Service members return home and await discharge
Japan reports that S Sgt P Stover Jr landed in Virginia after serving with American forces in England since July 1943 and is expected home soon. Capt Tom Stovell recently had a minor operation in San Antonio and is home for a few days. Lt Don N Carlton landed in San Francisco December 30 and expects discharge soon after two years in the Navy with 14 months overseas. Mrs Carlton is Vida Mae Coulson of Alpine. William T Meador, aviation radioman, was discharged December 26 and arrived home this week after 13 months with an anti submarine patrol in Europe. Cpl and Mrs B J Van Fossan are noted in a partially legible entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. P. Stover Jr
Virginia
AAP
England
Tom Stovell
San Antonio
Don N. Carlton
San Francisco
Navy
Carlton
Vida Mae Coulson
Alpine
Navy Fleet AireArm
Europe
Ym HicBill) Clark
el Paso
JH. Clark
Fort du ‘Vie
Bill
Fort Bliss
New Orleans
California
Pacific
Fort Davis clothing drive aids overseas relief effort
Fort Davis begins United National Clothing Collection from January 7 to 31 with a church basement to receive garments. Mrs P M Miller chairs the drive, asking for clothing, shoes, and bedding. Local families, service members, and residents donate as part of a broader wartime relief push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ational Clothing
United National Clothing Collection
P.M. Miller
Fort Davie
Jett Davis
W. Merrill
Cim
M. Miller
Cochin
Following the Flag with Our Service Members
Local notes honor veterans and service families. T Sgt Jim Stowell recently discharged from the RAF returned home. Pte Alfredo Silvas of Alpine, 31 months in the infantry, arrives in Seattle en route home from Tokyo. Pte Fred Slight wires he is returning from two years in the Pacific war zone with a Marine unit. Pastor quotes I Timothy while describing duties of a refilled vessel. Choir music and Sunday service details noted. Visitors Elmer Campbell and John Morgan hosted after Christmas holidays. El Paso trip relatives mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfredo Silvas
Alpine
Pacific
Tokyo
Seattle
Fred Slight
R. B. Stan
San Diego
Also Mentioned on This Page
Japan
Ays
William T
Billy Tom) Meador
B. J. van Fossan
I Tome
Sen
Fort Davis News
Alkire
Set Lane
G_ Mills
J. A.mills
Osaka
Kent Land
Fort Davis
Mise Peay Mills
SSMU
SM. Mims
Mima
Marathon
Cpl
Joe Wilcox
Leeniewski
Fort Sill
Ohio
Engineer Corps
Sasebo Harbor
Fukuoka
Joe Midkitt
Aughter
Jean
Midkiff
J. A. John
Bergstrom Field
Austin
J. T. Johnson
Bob
J.T. Fare
A. A. Johnson
J.T. Johnson
WAC
Grover Jones
W.'Tots
Saltmore
CE Eaton
Jones
Lawrence J Pickett
Laddie
Lauren
EM. Fowlkes
Burley Williams
Davis Mountains
Mabonald Cbcettery
Alvin
Rue
Mrs
Miss Elizabeth
Som
Alvin Je
Ole Grubb
George Grubb
J.P. Rapy
Billyeau Duncan
Jimmy
Duncan
Toyahvale
Marta
G. W. Evans
G. W. Evans Jr
Jim Evans
Magdalena
Sante Fe
Leevans
Albuquerque
N. M
Lee Wilson
J K. Colquitt
San Angelo
Billy Cowston
Pecos
Port Davis
J. P. Expy
Eapy
G. We
Evans
G. M. Mims
Mrs. Mims
Mac
Mims
Antonio Mendoza
Antonio Menanta
Fal Davis
A. Mendoza
J.J. Mendoza
Jim Hartnett
R Castillo
Ernestine Mendoza Devis
John
Presbyterian Church
Alvin O. Rue
Elizabeth Rue
Robert Tooter
Fairchild
Carlsbad, N.M
James W. Hall
Hallland
JM. Clark
Morenci
Ariz
Mall
Clark
W. H. Brentnand
Otis McPhaul
Grand Junction
Cole
Jim Stowell
RAF
Tyrone Kelly
Lorraine Taylor
Audrey Faye Newton
ITV
Fellowship Hour
Elmer Campbell
Morgan
J. K. Miller
RH. Wudgepy
van Horn
C. Espy Miller
Hargus Parker
Mr. Parker
Anderson
del Rio
Laredo
Rel
Mies
Alpine Wool & Mof
Aair CO
Navisco
Avitt's
Safeway
Libby
Sunny Sank
South Pacific
Maxwell House
Raware
Saenger
Libby's Peas
Ed Hill Catsup
Suzanna
Tor
Culp
Texas Seediess
Texas Sweet
Ware
MR. M
Pea’ Drwates
Steness
DR. Peppe
Dr. Pepper Bottling Co
Alpine, Texas
Montgomery Electric Shop
Alpine Lumber CO
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