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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1943
Page
1
A letter from Lieut. John J. Sublett at the Enid army flying school complains of delayed newspaper delivery dubbed Headache by him. He jokes about Oklahoma weather and perpetual sunshine, while other readers share mild remarks about the tax season and finances amid wartime letters.
Dr. T. C. Gardner state training union secretary will address the Baptist church tonight at 8 30. He will also speak at the associational workers conference of Baptist churches meeting this week.
Lieut Merritt M Hopson age 24 son of Mr and Mrs M L Hopson of Alpine was killed in a bomber training plane crash at the Columbia South Carolina air base. Other crew members also perished. He was Alpine’s first war fatality. Born Roby Texas July 27 1918 he moved to Alpine with his family and lived there since. He attended Alpine public schools Sul Ross College and studied at Texas University. He joined the air corps December 27 1941 and was commissioned August 5 last year at Moore Field Mission Texas. Assigned to Columbia base August 1 he qualified as pilot with instrument rating in B 25 bombers and served as instructor for officers. He was promoted to first lieutenant after November 20 and assigned to Combat Group 345. He married Ol le Fay Brooks October 17 1940. His body was to arrive by morning train with military escort and a funeral to be held Sunday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, parents and brother Marion W Hopson in training at Santa Ana Army Flying School. The executive committee of the Texas State Teachers Association is meeting in Austin this week with Dr C B Casey representing this district.
Receipts at the Alpine post office rose to 24810.13 for the year 1942, about 12 percent higher than 1941. Postmaster Annie K Turney reported gains across all four quarters with 1942 totals listed as 5017.41 and 5307.27 for first quarter, 5031.61 and 5392.69 for second, 5480.66 and 6419.40 for third, and 6486.74 and 7690.77 for fourth before totals.
Mrs Louise Cooper wife of Lt Dean T Cooper QMC was commissioned this week as the sole notary public on the RAF Advanced Flying school field. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Neiman of East arms Washington and serves as chief clerk in Lt Harland P Hoak Civilian Personnel office.
The dedication of the new Our Lady of Peace church in Alpine was a grand ceremony led by Bishop Metzger of El Paso. A guard of honor from Texas Defense Guard and Sul Ross band accompanied the liturgy as the church opened with a Pontifical High Mass and Spanish English sermon. The native stone structure measures 90 by 30 feet, with two towers, and was built by local labor under D. Bond. Father Francis thanks all who aided in completing this parish landmark.
The Red Cross chapter calls for materials to sew overseas utility bags for soldiers. Volunteers report a busy room with large turnout as they finish knitting and sewing quotas for hospital garments and supplies. Bright washable fabrics like gingham or cretonne are urged to fill bags half a yard of material per bag, aiding shipment to St. Louis.
Cas Edwards resigns as Brewster County Rationing board chair with resignation effective December. State Director Mark McGee accepts with regret and gratitude for Edwards' term dating to wartime inception. Edwards thanks County Judge R B Slight Mayor L B Starns county commissioners and tire inspector for loyal support. He notes Brewster County’s 1942 war production record including large silver mining output and livestock, and cites aid to the flying school and local airfield.
The local rationing board reminded readers that a person registered for War Ration Book No 1 who was 14 at registration and is now 15 is not eligible to buy coffee with the book. Only those whose age is listed as 15 or older on the book may use it for coffee.
G W Wood, formerly employed at the Hudson bakery, is serving with U S forces in Africa. E R Hudson, bakery proprietor, was advised this week. He entered the service last February.
The Victory tax starting January 1 applies to most earners over a weekly threshold and extends beyond salaries to other income. Employers withhold from wages, deduct a $624 annual exemption prorated to payroll periods, and report quarterly returns with receipts to employees by January 31 each year. Agricultural, domestic private home, and casual labor are exempt.
Brewster county residents surpassed government quotas by about 100000 in bond and stamp purchases, placing the county among the top in the United States. Only August and September lagged, with other months making up the shortfalls. Banner month was December with 35415 in purchases, while last month totaled 37468.
A housing committee at the chamber of commerce issued a urgent appeal for vacant rooms apartments and houses. Officials asked property owners and displaced personnel to call 162 immediately with available vacancies or expected openings to ease the short supply and prevent worsening conditions.
Total precipitation for 1942 recorded by the weather bureau at Sul Ross College reached 18.40 inches with 7.18 inches in August. The year was slightly above the 10-year average ending 1940 and below the wetter 1941. Monthly breakouts show January through December amounts including August’s notable total.
The residence of Julia Matai South Alpine was destroyed by fire last Sunday morning with contents saved. The volunteer fire department was called to Jackson Field Friday night to extinguish a grass fire that caused little damage.
Two Alpine youths serving in the U S armed forces have been promoted to captain. Lieut F R Richard Lewis, son of Mrs F E Lewis of Horse Heaven Oregon, is expected to receive his captain’s commission this month while with U S forces in North Africa. Lieut Vick Winter, with the U S Air Forces in India, was advised his captain’s commission dated December 12. An Arkansas town named Sell is mentioned in passing.
Brewster County re elected most officers after last year’s elections with several positions featuring no opposition. County Judge R B Slight, County and District Clerk J W Prater, Treasurer A B Sandifer, County Attorney C E Patter son, Sheriff Clarence Hord, Assessor and Collector, and Commissioners William Cot ter Earl Clark and Chas G Burn ham were re elected. H R Gard becomes county surveyor replacing John Stowell, and H C Hernandez takes Joe Moss’s place as Commissioner Precinct 2. Others qualifying included Miss Virginia Young J P Prec 3 Mrs A A Green J P Prec 4 H B Pruett constable Prec 1 W E Young constable Prec 3.
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