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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1943

Page

7

Social notes recall Easter hostess and club gatherings

Mrs C D Wood hosts Easter society event as Tally-Ho contract club meets with Mrs Jimmy Logan hosting members and guests. Prizes go to Mrs Hatch and Mrs Weston. homemade candy served. Ruth Rogers hosts seated tea honoring Elizabeth Fowlkes before a Manhattan trip. Mrs Gerald Hoyle leads wives’ meeting at Holland hotel. Forty-two club meets at Skevington home with a refreshment plate. Wednesday Bridge club hosted by Mrs John Newell with Mexican lunch and contract prizes to Mrs Harris and Mrs Burcham.

Mrs. Logan Tally-Ho Jimmy Logan Mesdames Dan Ritter Truman Hatch Mark Carruthers Eldon Gilbert Reginald Wotan Wally Davis Forrest Weston L. D. Stratton C. M. Corkran Ray LaBeff Craig Matthias Pete Adams Hatch Weston Ruth Rogers Elizabeth Fowlkes Manhattan Kansas Fowlkins Earlene Falls Helfen Fielder Mary Virginia McIntyre Janette McIntyre Jean Earle Barbara Beard Elinor Ray Mesdames Jimmie Sloan Rodebaugh Skevington T. F. Skevington P. V. Cartwright J. C. Coleman Wilson Newell John Newell Green Cafe L. D. Harris W. D. Burcham J. E. Burgess C. D. Wood J. E. Casner J. W. Shepperd Edgar Martin J C

Inters Hold Open Holl On New Year's Eve

Aranairs and Winter host an open house from 9 to 11 on New Year’s Eve celebrating their third wedding anniversary. About 100 guests attended the evening. Centerpiece with calla lilies and white candles, gifts of red roses carnations and poinsettias. Double ring wedding cake with coffee nuts and candy. House party included Mesdames J W Shepperd Peyton Cain Jimmie Logan Clinton Moss Paul Vogt Jimmie Sloan Billy West and Vic Winter with music by Mrs Vogt and Mrs Sloan.

Peyton Cain Jimmie Logan Cliton Moss Paul Vogt Jimmie Sloan Billy West Vic Winter

Flying School Officers Report Baby Born at Post Hospital

A report from Fort Snelling notes a baby boy born to Mrs. Clay and a daughter to Mrs. Reece, wife of Capt. Raymond H. Reece, with Lt. Davis Clay present. Barbara Ann is named for the girl, while the boy is named Bruce Davis Clay. The event marks the first flying school officer birth since the school’s establishment.

Bruce Davis Clay Reece Raymond H Flying School Report Reece Chicago Davis Clay Barbara Ann Clay Leutenant Snelling Minn

Nazarene Church Financials and Pastor Winifred Kelton’s Sermons

The document lists Nazarene church finances with total assets of 2,238,000.59 and total liabilities and capital accounts of 1,238,900.58, naming capital stock, undivided profits, and pledged assets. It also notes Sunday school at 9:45 and services at 10:50 a.m. and 8 p.m, and identifies pastor Winifred Kelton.

Winifred Kelton

At The Churches Sunday Services And Training Union

At the churches artist the Sunday school. Morning services at 9 45 a m include Sunday school led by Joba Weyerts and a 10 50 a m morning worship with a sermon by the pastor. Evening union service with the Methodist and Presbyterian churches at the Presbyterian church. Pastor E Buford Isaacks invites attendance.

the Training Union Wittner

Christian Science Lesson Sermon Readings Set for Sunday

The Christain Science Lesson Sermon on Sacrament will be read in all churches on Sunday January 10. Golden Text from Psalms 116 calls on the Lord and vows in the presence of all his people. The Bible passage from Psalms 19:18 urges let the words of my mouth be acceptable to the Lord. The text Seterence and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy is cited. Church of Christ services: Sunday 10:00 to 10:50 communion, 8:00 evening, midweek Wednesday 8:00, Women’s Bible class 4:80. We welcome all. Jas. A. Fry, Minister.

Churches of Christ Salms Mary Baker Eady Church OF Christ

Methodist Church Service Schedule With Evening Message

Morning worship at 11 with sermon by the pastor. Evening service at 7 30 led by Rev E Buford Isaacks on the theme of the evening. A Layman's clinic, General Superintendent A J Bierschwale and Alan Fraser lead a session in the room behind the church. Ray B McGrew is the pastor in charge.

A. J. Bierschwale Alan Fraser E. Buford Isaacks Ray B. McGrew

Presbyterian Sunday School Opens Across Departments Day

Presby terian Sunday school opens in all departments at 10 a m Morning worship at 11 United evening service 730 at Methodist church Fred S Rogers pastor Evening services pm 1st 2nd 4th and 5th Sundays Holy Communion at 11 am on third Sunday each month W H Martin Archdeacon

Presbyterian Sunday School United Methodist Church Fred S. Rogers W. H. Martin

Kansas City Man Brags on Antique Stanley Steamer Range

W. H. Deltchman of Kansas City claims no gas worries, driving 600 miles last week without a drop. He collects antique cars and notes his 1023 Stanley steamer runs on kerosene, claiming water is plentiful and it gets 40 miles per gallon. He says 128 old tires would supply all the rubber for a flying fortress.

W. H. Deltchman Kansas City

Wartime 1943 license plates to be miniature and durable

Texas motorists will get wartime plates for 1943 that are almost microscopic, about one inch by four inches, bearing the year 1943 and serial numbers. Stocked plates remain 6 by 13 inches. Tags go on sale February 1 and must be on vehicles by April 1.

Texas Austin

Local People Make 3000 Mile Trip Into Mexico

Dr. G. P. Smith of Sal Ross faculty and his brother H. R. Smith of San Antonio with student Raymond Holstein returned this week from a 3000 mile auto trip into Durango and other Mexican cities. They visited churches museums ruins and a Sun pyramid. They plan to present a travel talk about the journey.

Mexico G. P. Smith Sal Ross H. R. Smith San Antonio Raymond Holstein Durango Monterrey Saltillo Torreon Zacatecas Aguas Calientes Guadalajara Puebla Pyramid Sierra Madre Mts Dr. Smith

Auto Troubles in Newark: Theft Beats Cash Strapped Owner

Francis Murphy found three tires two wheels and a drained gas tank from his car in Newark New Jersey. A police summons for overtime parking was attached to the windshield in addition to the theft.

Francis Murphy Newark N. J

Flying School Cagers Beat Ft. D. A. Russell Teams

Air Cobras of the flying school opened the season with two wins over Fort D A Russell quintets at Marfa High School gym. They toppled Co A 43 to 29 Tuesday and then defeated Co B 45 to 34 on Saturday. Lt. John C. Cairnes, post PT director and Air Cobra coach, scheduled a third game with Sul Ross College in Alpine. Pvt. Earl Gray led Co A with eight points in the opener, while Pvt. Phil Schoppe led the Cobras with 13. Co B’s top scorers included Pvt. Willie Collum and E G Harmon, with Lt. Clare A. Van Hooebeke among standouts. The Saturday tilt was close throughout as Lt. Baum coached Co B.

Air Cobras Quints Fort D. A. Russell Co. A Co. B Marfa High School John C. Cairnes Sul Ross College Alpine Pecos Flying School Earl Gray Wilmette Harmon Garners Corp al Maes Casillas James J. Batts Airbra Clare A. van Hooe Beke Air Cobra J Phil Schoppe Detroit Mich Willie Red” Collum Shawnee E. G. Harmon Ward Lt. Baum New York City College

Former Sul Ross Student Visits Alpine Navy Recruiting Officer

Former Sul Ross student P Buddy Withers, now a Navy recruiting officer, visits Alpine every Wednesday afternoon at the courthouse to meet eligible men and boys for enlistment. He plans weekly Fort Davis and Marfa visits, with Alpine on Wednesdays and Marfa on Thursdays. He notes 17-year-olds may enlist and men aged 38 to 50 are eligible.

USNR Buddy Withers Buddy Sul Ross College Alpine The Navy Pecos Fort Davis Marfa

When Men of Utah Town Go Off To War

Ferron Utah residents prepare homes for war years. Youth group Vacant Home Vanguard of America led by Donald Nelson guards property water fruit trees repair fences ward off vandalism and keeps homes ready for owners' return. 60 homes already in care with plans to expand. service free with optional donations invested in war bonds.

Ferron Utah America Donald Nelson V. HV. A Moyle Vanguard of America Rulon W. Clark Salt Lake City

Promotions For Officers of Local Defense Guard Announced This Week

Resignation of Lt. Martin J. Robinson as headquarters company commander triggers changes in Texas Defense Guard Alpine unit. Dave Elliott to assume duties pending lieutenant appointment. 1st Lt. Ernest C. Coleman to captain Co. A. Capt. Herbert A. Dodd resigns. Ferdine Kerby named S-1. Enlistments rise. drill date plans to begin. Alpine citizens 16 to 65 urged to report at Centennial School Sunday or chamber office.

Martin J. Robinson Srd Battalion Texas Defense Guard Dave Elliott Co. B TDG Alpine Ernest C. Coleman Morris A. Webb Co. A Herbert A. Dodd Ferdine Kerby Chamber of Commerce

FSA Official Transferred To Mexico

Herbert A. Dodd who led Farm Security Administration work in this area was ordered to report for duty in Mexico for three days. Dodd, chosen for his experience with Mexican border conditions and U.S. farming needs, left early this week.

Herbert A. Dodd Farm Security Administration Mexico Dodd Mexican U.S FSA

Fowlkes Bros Buy Presidio School Lands in Nolan County

SWEETWATER Jan 3 Fowlkes Bros of Marfa completed the purchase of 13 107 acres of Nolan county school land in Presidio county for ranch use. The 18 061 25 sale price at 1 50 per acre includes existing holdings totaling 63 sections and ranches. Nolan county retains about 8 000 acres in Presidio county near the Marfa ranchmen.

Sweetwater Fowes Bros Marfa Nolan County Presidio County Fowlkes Bros

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society Mrs. C. D. Wood Miss Fowlkes Gerald Hoyle Colonel Hoyle Advanced Flying School Holland Hotel Alabama J. $. Hord Nelle Ferguson H. W. Morelock A. Brown G. W. Martin Gene Parr T. A. Beard Ray McGrew Fred Rogers Guy Crawford A. B. Sandifer John D. Young Jimmie Keefer Fritz Weyerts Inters Papas United Sta Reserve First National Bank OF United States Federal Reserve Bank Nazarene Amas Leesa Prof TOTAL Christian Jas. A. Fry Methodist James’ Episcopal Red Cross Sioux City L. E. Crews Colorado Edward L. Ryerson Chicago Red Cross Crews Divide Star- Light Allen Cattle Co Ft. D. A. Russell Sul Ross Stude Napoleon Great St Bernard Pass Alps George W. Truett First Baptist Church Dallas Southern Baptist Convention Baptist World Alliance Baptist Hour Southern States R. C. Campbell Columbia D. C KPRC Houston WFAA WSM Nashvile First National Bank Federal Deposit
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