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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1942

Page

5

Senior class turkey dinner at Pine High School party

Mrs C D Wood hosted the first senior party of the season at a ranch home for Pine High School seniors. Miss Laura Lee White was honored as the guest of the evening with a large group of seniors and teachers in attendance. The table featured purple and green crystal grapes with tall purple candle centers. Other guests included Mrs Aren Aten and Mrs John Blevins.

Alpine High School Laura Lee White Lara le White Margaret Ann Brown Dorothy Ruth Caldwell Jackie Laurae Cros Eva Jean Person Emmy Low Harris Alice Park Hurst Catherine Harrit Katherine Cogains Bettye Flyd Frances Fabian June Fry Lona See Cook

Wednesday Bridge Club Hosts Prize Winners

The Wednesday Bridge club was entertained by Mrs. J. E. Casner with guests including Mrs. J. W. Shepperd and members Ver non Melmyre John Stowell F. E. Gillett Lois Melmyre S. Hord J. Burgess H. G. Thompson Gene Parr C. D. Wood Crenin Hudson High prizes were presented to Mrs. Hudson Mrs. Burgess and Mrs. Shepperd.

J. E. Casner J. W. Shepperd Mesdames Ver Non Melmyre John Stowell F. E. Gillett Lois Melmyre S. Hord E. Burgess H. G. Thompson Gene Parr C. D. Wood Crenin Hudson Hudson Burgess Shepperd Mildred Gibbons Burton Weatherford

El Progreso Club Has Patriotic Program

El Progreso Study club met at Mrs Bernal Slight s home last Friday. Refreshments with a patriotic theme were served. Mrs Lockhart presided in the absence of president Mrs Vogt. The club discussed defense cooperation and Red Cross work and buying defense stamps and bonds. Mrs Owens spoke on Respect to the Flu. Mrs Broadfoot discussed Major Countries of South America. Members present included Mesdames Winter Vaughn Broadfoot Bowie Corkran Mitchell Ritter Bennett Owens Logan and guests Mrs Parr Mrs Gilbert and Mrs LaBett-Reporter.

EL Progreso Club el Progreso Bernal Slight C. B. Broadfoot South America Mesdames Winter Vaughn Broadfoot Bowie Corkran Mitchell Ritter Bennett Owens Logan Jean Parr Gilbert Ray LaBett

Argentina Topic at Study Club Meeting

Lawrence Hall on Sul Ross campus hosted the Study club with Mrs. Dela McElroy and Miss Flora Daugherty as hostesses. Plans for the District Federation meeting at Big Spring in March were discussed as Mrs. Fred S. Rogers was elected delegate and Mrs. H. W. Morelock alternate. Mrs. J. J. Maxwell from Coleman was introduced. The afternoon featured papers on The Argentine Pampa and The Commercial Importance of the Argentine, with new data on the Pampa’s growth and world market relevance.

Argentina Lawrence Hall Sul Ross

Try C Club Valentine Party at Presbyterian Church

The Try C Club held a Valentine party on Saturday night February 14 at the Presbyterian church. Games followed by refreshments. Attendees included Mae Hudson Leta Brown Harriet Walker Beatrice Mathews Dorothy Jean Crawford Emily Livingston members Ruby June Burcham Clara May Bogel Joyce Nevill Lucille Kempen Mrs Rogers and Mary Ellen Gard Re Dorter.

Coggins Takes Honors In Livestock Judging Contest Held Saturday

Otis Coggins won first place in the high school division of a practice judging contest at Sul Ross Animal Husbandry department. The event selected a college team for the Ft Worth Fat Stock Show and a high school squad for El Paso competition in late March. In the high school division, Walter Wooley was second, Billy Burling third, Carl Shuts fourth, R. T. Key fifth, and Roy Tennant sixth. in the junior division, Billie Weston led with Ralph Berkeley second, Hughes Hill third, Sonny Gilmer fourth, and James Bow fifth. Hogs, beef cattle, and sheep were judged.

Otis Coggins Sul Ross Animal Husbandry Deepartment College Ft. Worth

Answers Questions for Answers For Elsewhere in this I

Fragmented text presents a quiz style list with items about the year 400 A D nearly 865000 miles earth diameter 8000 miles Lewis Carroll coal and petroleum Madison population 67447 1933 and Nile River distance from source to sea in Africa Readable fragments imply a general trivia compilation rather than a full article.

Lewis Carroll Madison Nile River Africa Mediterranean Sea

Registrants Total 145 in Jeff Davis County Draft

In Jeff Davis County 145 men aged 20 to 44 completed incomplete February 16 selective service returns. The result topped local expectations, with the county’s total higher than anticipated. Amon Willoughby, once local, scored 298 of 300 at Camp Leonard Wood, earning a rifleman model prize in a military event. Dr. C. E. Eaton moved his household to San Angelo, selling their residence to Otis Grubb Jr. and leaving drugstore interests behind. Preston Fowlkes serves in the army. brother John Prude Fowlkes will enlist in March amid family notes from Mrs. Fowlkes.

Jeff Davis County Sears Amon Willoughby Leoard Wood Missouri West Texas C. E. Eaton San Angelo M. Eaton Eatons Eaton Otis Grubb, Jr Preston Fowlkes John Prude Fowlkes Mrs. F

Withers Son Completes Basic Flying Course at San Antonio

Mr and Mrs Robert C Withers announce their son Robert has completed his basic aviation course at San Antonio and will be sent to another camp for advanced work toward a commission as second lieutenant in the air corps. L Robert's squadron is said to have the top honors in a class of 3 000 students.

Robert C. Withers Robert San Antonio Air Corps L. Robert

Alpine High showcases second week of Woodworking class

The Alpine High School V A department reports the Defense Woodworking class completed its second week. Many participants attend free of charge while ranchers are invited to contact Ralph Peters or R C Mitchell for range feeders and farm projects. Materials provided by ranchers ensure free construction of these defense related farm improvements.

Defense Alpine High V.A. Department Ralph Peters R. C. Mitchell Himilco Atlantic Europe Sargasso Sea Empire State Building New York City

Alpine ranchers and audience hear presidential address on radio

H Fowlkes of Alpine spoke to Fort Davis friends. In Jeff Davis and Presidio counties two boys grew up on the Fowlkes Brothers ranch. Rev A Leonard Mille used a church radio to ensure listeners heard the president’s fireside speech at 9 pm, completing his lecture on the New Testament before the broadcast aired.

H. Fowlkes Alpine Fort Davis Jeff Davis County Presidio County Fowlkes Brothers A. Leonard Mille

TDG Gift Supports Fort Davis Unit Donation Highlighted

Jack McCutcheon donated 50 to the Texas Defense Guard company after a TDG dance near Fort Davis. He could not join the unit due to ranch work. The event raised about 35 from admissions. Captain B. E. Coan thanked the donors and noted the appreciation of the members.

Zor. Davis Texas Defense Guard Fort Davis Jack McCutcheon B. E. Coan

Astronomers from McDonald Observatory Attend Mexican Dedication

A group of about 25 Americans including Dr Otto Struve and Mrs Struve Dr William Morgan and Dr C T Elvey entered Mexico February 12 to attend the dedication of El Observatorio Astrofisico Nacional in Puebla and participate in an astronomical conference with all expenses paid by the Mexican government They expect to return March 1 after lectures from February 16 to 25 Also noted G Carmack of Fort Davis has been hired to manage the Pete Kennedy ranch interests while owner and army reserve officer Mr Kennedy serves in the military.

Astro McDonalds Observatory United States el Observatorio Astrofisico Nacional Puebla Otto Struve Kennedy Ranch G. Carmack Fort Davis Pete Kennedy Kennedy Cort Davie

Fort Davis Sewing Drive Under Way At Red Cross

Red Cross sewing activities begin in Fort Davis under Mrs G Pride as production chair. John McWhorter grants use of Morris & McWhorter Hotel Limpia for the work. An all day sewing meet is planned with participants bringing food for a rounded dinner. Dr Clifford B Casey of Sul Ross College speaks on international relations and Monroe Doctrine at the Fort Davis Study Club. Hostesses were Mrs F L Sprout and Miss Mabel Bloys. About 50 attend Washington birthday observance by the Eastern Star at Masonic hall.

Red Cross Fort Davis G. Pride George Williams John McWhorter Morris & McWhorter Limpia Dr. Casey Uncle Sam Western Hemisphere New World Clifford B. Casey Sul Ross College F. L. Sprout Mabel Bloys Sprout Masonic Hall Order of the Eastern Star Chapter Star

Patriotic Anniversary Lodge Meeting Recalls George Washington

J W McElroy presided at the event with Rev. Richard G Irving giving the invocation. Donald Jo Muthern played piano solo and string ensemble. B Coan spoke on George Washington the Soldier. Mrs J S Muleherner and Mrs Arch Garner hosted refreshments, rooms decorated in patriotic colors.

J. W. McElroy Richard G. Irving Donald Jo Muthern Gentian Irving B. Coan George Washington Soldier J. 8. Mulehern Arch Garner

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