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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1945
Page
5
The World Day of Prayer service will be held February 14 at 3 p.m. in the Alpine Methodist Church, sponsored by the United Council of Church Women. Town residents are urged to attend the Service of Prayer, joining in a global fellowship amid the era of war.
Mrs Dudley Underwood entertained her bridge club at her home on Wednesday with lab members present. Prizes went to Mrs Winter and Mrs Stockton. Also hosted was Mrs Vernon McIntyre for contract club on Thursday afternoon at her ranch home with guests including Mrs Gay Meriwether and Mrs Edith Caldwell. Prize winners were Mrs Patterson and Mrs Caldwell. Alpine Garden club meets at 8 tonight at Mrs J C Coleman residence with members urged to attend.
Action packed Sunday and Monday at the Granada Theater shows the film Wing And a Prayer The Story of Carrier X with Don Ameche Dana Andrews and William Eythe featuring sea battle sequences including a carrier plane crash and a damaged landing barrier The epic covers the carrier crew fighting the Japs and the Midway victory with Lieutenant Commander R L Middleton USN assisting production
The USO marked its fourth anniversary with a weekend dance drawing about 800 attendees. Sunday Open House showcased a lovely building and floral arrangements, with 30 visitors. Monday featured a council tea, a brief meeting, and plans for Valentine dance at Service Men's club. Miss Bennett organized a Bridge session, Teens met with good turnout, and parents discussed organization affairs. Church ladies hosting next Sunday offer doughnuts and homemade treats.
Nearly 3,000 men and women are needed immediately for American Red Cross service overseas. Brewster County Red Cross chapter chairman Don Littleton announced workers for club operations hospitals field directors and helpers to accompany troops. Ages range 30-50 for men and 25-45 for women. positions emphasize high qualifications.
Rationing data lists Sugar stamps Nos 34 35 valid dates five pounds each with Feb 28 and Feb 1 respectively and values for Meats and Fats Book 4 red stamps QS through XS at 110 points each. Processed Foods Book 4 X3 through G2 10 points each valid Feb 1 and expiring Mar 31. Shoes Book 3 stamps one two three with airplane pictures good for one pair indefinitely. Gasoline coupons endorsed on front A 4 cents per gallon No 14 exp March 21 B-5 B-6 C-8 and C-9 have six gallon allowances. Tire inspection requires six month or 1000 mile intervals and new mileage rationing record for gasoline rations. Local chapter lists positions and job requirements and applications available.
Seven officers including Major John DePaolo Major Clifford Hovik and Lt Abina Cotter plus five other officers have been reassigned from the air base after more than a year at the field. DePaolo moves to McDill Field Tampa Florida while Hovik and others shift to new stations as announced last week.
The Office of Price Administration announces a new policy assigning fixed invalidation dates for ration stamps. Each series will last about four months, with red stamps for meat and dairy and blue for processed foods expiring after about 16 weeks. Stamp No.34 expires Feb 28. Stamp No.35 valid Feb 1 for five sugar rounds. Red stamps QS RS 88 expire Mar 31. Blue stamps X5 YS ZS A2 B2 expire Mar 31. Staff transfers include Douglas, Arizona for B-25 training. Lt. Cotter, army nurse, to Camp Joseph T. Robinson. W/O Steg to Roswell AF band. A Woodbine, New Jersey boy fined $10 for throwing a stone through a window.
LA Col James A Gunn 111 spoke at Rotary about air force experiences in Panama and Europe, including being shot down over Roumania and flown from a German Messerschmitt. He described bombing raids, capitul ation news, and decorations, as members noted his heroism amid club plans and a coconut cake treat.
An all night setting up text promotes CIT-ROS to correct body fluid issues and relieve back ache burning bladder and swelling feet. The ad urges saving energy and offers CIT-ROS for sale at CITY DRUG STORE for $1.00.
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