'clock. A family hour for worship then United evening service at 8 o'clock. Fred S. Rogers, Pastor. Mileage of U. S. highways under state control increased from 524,000 in 1930 to 548,000 in 1940.
An editor's note recalls a Sergeant Pepper era speech urging college students to leverage education as a weapon for leadership in the postwar world. It contrasts cost and value of a college education with the aim of producing intelligent, tolerant citizens capable of shaping employment security and national rebuilding.
Harlan K Red Allen, former Alpine resident, is promoted to major in the U S Army. Stationed at Camp McCoy Wisconsin, he serves as Second Division Special Services officer. Reared in Alpine he attended local schools and Sul Ross. He also served in the Officers Reserve CCC and at Fort Sam Houston. An accomplished boxer swimmer and football player, he built a notable career in physical education at his posts.
A wartime style exhortation urges citizens to vote every election day and engage in civic life to strengthen security and America’s future. It links public service, education, and responsible citizenship to national resilience, urging readers to write to Congress, participate in elections, and stay vigilant.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude from Mrs. Miguel Hernandez Florenzio Hernandez and family to friends in Alpine and vicinity for kindness and sympathy during their bereavement.
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